About the role You will join a team managing Galop s specialist advocacy services, providing support to LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK, with a specialist focus on hate crime and hate-motivated abuse. You will work within the advocacy management team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year. You will manage a team of specialist advocates and triage workers providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to LGBT+ survivors of a range of violence and abuse. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and other advocacy managers to ensure that survivors have access to needs-led, timely support that is right for them, maintaining high quality, consistent support across our advocacy and one-to-one support, whether that is in-person or remote. You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that LGBT+ people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community. You will also have management and oversight of the CATCH Partnership, a pan-London consortium of by-and-for hate crime support services, that cover all protected strands of hate crime across race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. You will need to have excellent partner management skills and be able to lead and support a diverse range of organisations with an understanding of their specific needs and challenges. You will be responsible for ensuring that data collected about the service is collected consistently and use this to report to funders. You will develop and maintain relationships with funders and ensuring that the service is effectively demonstrating the different that it makes. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Director of Services to develop bids for new or continued funding for frontline services. For more information on this role please go tour our website Location Galop s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working with at least 2 days per week worked in the office. Hours Full Time (35 hours per week) Contract Fixed Term (1 year with possible extension) Line manages Advocates and Triage Workers Reports to Head of Advocacy and Support Salary You will start on scale point C1, £41,534.79 per year (including £ 4,212.01 London Weighting) Closing Date Applications should be submitted by 10am on 31st May 2026. First round interviews will be held w/c 8th June 2026.
May 07, 2026
Full time
About the role You will join a team managing Galop s specialist advocacy services, providing support to LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK, with a specialist focus on hate crime and hate-motivated abuse. You will work within the advocacy management team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year. You will manage a team of specialist advocates and triage workers providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to LGBT+ survivors of a range of violence and abuse. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and other advocacy managers to ensure that survivors have access to needs-led, timely support that is right for them, maintaining high quality, consistent support across our advocacy and one-to-one support, whether that is in-person or remote. You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that LGBT+ people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community. You will also have management and oversight of the CATCH Partnership, a pan-London consortium of by-and-for hate crime support services, that cover all protected strands of hate crime across race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. You will need to have excellent partner management skills and be able to lead and support a diverse range of organisations with an understanding of their specific needs and challenges. You will be responsible for ensuring that data collected about the service is collected consistently and use this to report to funders. You will develop and maintain relationships with funders and ensuring that the service is effectively demonstrating the different that it makes. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Director of Services to develop bids for new or continued funding for frontline services. For more information on this role please go tour our website Location Galop s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working with at least 2 days per week worked in the office. Hours Full Time (35 hours per week) Contract Fixed Term (1 year with possible extension) Line manages Advocates and Triage Workers Reports to Head of Advocacy and Support Salary You will start on scale point C1, £41,534.79 per year (including £ 4,212.01 London Weighting) Closing Date Applications should be submitted by 10am on 31st May 2026. First round interviews will be held w/c 8th June 2026.
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
Brecon, Powys
Enforcement Officer Location: Brecon Salary : Grade 7 £34,434 - £36,363 Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week Closing date: 22 May 2026 Interview date : 2 June 2026 Job Purpose: To investigate, research, analyse, negotiate and resolve alleged breaches of planning control and planning enforcement matters. Main Duties Act as the case officer for a range of planning enforcement investigations Investigation of alleged breaches of planning control, listed building control and advertisement control, also breaches of hedgerow regulations and tree preservation orders. Investigation of compliance with relevant permissions, including compliance with conditions and approved plans. Analyse and interpret information in relations to statues, planning policy, circulars, TAN's, site history, case law and precedent to determine whether a breach of planning law exists and to take appropriate action to remedy the breach as appropriate. Investigation of compliance with enforcement and other related notices. Set up and attend site visits to further the investigation of alleged breaches and monitoring of planning permissions and conditions and section 106 agreements and to act in a professional manner at all times, including having awareness of your personal and others health and safety. Assist with the proactive monitoring of planning permissions and conditions and whether development commenced has a relevant permission. Draft delegated and Committee decision reports on individual cases as directed and to report individual cases to Committee when required. Preparation of statements of evidence and appearance as a witness at court hearings and inquiries where appropriate. Interview complainants, witnesses and alleged offenders and where appropriate interview under caution using PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984). Operating a computer based system relating to planning and enforcement. Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as required by the Head of Development Management. Person Specification Essential Criteria Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject Extensive experience of planning matters including planning enforcement. Organisational and interpersonal skills including handling difficult situations and negotiations. Knowledge of planning legislation, policies and investigative/legal procedures. Ability to interpret maps and plans and technical planning documents. Ability to prepare complex written reports including making recommendations. Ability to use a variety of IT packages. Good inter-personal skills and ability to work within a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision Welsh Language Level 1 Desirable Criteria Recognised planning qualification Willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours e.g. evening meeting or site visit Full driving licence Welsh Language Level 2 Note on Welsh Language Requirement Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Enforcement Officer Location: Brecon Salary : Grade 7 £34,434 - £36,363 Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week Closing date: 22 May 2026 Interview date : 2 June 2026 Job Purpose: To investigate, research, analyse, negotiate and resolve alleged breaches of planning control and planning enforcement matters. Main Duties Act as the case officer for a range of planning enforcement investigations Investigation of alleged breaches of planning control, listed building control and advertisement control, also breaches of hedgerow regulations and tree preservation orders. Investigation of compliance with relevant permissions, including compliance with conditions and approved plans. Analyse and interpret information in relations to statues, planning policy, circulars, TAN's, site history, case law and precedent to determine whether a breach of planning law exists and to take appropriate action to remedy the breach as appropriate. Investigation of compliance with enforcement and other related notices. Set up and attend site visits to further the investigation of alleged breaches and monitoring of planning permissions and conditions and section 106 agreements and to act in a professional manner at all times, including having awareness of your personal and others health and safety. Assist with the proactive monitoring of planning permissions and conditions and whether development commenced has a relevant permission. Draft delegated and Committee decision reports on individual cases as directed and to report individual cases to Committee when required. Preparation of statements of evidence and appearance as a witness at court hearings and inquiries where appropriate. Interview complainants, witnesses and alleged offenders and where appropriate interview under caution using PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984). Operating a computer based system relating to planning and enforcement. Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as required by the Head of Development Management. Person Specification Essential Criteria Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject Extensive experience of planning matters including planning enforcement. Organisational and interpersonal skills including handling difficult situations and negotiations. Knowledge of planning legislation, policies and investigative/legal procedures. Ability to interpret maps and plans and technical planning documents. Ability to prepare complex written reports including making recommendations. Ability to use a variety of IT packages. Good inter-personal skills and ability to work within a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision Welsh Language Level 1 Desirable Criteria Recognised planning qualification Willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours e.g. evening meeting or site visit Full driving licence Welsh Language Level 2 Note on Welsh Language Requirement Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Senior Supervising Social Worker - 12-month fixed term Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum - dependent upon experience Benefits: £2,000 car allowance 30 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays Life assurance Company pension On-site free parking Employee discount scheme Medical cash plan Location: Home Based supporting our Foster Parents in Leicestershire and Peterborough. This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area. This is a home-based role, with the expectation of travel to Peterborough on occasion for team meetings and support groups etc. There is also an expectation that staff travel to the regional office in Sheffield for regional events on occasion and that foster parents and children are visited within their home. The fostering families the successful applicant will be responsible for supervising live predominantly in the Leicestershire area. About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Supervise, support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent's records are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have A Social Work qualification. Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent. Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. The willingness and ability to travel across the Leicestershire/Peterborough/Lincs area. A full driving licence. For an informal discussion about this role, please call Laura Rawlings - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Senior Supervising Social Worker - 12-month fixed term Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum - dependent upon experience Benefits: £2,000 car allowance 30 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays Life assurance Company pension On-site free parking Employee discount scheme Medical cash plan Location: Home Based supporting our Foster Parents in Leicestershire and Peterborough. This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area. This is a home-based role, with the expectation of travel to Peterborough on occasion for team meetings and support groups etc. There is also an expectation that staff travel to the regional office in Sheffield for regional events on occasion and that foster parents and children are visited within their home. The fostering families the successful applicant will be responsible for supervising live predominantly in the Leicestershire area. About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Supervise, support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent's records are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have A Social Work qualification. Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent. Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. The willingness and ability to travel across the Leicestershire/Peterborough/Lincs area. A full driving licence. For an informal discussion about this role, please call Laura Rawlings - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.
