Summary of the role What are we looking for? The Governance and Exec Support Manager will play a dual role: Managing governance and compliance arrangements to ensure the effective operation of the Board of Trustees and its sub-committees. Providing high-quality executive support to the Principal and senior leadership team, enabling them to operate efficiently and strategically. This is a pivotal role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage complex governance processes while also delivering proactive executive assistance. Key Responsibilities Governance and Compliance Management: Support the Clerk (currently the Finance Director) with the day-to-day management of the work of the Board of Trustees and its committees, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Assist the Clerk with the preparation and management of agendas, papers, and minutes, ensuring they are delivered in a timely and accurate manner. Oversea and monitor the Board and Sub-committees' compliance on governance, regulatory matters, and best practice. Maintain up-to-date records of governance activity, membership, and statutory filings. Maintain a repository of previous policy versions to enable effective auditing. Support Board recruitment activities, including induction, training, and evaluation processes. Ensure effective communication is facilitated between the Board, sub-committees, and the executive leadership team. Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Principal and the Clerk, including diary management, correspondence, travel, and meeting arrangements. Support the senior leadership team with scheduling, coordination, and preparation of key documents and reports. Manage the flow of information to and from the Principal and leadership team, ensuring priorities are addressed promptly. Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and briefing papers. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times. Experience & Skills - Essential: Proven experience in a governance or company secretarial department. Experience providing executive or senior administrative support at leadership level. Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including minute-taking. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity. High level of IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, digital board portals, etc.). Ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage multiple priorities. Desirable: Knowledge of governance in the education sector Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Charity Commission, Companies House, DfE, OfS, ISI etc.). Formal governance or company secretarial training (e.g., ICSA/CGI qualification). Key Attributes: Professional, calm, and resilient under pressure. Diplomatic and able to build effective relationships at all levels. Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Discretion when dealing with sensitive institutional matters
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Summary of the role What are we looking for? The Governance and Exec Support Manager will play a dual role: Managing governance and compliance arrangements to ensure the effective operation of the Board of Trustees and its sub-committees. Providing high-quality executive support to the Principal and senior leadership team, enabling them to operate efficiently and strategically. This is a pivotal role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage complex governance processes while also delivering proactive executive assistance. Key Responsibilities Governance and Compliance Management: Support the Clerk (currently the Finance Director) with the day-to-day management of the work of the Board of Trustees and its committees, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Assist the Clerk with the preparation and management of agendas, papers, and minutes, ensuring they are delivered in a timely and accurate manner. Oversea and monitor the Board and Sub-committees' compliance on governance, regulatory matters, and best practice. Maintain up-to-date records of governance activity, membership, and statutory filings. Maintain a repository of previous policy versions to enable effective auditing. Support Board recruitment activities, including induction, training, and evaluation processes. Ensure effective communication is facilitated between the Board, sub-committees, and the executive leadership team. Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Principal and the Clerk, including diary management, correspondence, travel, and meeting arrangements. Support the senior leadership team with scheduling, coordination, and preparation of key documents and reports. Manage the flow of information to and from the Principal and leadership team, ensuring priorities are addressed promptly. Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and briefing papers. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times. Experience & Skills - Essential: Proven experience in a governance or company secretarial department. Experience providing executive or senior administrative support at leadership level. Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including minute-taking. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity. High level of IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, digital board portals, etc.). Ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage multiple priorities. Desirable: Knowledge of governance in the education sector Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Charity Commission, Companies House, DfE, OfS, ISI etc.). Formal governance or company secretarial training (e.g., ICSA/CGI qualification). Key Attributes: Professional, calm, and resilient under pressure. Diplomatic and able to build effective relationships at all levels. Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Discretion when dealing with sensitive institutional matters
