GLL the UKs leading leisure provider are currently recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner to join its People Team based across Belfast. As Human Resources Business Partner you will be a key member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for working with the Regional Director, central people function and senior colleagues; to deliver the people national plan locally; set the Region's people agenda and for managing work streams and projects to deliver these. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for the line management of People Advisors within the Belfast region. Operating across a diverse geographic region the role requires a sound understanding of the political and socio-economic factors that exist within each unique partnership. In this role you will be working in partnership with our key stakeholders to deliver GLL's key objectives, in ensuring our people are trained and enthused to deliver the key priorities within their area. What you need: MCIPD qualified. Master's degree in HR, or other relevant advanced degree. Coaching Qualification (Desirable). Understanding of balance sheets and other financial metrics. Comprehensive and current knowledge of employment law An understanding of learning and organisational development. Relevant, proven experience, in a stand-alone role as a senior HR professional in a commercially driven organisation. Up-to-date and proven experience of managing disciplinary, grievance and absence management and other employee relations case work. Proven experience working in a complex organisation that requires detail orientation, sound judgment and strong analytical skills. Experience of leading the full range of ER change management programmes including organisational restructures, TUPE transfers, employment tribunals and redeployment and redundancy exercises. Experience of coaching managers. Experience of delivering training courses. Ideally have previously operated in a multi-site HR role. What you'll do: Become familiar with the operation of the region and its key performance indicators, for example sales, income and expenditure, and staff utilisation. Use this information, and other insights, to create a prioritised people plan that supports the region's business plan, aligns with the national people plan and manage the delivery of initiatives within these plans. Lead the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the regional organisational design and staffing structures. Use relevant people metrics and insight to assess the future workforce needs of the region and determine short, medium and long term plans, in conjunction with the Head of People and workforce information leads, to ensure that these are met. Assist in identifying and promoting internal career pathways for staff within the region, and wider organisation, to support talent development and improve retention. Support the Head of People and Organisational Development in ensuring that appropriate local mechanisms are in place to support the delivery of the company's annual training plans and ensure compliance with essential training requirements. Assess how these plans are supporting the business and work force in terms of skills requirements and gaps with the Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development. Manage change management initiatives within the Region including: TUPEs, reorganisations, centre openings and closures and changes to structures and roles. Foster constructive working relationships with trade unions and lead collective consultations and negotiations with the support of the Head of People. Coach, upskill and support managers with the aim of improving staff engagement and satisfaction and reducing the number of employee relations cases. Ensure that GLL's HR policies, procedures and practices are followed fairly and consistently by managers and become fully embedded across the Region and organisation. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a full time position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; Working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay. We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn. GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business. Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services. Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests. Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you. Access to team building and fun events such as treks, concerts, outings, etc. Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people. About GLL: As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a pos
May 12, 2026
Full time
GLL the UKs leading leisure provider are currently recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner to join its People Team based across Belfast. As Human Resources Business Partner you will be a key member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for working with the Regional Director, central people function and senior colleagues; to deliver the people national plan locally; set the Region's people agenda and for managing work streams and projects to deliver these. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for the line management of People Advisors within the Belfast region. Operating across a diverse geographic region the role requires a sound understanding of the political and socio-economic factors that exist within each unique partnership. In this role you will be working in partnership with our key stakeholders to deliver GLL's key objectives, in ensuring our people are trained and enthused to deliver the key priorities within their area. What you need: MCIPD qualified. Master's degree in HR, or other relevant advanced degree. Coaching Qualification (Desirable). Understanding of balance sheets and other financial metrics. Comprehensive and current knowledge of employment law An understanding of learning and organisational development. Relevant, proven experience, in a stand-alone role as a senior HR professional in a commercially driven organisation. Up-to-date and proven experience of managing disciplinary, grievance and absence management and other employee relations case work. Proven experience working in a complex organisation that requires detail orientation, sound judgment and strong analytical skills. Experience of leading the full range of ER change management programmes including organisational restructures, TUPE transfers, employment tribunals and redeployment and redundancy exercises. Experience of coaching managers. Experience of delivering training courses. Ideally have previously operated in a multi-site HR role. What you'll do: Become familiar with the operation of the region and its key performance indicators, for example sales, income and expenditure, and staff utilisation. Use this information, and other insights, to create a prioritised people plan that supports the region's business plan, aligns with the national people plan and manage the delivery of initiatives within these plans. Lead the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the regional organisational design and staffing structures. Use relevant people metrics and insight to assess the future workforce needs of the region and determine short, medium and long term plans, in conjunction with the Head of People and workforce information leads, to ensure that these are met. Assist in identifying and promoting internal career pathways for staff within the region, and wider organisation, to support talent development and improve retention. Support the Head of People and Organisational Development in ensuring that appropriate local mechanisms are in place to support the delivery of the company's annual training plans and ensure compliance with essential training requirements. Assess how these plans are supporting the business and work force in terms of skills requirements and gaps with the Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development. Manage change management initiatives within the Region including: TUPEs, reorganisations, centre openings and closures and changes to structures and roles. Foster constructive working relationships with trade unions and lead collective consultations and negotiations with the support of the Head of People. Coach, upskill and support managers with the aim of improving staff engagement and satisfaction and reducing the number of employee relations cases. Ensure that GLL's HR policies, procedures and practices are followed fairly and consistently by managers and become fully embedded across the Region and organisation. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a full time position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; Working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay. We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn. GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business. Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services. Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests. Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you. Access to team building and fun events such as treks, concerts, outings, etc. Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people. About GLL: As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a pos
If the smell of fresh coffee beans roasting awakens your senses and you always work with a smile, then please read on! Our Head Baristas demonstrate real passion to join our GAIL's family and for training and developing others . You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams' potential and to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards. Through effective leadership and great execution , you'll be ensuring our bakeries deliver great specialty coffee whilst maintaining high standards. We will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 12, 2026
Full time
If the smell of fresh coffee beans roasting awakens your senses and you always work with a smile, then please read on! Our Head Baristas demonstrate real passion to join our GAIL's family and for training and developing others . You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams' potential and to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards. Through effective leadership and great execution , you'll be ensuring our bakeries deliver great specialty coffee whilst maintaining high standards. We will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Student Support Officer We are looking for people to work in secondary schools as Student Support Officers in London. Join an education charity that believes that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Position: Student Support Officer (Internally known as University Access Officer) Location: Birmingham, Sandwell & the Black Country/Hybrid Hours: Full-Time Contract: Permanent (there is also a separate vacancy for a Maternity Cover for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract available) Salary: £29,227.50 per annum (including London Weighting) Closing Date: 21st May 2026 Interviews: June 2026 About the Role You will be responsible for mentoring young people, delivering a programme in partnership with school leaders. Students enrolled on the programme receive expert support from the University Access Officers, who guide pupils through their education options, university applications and student life topics such as navigating student finance. Mentorship helps students make decisions about their education choices, develop their university applications, and prepare for life ahead. 83% of students say that one-to-one meetings with their mentors have improved their independence to pursue academic interests and 92% of our students feel that the workshops have motivated them to attend a top university. Key responsibilities within the role include: Working in up to 4 schools between Monday and Thursday, and working from home on Friday. Proactively building relationships with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities, enabling effective communication to contribute to the smooth running of the programmes. Using your excellent organisation and time management skills to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Demonstrate your communication skills and ability to influence impactfully at all levels. We are recruiting several permanent Officer roles, which will be based in schools across London and the West Midlands. This is a great opportunity to be part of a great team of colleagues supporting you along the way with weekly team meetings and team training sessions to develop your skills Share your ideas and make a difference to the programme and help young people achieve social mobility! About You Key skills for this role include: Experience of mentoring groups of students and 1:1. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Experience of delivering multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Able to communicate and influence impactfully at all levels. Resilient and adaptable. Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem-solving mindset. Able to effectively time manage and actively prioritise. Able to work independently, in busy school environments, with an ownership mindset. Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships with young people and school staff/leaders Good sense of attention to detail Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns. About the Organisation Join an organisation whose mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days. PerkBox and Employee Assistance Programme Online Medical assistance Interest-free travelcard loans Cyclescheme loans Paid wellbeing day and 2 paid Volunteering Days Employer's pensions contributions (3%) CPD options in line with L&D programme Staff Mentoring scheme As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at the organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We also particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to the mission. As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check. You also have experience in roles such as Student Support Officer, Student Officer, University Officer, Access Officer, Education Officer, Careers Officer, Student Mentor, Pupil Mentor, Guidance Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Student Support Officer We are looking for people to work in secondary schools as Student Support Officers in London. Join an education charity that believes that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Position: Student Support Officer (Internally known as University Access Officer) Location: Birmingham, Sandwell & the Black Country/Hybrid Hours: Full-Time Contract: Permanent (there is also a separate vacancy for a Maternity Cover for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract available) Salary: £29,227.50 per annum (including London Weighting) Closing Date: 21st May 2026 Interviews: June 2026 About the Role You will be responsible for mentoring young people, delivering a programme in partnership with school leaders. Students enrolled on the programme receive expert support from the University Access Officers, who guide pupils through their education options, university applications and student life topics such as navigating student finance. Mentorship helps students make decisions about their education choices, develop their university applications, and prepare for life ahead. 83% of students say that one-to-one meetings with their mentors have improved their independence to pursue academic interests and 92% of our students feel that the workshops have motivated them to attend a top university. Key responsibilities within the role include: Working in up to 4 schools between Monday and Thursday, and working from home on Friday. Proactively building relationships with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities, enabling effective communication to contribute to the smooth running of the programmes. Using your excellent organisation and time management skills to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Demonstrate your communication skills and ability to influence impactfully at all levels. We are recruiting several permanent Officer roles, which will be based in schools across London and the West Midlands. This is a great opportunity to be part of a great team of colleagues supporting you along the way with weekly team meetings and team training sessions to develop your skills Share your ideas and make a difference to the programme and help young people achieve social mobility! About You Key skills for this role include: Experience of mentoring groups of students and 1:1. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Experience of delivering multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Able to communicate and influence impactfully at all levels. Resilient and adaptable. Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem-solving mindset. Able to effectively time manage and actively prioritise. Able to work independently, in busy school environments, with an ownership mindset. Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships with young people and school staff/leaders Good sense of attention to detail Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns. About the Organisation Join an organisation whose mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days. PerkBox and Employee Assistance Programme Online Medical assistance Interest-free travelcard loans Cyclescheme loans Paid wellbeing day and 2 paid Volunteering Days Employer's pensions contributions (3%) CPD options in line with L&D programme Staff Mentoring scheme As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at the organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We also particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to the mission. As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check. You also have experience in roles such as Student Support Officer, Student Officer, University Officer, Access Officer, Education Officer, Careers Officer, Student Mentor, Pupil Mentor, Guidance Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
If the smell of fresh coffee beans roasting awakens your senses and you always work with a smile, then please read on! Our Head Baristas demonstrate real passion to join our GAIL's family and for training and developing others . You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams' potential and to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards. Through effective leadership and great execution , you'll be ensuring our bakeries deliver great specialty coffee whilst maintaining high standards. We will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 12, 2026
Full time
If the smell of fresh coffee beans roasting awakens your senses and you always work with a smile, then please read on! Our Head Baristas demonstrate real passion to join our GAIL's family and for training and developing others . You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams' potential and to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards. Through effective leadership and great execution , you'll be ensuring our bakeries deliver great specialty coffee whilst maintaining high standards. We will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Supplier Quality Team Leader (Full-Time, Permanent) Hybrid; 2 3 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with our client Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, their expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Their global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to their customers. They are recognised for their deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with our client. What does a Supplier Quality Team Leader role mean at our client? The Supplier Quality Team Leader is responsible for leading all aspects of supplier and manufacturer quality assurance, ensuring that globally sourced ingredients meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer requirements. The role drives supplier performance, oversees audit programmes, and strengthens the Quality Management System across the supply base. You will lead a team responsible for supplier compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, while supporting business growth through robust, scalable, and effective quality processes. What s in it for you: Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership What to expect: Lead, coach and develop the Supplier Quality team, promoting high performance, accountability, and a proactive, solutions focused culture. Set clear priorities and manage team workload across supplier audits, compliance activities, and documentation. Act as Deputy to the Assistant Quality Manager as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision making. Own the end to end supplier quality lifecycle, including onboarding, approval, monitoring, requalification, and ongoing performance management. Lead the supplier and manufacturer audit programme and ensure timely and effective closure of non conformances. Ensure supplier documentation, including audit packs, specifications, certifications, and technical data, is accurate, current, and audit ready. Own key third party certifications (e.g. BRC, FAMI QS), working closely with certification bodies and internal stakeholders. Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring programmes, identifying trends and emerging risks. Drive supplier compliance improvements by working directly with manufacturers to implement corrective and preventative actions. Lead initiatives to improve supplier related processes, driving standardisation, efficiency, and effective use of data and performance insights. Act as the escalation point for complex supplier technical queries from customers and internal teams. Support customer audits and documentation requests, coordinating effectively with global partners. Collaborate with commercial and global quality teams to ensure supplier capabilities, standards, and audit approaches align with business and customer requirements. Support business critical and cross functional projects as required. Does this sound like you: Minimum of 5 years experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality within the food or feed ingredients industry. Proven experience managing supplier and manufacturer relationships from a quality, compliance, and regulatory perspective. Strong working knowledge of relevant industry standards and schemes, including FSSC, BRC, HACCP, FAMI QS, and Organic. Demonstrated experience leading supplier and manufacturer audits and managing corrective and preventative action processes. Previous people management or team leadership experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence external partners. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers, audits, and competing priorities simultaneously. Interested? Our client would love to hear from you. Click apply and you will be taken to their careers page to complete your application.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Supplier Quality Team Leader (Full-Time, Permanent) Hybrid; 2 3 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with our client Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, their expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Their global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to their customers. They are recognised for their deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with our client. What does a Supplier Quality Team Leader role mean at our client? The Supplier Quality Team Leader is responsible for leading all aspects of supplier and manufacturer quality assurance, ensuring that globally sourced ingredients meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer requirements. The role drives supplier performance, oversees audit programmes, and strengthens the Quality Management System across the supply base. You will lead a team responsible for supplier compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, while supporting business growth through robust, scalable, and effective quality processes. What s in it for you: Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership What to expect: Lead, coach and develop the Supplier Quality team, promoting high performance, accountability, and a proactive, solutions focused culture. Set clear priorities and manage team workload across supplier audits, compliance activities, and documentation. Act as Deputy to the Assistant Quality Manager as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision making. Own the end to end supplier quality lifecycle, including onboarding, approval, monitoring, requalification, and ongoing performance management. Lead the supplier and manufacturer audit programme and ensure timely and effective closure of non conformances. Ensure supplier documentation, including audit packs, specifications, certifications, and technical data, is accurate, current, and audit ready. Own key third party certifications (e.g. BRC, FAMI QS), working closely with certification bodies and internal stakeholders. Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring programmes, identifying trends and emerging risks. Drive supplier compliance improvements by working directly with manufacturers to implement corrective and preventative actions. Lead initiatives to improve supplier related processes, driving standardisation, efficiency, and effective use of data and performance insights. Act as the escalation point for complex supplier technical queries from customers and internal teams. Support customer audits and documentation requests, coordinating effectively with global partners. Collaborate with commercial and global quality teams to ensure supplier capabilities, standards, and audit approaches align with business and customer requirements. Support business critical and cross functional projects as required. Does this sound like you: Minimum of 5 years experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality within the food or feed ingredients industry. Proven experience managing supplier and manufacturer relationships from a quality, compliance, and regulatory perspective. Strong working knowledge of relevant industry standards and schemes, including FSSC, BRC, HACCP, FAMI QS, and Organic. Demonstrated experience leading supplier and manufacturer audits and managing corrective and preventative action processes. Previous people management or team leadership experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence external partners. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers, audits, and competing priorities simultaneously. Interested? Our client would love to hear from you. Click apply and you will be taken to their careers page to complete your application.