Morson Edge are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join the team with their prestigious client at their site in Portsmouth Are you interested in contributing to the UK s defence and security, with a company developing and delivering advanced communications solutions? Do you have experience in contract management and contract negotiation? Do you want to help close business contracts in a company which offers you excellent personal growth opportunities? Our Commercial and Contracts team is empowered to bring the customer expectations and the internal company requirements into a commercial strategy. We identify and manage the commercial risks from the pre-bid phase up to project closure as well as acting as focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into our network and setting best in class standards. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for developing close working relationships with customers whilst understanding and managing large contracts, in addition to taking satisfaction of employing and sharing best practice whilst improving processes within an organisation and team. Responsibilities Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: • Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity • Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions • Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts • Reviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements • Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed • Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms • Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance • Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts • Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management • Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment Skill Set Essential skills & experience: • Demonstrated experience within the commercial field • Experience in a customer facing role • Experience in a competitive bid situation • Proven negotiation and contract management skills • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders • Knowledge of the defence industry • Attention to detail • Problem solving ability • Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance • Security cleared or ability to pass clearance at SC level Desirable skills & experience • Cross-functional interaction with projects, finance, engineering and sales • Experience working with the UK MOD on a range of proposals and contracts • Knowledge of Single Source Regulations and contracting in accordance with the Defence Reform Act • Experience in preparing and executing winning proposals • A self-starter, capable of delivering a high quality complex workload with minimum supervision • Experience in the subject of continuous improvement • Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Morson Edge are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join the team with their prestigious client at their site in Portsmouth Are you interested in contributing to the UK s defence and security, with a company developing and delivering advanced communications solutions? Do you have experience in contract management and contract negotiation? Do you want to help close business contracts in a company which offers you excellent personal growth opportunities? Our Commercial and Contracts team is empowered to bring the customer expectations and the internal company requirements into a commercial strategy. We identify and manage the commercial risks from the pre-bid phase up to project closure as well as acting as focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into our network and setting best in class standards. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for developing close working relationships with customers whilst understanding and managing large contracts, in addition to taking satisfaction of employing and sharing best practice whilst improving processes within an organisation and team. Responsibilities Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: • Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity • Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions • Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts • Reviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements • Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed • Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms • Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance • Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts • Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management • Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment Skill Set Essential skills & experience: • Demonstrated experience within the commercial field • Experience in a customer facing role • Experience in a competitive bid situation • Proven negotiation and contract management skills • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders • Knowledge of the defence industry • Attention to detail • Problem solving ability • Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance • Security cleared or ability to pass clearance at SC level Desirable skills & experience • Cross-functional interaction with projects, finance, engineering and sales • Experience working with the UK MOD on a range of proposals and contracts • Knowledge of Single Source Regulations and contracting in accordance with the Defence Reform Act • Experience in preparing and executing winning proposals • A self-starter, capable of delivering a high quality complex workload with minimum supervision • Experience in the subject of continuous improvement • Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance
We're looking for a Principal Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Team Leader to join our MEP team based in Liverpool, Manchester, or Leeds. Location: Liverpool, Manchester, or Leeds - with opportunity for agile working Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. Salary: Starting from £70,000 per annum Sector: MEP - across a variety of industry sectors We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. The role involves leading the design and delivery of complex M&E building services projects within a variety of sectors. As a Chartered Engineer and Design Team Leader, you will manage MEP teams, coordinate with multi-disciplinary design teams, ensure technical excellence and compliance, and work closely with project teams and clients for a major main contractor. The position requires strong leadership, significant industry experience, and the ability to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions from concept through construction. Are you A Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET? A Design Team Leader with strong M&E experience? A Design Team Leader looking to take the next step for a Main Contractor with a secured workload in a variety of industry sectors? Passionate about working for a collaborative, trusted, and delivery focused organisation? Do you Hold a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Design Engineering or related subject? Bring experience of working across both public and private sector projects? Want to work for a highly regarded Main Contractor, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor? What will you be responsible for? As a Principal Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Team Leader, you'll be working within the MEP Design team, supporting them in delivering high-quality, coordinated engineering solutions across public and private sector projects. Your day to day will include: Lead the design delivery of high quality M&E designs across new build, refurbishment, and minor works projects, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget, quality, and safety standards Support the Head of Service in leading and managing the M&E design teams, working closely with project leads to deliver coordinated multi disciplinary design solutions Manage team performance, utilisation, and development, ensuring capability aligns with workload and business targets Oversee technical delivery including feasibility studies, multi stage designs, specifications, condition reports, and technical advice Maintain and apply engineering standards, QA procedures, document control, and Health & Safety policies Build and maintain strong client relationships across public and private sector projects, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction Contribute to business development, including compiling fee proposals, quality submissions, bids, presentations, and winning new work Provide senior technical leadership and ensure integrated design solutions through to completion Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the M&E service. Represent Kier within relevant industry sectors, contributing to forums, working groups, and industry engagement Drive standards, innovation, best practice, safety, wellbeing and customer satisfaction Supervise and mentor junior and less experienced members of the team with their journey to chartered status What are we looking for? This role of Principal Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Team Leader is great for you if: Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IET) with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Engineering design or similar subject Proven senior leadership experience managing multi disciplinary engineering teams Strong communicator able to translate complex technical information clearly Experienced in quality management and design governance Fluent in use of industry related software and calculation methods Able to meet BPSS security requirements Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to .