Summary of the role The People and Culture Assistant provides administrative and operational support across the People and Culture function, with a focus on DEI and Employee Development. As an educational organisation it is vital that this role ensures that People processes are accurately administered, statutory requirements are met, and the organisation maintains a high standard of operational compliance. The post-holder will support the People and Culture Advisor and the People and Culture Partner in delivering a seamless People service related to coordinating training sessions, assisting in the development of inclusive policies and culture, and providing administrative support to ensure the effective operation of our People and Culture function. Key Responsibilities 1. DEI Support Assist in the development and implementation of DEI strategies and initiatives. Coordinate and support DEI training sessions, workshops, and events. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of DEI programmes Act as point of contact for staff regarding DEI matters. 2. Learning and Development Support Coordinate training sessions and workshops. Assist in the development of training materials and resources, Support the evaluation of training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. 3. Compliance and Record-Keeping Maintain accurate People Service records, personnel files, and HRIS data across the employee lifecycle. Maintain training records and track employee development progress. Maintain and update DEI-related documentation and records. Assist with statutory reporting and compliance audits. Ensure GDPR and data protection requirements are upheld at all times. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on compliance requirements in education. 4. Operational Support Provide general administrative support to the People and Culture team. Coordinate meetings, training, and People Team communications. Assist with onboarding, induction, and other employment processes, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are completed. 6. Attention to Detail and Quality Assurance Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all People Services and the associated administration tasks. Check and review documentation, forms, and records to maintain compliance and high operational standards. Please view our Job Description to view the candidate profile. Application deadline: 05/01/2026
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Summary of the role The People and Culture Assistant provides administrative and operational support across the People and Culture function, with a focus on DEI and Employee Development. As an educational organisation it is vital that this role ensures that People processes are accurately administered, statutory requirements are met, and the organisation maintains a high standard of operational compliance. The post-holder will support the People and Culture Advisor and the People and Culture Partner in delivering a seamless People service related to coordinating training sessions, assisting in the development of inclusive policies and culture, and providing administrative support to ensure the effective operation of our People and Culture function. Key Responsibilities 1. DEI Support Assist in the development and implementation of DEI strategies and initiatives. Coordinate and support DEI training sessions, workshops, and events. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of DEI programmes Act as point of contact for staff regarding DEI matters. 2. Learning and Development Support Coordinate training sessions and workshops. Assist in the development of training materials and resources, Support the evaluation of training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. 3. Compliance and Record-Keeping Maintain accurate People Service records, personnel files, and HRIS data across the employee lifecycle. Maintain training records and track employee development progress. Maintain and update DEI-related documentation and records. Assist with statutory reporting and compliance audits. Ensure GDPR and data protection requirements are upheld at all times. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on compliance requirements in education. 4. Operational Support Provide general administrative support to the People and Culture team. Coordinate meetings, training, and People Team communications. Assist with onboarding, induction, and other employment processes, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are completed. 6. Attention to Detail and Quality Assurance Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all People Services and the associated administration tasks. Check and review documentation, forms, and records to maintain compliance and high operational standards. Please view our Job Description to view the candidate profile. Application deadline: 05/01/2026
Summary of the role The People and Culture Advisor provides administrative and operational support across the People and Culture function, with a focus on recruitment, compliance, and safer recruitment requirements. As an educational organisation it is vital that this role ensures that People processes are accurately administered, statutory requirements are met, and the organisation maintains a high standard of operational compliance. The post-holder will work alongside the support the People and Culture Team more broadly in delivering a seamless People service across the employee lifecycle, helping the organisation operate efficiently and maintain regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities 1. Recruitment Management Provide end-to-end administrative management support for recruitment and associate compliance checks, including job postings, scheduling interviews, processing applications, right to work checks, DBS checks. and communicating with candidates. Maintain recruitment records in line with statutory and organisational requirements. Support managers to ensure a smooth and compliant recruitment process. Own the onboarding process for all new starters to ensure the best experience for them. 2. Safer Recruitment Compliance Ensure all pre-employment checks, references, and right-to-work verification are accurately completed and recorded. Manage and maintain an accurate and audit-ready Single Central Register (SCR). Ensure accurate safer recruitment training records and compliance monitoring. 