Platinum Travel Recruitment are collaborating with a fabulous forward thinking elite cruise brand that offer Luxury Ocean, Expedition, & Specialist Cruises in unique and niche destinations worldwide. Please note only suitable candidate who have sold and been on Expedition / Small-Ship Cruises will be considered for this role Due to remarkable growth, we are now seeking an experienced Expedition Small-Ship Cruise Consultant to join our clients supportive and friendly cruise team, hybrid working. Remote working possible within 100 miles of London for the right candidate. This is not just another cruise sales role our client has service-first approach to selling cruises with an agile leadership style fosters creativity, ownership, and rapid innovation across all levels of the business. The Luxury Expedition Cruise Specialist shall supported by a fresh and energising way of working. This exciting role is ideal for a cruise specialist from a cruise tour operator with strong ocean and expedition cruise knowledge seeking something a little different. Lucrative salary and commission, supportive team, cruise trips, pension, health care, career progression and many other benefits are on offer. Expedition Small-Ship Cruise Consultant Duties: Delivering a premium, personalised experience to clients that transforms the way cruises are booked and enjoyed. From itinerary selection and restaurant reservations to booking forms and online check-ins - is handled with precision and care. Build long-term relationships with clients offering personalised cruise recommendations and adding thoughtful touches that reflect their clients tastes. Serve as the cornerstone of client experience, combining deep product expertise with a high-touch, personalised approach to travel planning. This is not a transactional sales role - it s a consultative, relationship-driven position. Guiding clients through every stage of their cruise booking journey, from initial enquiry to post-departure follow-up. Oversee that all logistical elements - such as documentation, transfers, and special requests - are handled seamlessly from the client s perspective and with precision and care. Participate in regular training programmes, webinars, and partner workshops to refine expertise and stay at the forefront of cruise industry innovation. Expedition Small-Ship Cruise Consultant Essential Requirements: Hands-on experience in small ship / expedition cruise sales is essential, with a consistent record of converting enquiries into bookings and achieving or surpassing sales targets. In-depth knowledge of small ship & expedition cruise products, including familiarity with a wide range of cruise lines, ship styles, itineraries, and onboard offerings - particularly within the luxury, expedition, and niche sectors. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to engage clients across phone, email, and digital channels in a professional yet personable manner. Expedition Small-Ship Luxury Cruise Consultant Benefits: Full-time 2 days a week office/3 days a week homeworking Competitive salary and commission structure Generous annual leave allowance Significant company discount for personal cruise bookings Opportunities to join familiarisation trips A collaborative, creative, and energising work environment Plus many more benefits Locations ideal for the Expedition Small-Ship Luxury Cruise Consultant role includes Putney, Guildford, Leatherhead, Godaming, Wimbledon, Epsom, Ham, Richmond, Twickenham, Weybridge, Sunbury, Banstead, Croydon, Reigate, Horley and surrounding.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Platinum Travel Recruitment are collaborating with a fabulous forward thinking elite cruise brand that offer Luxury Ocean, Expedition, & Specialist Cruises in unique and niche destinations worldwide. Please note only suitable candidate who have sold and been on Expedition / Small-Ship Cruises will be considered for this role Due to remarkable growth, we are now seeking an experienced Expedition Small-Ship Cruise Consultant to join our clients supportive and friendly cruise team, hybrid working. Remote working possible within 100 miles of London for the right candidate. This is not just another cruise sales role our client has service-first approach to selling cruises with an agile leadership style fosters creativity, ownership, and rapid innovation across all levels of the business. The Luxury Expedition Cruise Specialist shall supported by a fresh and energising way of working. This exciting role is ideal for a cruise specialist from a cruise tour operator with strong ocean and expedition cruise knowledge seeking something a little different. Lucrative salary and commission, supportive team, cruise trips, pension, health care, career progression and many other benefits are on offer. Expedition Small-Ship Cruise Consultant Duties: Delivering a premium, personalised experience to clients that transforms the way cruises are booked and enjoyed. From itinerary selection and restaurant reservations to booking forms and online check-ins - is handled with precision and care. Build long-term relationships with clients offering personalised cruise recommendations and adding thoughtful touches that reflect their clients tastes. Serve as the cornerstone of client experience, combining deep product expertise with a high-touch, personalised approach to travel planning. This is not a transactional sales role - it s a consultative, relationship-driven position. Guiding clients through every stage of their cruise booking journey, from initial enquiry to post-departure follow-up. Oversee that all logistical elements - such as documentation, transfers, and special requests - are handled seamlessly from the client s perspective and with precision and care. Participate in regular training programmes, webinars, and partner workshops to refine expertise and stay at the forefront of cruise industry innovation. Expedition Small-Ship Cruise Consultant Essential Requirements: Hands-on experience in small ship / expedition cruise sales is essential, with a consistent record of converting enquiries into bookings and achieving or surpassing sales targets. In-depth knowledge of small ship & expedition cruise products, including familiarity with a wide range of cruise lines, ship styles, itineraries, and onboard offerings - particularly within the luxury, expedition, and niche sectors. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to engage clients across phone, email, and digital channels in a professional yet personable manner. Expedition Small-Ship Luxury Cruise Consultant Benefits: Full-time 2 days a week office/3 days a week homeworking Competitive salary and commission structure Generous annual leave allowance Significant company discount for personal cruise bookings Opportunities to join familiarisation trips A collaborative, creative, and energising work environment Plus many more benefits Locations ideal for the Expedition Small-Ship Luxury Cruise Consultant role includes Putney, Guildford, Leatherhead, Godaming, Wimbledon, Epsom, Ham, Richmond, Twickenham, Weybridge, Sunbury, Banstead, Croydon, Reigate, Horley and surrounding.
We're looking for a Capital Works Programmer to join our Somerset team, supporting the planning and delivery of capital works across the wider contract. Working collaboratively across five depots: Minehead, Wellington, Dunball, Glastonbury and Yeovil, this role plays a key part in keeping communities connected and infrastructure performing at its best. A full driving licence is essential due to the contract-wide, multi-site nature of the role. Location: Somerset (contract-wide) Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Capital Works Programmer, you'll play a vital role in planning and coordinating capital works programmes, ensuring smooth delivery whilst working collaboratively with clients, local authorities, and internal teams. Your day to day will include: Planning, scheduling, and allocating works to operational teams, ensuring all jobs are fully prepared and compliant Supporting programme management activities, tracking progress, and identifying opportunities to maintain delivery timelines Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, coordinating permits and managing network occupancy Ensuring all works comply with Streetworks regulations and are delivered cost-effectively Monitoring performance against targets and supporting continuous improvement across planning and delivery processes What are we looking for? This Capital Works Programmer role is ideal for someone who: Enjoys building strong relationships and communicating confidently with a wide range of stakeholders Thrives both when working autonomously and as part of a collaborative, supportive team Brings confidence using Microsoft Office and scheduling systems (e.g. WMS) to keep work running smoothly Is highly organised, with a strong eye for detail and quality Excels at balancing priorities and managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment 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. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
May 12, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Capital Works Programmer to join our Somerset team, supporting the planning and delivery of capital works across the wider contract. Working collaboratively across five depots: Minehead, Wellington, Dunball, Glastonbury and Yeovil, this role plays a key part in keeping communities connected and infrastructure performing at its best. A full driving licence is essential due to the contract-wide, multi-site nature of the role. Location: Somerset (contract-wide) Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Capital Works Programmer, you'll play a vital role in planning and coordinating capital works programmes, ensuring smooth delivery whilst working collaboratively with clients, local authorities, and internal teams. Your day to day will include: Planning, scheduling, and allocating works to operational teams, ensuring all jobs are fully prepared and compliant Supporting programme management activities, tracking progress, and identifying opportunities to maintain delivery timelines Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, coordinating permits and managing network occupancy Ensuring all works comply with Streetworks regulations and are delivered cost-effectively Monitoring performance against targets and supporting continuous improvement across planning and delivery processes What are we looking for? This Capital Works Programmer role is ideal for someone who: Enjoys building strong relationships and communicating confidently with a wide range of stakeholders Thrives both when working autonomously and as part of a collaborative, supportive team Brings confidence using Microsoft Office and scheduling systems (e.g. WMS) to keep work running smoothly Is highly organised, with a strong eye for detail and quality Excels at balancing priorities and managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment 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. We look forward to seeing your application to . Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
Head of Fire Engineering (Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Advisory Consultancy) Location : London / Hybrid (flexible UK considered) Salary : £100,000 - £125,000 + package (flexible for the right individual) Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer to step into a Head of Fire Engineering position within a growing advisory-led consultancy. This is not a replacement or backfill hire. The role is focused on establishing and leading a Fire Engineering function, shaping technical delivery, and building a team around a strong base of existing client demand. The business operates across asset management, building compliance, fire safety, and estate-wide advisory programmes, working with large and complex portfolios. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Engineering service offering Provide technical and strategic fire engineering advice across complex estates Engage directly with clients, including estates teams and senior stakeholders Deliver fire strategies, fire safety advice, and performance-based design input Support and develop fire safety compliance and asset-based programmes Build and grow a team of Fire Engineers / Fire Safety Engineers Contribute to wider advisory and consultancy services across the business What's in Place Established relationships across large, complex estates (healthcare, public sector, commercial portfolios) Immediate demand for fire engineering and fire safety consultancy support Strong financial backing to support team growth and service expansion Existing asset & compliance consultancy offering to integrate with Requirements Experience as a Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer within a consultancy environment Operating at Principal Fire Engineer / Associate Director / Senior Fire Engineer level Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations, fire strategies, and performance-based design Experience delivering fire engineering solutions across complex buildings or estates Ability to engage with clients and contribute at a strategic level Ambition to step into a leadership or Head of Fire Engineering role Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership Membership with IFE / SFPE or similar professional body Experience across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, residential, or infrastructure Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to: Step into a Head of Fire Engineering position Take ownership of a new and growing fire engineering function Work within an advisory consultancy model, not purely design delivery Influence technical direction, client strategy, and team growth Build a team with immediate follow-on hires planned Apply / Enquiries For a confidential discussion, apply or contact Nathan at 300 North directly on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss further.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Head of Fire Engineering (Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Advisory Consultancy) Location : London / Hybrid (flexible UK considered) Salary : £100,000 - £125,000 + package (flexible for the right individual) Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer to step into a Head of Fire Engineering position within a growing advisory-led consultancy. This is not a replacement or backfill hire. The role is focused on establishing and leading a Fire Engineering function, shaping technical delivery, and building a team around a strong base of existing client demand. The business operates across asset management, building compliance, fire safety, and estate-wide advisory programmes, working with large and complex portfolios. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a Fire Engineering / Fire Safety Engineering service offering Provide technical and strategic fire engineering advice across complex estates Engage directly with clients, including estates teams and senior stakeholders Deliver fire strategies, fire safety advice, and performance-based design input Support and develop fire safety compliance and asset-based programmes Build and grow a team of Fire Engineers / Fire Safety Engineers Contribute to wider advisory and consultancy services across the business What's in Place Established relationships across large, complex estates (healthcare, public sector, commercial portfolios) Immediate demand for fire engineering and fire safety consultancy support Strong financial backing to support team growth and service expansion Existing asset & compliance consultancy offering to integrate with Requirements Experience as a Fire Engineer / Fire Safety Engineer within a consultancy environment Operating at Principal Fire Engineer / Associate Director / Senior Fire Engineer level Strong understanding of UK fire safety regulations, fire strategies, and performance-based design Experience delivering fire engineering solutions across complex buildings or estates Ability to engage with clients and contribute at a strategic level Ambition to step into a leadership or Head of Fire Engineering role Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership Membership with IFE / SFPE or similar professional body Experience across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, residential, or infrastructure Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to: Step into a Head of Fire Engineering position Take ownership of a new and growing fire engineering function Work within an advisory consultancy model, not purely design delivery Influence technical direction, client strategy, and team growth Build a team with immediate follow-on hires planned Apply / Enquiries For a confidential discussion, apply or contact Nathan at 300 North directly on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss further.
Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Islington, London
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Learning and Development Partner to join our People Team located at our Head Office in Islington. £30,678.05 per annum, working 35 hours per week. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days in the office each week, normally Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Season ticket loans for public transport travel to work A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% (via salary exchange), and life assurance cover of 3x annual pensionable salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution 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. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in Learning & Development and build experience across a busy, supportive L&D function. Working across the L&D team, you will support the administration, coordination and delivery of all Look Ahead's staff training and development programmes student placements, apprenticeships, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing initiatives. You will coordinate workshops from enrolment through to completion, maintain training records, support internal communications to promote L&D activity and encourage high levels of engagement, attendance and compliance with all training and courses. Responsible for ensuring all information is accurate and up to date on the LMS platform (currently MyLearning). What you'll do: Training Courses/Programmes Schedule and manage training workshops and delegate communications Liaise with and maintain relationships with external training providers Process professional development applications and book delegates onto relevant in-house programmes or apprenticeships Keep all training information, materials and records updated across the business Administer and monitor attendance, completions and compliance requirements Maintain and update tracking and monitoring spreadsheets regularly Manage training facilities, equipment and room configuration Coordinate learning analytics and produce monthly reporting on attendance, completions and KPIs Manage the end-to-end induction process from booking new starters, marking attendance and deliver day 1 induction on a rota Share training evaluation feedback with trainers and identify areas for improvement Co-ordinate delegate lists for trainers and venues and joining instructions for learners weekly for upcoming training events Student Placements Respond to and process student and volunteer placement enquiries Provide guidance to potential applicants and ensure vetting compliance Maintain accurate tracking systems and provide monthly progress updates to managers Support with onboarding processes and coordination of relevant induction elements Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent placement experience Apprenticeships Support the organisation and marketing of apprenticeships opportunities Monitor activity, attendance, milestones and qualification progress for recruited apprentices Maintain structured reporting and make recommendations for programme improvements Support attendance at job fairs, recruitment events or school/college events as required General Maintain L&D and Student Placement shared inboxes daily in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Promote diversity, inclusion and Look Ahead's employer brand through internal communications, including Workplace and intranet posts Support the implementation of the Inclusion & Diversity Action Plan, Wellbeing initiatives and engagement feedback actions with the Recruitment, Training and Talent Manager Ensure all activity is compliant with health and safety requirements Seek feedback from stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement Support People Team projects and organisational development work as required 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 . About you: Organised with good attention to detail and able to prioritise effectively Keen to deliver a high level of customer focused service Responsive to queries and issues and able to come up with effective solutions that meet the business and customer needs Strong communicator who is able to easily build effective working relationships Adaptable and resilient under pressure Decisive and able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Keen interest in Learning & Development Positive team player who is values driven and contributes to a supportive team culture and works in a collaborative way across the People team, the wider organisation and with stakeholders What you'll bring: Essential: Strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office Confident in using learning management systems or willing to learn Excellent communication and customer service skills Confident to facilitate induction training Comfortable producing reports, analysing data and maintaining spreadsheets Please see our jobs site for the full job description.
May 12, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Learning and Development Partner to join our People Team located at our Head Office in Islington. £30,678.05 per annum, working 35 hours per week. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days in the office each week, normally Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Season ticket loans for public transport travel to work A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% (via salary exchange), and life assurance cover of 3x annual pensionable salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution 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. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in Learning & Development and build experience across a busy, supportive L&D function. Working across the L&D team, you will support the administration, coordination and delivery of all Look Ahead's staff training and development programmes student placements, apprenticeships, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing initiatives. You will coordinate workshops from enrolment through to completion, maintain training records, support internal communications to promote L&D activity and encourage high levels of engagement, attendance and compliance with all training and courses. Responsible for ensuring all information is accurate and up to date on the LMS platform (currently MyLearning). What you'll do: Training Courses/Programmes Schedule and manage training workshops and delegate communications Liaise with and maintain relationships with external training providers Process professional development applications and book delegates onto relevant in-house programmes or apprenticeships Keep all training information, materials and records updated across the business Administer and monitor attendance, completions and compliance requirements Maintain and update tracking and monitoring spreadsheets regularly Manage training facilities, equipment and room configuration Coordinate learning analytics and produce monthly reporting on attendance, completions and KPIs Manage the end-to-end induction process from booking new starters, marking attendance and deliver day 1 induction on a rota Share training evaluation feedback with trainers and identify areas for improvement Co-ordinate delegate lists for trainers and venues and joining instructions for learners weekly for upcoming training events Student Placements Respond to and process student and volunteer placement enquiries Provide guidance to potential applicants and ensure vetting compliance Maintain accurate tracking systems and provide monthly progress updates to managers Support with onboarding processes and coordination of relevant induction elements Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent placement experience Apprenticeships Support the organisation and marketing of apprenticeships opportunities Monitor activity, attendance, milestones and qualification progress for recruited apprentices Maintain structured reporting and make recommendations for programme improvements Support attendance at job fairs, recruitment events or school/college events as required General Maintain L&D and Student Placement shared inboxes daily in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Promote diversity, inclusion and Look Ahead's employer brand through internal communications, including Workplace and intranet posts Support the implementation of the Inclusion & Diversity Action Plan, Wellbeing initiatives and engagement feedback actions with the Recruitment, Training and Talent Manager Ensure all activity is compliant with health and safety requirements Seek feedback from stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement Support People Team projects and organisational development work as required 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 . About you: Organised with good attention to detail and able to prioritise effectively Keen to deliver a high level of customer focused service Responsive to queries and issues and able to come up with effective solutions that meet the business and customer needs Strong communicator who is able to easily build effective working relationships Adaptable and resilient under pressure Decisive and able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Keen interest in Learning & Development Positive team player who is values driven and contributes to a supportive team culture and works in a collaborative way across the People team, the wider organisation and with stakeholders What you'll bring: Essential: Strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office Confident in using learning management systems or willing to learn Excellent communication and customer service skills Confident to facilitate induction training Comfortable producing reports, analysing data and maintaining spreadsheets Please see our jobs site for the full job description.