May 07, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Principal Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Team Leader to join our MEP team based in Liverpool, Manchester, or Leeds. Location: Liverpool, Manchester, or Leeds - with opportunity for agile working Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. Salary: Starting from £70,000 per annum Sector: MEP - across a variety of industry sectors We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. The role involves leading the design and delivery of complex M&E building services projects within a variety of sectors. As a Chartered Engineer and Design Team Leader, you will manage MEP teams, coordinate with multi-disciplinary design teams, ensure technical excellence and compliance, and work closely with project teams and clients for a major main contractor. The position requires strong leadership, significant industry experience, and the ability to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions from concept through construction. Are you A Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET? A Design Team Leader with strong M&E experience? A Design Team Leader looking to take the next step for a Main Contractor with a secured workload in a variety of industry sectors? Passionate about working for a collaborative, trusted, and delivery focused organisation? Do you Hold a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Design Engineering or related subject? Bring experience of working across both public and private sector projects? Want to work for a highly regarded Main Contractor, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor? What will you be responsible for? As a Principal Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Team Leader, you'll be working within the MEP Design team, supporting them in delivering high-quality, coordinated engineering solutions across public and private sector projects. Your day to day will include: Lead the design delivery of high quality M&E designs across new build, refurbishment, and minor works projects, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget, quality, and safety standards Support the Head of Service in leading and managing the M&E design teams, working closely with project leads to deliver coordinated multi disciplinary design solutions Manage team performance, utilisation, and development, ensuring capability aligns with workload and business targets Oversee technical delivery including feasibility studies, multi stage designs, specifications, condition reports, and technical advice Maintain and apply engineering standards, QA procedures, document control, and Health & Safety policies Build and maintain strong client relationships across public and private sector projects, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction Contribute to business development, including compiling fee proposals, quality submissions, bids, presentations, and winning new work Provide senior technical leadership and ensure integrated design solutions through to completion Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the M&E service. Represent Kier within relevant industry sectors, contributing to forums, working groups, and industry engagement Drive standards, innovation, best practice, safety, wellbeing and customer satisfaction Supervise and mentor junior and less experienced members of the team with their journey to chartered status What are we looking for? This role of Principal Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Team Leader is great for you if: Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IET) with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Engineering design or similar subject Proven senior leadership experience managing multi disciplinary engineering teams Strong communicator able to translate complex technical information clearly Experienced in quality management and design governance Fluent in use of industry related software and calculation methods Able to meet BPSS security requirements Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to .
Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Slough, Berkshire
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Social Care Service in Slough. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £ 33,130.60 per annum, working 40 hours per week. 6 month Secondment Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary (T&Cs apply) Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead Lead and motivate your team to ensure a positive local culture within your service. Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff. Promote effective information sharing, reporting and communication. Set clear expectations of quality standards, work plans and targets for staff. Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans and identifying training needs. Experience of working with customers with complex needs and the ability to engage hard to reach customers. Knowledge of the issues facing homeless people. Build and maintain partnerships with local agencies and community groups. About you: What you'll bring: Essential: Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent. Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 3 or other business/management qualification. Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
May 07, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Social Care Service in Slough. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £ 33,130.60 per annum, working 40 hours per week. 6 month Secondment Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary (T&Cs apply) Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead Lead and motivate your team to ensure a positive local culture within your service. Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff. Promote effective information sharing, reporting and communication. Set clear expectations of quality standards, work plans and targets for staff. Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans and identifying training needs. Experience of working with customers with complex needs and the ability to engage hard to reach customers. Knowledge of the issues facing homeless people. Build and maintain partnerships with local agencies and community groups. About you: What you'll bring: Essential: Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent. Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 3 or other business/management qualification. Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Job overview Introduction The Purcell School seeks to appoint an outstanding Head of Boarding House to lead the pastoral life of our Senior Girls' House. This is an important leadership role within a full boarding community of young musicians who are deeply committed to their craft and to one another. The role requires sound professional judgement, substantial experience of boarding practice and confidence in leading adults within a residential environment. Life at The Purcell School is shaped by curiosity, dedication, creativity and kindness. Our students are serious about music, but they are also adolescents navigating friendship, identity, ambition and uncertainty. Boarding provides the continuity and stability that allows them to take intellectual and creative risks, practise with focus and feel supported through the inevitable challenges of growing up. The Head of Boarding House plays a central role in creating an environment in which students feel known, understood and appropriately challenged. Through clarity, consistency and strong relationships, the Head of Boarding House supports students in developing independence, responsibility and confidence, enabling them to flourish both academically and personally. Working in close partnership with the Director of Boarding and the wider pastoral team, the Head of Boarding House ensures that the lived experience of students reflects the School's commitment to high standards of care, thoughtful structure and genuine warmth. The Head of Boarding House reports to the Director of Boarding and contributes to the consistent implementation of expectations across the boarding community. While the role does not include a teaching timetable, the Head of Boarding House is an educator within the boarding context and plays a central role in students' personal development, sense of belonging and capacity to engage fully with the opportunities offered by a specialist music education. The Head of Boarding House contributes directly to the School's compliance with the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools and plays an important role in ensuring that safeguarding practice is embedded consistently in the daily experience of students. The Role The Head of Boarding House provides leadership of the day-to-day life of the house, establishing an environment in which students feel safe, supported and able to develop increasing independence and maturity. The role requires the ability to combine relational warmth with professional clarity, creating a culture in which expectations are understood, boundaries are consistent and students experience adult responses as consistent and fair. The post holder leads the house team and is responsible for ensuring consistency of approach in pastoral care, safeguarding practice, behaviour expectations and communication with students and families. The post holder exercises professional judgement in maintaining standards and supporting students' development within a busy residential environment. Boarding at The Purcell School is distinctive. Students balance academic study with significant individual practice, ensemble rehearsals, performances and auditions. The Head of Boarding House guides students in managing the rhythms of this specialist environment, helping them develop sustainable routines, healthy perspectives and strong peer relationships within a community of high aspiration. The Head of Boarding House works closely with academic colleagues, safeguarding leads and parents, recognising that boarding is integral to students' wider development and success. HOW TO APPLY If you wish to apply, please complete the School's Application Form (available on our website) and send it with a supporting Personal Statement to the Principal as soon as possible. Please do not send a separate curriculum vitae. Personal statements should outline your experience and evidence your achievements. If you have a specific area of specialism or industry experience, please demonstrate how this enables you to contribute to an outstanding student experience. Interviews will explore pastoral experience, the ability to relate appropriately to students and a willingness to contribute to the whole School community. Candidates will be required to bring evidence of identity to the interview. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Interviews to be held on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Start date: 1st January 2027 Safeguarding The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo all appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Terms and Benefits This is a residential role during term-time. The Head of Boarding House is expected to play a full part in the life of the boarding community, including evening and weekend responsibilities, together with scheduled periods away from duty during school holidays and Exeat weekends. A protected 24-hour period off duty is provided each week. Salary will be commensurate with experience and reflects the seniority and responsibility of the role. The expected range is £34,963 - £40,362 per annum. Accommodation is provided for the duration of employment. Subject to HMRC regulations, accommodation is provided free of rent, council tax and utilities. Meals are provided without charge in the School dining hall during term time. The position is subject to a six-month probationary period and regular professional review. For full details of the role's responsibilities and person specification, please visit our website at
May 07, 2026
Full time
Job overview Introduction The Purcell School seeks to appoint an outstanding Head of Boarding House to lead the pastoral life of our Senior Girls' House. This is an important leadership role within a full boarding community of young musicians who are deeply committed to their craft and to one another. The role requires sound professional judgement, substantial experience of boarding practice and confidence in leading adults within a residential environment. Life at The Purcell School is shaped by curiosity, dedication, creativity and kindness. Our students are serious about music, but they are also adolescents navigating friendship, identity, ambition and uncertainty. Boarding provides the continuity and stability that allows them to take intellectual and creative risks, practise with focus and feel supported through the inevitable challenges of growing up. The Head of Boarding House plays a central role in creating an environment in which students feel known, understood and appropriately challenged. Through clarity, consistency and strong relationships, the Head of Boarding House supports students in developing independence, responsibility and confidence, enabling them to flourish both academically and personally. Working in close partnership with the Director of Boarding and the wider pastoral team, the Head of Boarding House ensures that the lived experience of students reflects the School's commitment to high standards of care, thoughtful structure and genuine warmth. The Head of Boarding House reports to the Director of Boarding and contributes to the consistent implementation of expectations across the boarding community. While the role does not include a teaching timetable, the Head of Boarding House is an educator within the boarding context and plays a central role in students' personal development, sense of belonging and capacity to engage fully with the opportunities offered by a specialist music education. The Head of Boarding House contributes directly to the School's compliance with the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools and plays an important role in ensuring that safeguarding practice is embedded consistently in the daily experience of students. The Role The Head of Boarding House provides leadership of the day-to-day life of the house, establishing an environment in which students feel safe, supported and able to develop increasing independence and maturity. The role requires the ability to combine relational warmth with professional clarity, creating a culture in which expectations are understood, boundaries are consistent and students experience adult responses as consistent and fair. The post holder leads the house team and is responsible for ensuring consistency of approach in pastoral care, safeguarding practice, behaviour expectations and communication with students and families. The post holder exercises professional judgement in maintaining standards and supporting students' development within a busy residential environment. Boarding at The Purcell School is distinctive. Students balance academic study with significant individual practice, ensemble rehearsals, performances and auditions. The Head of Boarding House guides students in managing the rhythms of this specialist environment, helping them develop sustainable routines, healthy perspectives and strong peer relationships within a community of high aspiration. The Head of Boarding House works closely with academic colleagues, safeguarding leads and parents, recognising that boarding is integral to students' wider development and success. HOW TO APPLY If you wish to apply, please complete the School's Application Form (available on our website) and send it with a supporting Personal Statement to the Principal as soon as possible. Please do not send a separate curriculum vitae. Personal statements should outline your experience and evidence your achievements. If you have a specific area of specialism or industry experience, please demonstrate how this enables you to contribute to an outstanding student experience. Interviews will explore pastoral experience, the ability to relate appropriately to students and a willingness to contribute to the whole School community. Candidates will be required to bring evidence of identity to the interview. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Interviews to be held on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Start date: 1st January 2027 Safeguarding The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo all appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Terms and Benefits This is a residential role during term-time. The Head of Boarding House is expected to play a full part in the life of the boarding community, including evening and weekend responsibilities, together with scheduled periods away from duty during school holidays and Exeat weekends. A protected 24-hour period off duty is provided each week. Salary will be commensurate with experience and reflects the seniority and responsibility of the role. The expected range is £34,963 - £40,362 per annum. Accommodation is provided for the duration of employment. Subject to HMRC regulations, accommodation is provided free of rent, council tax and utilities. Meals are provided without charge in the School dining hall during term time. The position is subject to a six-month probationary period and regular professional review. For full details of the role's responsibilities and person specification, please visit our website at
About The Role Class Teacher Reporting to: Head of School Start date: September 2026 Salary: Ark MPS (Inner London), £41,328-£65,000, depending on experience The Role To deliver outstanding teaching and learning and therefore help students achieve excellent academic results and be a role-model/impact the academy more widely. To design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the range of subjects and their application. This is a one-year maternity cover position with the potential to extend, and there may be leadership opportunities available. Key Responsibilities To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps students to develop as learners To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole academy To contribute to the effective working of the academy. Potential to lead a subject If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact the school office on or email . 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 2025). 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.
May 07, 2026
Full time
About The Role Class Teacher Reporting to: Head of School Start date: September 2026 Salary: Ark MPS (Inner London), £41,328-£65,000, depending on experience The Role To deliver outstanding teaching and learning and therefore help students achieve excellent academic results and be a role-model/impact the academy more widely. To design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the range of subjects and their application. This is a one-year maternity cover position with the potential to extend, and there may be leadership opportunities available. Key Responsibilities To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps students to develop as learners To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole academy To contribute to the effective working of the academy. Potential to lead a subject If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact the school office on or email . 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 2025). 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.
