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This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic leadership and effective running of South Hampstead High School; the 2022 Independent Girls' School of the Year. The role combines long-term planning with day-to-day oversight of staff and services, optimising resources, and driving service quality that enables staff to focus on the educational mission and smooth running of the school. As Head of Operations, you will be crucial to the efficient delivery of the school's operational functions, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for a number of key areas, such as facilities management, health and safety, enterprise and commercial development, and operations and events. You will be responsible for managing in house teams and contractors, driving efficiency across various support services, commercialising school facilities, pursuing opportunities for cost savings and service improvements across the school's operational functions, and overseeing the smooth running of the estates, maintenance, cleaning, and security teams. You will also work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on building projects as well as the Premises Manager on health & safety management across the school. You will sometimes be required to deputise for the Director of Finance and Operations, ensuring continuity of leadership and accountability to keep the school running smoothly. About You You will need successful senior management experience, including experience of strategic planning, people management, administration, financial management, and project management. Experience in property and facilities management and/or site development is essential. You will also need the ability to resolve complex problems and situations, effectively using resources and utilising strategic thinking to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: • Competitive salaries and pay progression • Access to extensive professional development opportunities • Training grants for qualifications • Generous pension schemes • Free life assurance benefit • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans • A Cycle to Work scheme • Competitive terms and conditions of employment • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To register your interest please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026 at 9am. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Chief Operating Officer Required: Easter 2026 (flexible, subject to notice periods) Reporting to: Headmaster Hours: Full-Time, Full-Year Member of: Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Closing date: Tuesday 6th January, 12:00 noon Interview date: Thursday 22nd January The Role The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and holds executive responsibility for operational leadership, whilst also overseeing the School's financial operations and ensuring that the financial strategy aligns with the School's long-term aims. Working in close partnership with the Headmaster, Finance Director, SLT and Governing Body, the COO will ensure that the School's strategy and operations are efficient, future-focused, financially sustainable, and aligned to the School's purpose and ethos. The role combines strategic leadership with high professional standards in financial oversight, facilities, IT capability, commercial development, contracts, and risk assurance. The School The King's School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King's is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King's is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. As a result, the last three ISI reports for King's have all been classified as 'excellent' in every area. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King's the title of 'Independent School of the Year' or 'Highly Commended' in every one of the last five years - a feat unmatched by any other local independent school - most recently winning the title in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King's has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King's is now seen as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work. Key Duties As a central figure in the School's Senior Leadership Team, the COO will undertake a range of duties relating to Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development, Finance Partnership & Oversight, Estates, Capital Projects & Sustainability, Operational Management, Risk, Compliance & Governance, Commercial & Business Development, People & Culture. For full details, please refer to the applicant information pack. Personal Profile The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and experience: Senior leadership experience in operations, commercial, or corporate roles within a complex organisation; Strong understanding of estates, operational delivery, compliance and business systems; Demonstrable ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver organisational change; Ability to interpret and contribute to financial planning and reporting at senior level; Strategic thinker with the ability to execute decisions at pace; Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills; Evidence of sound judgement, discretion, integrity and resilience; Alignment with the School's values, safeguarding culture and educational mission. The following qualities are also desirable: Experience in the education sector, charity sector or independent schools; Experience delivering capital projects and organisational transformation; Knowledge of charity governance, ISI regulations and independent school compliance; Background working with Boards or Governing Bodies; Relevant professional qualification in estates, business, law, finance, project management or similar. Salary The salary offered will be competitive - reflective of the significance of this role in a leading HMC independent school - and will depend on skills and experience. Benefits: Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days plus statutory bank holidays, rising to 30 days after five years' service; Staff fee remission for children at King's; Before and After-School care for children at King's when School is in session; Contributory employer's pension scheme; Cycle to Work scheme; Lunches when School is in session; Opportunity to participate in gym membership; Employee Assistance Programme; Free parking on-site; Appointment with the School Doctor if required. Applications Candidates should apply through TES or by submitting a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email via the button below. A CV is not required. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th January at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Thursday 22nd January. Candidates are advised that the School is on Christmas break from Monday 15th December to Friday 2nd January inclusive; applications received during this period may experience a slight delay in their acknowledgement. For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on or via email to . The King's School, Gloucester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children's Barred List), satisfactory references from previous employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including a prohibition from teaching check where appropriate (which may include for some non-teaching positions) and, in line with KCSIE, an online search for shortlisted candidates only - this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate's suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King's School, Gloucester. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023), which would otherwise mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and would not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they were disclosed, employers could not take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