Quality and Performance Manager JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: IPS CtW Quality and Performance Manager Location: National / Hybrid Hours: Monday Friday 37.5 pw Accountable to: Head of Supported Employment Background Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support) and Connect to Work services support individuals to overcome barriers and build sustainable, positive futures through employment. Central to our approach is embedding the voices and lived experience of the people we support in everything we do, from service design to delivery and evaluation. About the role: We are seeking an experienced Quality & Performance Manager to lead on fidelity, compliance, and performance across multiple IPS and Connect to Work contracts nationwide. This is a strategic and hands on role, responsible for ensuring high quality service delivery aligned with IPS fidelity standards, while using data and insights to drive continuous improvement, performance outcomes, and future growth. You will work closely with senior leaders to strengthen service impact, support contract delivery, and contribute to business development. Job summary: The Quality & Performance Manager will lead on ensuring high standards of fidelity, compliance, and performance across Intuitive Thinking Skills IPS and Connect to Work contracts nationally. The role is responsible for monitoring service quality against IPS Grow and contractual standards, analysing performance data, and driving continuous improvement across multiple teams. Working closely with senior leaders and Employment Specialist Leads, the post holder will provide expert guidance, oversight, and support to ensure services consistently deliver positive outcomes for participants. The role also plays a key part in developing a robust data and impact framework, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to business growth through evidence-led insights. Key Responsibilities: Quality, Fidelity & Compliance • Ensure all services meet IPS Grow / BASE SEQF fidelity standards and contractual requirements • Monitor and improve compliance across all IPS and Connect to Work teams • Lead fidelity reviews and support teams to achieve and maintain Good or above ratings Performance & Data Insight • Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of performance and compliance data • Develop and present clear, insightful reports to senior leadership • Build a comprehensive programme impact framework, including engagement, outcomes, and service impact • Use data to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement Leadership & Team Development • Support and mentor Employment Specialist Leads to improve practice and outcomes • Work collaboratively with senior programme leads to strengthen service delivery • Contribute to performance reviews and ensure accountability across teams • Promote a culture of high performance, engagement, and continuous learning Stakeholder & Service Integration About You: Essential: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Proven experience in quality, compliance, or fidelity focused roles Experience managing or supporting teams to improve performance Desirable: Experience within IPS or Connect to Work programmes Knowledge of IPS fidelity frameworks (e.g. IPS Grow / BASE SEQF) Background in welfare to work, employment support, or any related services Job Type: Full-time - £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience Benefits: Company pension Cycle to Work scheme Employee discounts Company events Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Quality and Performance Manager JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: IPS CtW Quality and Performance Manager Location: National / Hybrid Hours: Monday Friday 37.5 pw Accountable to: Head of Supported Employment Background Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support) and Connect to Work services support individuals to overcome barriers and build sustainable, positive futures through employment. Central to our approach is embedding the voices and lived experience of the people we support in everything we do, from service design to delivery and evaluation. About the role: We are seeking an experienced Quality & Performance Manager to lead on fidelity, compliance, and performance across multiple IPS and Connect to Work contracts nationwide. This is a strategic and hands on role, responsible for ensuring high quality service delivery aligned with IPS fidelity standards, while using data and insights to drive continuous improvement, performance outcomes, and future growth. You will work closely with senior leaders to strengthen service impact, support contract delivery, and contribute to business development. Job summary: The Quality & Performance Manager will lead on ensuring high standards of fidelity, compliance, and performance across Intuitive Thinking Skills IPS and Connect to Work contracts nationally. The role is responsible for monitoring service quality against IPS Grow and contractual standards, analysing performance data, and driving continuous improvement across multiple teams. Working closely with senior leaders and Employment Specialist Leads, the post holder will provide expert guidance, oversight, and support to ensure services consistently deliver positive outcomes for participants. The role also plays a key part in developing a robust data and impact framework, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to business growth through evidence-led insights. Key Responsibilities: Quality, Fidelity & Compliance • Ensure all services meet IPS Grow / BASE SEQF fidelity standards and contractual requirements • Monitor and improve compliance across all IPS and Connect to Work teams • Lead fidelity reviews and support teams to achieve and maintain Good or above ratings Performance & Data Insight • Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of performance and compliance data • Develop and present clear, insightful reports to senior leadership • Build a comprehensive programme impact framework, including engagement, outcomes, and service impact • Use data to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement Leadership & Team Development • Support and mentor Employment Specialist Leads to improve practice and outcomes • Work collaboratively with senior programme leads to strengthen service delivery • Contribute to performance reviews and ensure accountability across teams • Promote a culture of high performance, engagement, and continuous learning Stakeholder & Service Integration About You: Essential: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Proven experience in quality, compliance, or fidelity focused roles Experience managing or supporting teams to improve performance Desirable: Experience within IPS or Connect to Work programmes Knowledge of IPS fidelity frameworks (e.g. IPS Grow / BASE SEQF) Background in welfare to work, employment support, or any related services Job Type: Full-time - £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience Benefits: Company pension Cycle to Work scheme Employee discounts Company events Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Marketing and Communications Manager Leatherhead, Surrey Up to £40,000 + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) About the role: This Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized company and Top10 charity is looking to appoint an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to lead and deliver marketing campaigns that will drive awareness of Rainbow Trust and support fundraising activity to strengthen our position as experts in children s palliative care. This is a broad and exciting role which includes creating, developing and delivering the brand campaigns and communication strategies. Reporting to the Head of Engagement, you will take the lead on generating creative, engaging content and ideas for fundraising and brand awareness campaigns that drive increased targeted engagement to showcase our work, build on our organisational strategy and deliver our fundraising ambition. What we re looking for: An experienced marketing and communications manager you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others Lively and enthusiastic you are outgoing, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement you work at a faster than average pace, delegating effectively with thorough follow-up, and are quick to learn An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions. You will have experience in developing and delivering communication and media strategy Applications will be particularly welcome from those in the charity/not-for-profit sector with a marketing, PR and communications background. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work. We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu of out of hours working Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link. Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. For a detailed job description visit our website. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Marketing and Communications Manager Leatherhead, Surrey Up to £40,000 + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) About the role: This Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized company and Top10 charity is looking to appoint an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to lead and deliver marketing campaigns that will drive awareness of Rainbow Trust and support fundraising activity to strengthen our position as experts in children s palliative care. This is a broad and exciting role which includes creating, developing and delivering the brand campaigns and communication strategies. Reporting to the Head of Engagement, you will take the lead on generating creative, engaging content and ideas for fundraising and brand awareness campaigns that drive increased targeted engagement to showcase our work, build on our organisational strategy and deliver our fundraising ambition. What we re looking for: An experienced marketing and communications manager you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others Lively and enthusiastic you are outgoing, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement you work at a faster than average pace, delegating effectively with thorough follow-up, and are quick to learn An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions. You will have experience in developing and delivering communication and media strategy Applications will be particularly welcome from those in the charity/not-for-profit sector with a marketing, PR and communications background. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work. We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu of out of hours working Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link. Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. For a detailed job description visit our website. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Adecco is proud to be working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council to recruit a range of roles across Housing and Corporate Repairs, including: Service Manager - Planned Maintenance Salary: 64,614 Level: CFL12 Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal point in delivering long-term investment in homes and neighbourhoods. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver planned maintenance and capital works that improve asset condition, safety and resident outcomes. Background As part of a 250 million, five-year investment programme, Swindon Borough Council is strengthening planned maintenance delivery across its housing and corporate property portfolio. Strong leadership and governance are essential to delivering these high value programmes effectively. Your New Role As Service Manager - Planned Maintenance, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of planned maintenance and capital investment programmes that improve homes and communities across Swindon. You will lead multiple planned works programmes, including component replacements, building safety improvements and longer term investment projects. Working closely with residents, colleagues, contractors and partners, you will provide assurance that works are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards. With delivery largely undertaken through external contractors, you will lead contract management, performance oversight and quality assurance. You will drive service improvement, contribute to long-term investment planning and maintain strong governance arrangements, ensuring the service is inspection ready and consistently focused on resident outcomes. What You'll Need to Succeed You will bring experience leading planned maintenance or capital works programmes within a local authority or social housing setting. A sound understanding of housing standards, experience managing contractors and budgets, and confidence in owning programme delivery are essential. A relevant property, construction or project management qualification is desirable, alongside a recognised health and safety qualification. What You'll Get in Return We offer: Competitive local government pay and benefits Local Government Pension Scheme membership Senior leadership and career development opportunities A role delivering visible, long-term improvements to homes and communities How to Apply For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Headey at Adecco. Call - (phone number removed) Email - (url removed) Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV. Closing date: 3rd May 2026 Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026 We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Adecco is proud to be working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council to recruit a range of roles across Housing and Corporate Repairs, including: Service Manager - Planned Maintenance Salary: 64,614 Level: CFL12 Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal point in delivering long-term investment in homes and neighbourhoods. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver planned maintenance and capital works that improve asset condition, safety and resident outcomes. Background As part of a 250 million, five-year investment programme, Swindon Borough Council is strengthening planned maintenance delivery across its housing and corporate property portfolio. Strong leadership and governance are essential to delivering these high value programmes effectively. Your New Role As Service Manager - Planned Maintenance, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of planned maintenance and capital investment programmes that improve homes and communities across Swindon. You will lead multiple planned works programmes, including component replacements, building safety improvements and longer term investment projects. Working closely with residents, colleagues, contractors and partners, you will provide assurance that works are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards. With delivery largely undertaken through external contractors, you will lead contract management, performance oversight and quality assurance. You will drive service improvement, contribute to long-term investment planning and maintain strong governance arrangements, ensuring the service is inspection ready and consistently focused on resident outcomes. What You'll Need to Succeed You will bring experience leading planned maintenance or capital works programmes within a local authority or social housing setting. A sound understanding of housing standards, experience managing contractors and budgets, and confidence in owning programme delivery are essential. A relevant property, construction or project management qualification is desirable, alongside a recognised health and safety qualification. What You'll Get in Return We offer: Competitive local government pay and benefits Local Government Pension Scheme membership Senior leadership and career development opportunities A role delivering visible, long-term improvements to homes and communities How to Apply For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Headey at Adecco. Call - (phone number removed) Email - (url removed) Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV. Closing date: 3rd May 2026 Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026 We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: This is an opportunity to shape and lead enterprise wide programme delivery, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes that support critical customer and business outcomes. You'll ensure programmes are strategically scoped, effectively governed, and successfully delivered to meet business objectives, budgets, and customer expectations. In this role, you'll establish and lead an integrated enterprise PMO capability, bringing together Programme and Project Managers, Controllers, Schedulers, and wider delivery teams across Marshall Land Systems. You'll develop high performing teams while embedding best practice governance, planning, and delivery disciplines across the organisation. Responsibilities in this role include: Oversee delivery of multiple defence programmes, including project launch, timeline management, resource allocation, risk management, and reporting. Set and drive programme delivery strategy in line with business goals, ensuring alignment with client contracts. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Governance and evolution of PM processes to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Manage project teams-recruiting, training, setting objectives, and completing appraisals. Direct programme reviews and report on financial performance, delivery milestones, and quality metrics. Identify and mitigate risks throughout the programme lifecycle. Work closely with other MLS functions to deliver pan-enterprise solutions. Preparation of inputs and follow-up on outputs to support Governance activities. This may include Contract Status / Project Status Reviews, Gate Reviews etc. Leading Integrated Business Planning / Sales & Operations Planning. Champion the use of digital tools, project controls, and data analytics to improve project performance and decision making. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency, risk management, and reporting accuracy. Drive organisational change initiatives to embed project management maturity across the business. Lead, inspire and develop a team of programme/project managers and support staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Apply if you have most of the following: Delivering large-scale ( 10- 100m+) programmes and or portfolio of projects in the defence sector, both UK and export. Proven track record leading programme management teams (10+ staff), ideally within MOD, DE&S, or prime contractor environments. Strong understanding of defence procurement processes, regulations, and security requirements. Effective stakeholder management at all levels, including with senior MOD, Armed Forces, and prime contractors. Experienced in resource planning, business case creation, programme controls, and risk management. An understanding of ERP/MRP systems and linkages to PM processes and tools. Identification and proactively shaping responses to customer issues. Working in an Engineering / manufacturing environment. Working within a Project Management Office or equivalent. Background in leading transformation or turnaround of underperforming programmes. Technical skills and experience include: Degree-level education, preferably in engineering, business, or defence studies. Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), or equivalent professional accreditation. Project / Programme Management certification such as PRINCE2, APM or MSP. Strong ICT skills, including but not limited to MS365 tools such as Word and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaboration including identification and delivery of value for stakeholders. Additional Local Needs Hybrid working offered - 3 days on site in Cambridge, UK. Successful candidate will need to be eligible to hold UK SC Clearance . The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) Pension contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance for you and your partner Company car allowance Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: This is an opportunity to shape and lead enterprise wide programme delivery, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes that support critical customer and business outcomes. You'll ensure programmes are strategically scoped, effectively governed, and successfully delivered to meet business objectives, budgets, and customer expectations. In this role, you'll establish and lead an integrated enterprise PMO capability, bringing together Programme and Project Managers, Controllers, Schedulers, and wider delivery teams across Marshall Land Systems. You'll develop high performing teams while embedding best practice governance, planning, and delivery disciplines across the organisation. Responsibilities in this role include: Oversee delivery of multiple defence programmes, including project launch, timeline management, resource allocation, risk management, and reporting. Set and drive programme delivery strategy in line with business goals, ensuring alignment with client contracts. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Governance and evolution of PM processes to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Manage project teams-recruiting, training, setting objectives, and completing appraisals. Direct programme reviews and report on financial performance, delivery milestones, and quality metrics. Identify and mitigate risks throughout the programme lifecycle. Work closely with other MLS functions to deliver pan-enterprise solutions. Preparation of inputs and follow-up on outputs to support Governance activities. This may include Contract Status / Project Status Reviews, Gate Reviews etc. Leading Integrated Business Planning / Sales & Operations Planning. Champion the use of digital tools, project controls, and data analytics to improve project performance and decision making. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency, risk management, and reporting accuracy. Drive organisational change initiatives to embed project management maturity across the business. Lead, inspire and develop a team of programme/project managers and support staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Apply if you have most of the following: Delivering large-scale ( 10- 100m+) programmes and or portfolio of projects in the defence sector, both UK and export. Proven track record leading programme management teams (10+ staff), ideally within MOD, DE&S, or prime contractor environments. Strong understanding of defence procurement processes, regulations, and security requirements. Effective stakeholder management at all levels, including with senior MOD, Armed Forces, and prime contractors. Experienced in resource planning, business case creation, programme controls, and risk management. An understanding of ERP/MRP systems and linkages to PM processes and tools. Identification and proactively shaping responses to customer issues. Working in an Engineering / manufacturing environment. Working within a Project Management Office or equivalent. Background in leading transformation or turnaround of underperforming programmes. Technical skills and experience include: Degree-level education, preferably in engineering, business, or defence studies. Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), or equivalent professional accreditation. Project / Programme Management certification such as PRINCE2, APM or MSP. Strong ICT skills, including but not limited to MS365 tools such as Word and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaboration including identification and delivery of value for stakeholders. Additional Local Needs Hybrid working offered - 3 days on site in Cambridge, UK. Successful candidate will need to be eligible to hold UK SC Clearance . The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) Pension contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance for you and your partner Company car allowance Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.
We are looking for a reliable, compassionate and safety focused Driver to support our day centre service. You will play a vital role in helping people attend and access our services by providing safe, comfortable and timely transport across Hammersmith and Fulham on a fixed term contract 31st August 2026. This is more than just a driving role, you will be a key part of ensuring people feel supported, respected and at ease throughout their journey. About you A confident and responsible driver with a valid licence suitable for minibus driving Experience working with older people or vulnerable groups Patient, caring and able to communicate clearly and respectfully Awareness of safety, safeguarding and risk management Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers Organised and able to manage your own workload effectively Key Responsibilities Transport clients safely to and from the day centre, as well as for outings, appointments and activities Operate the minibus and tail lift in line with training and safety procedures Work closely with the designated escort to ensure all passengers are safe, secure and comfortable Assist clients on and off the vehicle, including supporting those with mobility needs (e.g. wheelchairs, harnesses and clamps) Communicate effectively with clients and carers, understanding individual needs and providing a supportive experience Ensure full compliance with all legal, safety and operational requirements related to minibus driving Maintain accurate records and complete any required reporting About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. Our hiring process During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website. Giving back to you Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
May 11, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a reliable, compassionate and safety focused Driver to support our day centre service. You will play a vital role in helping people attend and access our services by providing safe, comfortable and timely transport across Hammersmith and Fulham on a fixed term contract 31st August 2026. This is more than just a driving role, you will be a key part of ensuring people feel supported, respected and at ease throughout their journey. About you A confident and responsible driver with a valid licence suitable for minibus driving Experience working with older people or vulnerable groups Patient, caring and able to communicate clearly and respectfully Awareness of safety, safeguarding and risk management Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers Organised and able to manage your own workload effectively Key Responsibilities Transport clients safely to and from the day centre, as well as for outings, appointments and activities Operate the minibus and tail lift in line with training and safety procedures Work closely with the designated escort to ensure all passengers are safe, secure and comfortable Assist clients on and off the vehicle, including supporting those with mobility needs (e.g. wheelchairs, harnesses and clamps) Communicate effectively with clients and carers, understanding individual needs and providing a supportive experience Ensure full compliance with all legal, safety and operational requirements related to minibus driving Maintain accurate records and complete any required reporting About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. Our hiring process During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website. Giving back to you Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
As the South West and Wales No 1 independent travel agency, Miles Morgan Travel specialise in luxury holidays Ocean and River Cruises alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, and more. We have 20 Branches throughout the South West and Wales. What it's like to work for us? Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important. Of course, it's not all about work, we're very sociable and there are always lots of team events and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of many discounts when booking your own holidays. What we are looking for? We are looking for experienced Branch Manager for our new branch in Frome. Training and developing a team of Travel Specialists, you will be responsible for motivating your team to deliver exceptional customer service to maximise sales and overall profitability, whilst ensuring the branch runs efficiently and effectively in line with company procedures. You will be passionate about finding every customer their ideal holiday in order to achieve both individual and team sales targets. You will lead by example and direct the coaching and development of staff to ensure the company's high standards are maintained. In addition, you will be involved in more complex situations that may arise in order to retain the loyalty and trust of your clients and staff. What will be your key responsibilities? Ensuring overall profitability of the branch is achieved by maximising all sales to the fullest potential Ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the retail branch and foreign exchange bureau Supervising, coaching and developing branch staff Ensuring the health, safety and general welfare of branch staff is maintained Identifying and meeting customers' needs by providing exceptional customer service at all times Increasing the exposure of the branch and developing new business leads Using social media to promote offers, generating customer engagement and sales leads Leading by example by achieving set targets covering all aspects of the retail branch Monitoring staff performance, addressing any areas for development in order to achieve maximum staff productivity whilst ensuring staff motivation and morale is maintained Acting as a figurehead within the local community and attending all promotional activities and events Attending managers' meetings, conferences and promotional events as required Effectively performing administrative duties Ensuring both branch and staff appearance conforms to company standards Ensuring that all practices relating to health and safety in the workplace and security of the retail branch are adhered to and that any issues that may arise are identified and reported in an efficient and timely manner Assisting in the recruitment of staff who will report directly to you To undertake any other duties that may fall into the job criteria To treat all employees, customers and suppliers with dignity and respect This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the post, but simply reflects the key areas involved What competencies we are looking for? Enthusiasm and a positive attitude with a commitment to contribute to the growth of the business Good leadership skills and experience of working within a supervisory role Ability to coach, develop and motivate a team Ability to work towards individual and team sales targets Excellent communication and customer service experience Good accuracy and numerical skills with the ability to understand and interpret financial statistics Ability to assist with the development of staff in order to maximise job satisfaction and performance Competent IT Skills What experience we are looking for? Previous managerial/supervisory experience ideally working within a retail travel branch Passionate about travel and tourism Excellent travel product knowledge with a good working knowledge of tour operator systems Good sales and presentation skills Customer focussed Problem solver Team player Good organisational and time-management skills Excellent communication skills Previous travel agency sales experience with a proven sales record Job Type: Full-time Pay: From £27,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Experience: Management: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