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve, shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The post holder will lead the provision of a professional laboratory service, and a safe working environment within the school laboratories. To do this, the post holder will: be part of the School senior leadership team line manage the School technical support team, ensuring facilities are kept well maintained & well organised act as School Safety Advisor, ensuring School compliance with University policy and regulations pertaining to hazardous activities i.e. those involving hazards such as radiation, lasers, electricity, chemicals or cryogenics for example advise the Head of School on technical matters relating to projects, facility maintenance, equipment provision, and business continuity. The post holder will oversee other members of the school technical support team and will contribute to their appraisal process. They will have responsibility in advising regarding planning technical resource management and producing continuity plans with respect to testing facilities for the school. The post holder will act as the School Safety Advisor, ensuring school compliance with the University Health & Safety policy and regulations. The University of Surrey signed the Technician Commitment led by the Science Council, to ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technical staff across all disciplines. This position will provide opportunities to work alongside a diverse technical team, attend research seminars and build professional contacts across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. There will be opportunities to undertake on-call work. About you The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus broad relevant technical and supervisory experience. They will have experience of leadership in a technical environment and of the operation and function of a teaching and/or research laboratory environment in the fields of physical sciences/engineering. They will also have understanding of, and experience in implementing, relevant Health & Safety legislation. What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with 8 additional days for Bank Holidays and 7 for University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further information To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter via the University website. Informal enquiries may be made to Mrs Sarah Heisig (, ). For further information on the School of Mathematics and Physics at Surrey visit School of Mathematics and Physics Interviews will be held on campus on 27th May. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details Job Description
May 07, 2026
Full time
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve, shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The post holder will lead the provision of a professional laboratory service, and a safe working environment within the school laboratories. To do this, the post holder will: be part of the School senior leadership team line manage the School technical support team, ensuring facilities are kept well maintained & well organised act as School Safety Advisor, ensuring School compliance with University policy and regulations pertaining to hazardous activities i.e. those involving hazards such as radiation, lasers, electricity, chemicals or cryogenics for example advise the Head of School on technical matters relating to projects, facility maintenance, equipment provision, and business continuity. The post holder will oversee other members of the school technical support team and will contribute to their appraisal process. They will have responsibility in advising regarding planning technical resource management and producing continuity plans with respect to testing facilities for the school. The post holder will act as the School Safety Advisor, ensuring school compliance with the University Health & Safety policy and regulations. The University of Surrey signed the Technician Commitment led by the Science Council, to ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technical staff across all disciplines. This position will provide opportunities to work alongside a diverse technical team, attend research seminars and build professional contacts across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. There will be opportunities to undertake on-call work. About you The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus broad relevant technical and supervisory experience. They will have experience of leadership in a technical environment and of the operation and function of a teaching and/or research laboratory environment in the fields of physical sciences/engineering. They will also have understanding of, and experience in implementing, relevant Health & Safety legislation. What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with 8 additional days for Bank Holidays and 7 for University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further information To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter via the University website. Informal enquiries may be made to Mrs Sarah Heisig (, ). For further information on the School of Mathematics and Physics at Surrey visit School of Mathematics and Physics Interviews will be held on campus on 27th May. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details Job Description
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Capital Project Manager to oversee the management and development of the school estate. Reporting to the Head of Estates and Projects and working with the estates team, you will be responsible for delivering the capital developments across the estate, including a focus on new schools, sustainability projects and efficiency standards. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Managing SCA project priorities, budgets and delivery from inception to end of defects Managing the opening and delivery of new free schools with the DfE, design teams and local authorities Managing and supporting estate condition, maintenance and asset management Managing capital elements of academy conversion projects Planning, procuring and delivering high quality estate and project services Managing and monitoring external technical advisors Managing health & safety across all project lifecycles Managing third party suppliers and consultants Managing consultations, admissions, branding, marketing, FF&E and uniforms for new schools Providing professional property services and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations Assisting with estate related policies, procedures and statutory frameworks Contributing to capital fund prioritisation and overseeing capital projects Assisting in developing a carbon reduction strategy Managing and supporting key building programmes and reporting to senior leaders Contributing to monthly project performance reports WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment Evidence of continued professional development Project management experience within education, not-for-profit or public sector Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Demonstrable successful delivery of project outputs to required time, quality and cost The ability to interpret and present complex information to inform robust recommendations for evidence-based practice and decision-making Proven and well-developed interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken communication Good administrative, finance and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including strong Excel skills The ability to work independently and flexibly with your own initiative on various ongoing projects A professional working ethic and a commitment to high standards The ability to ensure that confidentiality is always maintained The ability to upskill oneself with new areas of expertise For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
May 07, 2026
Full time
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Capital Project Manager to oversee the management and development of the school estate. Reporting to the Head of Estates and Projects and working with the estates team, you will be responsible for delivering the capital developments across the estate, including a focus on new schools, sustainability projects and efficiency standards. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Managing SCA project priorities, budgets and delivery from inception to end of defects Managing the opening and delivery of new free schools with the DfE, design teams and local authorities Managing and supporting estate condition, maintenance and asset management Managing capital elements of academy conversion projects Planning, procuring and delivering high quality estate and project services Managing and monitoring external technical advisors Managing health & safety across all project lifecycles Managing third party suppliers and consultants Managing consultations, admissions, branding, marketing, FF&E and uniforms for new schools Providing professional property services and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations Assisting with estate related policies, procedures and statutory frameworks Contributing to capital fund prioritisation and overseeing capital projects Assisting in developing a carbon reduction strategy Managing and supporting key building programmes and reporting to senior leaders Contributing to monthly project performance reports WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment Evidence of continued professional development Project management experience within education, not-for-profit or public sector Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Demonstrable successful delivery of project outputs to required time, quality and cost The ability to interpret and present complex information to inform robust recommendations for evidence-based practice and decision-making Proven and well-developed interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken communication Good administrative, finance and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including strong Excel skills The ability to work independently and flexibly with your own initiative on various ongoing projects A professional working ethic and a commitment to high standards The ability to ensure that confidentiality is always maintained The ability to upskill oneself with new areas of expertise For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Foster Care Associates (FCA) Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Part-time - 4 Days per Week - 28 Hours Salary: £31,314.10 pro rata (£39,142.63 per annum full-time equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Durham Ofsted Rating: Outstanding - May 2025 About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have A Social Work qualification. Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent. Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away). Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations. Full driving licence. Curious to find out more? Catherine Todd, our Registered Manager, would love to speak with you - call her on for an informal conversation. If you're passionate about changing lives, we'd love to hear from you-apply now and we'll be in touch with you shortly! No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Foster Care Associates (FCA) Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Part-time - 4 Days per Week - 28 Hours Salary: £31,314.10 pro rata (£39,142.63 per annum full-time equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Durham Ofsted Rating: Outstanding - May 2025 About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have A Social Work qualification. Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent. Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away). Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations. Full driving licence. Curious to find out more? Catherine Todd, our Registered Manager, would love to speak with you - call her on for an informal conversation. If you're passionate about changing lives, we'd love to hear from you-apply now and we'll be in touch with you shortly! No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.