3. Employee Relations Support Assist in managing employee relations matters across the employee lifecycle, escalating complex or high-risk cases to the People and Culture Manager. Maintain confidentiality and support the consistent application of policies and procedures. 4. People & Culture Team Support the People and Culture team when others are absent. 5. Culture, Wellbeing, and Staff Engagement Support initiatives to promote a positive, inclusive, and values-driven culture. Contribute to staff engagement activities and wellbeing programs. Act as a first point of contact for general employee questions and signpost where necessary. Develop an annual institutional development plan in collaboration with the People and Culture Manager Please view our Job Description to view the candidate profile. Application deadline: 05/01/2026
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Summary of the role The People and Culture Advisor provides administrative and operational support across the People and Culture function, with a focus on recruitment, compliance, and safer recruitment requirements. As an educational organisation it is vital that this role ensures that People processes are accurately administered, statutory requirements are met, and the organisation maintains a high standard of operational compliance. The post-holder will work alongside the support the People and Culture Team more broadly in delivering a seamless People service across the employee lifecycle, helping the organisation operate efficiently and maintain regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities 1. Recruitment Management Provide end-to-end administrative management support for recruitment and associate compliance checks, including job postings, scheduling interviews, processing applications, right to work checks, DBS checks. and communicating with candidates. Maintain recruitment records in line with statutory and organisational requirements. Support managers to ensure a smooth and compliant recruitment process. Own the onboarding process for all new starters to ensure the best experience for them. 2. Safer Recruitment Compliance Ensure all pre-employment checks, references, and right-to-work verification are accurately completed and recorded. Manage and maintain an accurate and audit-ready Single Central Register (SCR). Ensure accurate safer recruitment training records and compliance monitoring. 3. Employee Relations Support Assist in managing employee relations matters across the employee lifecycle, escalating complex or high-risk cases to the People and Culture Manager. Maintain confidentiality and support the consistent application of policies and procedures. 4. People & Culture Team Support the People and Culture team when others are absent. 5. Culture, Wellbeing, and Staff Engagement Support initiatives to promote a positive, inclusive, and values-driven culture. Contribute to staff engagement activities and wellbeing programs. Act as a first point of contact for general employee questions and signpost where necessary. Develop an annual institutional development plan in collaboration with the People and Culture Manager Please view our Job Description to view the candidate profile. Application deadline: 05/01/2026
Summary of the role The People and Culture Manager leads the small People and Culture team, and their function is centred on equity, wellbeing, talent and organisational capability. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the institution remains a safe, compliant and inclusive workspace, providing insight to the Executive and converting legal and operational decisions into practice across the full employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on, operational role, delivering high-quality People Services including advising line managers and the Executive team. The postholder will hold accountability and operational management responsibility for People & Culture compliance; Safeguarding compliance, including safer recruitment and Single Central Register; Implementation and adherence to employment law in partnership with our retain legal team; Data integrity and GDPR within the People Team and across People processes; Professional records required for inspection, audit, and quality reviews. For the first year, the role holder will report to the Principal, with the aim that the People and Culture function will then transfer into the Finance and Operations portfolio. Key Responsibilities 1.Operational Management and Compliance of People and Culture: Manage and develop the People and Culture team to deliver a professional, responsive and people-centred service, ensuring that the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, performance management, absence, and offboarding is effectively managed and enhanced. Provide insight on workforce trends, risks, and cultural development to the Executive. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and managers to create a high-performance, values driven culture. 2. People Operations and Compliance: Maintain accountability for statutory and safeguarding compliance across the employee lifecycle including safe recruitment guidance, the Single Central Record, right-to-work, UKVI and mandatory training records. Ensure policies are fully implemented and applied consistently across the institution. Maintain accurate and secure People systems, employee records and reporting in line with GDPR and internal controls. Interpret legal and regulatory requirements and lead the implementation of compliant and proportionate People processes. 3. Workforce Planning, Resourcing and Talent: Oversee recruitment and onboarding across the institution, ensuring safer recruitment standards and continuous improvement of candidate experience. Provide workforce planning insights to support Executive decision-making on resourcing, succession and organisational design. Support and advise on employee relation matters, ensuring timely and respectful progression of processes. Develop and deliver and effective programme of learning and development, including leadership and manager capability development. 