May 11, 2026
Full time
As the South West and Wales No 1 independent travel agency, Miles Morgan Travel specialise in luxury holidays Ocean and River Cruises alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, and more. We have 20 Branches throughout the South West and Wales. What it's like to work for us? Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important. Of course, it's not all about work, we're very sociable and there are always lots of team events and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of many discounts when booking your own holidays. What we are looking for? We are looking for experienced Branch Manager for our new branch in Frome. Training and developing a team of Travel Specialists, you will be responsible for motivating your team to deliver exceptional customer service to maximise sales and overall profitability, whilst ensuring the branch runs efficiently and effectively in line with company procedures. You will be passionate about finding every customer their ideal holiday in order to achieve both individual and team sales targets. You will lead by example and direct the coaching and development of staff to ensure the company's high standards are maintained. In addition, you will be involved in more complex situations that may arise in order to retain the loyalty and trust of your clients and staff. What will be your key responsibilities? Ensuring overall profitability of the branch is achieved by maximising all sales to the fullest potential Ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the retail branch and foreign exchange bureau Supervising, coaching and developing branch staff Ensuring the health, safety and general welfare of branch staff is maintained Identifying and meeting customers' needs by providing exceptional customer service at all times Increasing the exposure of the branch and developing new business leads Using social media to promote offers, generating customer engagement and sales leads Leading by example by achieving set targets covering all aspects of the retail branch Monitoring staff performance, addressing any areas for development in order to achieve maximum staff productivity whilst ensuring staff motivation and morale is maintained Acting as a figurehead within the local community and attending all promotional activities and events Attending managers' meetings, conferences and promotional events as required Effectively performing administrative duties Ensuring both branch and staff appearance conforms to company standards Ensuring that all practices relating to health and safety in the workplace and security of the retail branch are adhered to and that any issues that may arise are identified and reported in an efficient and timely manner Assisting in the recruitment of staff who will report directly to you To undertake any other duties that may fall into the job criteria To treat all employees, customers and suppliers with dignity and respect This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the post, but simply reflects the key areas involved What competencies we are looking for? Enthusiasm and a positive attitude with a commitment to contribute to the growth of the business Good leadership skills and experience of working within a supervisory role Ability to coach, develop and motivate a team Ability to work towards individual and team sales targets Excellent communication and customer service experience Good accuracy and numerical skills with the ability to understand and interpret financial statistics Ability to assist with the development of staff in order to maximise job satisfaction and performance Competent IT Skills What experience we are looking for? Previous managerial/supervisory experience ideally working within a retail travel branch Passionate about travel and tourism Excellent travel product knowledge with a good working knowledge of tour operator systems Good sales and presentation skills Customer focussed Problem solver Team player Good organisational and time-management skills Excellent communication skills Previous travel agency sales experience with a proven sales record Job Type: Full-time Pay: From £27,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Experience: Management: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Student Support Officer We are looking for people to work in secondary schools as Student Support Officers in London. Join an education charity that believes that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Position: Student Support Officer (Internally known as University Access Officer) Location: Birmingham, Sandwell & the Black Country/Hybrid Hours: Full-Time Contract: Permanent (there is also a separate vacancy for a Maternity Cover for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract available) Salary: £29,227.50 per annum (including London Weighting) Closing Date: 21st May 2026 Interviews: June 2026 About the Role You will be responsible for mentoring young people, delivering a programme in partnership with school leaders. Students enrolled on the programme receive expert support from the University Access Officers, who guide pupils through their education options, university applications and student life topics such as navigating student finance. Mentorship helps students make decisions about their education choices, develop their university applications, and prepare for life ahead. 83% of students say that one-to-one meetings with their mentors have improved their independence to pursue academic interests and 92% of our students feel that the workshops have motivated them to attend a top university. Key responsibilities within the role include: Working in up to 4 schools between Monday and Thursday, and working from home on Friday. Proactively building relationships with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities, enabling effective communication to contribute to the smooth running of the programmes. Using your excellent organisation and time management skills to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Demonstrate your communication skills and ability to influence impactfully at all levels. We are recruiting several permanent Officer roles, which will be based in schools across London and the West Midlands. This is a great opportunity to be part of a great team of colleagues supporting you along the way with weekly team meetings and team training sessions to develop your skills Share your ideas and make a difference to the programme and help young people achieve social mobility! About You Key skills for this role include: Experience of mentoring groups of students and 1:1. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Experience of delivering multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Able to communicate and influence impactfully at all levels. Resilient and adaptable. Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem-solving mindset. Able to effectively time manage and actively prioritise. Able to work independently, in busy school environments, with an ownership mindset. Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships with young people and school staff/leaders Good sense of attention to detail Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns. About the Organisation Join an organisation whose mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days. PerkBox and Employee Assistance Programme Online Medical assistance Interest-free travelcard loans Cyclescheme loans Paid wellbeing day and 2 paid Volunteering Days Employer s pensions contributions (3%) CPD options in line with L&D programme Staff Mentoring scheme As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at the organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We also particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to the mission. As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check. You also have experience in roles such as Student Support Officer, Student Officer, University Officer, Access Officer, Education Officer, Careers Officer, Student Mentor, Pupil Mentor, Guidance Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Student Support Officer We are looking for people to work in secondary schools as Student Support Officers in London. Join an education charity that believes that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Position: Student Support Officer (Internally known as University Access Officer) Location: Birmingham, Sandwell & the Black Country/Hybrid Hours: Full-Time Contract: Permanent (there is also a separate vacancy for a Maternity Cover for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract available) Salary: £29,227.50 per annum (including London Weighting) Closing Date: 21st May 2026 Interviews: June 2026 About the Role You will be responsible for mentoring young people, delivering a programme in partnership with school leaders. Students enrolled on the programme receive expert support from the University Access Officers, who guide pupils through their education options, university applications and student life topics such as navigating student finance. Mentorship helps students make decisions about their education choices, develop their university applications, and prepare for life ahead. 83% of students say that one-to-one meetings with their mentors have improved their independence to pursue academic interests and 92% of our students feel that the workshops have motivated them to attend a top university. Key responsibilities within the role include: Working in up to 4 schools between Monday and Thursday, and working from home on Friday. Proactively building relationships with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities, enabling effective communication to contribute to the smooth running of the programmes. Using your excellent organisation and time management skills to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Demonstrate your communication skills and ability to influence impactfully at all levels. We are recruiting several permanent Officer roles, which will be based in schools across London and the West Midlands. This is a great opportunity to be part of a great team of colleagues supporting you along the way with weekly team meetings and team training sessions to develop your skills Share your ideas and make a difference to the programme and help young people achieve social mobility! About You Key skills for this role include: Experience of mentoring groups of students and 1:1. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Experience of delivering multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately. Able to communicate and influence impactfully at all levels. Resilient and adaptable. Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem-solving mindset. Able to effectively time manage and actively prioritise. Able to work independently, in busy school environments, with an ownership mindset. Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships with young people and school staff/leaders Good sense of attention to detail Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns. About the Organisation Join an organisation whose mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days. PerkBox and Employee Assistance Programme Online Medical assistance Interest-free travelcard loans Cyclescheme loans Paid wellbeing day and 2 paid Volunteering Days Employer s pensions contributions (3%) CPD options in line with L&D programme Staff Mentoring scheme As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at the organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We also particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to the mission. As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check. You also have experience in roles such as Student Support Officer, Student Officer, University Officer, Access Officer, Education Officer, Careers Officer, Student Mentor, Pupil Mentor, Guidance Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Chef de Partie - Royston Are you a culinary enthusiast looking for a vibrant kitchen to call home? We're on the hunt for a talented Chef de Partie to join our passionate team here at The Chalk Hare . If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, crave the opportunity to craft exquisite dishes, and want to take your skills to the next level, then this role is your chance to shine! The Chalk Hare is entering an exciting new chapter as part of the Acorn and Brunning & Price family. Fresh from a major refurbishment, we're preparing to relaunch as a brand-new, beautifully reimagined pub that blends fresh design with the warm, welcoming atmosphere we are known for. This is a unique opportunity to join us at the very beginning of the journey, be part of building a new team, and help shape an exceptional pub experience for our future guests from day one. Our Offer Basic up to 14.50 per hour, plus tronc (that's your card tips that are paid into your bank). Great cash tips. The Extras We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu! 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants. It's never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension. Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more. Cycle to work scheme. 1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company. Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid Weekly pay - because everyone loves a payday! Your Wellbeing - it's important to us! Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family. Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew. Discounted gym membership. Plenty of social get togethers - it's not all work and no play. Recognition platform with regular thankyous. We want you to grow with us! Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress. Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships, plus tailored chef workshops. We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us. About you You may have experience in catering as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef or chef de partie in a restaurant, gastro pub or the wider hospitality sector. As our chef de partie you'll be working across all areas of the kitchen, supporting our sous chefs and head chef. If you're passionate about fresh food cookery, you're likely to be our kind of person and we would love to hear from you! About Acorn Pubs A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms. Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country. A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged. A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities. If you want to work as part of our kitchen family and bring your talent to the table, apply now to be our Chef de Partie!