Employment Solicitor 2 to 5 Year PQE -Excellent for Growth- Leicester - £40,000 to £65,000 The firm This is an opportunity to join one of the East Midlands' leading independent commercial law practices, recognised in the Legal 500 and known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to ambitious businesses. As an employee-owned firm, there is a genuine shared sense of purpose and accountability, with many senior lawyers having progressed internally. The culture is collaborative, professional and forward-thinking, combining the quality of work you would expect from a larger practice with the accessibility and support of a strong regional firm. Based in modern offices in Leicester, the firm continues to grow steadily, offering stability alongside clear long-term career prospects. The role Manage a varied respondent employment law caseload covering both contentious and non-contentious matters Advise commercial clients on redundancy processes, TUPE, disciplinary and grievance issues, contracts of employment, policies and day-to-day HR advisory matters Conduct and manage Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to resolution Work closely with the Head of Department and collaborate with colleagues across corporate and commercial teams on transactional employment issues Deliver commercially pragmatic advice aligned with clients' business objectives Contribute to business development initiatives and strengthen existing client relationships Maintain high standards of client care and compliance with risk management procedures Looking for a role where you can genuinely influence clients' strategic decisions rather than simply process files? This position offers exactly that level of responsibility Ready to take the next step within a respected Legal 500-ranked team where progression is real rather than promised? This is designed as a growth role within a busy and expanding department You Qualified Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE Experienced in managing a respondent caseload independently Confident dealing directly with commercial clients Strong communicator with the ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice Collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to departmental development Motivated, career-focused and keen to build long-term progression within a growing regional practice Benefits Salary from £40,000 to £65,000 depending on experience Clear progression opportunities within a Legal 500-recognised team Supportive, employee-owned culture Modern Leicester-based offices Private Medical Insurance and Death in Service benefits (after one year's service, discretionary) On-site parking (non-contractual) Working from home allowance for qualified staff (subject to approval and role requirements) Ongoing training and professional development If you are ready to elevate your employment law career within a respected Legal 500 team where your voice is heard, your progression is mapped out and your contribution genuinely matters, this could be the move that defines your next five years. Apply online in confidence or have a confidential conversation with Toby Ryan at QED Legal today and explore whether this Leicester opportunity is the right strategic step for you.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Employment Solicitor 2 to 5 Year PQE -Excellent for Growth- Leicester - £40,000 to £65,000 The firm This is an opportunity to join one of the East Midlands' leading independent commercial law practices, recognised in the Legal 500 and known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to ambitious businesses. As an employee-owned firm, there is a genuine shared sense of purpose and accountability, with many senior lawyers having progressed internally. The culture is collaborative, professional and forward-thinking, combining the quality of work you would expect from a larger practice with the accessibility and support of a strong regional firm. Based in modern offices in Leicester, the firm continues to grow steadily, offering stability alongside clear long-term career prospects. The role Manage a varied respondent employment law caseload covering both contentious and non-contentious matters Advise commercial clients on redundancy processes, TUPE, disciplinary and grievance issues, contracts of employment, policies and day-to-day HR advisory matters Conduct and manage Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to resolution Work closely with the Head of Department and collaborate with colleagues across corporate and commercial teams on transactional employment issues Deliver commercially pragmatic advice aligned with clients' business objectives Contribute to business development initiatives and strengthen existing client relationships Maintain high standards of client care and compliance with risk management procedures Looking for a role where you can genuinely influence clients' strategic decisions rather than simply process files? This position offers exactly that level of responsibility Ready to take the next step within a respected Legal 500-ranked team where progression is real rather than promised? This is designed as a growth role within a busy and expanding department You Qualified Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE Experienced in managing a respondent caseload independently Confident dealing directly with commercial clients Strong communicator with the ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice Collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to departmental development Motivated, career-focused and keen to build long-term progression within a growing regional practice Benefits Salary from £40,000 to £65,000 depending on experience Clear progression opportunities within a Legal 500-recognised team Supportive, employee-owned culture Modern Leicester-based offices Private Medical Insurance and Death in Service benefits (after one year's service, discretionary) On-site parking (non-contractual) Working from home allowance for qualified staff (subject to approval and role requirements) Ongoing training and professional development If you are ready to elevate your employment law career within a respected Legal 500 team where your voice is heard, your progression is mapped out and your contribution genuinely matters, this could be the move that defines your next five years. Apply online in confidence or have a confidential conversation with Toby Ryan at QED Legal today and explore whether this Leicester opportunity is the right strategic step for you.
Trust Attendance Improvement Lead Salary: £82,654.00 to £91,158.00 per annum Closing Date: 20/05/2026 Contract Type: All Year Round Contract Term: Permanent Phase/Establishment Type: Star Central Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week Location: Regular travel across all Star schools Are you a strategic attendance leader ready to shape practice at scale? This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced attendance professional to lead trust-wide attendance strategy, quality assurance and improvement across Star Academies, one of the highest-performing multi-academy trusts in the country. As Trust-wide Attendance Lead, you will provide strategic leadership, expert challenge and system oversight to secure sustained improvement in attendance, persistent absence and severe absence across all phases and regions. Working as part of the Central Inclusion and Attendance function, you will influence practice at every level, from board reporting and executive decision making to school-level leadership capacity and frontline systems. This role is ideal for a leader with a deep understanding of statutory attendance frameworks, a strong moral purpose, and a proven ability to drive improvement through clarity, consistency and collaboration. It is very much a hands-on role, working directly with Senior Leaders and Attendance Leads in our school, balanced with keeping an oversight of attendance patterns and fidelity to the Star model in each school. About Star Central Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Talent Academy and our schools. The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today's young people and inspiring tomorrow's leaders. Who we're looking for Star Academies is seeking a highly experienced and credible Trust-wide Attendance Lead to provide system leadership and strategic oversight of attendance across our geographically diverse trust. You will bring: A strong track record of improving attendance outcomes at scale The confidence and credibility to challenge and support principals and senior leaders A rigorous, evidence-led approach balanced with empathy and inclusion Secure expertise in statutory compliance, safeguarding and equitable practice A commitment to reducing disadvantage and ensuring pupils with SEND receive the support they need to attend regularly This role is less about direct delivery and more about setting direction, quality assuring impact, holding leaders to account and building sustainable capacity across the trust. About the role As Trust-wide Attendance Lead, you will: A strong track record of improving attendance outcomes at scale Set clear expectations for attendance leadership, systems, thresholds and intervention across all schools Use data intelligence, audit activity and QA processes to identify risk, variation and disproportionality Hold school leaders to account for attendance outcomes, agreeing and monitoring improvement actions Build attendance leadership capacity through coaching, professional development and challenge Ensure statutory compliance and high-quality practice in relation to persistent absence, severe absence, CME and EHE Act as the trust's subject-matter expert for attendance, advising executive leaders, trustees and principals Ensure attendance practice is fully aligned with safeguarding, SEND, behaviour and inclusion systems, including Every Star Matters Lead trust-level engagement with local authorities and statutory partners Provide strategic oversight of legal and enforcement activity, ensuring proportionality and consistency Contribute to trust and board-level reporting, inspection preparation and wider system improvement work The role requires flexibility to travel across trust schools and, where necessary, to work remotely or flexibly according to operational need. You will have: Significant experience of leading attendance improvement across multiple schools or at system level Excellent understanding of DfE attendance guidance, statutory processes and best practice Strong data literacy, with the ability to translate insight into action The ability to challenge, influence and support senior leaders with credibility and care A child-centred, inclusive approach underpinned by high expectations The resilience and judgement to manage complex cases involving safeguarding, SEND and family vulnerability Full commitment to Star Academies' vision, values and commitment to equity About Star Academies Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person's future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans. Find out more Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling . Key Dates Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at midnight. Interview Date: To be confirmed. Proposed Start Date: The successful candidate will be expected to start in September 2026. Application Process To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. Star Academies Jobs Search here for your perfect career - Job Information Apply for Trust Attendance Improvement Lead You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. Our Commitment Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Trust Attendance Improvement Lead Salary: £82,654.00 to £91,158.00 per annum Closing Date: 20/05/2026 Contract Type: All Year Round Contract Term: Permanent Phase/Establishment Type: Star Central Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week Location: Regular travel across all Star schools Are you a strategic attendance leader ready to shape practice at scale? This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced attendance professional to lead trust-wide