4. Management of Employment Law Specialists: Brief our retained legal firm on People matters requiring specialist advice, ensuring they have the correct information and context. Translate legal advice into accessible guidance, decisions, and practice People processes. Coordinate the application of legal advice across the institution and ensure associated risk is monitored and escalated appropriately. Ensure decision-making reflects legal requirements, safeguarding duties and organisational values. 5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership: Lead and support initiatives that support an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued and able to thrive. Ensure equitable employment practices across the employee lifecycle. Lead the staff survey programme (annual and pulse) and convert insights into meaningful culture and wellbeing actions. Champion wellbeing and psychological safety, enabling managers to embed supportive and proactive practice. 6. Performance, Development and Reward: Manage the performance and probation processes, ensuring a framework that supports high standards, accountability and professional growth. Support discussion on reward, benefits and recognition, providing insights to inform Executive decision-making. Ensure People & Culture budgets are monitored effectively and linked to institutional priorities and value for money. Promote a positive and inclusive culture. Please view our Job Description to view the candidate profile.
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Summary of the role The People and Culture Manager leads the small People and Culture team, and their function is centred on equity, wellbeing, talent and organisational capability. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the institution remains a safe, compliant and inclusive workspace, providing insight to the Executive and converting legal and operational decisions into practice across the full employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on, operational role, delivering high-quality People Services including advising line managers and the Executive team. The postholder will hold accountability and operational management responsibility for People & Culture compliance; Safeguarding compliance, including safer recruitment and Single Central Register; Implementation and adherence to employment law in partnership with our retain legal team; Data integrity and GDPR within the People Team and across People processes; Professional records required for inspection, audit, and quality reviews. For the first year, the role holder will report to the Principal, with the aim that the People and Culture function will then transfer into the Finance and Operations portfolio. Key Responsibilities 1.Operational Management and Compliance of People and Culture: Manage and develop the People and Culture team to deliver a professional, responsive and people-centred service, ensuring that the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, performance management, absence, and offboarding is effectively managed and enhanced. Provide insight on workforce trends, risks, and cultural development to the Executive. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and managers to create a high-performance, values driven culture. 2. People Operations and Compliance: Maintain accountability for statutory and safeguarding compliance across the employee lifecycle including safe recruitment guidance, the Single Central Record, right-to-work, UKVI and mandatory training records. Ensure policies are fully implemented and applied consistently across the institution. Maintain accurate and secure People systems, employee records and reporting in line with GDPR and internal controls. Interpret legal and regulatory requirements and lead the implementation of compliant and proportionate People processes. 3. Workforce Planning, Resourcing and Talent: Oversee recruitment and onboarding across the institution, ensuring safer recruitment standards and continuous improvement of candidate experience. Provide workforce planning insights to support Executive decision-making on resourcing, succession and organisational design. Support and advise on employee relation matters, ensuring timely and respectful progression of processes. Develop and deliver and effective programme of learning and development, including leadership and manager capability development. 4. Management of Employment Law Specialists: Brief our retained legal firm on People matters requiring specialist advice, ensuring they have the correct information and context. Translate legal advice into accessible guidance, decisions, and practice People processes. Coordinate the application of legal advice across the institution and ensure associated risk is monitored and escalated appropriately. Ensure decision-making reflects legal requirements, safeguarding duties and organisational values. 5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership: Lead and support initiatives that support an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued and able to thrive. Ensure equitable employment practices across the employee lifecycle. Lead the staff survey programme (annual and pulse) and convert insights into meaningful culture and wellbeing actions. Champion wellbeing and psychological safety, enabling managers to embed supportive and proactive practice. 6. Performance, Development and Reward: Manage the performance and probation processes, ensuring a framework that supports high standards, accountability and professional growth. Support discussion on reward, benefits and recognition, providing insights to inform Executive decision-making. Ensure People & Culture budgets are monitored effectively and linked to institutional priorities and value for money. Promote a positive and inclusive culture. Please view our Job Description to view the candidate profile.