Chief Operations Officer, Frieze Location: Central London plus onsite for our global portfolio of events. At Frieze we believe art is vital to communities and cultures. Bringing together galleries, artists, institutions, and art lovers all over the world to make art flourish. Frieze began in 1991 as frieze magazine which to this day publishes 8 editions per year. Today Frieze is a media and events company that comprises seven international art fairs: Frieze London, Frieze Los Angeles, Frieze New York, Frieze Seoul, Frieze Masters, EXPO CHICAGO and the Armory Show. At each fair Frieze publishes a magazine to amplify the reach of the event. The host cities are galvanised by our presence with events and openings curated by galleries, museums, brands and Frieze itself throughout the week of the fair. In addition, we have , the definitive online resource for contemporary art and culture, and a membership programme Frieze Connect, which gives access to Frieze both digitally and physically. Frieze has two permanent gallery spaces 9 Cork Street in London and Frieze House in Seoul. In 2026 Abu Dhabi Art Fair will become Frieze Abu Dhabi, run in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) works closely with the CEO, Frieze management team and the MARI Group. Frieze is part of MARI, a new group created by Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro dedicated to the premium live events space. The mission for the COO is to ensure the effective running of operations, primarily within the art fairs, develop the scalability of the business to enable further growth, ensure that there are sustainable long term venue plans and strong venue relationships for each host cities and help maximise the profitability of all elements of the Frieze business through efficient and strategic procurement plans. In addition, this role will play an active role advising the CEO, Frieze management team and MARI leadership team on key business initiatives as well as playing an active role in company-wide initiatives & decision making as part of the Frieze management team. The COO will have responsibility for the following teams: Events Production, Digital and Data and Fair Operations. They will also be the person responsible within Frieze for ensuring that Legal and Insurance risks are managed effectively between Frieze and MARI. Events Production Manage and develop a professional and customer focused team able to meet the needs of the business and its customers Responsible for venue search and developing strong venue relationships that effectively support the gallery team to deliver a sustainable, long term venue plan for existing and new fairs Ensure that Frieze's major cost line (production) is well managed and procurement efficient At the same time ensure that Production, H&S and litigation risks are well managed Identify opportunities to look at alternate, more cost-effective production models e.g. insourcing vs outsourcing, rental vs ownership and vertical integration in the supply chain Champion sustainability through the supply chain During Fairs act as "Chief of Staff" and run the Major Incident Response team coordinating the decision cycle for assessing and responding to a major incident. Digital and Data Manage Director of Digital and Head of Data and their associated teams that are responsible for all Frieze customer facing digital platforms and audience data management and insight Ensure overall resilience and security of platforms in partnerships with the MARI central team Work closely with wider Frieze business to ensure that customer facing platforms and processes meet the needs of our audience and demonstrate the highest quality in customer experience Ensure business priorities are managed in a transparent way through a digital roadmap and that key projects are delivered to time and budget Identify opportunities for digital and data to improve customer experience for existing Frieze products as well as new business development opportunities where digital and data can support the growth of the business. Legal & Insurance Act as lynchpin between MARI Legal and Frieze business partners to ensure that Frieze / MARI corporate legal risks are being properly considered for all key contracts Ensure that MARI Legal are being kept abreast of Frieze business development Sign off on material contracts entered into by the business In partnership with MARI Insurance and Frieze business partners ensure that Frieze has the correct insurance in place as the business evolves Office Operations Oversee the management of Frieze estate in all locations, working with designated contacts to ensure they are run smoothly and are compliant with local Health & Safety legislation Ensure that the lease and sub-let arrangements are regularly reviewed and new agreements signed when required Maintain relationships with the key stakeholders, e.g. landlords, tenants and property lawyers Fair Operations Oversee staff that manage staff travel to and from the fairs. Ensure traveller lists are optimised in consultation with Frieze Finance team and suitable group accommodation is booked Ensure onsite operations for permanent and temp staff run smoothly Skills & Qualifications: A COO with significant leadership experience in a consumer facing organisation. Experience within events preferred though not disqualifying. Strong interest in the arts and the brand would be an advantage Experience of working cross borders is helpful, particularly in the UK and US A strong change manager, who can demonstrate that they have developed scalable and efficient teams, processes and systems as a business has grown whilst maintaining day-to-day control Experience working in fast moving growth organisations Strong leadership and influencing skills across all areas of a business Proven communicator who is clear and concise and empathetic Voices an opinion and makes creative suggestions Team player Takes responsibility and follows through on commitments/decisions made Good record for hiring and retaining quality staff Open to criticism and feedback - wants to learn and constantly improve Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement Frieze unites people in our love of the arts. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we are committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability, together with artists, writers and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. There is still much work to be done to address systemic inequality and discrimination within the arts and culture industry, and we are dedicated to making progress both within our own organization and the art world at large.

HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on

HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on

HEAD OF PROPERTY SERVICES - PART-TIME Salary: £34,200, equivalent to a full-time salary of £57,000 Reporting to: Chief Executive Three days per week: 9 a.m.- 17.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Hybrid, flexible working, with each Wednesday in the Farringdon office; distant working throughout August Pension: 6% employers' contribution Annual Leave pro rata: 20.5 days p.a. incl. bank holidays, rising to 21.5 days p.a. plus 3 additional days' holiday p.a. for all staff, between Christmas and New Year. A 2.5-day working arrangement may also be considered. The Ethical Property Foundation is the leading property advice charity for the UK voluntary sector. We are seeking a new Head of Property Services to build up our affordable consultancy and support our advice and education services. This is a fascinating role for a dynamic commercial property professional with an appreciation of the property needs and experience of the voluntary sector. We are looking for a surveyor with a proven track record in revenue generation and new business development, who can work with a small team of dedicated professionals. ABOUT THE ETHICAL PROPERTY FOUNDATION The Ethical Property Foundation ("EPF") is unique: the UK's only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity number in England & Wales) Incorporated in 2003, we have supported thousands of voluntary organisations to manage their premises successfully whether rented or owned. Since 2015, we have been the lead referral partner to the Charity Commission for land & property advice and preferred supplier to the Lloyds Bank Foundation.Our mission is to equip voluntary organisations with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of the property they occupy and manage, for the benefit of their services and beneficiaries, without crises or compliance failures. We are a small, dynamic, and enterprising not-for-profit. Our services comprise free, independent property guidance and support; affordable consultancy; plus online property education. Our combined expertise and unique perspective mean we are much in demand from policymakers, and sector thought leaders. Funding comes from philanthropic donations, grants, corporate partnerships and earned income from affordable consultancy. In 2023, we launched the voluntary sector's first interactive online Weston Property Manual for which we were finalists in two major voluntary sector awards. In 2024 we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of our incorporation. We employ four part-time employees: the CEO, Head of Property Services, Operations Manager, and Administrator - 2.45FTE, supported by a further nine self-employed Associates and Volunteers of whom eight are chartered surveyors. In addition, we run an expert Register of fifteen property professionals, primarily commercial property solicitors, who provide advice on a pro-bono and discounted fee basis. For more information, please visit our website: . JOB DESCRIPTION The Head of Property Advisory is the lead member of the Property Advice Team comprising Associate Property Advisors. The team is supported by The Foundation's Register of Property Professionals. The Property Advice Team provides advice, consultancy and educational services. This service is delivered by providing on-line information, free helpdesk guidance, training events and consultancy projects to assist organisations in making informed property decisions. The Head of Property Services will have the following key areas of activity and responsibility: 1. Developing the Affordable Consultancy The Head of Property Services leads on all aspects of building our affordable consultancy and delivers sales income in line with agreed targets. This will include: • Identifying potential clients and proactively seeking opportunities to bid for work. • Responding to enquiries from potential clients, conducting initial meetings to ascertain support required and putting together carefully priced proposals tailored to client needs. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key partners, including Lloyds Bank Foundation. • Tracking of enquiries and work in progress with support from the Operations Manager; ensuring accurate records are maintained and providing information and reports to the CEO and Trustees for invoicing and fundraising purposes. • Developing new products for the charity sector, making the EPF relevant and providing new and growing income streams. • Ensuring EPF communication channels appropriately promote our services. 2. Management of Property Advice Team The Head of Property Services directly line-manages the Associates in delivery of the Affordable Consultancy: • Developing and maintaining appropriate processes and templates for development and delivery of work. Disseminating as necessary and ensuring processes followed by team members. • Oversight of all support, advice and training provided by the team to ensure consistent high levels of content quality and customer care are maintained. • Oversight of the free Property Advice Service, co-ordinating with the Property Advisors running the service and responding to enquires who may require affordable consultancy services. • Ensuring consultancy projects are allocated to team members with appropriate knowledge, experiences and availability. • Developing excellent working relationships with members of our Register of Property Professionals to introduce charities for effective support. • Delivering excellent customer care by coordinating the Foundation's support to charities until their project is resolved. • Supporting the team to ensure property materials for training and online guidance are accurate and appropriate. Additional duties may include: • Representing the Foundation and presenting at external events. • Working proactively to ensure that the Property Advice Team remains up to date with property and charity sector knowledge. • Develop a broad knowledge of complementary organisations and services that can provide support to enquirers to the Property Advice Service, or opportunities for partnership working or collaboration with the Foundation. • The Foundation requires all employees to work with due regard for the Foundation's ethos and policies including health and safety, equality and the environment. All our team must have DBS clearance. Person Specification Essential Knowledge and