attendance strategy, quality assurance and improvement across Star Academies, one of the highest-performing multi-academy trusts in the country. As Trust-wide Attendance Lead, you will provide strategic leadership, expert challenge and system oversight to secure sustained improvement in attendance, persistent absence and severe absence across all phases and regions. Working as part of the Central Inclusion and Attendance function, you will influence practice at every level, from board reporting and executive decision making to school-level leadership capacity and frontline systems. This role is ideal for a leader with a deep understanding of statutory attendance frameworks, a strong moral purpose, and a proven ability to drive improvement through clarity, consistency and collaboration. It is very much a hands-on role, working directly with Senior Leaders and Attendance Leads in our school, balanced with keeping an oversight of attendance patterns and fidelity to the Star model in each school. About Star Central Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Talent Academy and our schools. The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today's young people and inspiring tomorrow's leaders. Who we're looking for Star Academies is seeking a highly experienced and credible Trust-wide Attendance Lead to provide system leadership and strategic oversight of attendance across our geographically diverse trust. You will bring: A strong track record of improving attendance outcomes at scale The confidence and credibility to challenge and support principals and senior leaders A rigorous, evidence-led approach balanced with empathy and inclusion Secure expertise in statutory compliance, safeguarding and equitable practice A commitment to reducing disadvantage and ensuring pupils with SEND receive the support they need to attend regularly This role is less about direct delivery and more about setting direction, quality assuring impact, holding leaders to account and building sustainable capacity across the trust. About the role As Trust-wide Attendance Lead, you will: A strong track record of improving attendance outcomes at scale Set clear expectations for attendance leadership, systems, thresholds and intervention across all schools Use data intelligence, audit activity and QA processes to identify risk, variation and disproportionality Hold school leaders to account for attendance outcomes, agreeing and monitoring improvement actions Build attendance leadership capacity through coaching, professional development and challenge Ensure statutory compliance and high-quality practice in relation to persistent absence, severe absence, CME and EHE Act as the trust's subject-matter expert for attendance, advising executive leaders, trustees and principals Ensure attendance practice is fully aligned with safeguarding, SEND, behaviour and inclusion systems, including Every Star Matters Lead trust-level engagement with local authorities and statutory partners Provide strategic oversight of legal and enforcement activity, ensuring proportionality and consistency Contribute to trust and board-level reporting, inspection preparation and wider system improvement work The role requires flexibility to travel across trust schools and, where necessary, to work remotely or flexibly according to operational need. You will have: Significant experience of leading attendance improvement across multiple schools or at system level Excellent understanding of DfE attendance guidance, statutory processes and best practice Strong data literacy, with the ability to translate insight into action The ability to challenge, influence and support senior leaders with credibility and care A child-centred, inclusive approach underpinned by high expectations The resilience and judgement to manage complex cases involving safeguarding, SEND and family vulnerability Full commitment to Star Academies' vision, values and commitment to equity About Star Academies Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person's future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans. Find out more Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling . Key Dates Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at midnight. Interview Date: To be confirmed. Proposed Start Date: The successful candidate will be expected to start in September 2026. Application Process To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. Star Academies Jobs Search here for your perfect career - Job Information Apply for Trust Attendance Improvement Lead You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. Our Commitment Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £31,151.66 - £37,949.69 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme, and Medical Cash Plan Location: Office Based - Hull Covering Area: Hull, East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area. The team office is based in Melton and we support a hybrid model of working with some flexibility to work from home. There is an expectation that staff travel to the regional office in Sheffield on occasion and that foster parents and children are visited within their home. About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Supervise, support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent's records are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Yorkshire/Humberside/Lincs area Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £31,151.66 - £37,949.69 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme, and Medical Cash Plan Location: Office Based - Hull Covering Area: Hull, East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area. The team office is based in Melton and we support a hybrid model of working with some flexibility to work from home. There is an expectation that staff travel to the regional office in Sheffield on occasion and that foster parents and children are visited within their home. About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Supervise, support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent's records are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Yorkshire/Humberside/Lincs area Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.
Senior Civil Design Engineer Permanent Leeds, North England Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious civil engineer with the following attributes: A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. LI-CN1
May 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Design Engineer Permanent Leeds, North England Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious civil engineer with the following attributes: A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. LI-CN1
Recruitment Administrator - 6-month FTC (Mat Cover) Company: Dove Adolescent Services Salary: £12,923.39 approx. pro rata salary (£25,846.77 FTE) Location: Head Office - Pontefract Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month FTC (Mat Cover) Specific Hours: 39 hours, Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4pm Benefits: Employee discount scheme Company pension scheme Free onsite parking 30-day holiday allowance (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays (as observed in the UK) Refer a Friend programme - unlimited at £500 for each person referred About Us Founded in 1993, we're a trusted and highly respected provider of high quality residential care for young people. We're proud that 100% of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted - a reflection of our commitment to providing safe, supportive and nurturing environments. We're now looking for a Recruitment Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role, you'll deliver a proactive, professional recruitment service across Dove Adolescent Services, working closely with hiring managers and our central HR team. You'll help create job adverts, support with shortlisting, and build strong relationships with candidates throughout their journey. Role Details As our Recruitment Administrator, you'll take ownership of the full admin process for your vacancies - ensuring everything from advertising to appointment runs smoothly and on time. Manage the recruitment email inbox, responding promptly and directing queries where needed. Post job adverts internally, externally and across relevant online and social media platforms. Carry out occasional salary benchmarking to help us stay competitive. Complete pre-screening checks on applicants as required. Invite candidates to interview, providing clear information to create a positive experience. Prepare and send interview packs with all required documents for hiring managers. Gather and organise paperwork for successful candidates, chasing any missing details and passing completed files to the HR admin team for checks and references. Keep the recruitment database accurate and up to date, tracking vacancy progress. Update the central HR team with application information for reporting. Support with additional recruitment tasks as needed. About You Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong team-working skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Confidence and self-motivation. Good time management and organisational skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to the work undertaken. A minimum basic standard of IT competence to use company electronic systems effectively. Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Recruitment Administrator - 6-month FTC (Mat Cover) Company: Dove Adolescent Services Salary: £12,923.39 approx. pro rata salary (£25,846.77 FTE) Location: Head Office - Pontefract Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month FTC (Mat Cover) Specific Hours: 39 hours, Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4pm Benefits: Employee discount scheme Company pension scheme Free onsite parking 30-day holiday allowance (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays (as observed in the UK) Refer a Friend programme - unlimited at £500 for each person referred About Us Founded in 1993, we're a trusted and highly respected provider of high quality residential care for young people. We're proud that 100% of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted - a reflection of our commitment to providing safe, supportive and nurturing environments. We're now looking for a Recruitment Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role, you'll deliver a proactive, professional recruitment service across Dove Adolescent Services, working closely with hiring managers and our central HR team. You'll help create job adverts, support with shortlisting, and build strong relationships with candidates throughout their journey. Role Details As our Recruitment Administrator, you'll take ownership of the full admin process for your vacancies - ensuring everything from advertising to appointment runs smoothly and on time. Manage the recruitment email inbox, responding promptly and directing queries where needed. Post job adverts internally, externally and across relevant online and social media platforms. Carry out occasional salary benchmarking to help us stay competitive. Complete pre-screening checks on applicants as required. Invite candidates to interview, providing clear information to create a positive experience. Prepare and send interview packs with all required documents for hiring managers. Gather and organise paperwork for successful candidates, chasing any missing details and passing completed files to the HR admin team for checks and references. Keep the recruitment database accurate and up to date, tracking vacancy progress. Update the central HR team with application information for reporting. Support with additional recruitment tasks as needed. About You Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong team-working skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Confidence and self-motivation. Good time management and organisational skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to the work undertaken. A minimum basic standard of IT competence to use company electronic systems effectively. Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic.