About The Role To provide the overall strategic and operational leadership and management for all aspects of Health and Safety, HR, ICT, community usage, catering, administration and operations support in the academy. To develop, lead and manage operational staff ensuring that the resources and systems of the academy are deployed effectively and efficiently to achieve the educational aims of the academy. To work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to develop high quality systems and services throughout the network, offering support where required. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact or . Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at About Us We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path. Visit arkpriory.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
About The Role To provide the overall strategic and operational leadership and management for all aspects of Health and Safety, HR, ICT, community usage, catering, administration and operations support in the academy. To develop, lead and manage operational staff ensuring that the resources and systems of the academy are deployed effectively and efficiently to achieve the educational aims of the academy. To work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to develop high quality systems and services throughout the network, offering support where required. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact or . Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at About Us We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path. Visit arkpriory.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Chef Manager Contract Catering £38,000 PA 40 hrs per week Monday-Friday 7am-3pm Central London We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead a vibrant street-food-inspired B&I kitchen in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Chef who thrives on delivering exceptional quality and consistency in a fast-paced corporate environment click apply for full job details
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
Chef Manager Contract Catering £38,000 PA 40 hrs per week Monday-Friday 7am-3pm Central London We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead a vibrant street-food-inspired B&I kitchen in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Chef who thrives on delivering exceptional quality and consistency in a fast-paced corporate environment click apply for full job details
Director of Enterprise and External Engagement Department: Executive Team Reports to: Principal Key Relationships: Executive Team, Marketing Department, Development Department, ArtsEd Extra Department, Admissions colleuges within DSSF and Higher Education Working Pattern: All Year Round (52 weeks per year) 30 Days Annual Leave 8:30am - 5:00pm The postholder must be available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as required to meet operational and role-related needs. Start date: January 2026 Salary: £80k per annum ArtsEd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (permanent and visiting) and volunteers to share this commitment; all staff are required to undergo background checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 regulations and to hold an enhanced DBS. Summary of the role: The Director of Enterprise and External Engagement will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at ArtsEd with strategic and operational responsibility for driving the institution's commercial growth and external engagement. The role is accountable for leading key income-generating and market-facing functions, including Marketing, Development, and Outreach and will also coordinate the institutional strategy for Student Recruitment and Admissions of both the Day School & Sixth Form, and the Higher Education provision. Working closely with the Principal and colleagues across the organisation, the Director will shape and deliver a long-term growth strategy that strengthens the institution's market position and supports its broader strategic goals. The postholder will bring deep commercial insight and a track record of delivering sustainable growth in complex environments. They will provide visible, values-led leadership to cross-functional teams, building a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment of activity with institutional priorities. They will promote collaboration across their teams and across the institution. The Director will work collaboratively across the Executive Leadership Team to embed a commercially informed mindset throughout the organisation, supporting data-led decision-making and customer-focused service delivery. They will also engage regularly with external partners, prospective students, donors, and key stakeholders to enhance the institution's reputation, reach, and revenue. Departmental Management & Oversight: Provide strong, clear, and supportive line management to direct reports, including the Marketing Manager, Head of Development, and Extra Manager. Lead future expansion of the team to include Lettings and Events management. Oversee the Recruitment and Admissions strategy across the insitution, situated in both the Day School and Sixth Form and in Higher Education and work with relevant team members situated in those sectors of ArtsEd. Champion a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement across all commercial departments, ensuring shared ownership of organisational goals. Support managers in setting clear departmental objectives, developing budgets, managing resources, and ensuring operational plans are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Promote staff development by identifying training needs, encouraging professional growth, and recognising achievement. Operational Delivery: Ensure that departmental