Experience: • educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience • qualified surveyor or equivalent professional qualification • recent significant commercial property experience • proven success in business development and pitching to new clients • experience of providing advice, including by phone/email • experience of communicating to the lay person • experience of project managing a range of stand-alone projects • a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs Skills • excellent written and spoken communication skills • computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet and e-mail Personal Attributes Appetite for sharing knowledge & making a difference within society • commitment to social and environmental issues • organised and efficient • accurate with good attention to detail • self-motivated and outgoing • excellent time management skills, flexibility and ability to handle a varied workload • commercial acumen • ability and appetite to learn new skills and knowledge • able to work calmly under pressure • able to work proactively with limited supervision in a small team Desirable Knowledge and Experience: • knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with, the charity sector through paid or voluntary experience • knowledge or experience of property from a charity perspective • experience of working as a consultant • interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property • experience of working in a small team Application procedure Deadline: 12 noon 8th January 2026 Interviews in person at our Cowcross offices Wed. 21st January 2026 For an informal phone discussion prior regarding the post, email our Chief Executive, Antonia Swinson on

Head of Estates Operations South (Hard FM) Science and Technology Facilities Council Salary: £81,457 £89,601 per annum Open Ended Full Time Closing Date:4th January 2026 Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world a click apply for full job details

Forestry Civil Engineer Role ID: 200933 Directorate - Operations Team: Integrated Engineering South Central Location: Cardiff - Cathays Park Grade/Salary range: 5: £36,246 - £39,942 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 04/01/2026 The role Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level while helping shape the future of Wales' natural environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) forestry objectives across the country. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll help turn forestry policy into action-supervising NRW teams and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest environmental standards. You'll be involved in the planning of future harvesting operations, working closely with stakeholders to balance operational needs with environmental responsibilities. You'll also monitor civil engineering works across Wales' forest estate, supporting both progress tracking and budget management under the NRW civil engineering framework. As part of a knowledgeable and supportive team of Engineers, you'll collaborate across departments to deliver the annual forestry engineering programme. Reporting to the Forestry Lead Engineer and the Integrated Engineering Team Leader, you'll be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to the health and sustainability of Wales' landscapes. Whether you're looking to build on your experience or take on a fresh challenge with real-world impact, this role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the Cardiff NRW office and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Mark Davies Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams week commencing 12 January 2025 Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the lead organisation for managing Wales's natural environment. We work to protect people and nature, support sustainable development, and build resilience to climate change. This role sits within our Integrated Engineering team in South Wales Central a multi-disciplinary group of engineers responsible for delivering forestry infrastructure projects and managing NRW's Flood Risk Maintenance Programme in the region. Our work helps to safeguard communities, support woodland management, and protect vital infrastructure. We take pride in working collaboratively, solving real-world challenges, and making a lasting impact on the Welsh landscape. What you will do Manage the new construction, upgrade & maintenance of network roads and harvesting facilities for the area within the allocated budget. Undertake inspection of roads and footbridges, at specific intervals, ensuring data is forwarded for recording and maintaining records. Undertake regular inspections of quarries and borrow pits in line with current regulations. Ensure all health & safety and environmental standards are being applied and meet current requirements. Report any breaches. Produce concise and persuasive written drafts, identifying the key issues, examining options and proposing a way ahead. Plan, prioritise and organise resources to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost and quality standards. Make informed decisions but know when to refer upwards for advice. Monitor budget and advise engineer of any potential under or over spend. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Required to take part in incident response activities Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method . Experience in civil engineering contract management & project planning & understanding of NEC3/4 form of contract. Knowledge and understanding of CDM2015 and construction Health, Safety & Environmental risk management. Knowledge of forest road construction (wet bound macadam) and of working in a rural/upland environment. Knowledge of concrete and timber bridge construction techniques. Knowledge of Forest and Water Guidelines (V5) and the European Water Framework Directive. Knowledge of the Quarry Regulations (1999) and quarry management procedures. Knowledge of CAD packages such as AutoCAD. Knowledge of MS Project. Knowledge of Project delivery via framework contracts. Knowledge and Experience of managing team/individuals. Experience of compiling tender documents/drawings. Member of professional body e.g. ICE. Welsh Language Level requirements: Essential: A1 - Entry level Please note if you do not meet the level A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Applications are welcome from individuals who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time.