Purchase Ledger Manager Location: Office-based - Bromsgrove Head Office Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week) Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as leaving care services, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join our expanding team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Role Responsibilities Management of purchase ledger systems, processes and controls Supervise, manage, mentor and develop the purchase ledger team (3 staff) Desire and ability to train and educate purchase order users Ensure weekly supplier Payment processing and authorisation in line with company procedures Resolve queries from suppliers and other departments Reconcile suppliers' monthly statements Assist with month-end procedures Assist with year-end accounts and supply of audit information Monitor, improve and develop internal processes Review and follow up on any invoices that may appear fraudulent or duplicated, escalating them in line with company procedures Maintain and develop fraud prevention controls, including supplier verification processes and bank detail change checks Produce and review aged creditor reports, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances About You Previous experience in purchase ledger, including purchase order systems Previous leadership or people development experience Knowledge of accounting software A proactive attitude to work The ability to work to strict deadlines Strong attention to detail A team player For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Kate Fokes, Senior Financial Accountant, via email: . We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Purchase Ledger Manager Location: Office-based - Bromsgrove Head Office Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week) Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as leaving care services, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join our expanding team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Role Responsibilities Management of purchase ledger systems, processes and controls Supervise, manage, mentor and develop the purchase ledger team (3 staff) Desire and ability to train and educate purchase order users Ensure weekly supplier Payment processing and authorisation in line with company procedures Resolve queries from suppliers and other departments Reconcile suppliers' monthly statements Assist with month-end procedures Assist with year-end accounts and supply of audit information Monitor, improve and develop internal processes Review and follow up on any invoices that may appear fraudulent or duplicated, escalating them in line with company procedures Maintain and develop fraud prevention controls, including supplier verification processes and bank detail change checks Produce and review aged creditor reports, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances About You Previous experience in purchase ledger, including purchase order systems Previous leadership or people development experience Knowledge of accounting software A proactive attitude to work The ability to work to strict deadlines Strong attention to detail A team player For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Kate Fokes, Senior Financial Accountant, via email: . We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic.
Catering Assistant needed in Norwich Paying £12.75 per hr ref RQ Part time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation of food and simple cooking tasks Serving meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and efficient manner Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas Washing up, clearing tables, and disposing of waste correctly Following food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulations at all times Supporting the head cook and wider catering team as required If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
Catering Assistant needed in Norwich Paying £12.75 per hr ref RQ Part time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation of food and simple cooking tasks Serving meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and efficient manner Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas Washing up, clearing tables, and disposing of waste correctly Following food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulations at all times Supporting the head cook and wider catering team as required If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
About The Role Location: Highgate, Birmingham Salary : Ark main teaching or upper pay scales (£33,739 - £53,094), plus TLR2a Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2026 We are seeking a committed and inspiring Head of Key Stage 3 Science to help lead a high performing Science department and drive exceptional outcomes for pupil. About the role: In this role, you will shape and deliver an ambitious curriculum, model outstanding teaching, and use data intelligently to secure rapid progress across Key Stage 3. This is a chance to make a significant impact on pupils' lives, contributing to a community committed to academic excellence and personal development. What We're Looking For: Strong classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge and consistently high quality teaching. Proven impact on pupil progress and experience raising attainment across different groups. High expectations for behaviour, consistency and accountability, ensuring excellent learning in every lesson. Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate. Resilience, optimism and drive , with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Alignment to our ethos and a genuine belief in every pupil's potential to excel. Qualified Teacher Status and the right to work in the UK Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. 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. About Us We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics. 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.
May 07, 2026
Full time
About The Role Location: Highgate, Birmingham Salary : Ark main teaching or upper pay scales (£33,739 - £53,094), plus TLR2a Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2026 We are seeking a committed and inspiring Head of Key Stage 3 Science to help lead a high performing Science department and drive exceptional outcomes for pupil. About the role: In this role, you will shape and deliver an ambitious curriculum, model outstanding teaching, and use data intelligently to secure rapid progress across Key Stage 3. This is a chance to make a significant impact on pupils' lives, contributing to a community committed to academic excellence and personal development. What We're Looking For: Strong classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge and consistently high quality teaching. Proven impact on pupil progress and experience raising attainment across different groups. High expectations for behaviour, consistency and accountability, ensuring excellent learning in every lesson. Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate. Resilience, optimism and drive , with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Alignment to our ethos and a genuine belief in every pupil's potential to excel. Qualified Teacher Status and the right to work in the UK Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. 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. About Us We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics. 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.
About you We are seeking an ambitious leader to drive complex healthcare policy initiatives and high-level programmes of work. As a subject matter expert in policy and standards, you will balance a passion for innovation with an unwavering commitment to customer service. If you have a proven track record of turning healthcare strategy into decisive action, we want to hear from you About the College The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with charitable status concerned with all matters relating to the science and practice of pathology. It is a body of its Fellows, Diplomates, Affiliates and trainees, supported by the staff who are based at the College's London offices. The College is a charity with over 13000 members worldwide. The majority of members are doctors and scientists working in hospitals and universities in the UK. The College oversees the training of pathologists and scientists working in 17 different specialties, which include cellular pathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology. Although some pathologists work in laboratories, many work directly with patients in hospitals and the community. Together, they are involved in the majority of all diagnoses and play an important role in disease prevention, treatment, and monitoring. If you have ever had a blood test, cervical smear or tissue biopsy, a pathologist will have been involved in your care.
May 07, 2026
Full time
About you We are seeking an ambitious leader to drive complex healthcare policy initiatives and high-level programmes of work. As a subject matter expert in policy and standards, you will balance a passion for innovation with an unwavering commitment to customer service. If you have a proven track record of turning healthcare strategy into decisive action, we want to hear from you About the College The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with charitable status concerned with all matters relating to the science and practice of pathology. It is a body of its Fellows, Diplomates, Affiliates and trainees, supported by the staff who are based at the College's London offices. The College is a charity with over 13000 members worldwide. The majority of members are doctors and scientists working in hospitals and universities in the UK. The College oversees the training of pathologists and scientists working in 17 different specialties, which include cellular pathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology. Although some pathologists work in laboratories, many work directly with patients in hospitals and the community. Together, they are involved in the majority of all diagnoses and play an important role in disease prevention, treatment, and monitoring. If you have ever had a blood test, cervical smear or tissue biopsy, a pathologist will have been involved in your care.