strategies, marketing campaigns, recruitment initiatives, development programmes, and outreach activities are integrated, coordinated, and aligned with institutional growth and income targets. Work closely with department heads to monitor performance, address challenges, and reallocate resources as required to maximise impact and efficiency. Produce regular reports for the Principal and Board of Trustees, providing data-driven analysis of commercial performance, strategic progress, and return on investment. Maintain an expert understanding of the independent and private education markets, tracking competitor activity, fee trends, recruitment patterns, and emerging opportunities for diversification. Lead the identification and development of new income-generating ventures, including lettings and events, ensuring these are underpinned by robust market analysis and operational planning. External Relations & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the principal ambassador for the institution's commercial and external engagement activities, building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective families, alumni, donors, local communities, partner organisations, and relevant industry bodies. Represent the institution at key events, conferences, open days, and networking opportunities to enhance its profile and strengthen its reputation in target markets. Oversee the development of a compelling and consistent institutional narrative across all external communications, ensuring brand integrity and alignment with the institution's values and strategic aims. Collaborate with the Principal and Development team to cultivate and steward relationships with high-value donors and benefactors, ensuring engagement plans are personalised and impact-driven. Build partnerships with businesses, civic organisations, and cultural institutions to expand the institution's reach, support community and corporate engagement, and create mutually beneficial opportunities. Innovation & Market Development: Lead the identification and assessment of emerging trends, market opportunities, and innovative approaches to enhance the institution's competitive advantage. Explore and implement new commercial initiatives, products, and services such as lettings, events, summer schools, and international recruitment partnerships, ensuring each is supported by a robust business case. Encourage a culture of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking within commercial teams, empowering staff to contribute ideas and pilot new approaches. Evaluate the impact of innovative projects, measuring outcomes against agreed KPIs, and adapt strategies to maximise success and sustainability. Maintain an active awareness of developments in digital marketing, customer engagement, and fundraising innovation, applying best practice to strengthen performance across departments. Person Specification Essential: Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience. Significant leadership experience in commercial, marketing, fundraising, or external engagement roles. Proven success in developing and delivering multi-year growth strategies and generating income. Experience managing multiple functions, budgets, and high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen with ability to interpret financial, operational, and market data. Expertise in marketing, recruitment, fundraising, and brand management. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Proficiency in digital tools, CRM systems, and analytics. Entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, and customer-focused approach. Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused with high levels of integrity. Desirable: Professional qualification in marketing, business, fundraising, or related discipline. Experience in the independent education sector or comparable service environment. Track record in event management, lettings, or venue hire as revenue streams. Experience of working with boards, trustees, or governance bodies. Understanding of international recruitment markets and relevant regulatory frameworks. Background to ArtsEd ArtsEd originated from two schools, one founded in 1919 by Grace Cone and one founded in 1922 by Olive Ripman. These two educational pioneers believed passionately in the value of combining a general academic education with specialised training in dance, drama, music and art. They were committed to preparing young people for professional careers in or related to the theatre. In 1939, Grace and Olive joined forces to create the Cone Ripman School, subsequently named the Arts Educational Schools. Dame Alicia Markova and Sir Anton Dolin drew almost exclusively on ArtsEd students to help them create their revolutionary company London Festival Ballet, which eventually became the English National Ballet. Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey became Director of the Schools in the 1960s. ArtsEd continued to innovate, introducing both professional acting and musical theatre courses and in I986 moved to its present home in Chiswick. In 2007, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber became President, heralding an auspicious new era for ArtsEd. The Day School and Sixth Form remains the leading school of its kind in the UK with all students possessing outstanding creativity and dedication. Academic results and vocational success are significant, and our Value-Added return is in the top 1% nationally. The School of Musical Theatre and School of Acting offer full-time BA and MA courses. Our Musical Theatre course is recognised as the best in the UK, while the Acting course is praised for its innovative 50:50 split between stage and screen acting. Our outstanding record of graduate success sees nearly every one of our Musical Theatre graduates and over three-quarters of our Acting graduates make their professional debuts within six months of graduating. . click apply for full job details