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Forestry Civil Engineer Role ID: 200933 Directorate - Operations Team: Integrated Engineering South Central Location: Cardiff - Cathays Park Grade/Salary range: 5: £36,246 - £39,942 Working pattern: Full time Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 04/01/2026 The role Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level while helping shape the future of Wales natural environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) forestry objectives across the country. Working alongside experienced professionals, you ll help turn forestry policy into action supervising NRW teams and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest environmental standards. You ll be involved in the planning of future harvesting operations, working closely with stakeholders to balance operational needs with environmental responsibilities. You ll also monitor civil engineering works across Wales forest estate, supporting both progress tracking and budget management under the NRW civil engineering framework. As part of a knowledgeable and supportive team of Engineers, you ll collaborate across departments to deliver the annual forestry engineering programme. Reporting to the Forestry Lead Engineer and the Integrated Engineering Team Leader, you ll be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to the health and sustainability of Wales landscapes. Whether you're looking to build on your experience or take on a fresh challenge with real-world impact, this role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the Cardiff NRW office and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Mark Davies mark.davies(A)cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams week commencing 12 January 2025 Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the lead organisation for managing Wales s natural environment. We work to protect people and nature, support sustainable development, and build resilience to climate change. This role sits within our Integrated Engineering team in South Wales Central a multi-disciplinary group of engineers responsible for delivering forestry infrastructure projects and managing NRW s Flood Risk Maintenance Programme in the region. Our work helps to safeguard communities, support woodland management, and protect vital infrastructure. We take pride in working collaboratively, solving real-world challenges, and making a lasting impact on the Welsh landscape. What you will do Manage the new construction, upgrade & maintenance of network roads and harvesting facilities for the area within the allocated budget. Undertake inspection of roads and footbridges, at specific intervals, ensuring data is forwarded for recording and maintaining records. Undertake regular inspections of quarries and borrow pits in line with current regulations. Ensure all health & safety and environmental standards are being applied and meet current requirements. Report any breaches. Produce concise and persuasive written drafts, identifying the key issues, examining options and proposing a way ahead. Plan, prioritise and organise resources to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed time, cost and quality standards. Make informed decisions but know when to refer upwards for advice. Monitor budget and advise engineer of any potential under or over spend. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Required to take part in incident response activities Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method . Experience in civil engineering contract management & project planning & understanding of NEC3/4 form of contract. Knowledge and understanding of CDM2015 and construction Health, Safety & Environmental risk management. Knowledge of forest road construction (wet bound macadam) and of working in a rural/upland environment. Knowledge of concrete and timber bridge construction techniques. Knowledge of Forest and Water Guidelines (V5) and the European Water Framework Directive. Knowledge of the Quarry Regulations (1999) and quarry management procedures. Knowledge of CAD packages such as AutoCAD. Knowledge of MS Project. Knowledge of Project delivery via framework contracts. Knowledge and Experience of managing team/individuals. Experience of compiling tender documents/drawings. Member of professional body e.g. ICE. Welsh Language Level requirements: Essential: A1 Entry level Please note if you do not meet the level A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. 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