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Director of Enterprise and External Engagement Department: Executive Team Reports to: Principal Key Relationships: Executive Team, Marketing Department, Development Department, ArtsEd Extra Department, Admissions colleuges within DSSF and Higher Education Working Pattern: All Year Round (52 weeks per year) 30 Days Annual Leave 8:30am - 5:00pm The postholder must be available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as required to meet operational and role-related needs. Start date: January 2026 Salary: £80k per annum ArtsEd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (permanent and visiting) and volunteers to share this commitment; all staff are required to undergo background checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 regulations and to hold an enhanced DBS. Summary of the role: The Director of Enterprise and External Engagement will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at ArtsEd with strategic and operational responsibility for driving the institution's commercial growth and external engagement. The role is accountable for leading key income-generating and market-facing functions, including Marketing, Development, and Outreach and will also coordinate the institutional strategy for Student Recruitment and Admissions of both the Day School & Sixth Form, and the Higher Education provision. Working closely with the Principal and colleagues across the organisation, the Director will shape and deliver a long-term growth strategy that strengthens the institution's market position and supports its broader strategic goals. The postholder will bring deep commercial insight and a track record of delivering sustainable growth in complex environments. They will provide visible, values-led leadership to cross-functional teams, building a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment of activity with institutional priorities. They will promote collaboration across their teams and across the institution. The Director will work collaboratively across the Executive Leadership Team to embed a commercially informed mindset throughout the organisation, supporting data-led decision-making and customer-focused service delivery. They will also engage regularly with external partners, prospective students, donors, and key stakeholders to enhance the institution's reputation, reach, and revenue. Departmental Management & Oversight: Provide strong, clear, and supportive line management to direct reports, including the Marketing Manager, Head of Development, and Extra Manager. Lead future expansion of the team to include Lettings and Events management. Oversee the Recruitment and Admissions strategy across the insitution, situated in both the Day School and Sixth Form and in Higher Education and work with relevant team members situated in those sectors of ArtsEd. Champion a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement across all commercial departments, ensuring shared ownership of organisational goals. Support managers in setting clear departmental objectives, developing budgets, managing resources, and ensuring operational plans are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Promote staff development by identifying training needs, encouraging professional growth, and recognising achievement. Operational Delivery: Ensure that departmental strategies, marketing campaigns, recruitment initiatives, development programmes, and outreach activities are integrated, coordinated, and aligned with institutional growth and income targets. Work closely with department heads to monitor performance, address challenges, and reallocate resources as required to maximise impact and efficiency. Produce regular reports for the Principal and Board of Trustees, providing data-driven analysis of commercial performance, strategic progress, and return on investment. Maintain an expert understanding of the independent and private education markets, tracking competitor activity, fee trends, recruitment patterns, and emerging opportunities for diversification. Lead the identification and development of new income-generating ventures, including lettings and events, ensuring these are underpinned by robust market analysis and operational planning. External Relations & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the principal ambassador for the institution's commercial and external engagement activities, building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective families, alumni, donors, local communities, partner organisations, and relevant industry bodies. Represent the institution at key events, conferences, open days, and networking opportunities to enhance its profile and strengthen its reputation in target markets. Oversee the development of a compelling and consistent institutional narrative across all external communications, ensuring brand integrity and alignment with the institution's values and strategic aims. Collaborate with the Principal and Development team to cultivate and steward relationships with high-value donors and benefactors, ensuring engagement plans are personalised and impact-driven. Build partnerships with businesses, civic organisations, and cultural institutions to expand the institution's reach, support community and corporate engagement, and create mutually beneficial opportunities. Innovation & Market Development: Lead the identification and assessment of emerging trends, market opportunities, and innovative approaches to enhance the institution's competitive advantage. Explore and implement new commercial initiatives, products, and services such as lettings, events, summer schools, and international recruitment partnerships, ensuring each is supported by a robust business case. Encourage a culture of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking within commercial teams, empowering staff to contribute ideas and pilot new approaches. Evaluate the impact of innovative projects, measuring outcomes against agreed KPIs, and adapt strategies to maximise success and sustainability. Maintain an active awareness of developments in digital marketing, customer engagement, and fundraising innovation, applying best practice to strengthen performance across departments. Person Specification Essential: Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience. Significant leadership experience in commercial, marketing, fundraising, or external engagement roles. Proven success in developing and delivering multi-year growth strategies and generating income. Experience managing multiple functions, budgets, and high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen with ability to interpret financial, operational, and market data. Expertise in marketing, recruitment, fundraising, and brand management. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Proficiency in digital tools, CRM systems, and analytics. Entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, and customer-focused approach. Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused with high levels of integrity. Desirable: Professional qualification in marketing, business, fundraising, or related discipline. Experience in the independent education sector or comparable service environment. Track record in event management, lettings, or venue hire as revenue streams. Experience of working with boards, trustees, or governance bodies. Understanding of international recruitment markets and relevant regulatory frameworks. Background to ArtsEd ArtsEd originated from two schools, one founded in 1919 by Grace Cone and one founded in 1922 by Olive Ripman. These two educational pioneers believed passionately in the value of combining a general academic education with specialised training in dance, drama, music and art. They were committed to preparing young people for professional careers in or related to the theatre. In 1939, Grace and Olive joined forces to create the Cone Ripman School, subsequently named the Arts Educational Schools. Dame Alicia Markova and Sir Anton Dolin drew almost exclusively on ArtsEd students to help them create their revolutionary company London Festival Ballet, which eventually became the English National Ballet. Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey became Director of the Schools in the 1960s. ArtsEd continued to innovate, introducing both professional acting and musical theatre courses and in I986 moved to its present home in Chiswick. In 2007, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber became President, heralding an auspicious new era for ArtsEd. The Day School and Sixth Form remains the leading school of its kind in the UK with all students possessing outstanding creativity and dedication. Academic results and vocational success are significant, and our Value-Added return is in the top 1% nationally. The School of Musical Theatre and School of Acting offer full-time BA and MA courses. Our Musical Theatre course is recognised as the best in the UK, while the Acting course is praised for its innovative 50:50 split between stage and screen acting. Our outstanding record of graduate success sees nearly every one of our Musical Theatre graduates and over three-quarters of our Acting graduates make their professional debuts within six months of graduating. . click apply for full job details
About The Role As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact or Benefits: Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at . About Us We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path. Visit arkpriory.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. P lease note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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About The Role As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact or Benefits: Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at . About Us We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015). Our mission "to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice", is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of 'Explore, Endeavour and Excel' - today we lay the foundations for tomorrow's success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our 'Ark Priory child'. Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated. Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path. Visit arkpriory.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. P lease note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Kestrel HR is delighted to be working with Graysons Hospitality to welcome the next Chef Manager to lead one of their West London business contracts. Located onChiswick Park, just off the Chiswick High Road, this purpose-built office houses a team of about 60 people. The Chef Manager role is a fabulous Monday - Friday schedule, providing a cooked breakfast and fresh, hot lunch for about 30 for breakf click apply for full job details
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Kestrel HR is delighted to be working with Graysons Hospitality to welcome the next Chef Manager to lead one of their West London business contracts. Located onChiswick Park, just off the Chiswick High Road, this purpose-built office houses a team of about 60 people. The Chef Manager role is a fabulous Monday - Friday schedule, providing a cooked breakfast and fresh, hot lunch for about 30 for breakf click apply for full job details