May 11, 2026
Full time
Chef de Partie - Royston Are you a culinary enthusiast looking for a vibrant kitchen to call home? We're on the hunt for a talented Chef de Partie to join our passionate team here at The Chalk Hare . If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, crave the opportunity to craft exquisite dishes, and want to take your skills to the next level, then this role is your chance to shine! The Chalk Hare is entering an exciting new chapter as part of the Acorn and Brunning & Price family. Fresh from a major refurbishment, we're preparing to relaunch as a brand-new, beautifully reimagined pub that blends fresh design with the warm, welcoming atmosphere we are known for. This is a unique opportunity to join us at the very beginning of the journey, be part of building a new team, and help shape an exceptional pub experience for our future guests from day one. Our Offer Basic up to 14.50 per hour, plus tronc (that's your card tips that are paid into your bank). Great cash tips. The Extras We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu! 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants. It's never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension. Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more. Cycle to work scheme. 1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company. Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid Weekly pay - because everyone loves a payday! Your Wellbeing - it's important to us! Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family. Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew. Discounted gym membership. Plenty of social get togethers - it's not all work and no play. Recognition platform with regular thankyous. We want you to grow with us! Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress. Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships, plus tailored chef workshops. We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us. About you You may have experience in catering as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef or chef de partie in a restaurant, gastro pub or the wider hospitality sector. As our chef de partie you'll be working across all areas of the kitchen, supporting our sous chefs and head chef. If you're passionate about fresh food cookery, you're likely to be our kind of person and we would love to hear from you! About Acorn Pubs A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms. Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country. A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged. A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities. If you want to work as part of our kitchen family and bring your talent to the table, apply now to be our Chef de Partie!
The Pleasance Theatre Trust is one of the most established Fringe theatres in the UK - which as a registered charity aims to discover, nurture and support artistic talent from around the world. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team and provide essential support to the busy Finance Department. The Finance Coordinator works with the Head of Finance and is responsible for a number of key book keeping and finance functions, including managing the purchase ledger, entering purchase and sales invoices, credit control, reconciliations, month end completion, raising settlements and general finance administration and communication. With a strong focus on financial management, the ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in finance and have previous experience working within a finance department. General skills that will be essential within the role include excellent numerical skills, a working knowledge of programmes such as Excel and Word, book keeping - previous experience of book keeping software and the ability to manage a varied workload whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail. The position is based at the Pleasance's London Theatre for the majority of the year, relocating to Edinburgh for the Festival Fringe throughout August. The role will be supported by an Edinburgh Finance Assistant during this time. Essential Skills 1 years experience minimum working in a similar position with a Finance department Book keeping using accounting software such as Quickbooks, Xero Impeccable attention to detail Excellent IT and computer system skills Maths GCSE or equivalent Excellent communication skills An ability to work to a high standard in a fast paced environment An ability to process high volumes to a high standard Strong data entry skills Discretion and a sensitivity when handling confidential information Desirable Skills A Level Maths or equivalent qualification AAT or equivalent Basic understanding of payroll systems Experience of working with Filemaker Database
May 11, 2026
Full time
The Pleasance Theatre Trust is one of the most established Fringe theatres in the UK - which as a registered charity aims to discover, nurture and support artistic talent from around the world. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team and provide essential support to the busy Finance Department. The Finance Coordinator works with the Head of Finance and is responsible for a number of key book keeping and finance functions, including managing the purchase ledger, entering purchase and sales invoices, credit control, reconciliations, month end completion, raising settlements and general finance administration and communication. With a strong focus on financial management, the ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in finance and have previous experience working within a finance department. General skills that will be essential within the role include excellent numerical skills, a working knowledge of programmes such as Excel and Word, book keeping - previous experience of book keeping software and the ability to manage a varied workload whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail. The position is based at the Pleasance's London Theatre for the majority of the year, relocating to Edinburgh for the Festival Fringe throughout August. The role will be supported by an Edinburgh Finance Assistant during this time. Essential Skills 1 years experience minimum working in a similar position with a Finance department Book keeping using accounting software such as Quickbooks, Xero Impeccable attention to detail Excellent IT and computer system skills Maths GCSE or equivalent Excellent communication skills An ability to work to a high standard in a fast paced environment An ability to process high volumes to a high standard Strong data entry skills Discretion and a sensitivity when handling confidential information Desirable Skills A Level Maths or equivalent qualification AAT or equivalent Basic understanding of payroll systems Experience of working with Filemaker Database
Join the National Institute of Teaching as Deputy Head of ECF Faculty and help shape high-quality, evidence-informed professional development that strengthens teacher and leader development across the education system. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced education professional to drive programme quality, build influential sector partnerships, and make a lasting impact on teaching and learning nationwide. About Us The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to generate and synthesize research on professional development to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at NIoT and across the system. About the Role The Deputy Head of ECF Faculty plays a key role in helping NIoT deliver high-quality, evidence-informed professional development programmes. Working closely with the Head of ECF Faculty, this role supports the design, implementation and continuous improvement of programmes, ensures research and sector insight shape delivery, and builds strong relationships with partners across the education sector. The role also helps maintain quality standards, supports recruitment and retention, and contributes to consistent, excellent delivery that advances NIoT s mission to improve teacher and leader development. Key Benefits: Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities. Flexible start and end working times. Flexible working opportunities, with significant scope for hybrid working. At least 27 days holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year). Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme. Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career. A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. If you have any queries about this role, please email our recruitment team. For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 22 May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. As a condition of employment this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Join the National Institute of Teaching as Deputy Head of ECF Faculty and help shape high-quality, evidence-informed professional development that strengthens teacher and leader development across the education system. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced education professional to drive programme quality, build influential sector partnerships, and make a lasting impact on teaching and learning nationwide. About Us The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to generate and synthesize research on professional development to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at NIoT and across the system. About the Role The Deputy Head of ECF Faculty plays a key role in helping NIoT deliver high-quality, evidence-informed professional development programmes. Working closely with the Head of ECF Faculty, this role supports the design, implementation and continuous improvement of programmes, ensures research and sector insight shape delivery, and builds strong relationships with partners across the education sector. The role also helps maintain quality standards, supports recruitment and retention, and contributes to consistent, excellent delivery that advances NIoT s mission to improve teacher and leader development. Key Benefits: Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities. Flexible start and end working times. Flexible working opportunities, with significant scope for hybrid working. At least 27 days holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year). Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme. Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career. A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. If you have any queries about this role, please email our recruitment team. For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 22 May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. As a condition of employment this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.
Chef de Partie - North Ascot Are you a culinary enthusiast looking for a vibrant kitchen to call home? We're on the hunt for a talented Chef de Partie to join our passionate team here at Royal Foresters . If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, crave the opportunity to craft exquisite dishes, and want to take your skills to the next level, then this role is your chance to shine! Our Offer Basic up to 13.50 per hour, plus tronc (that's your card tips that are paid into your bank). Great cash tips. The Extras We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu! 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants. It's never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension. Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more. Cycle to work scheme. 1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company. Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid Weekly pay - because everyone loves a payday! Your Wellbeing - it's important to us! Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family. Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew. Discounted gym membership. Plenty of social get togethers - it's not all work and no play. Recognition platform with regular thankyous. We want you to grow with us! Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress. Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships, plus tailored chef workshops. We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us. About you You may have experience in catering as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef or chef de partie in a restaurant, gastro pub or the wider hospitality sector. As our chef de partie you'll be working across all areas of the kitchen, supporting our sous chefs and head chef. If you're passionate about fresh food cookery, you're likely to be our kind of person and we would love to hear from you! About Acorn Pubs A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms. Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country. A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged. A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities. If you want to work as part of our kitchen family and bring your talent to the table, apply now to be our Chef de Partie!
May 11, 2026
Full time
Chef de Partie - North Ascot Are you a culinary enthusiast looking for a vibrant kitchen to call home? We're on the hunt for a talented Chef de Partie to join our passionate team here at Royal Foresters . If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, crave the opportunity to craft exquisite dishes, and want to take your skills to the next level, then this role is your chance to shine! Our Offer Basic up to 13.50 per hour, plus tronc (that's your card tips that are paid into your bank). Great cash tips. The Extras We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu! 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants. It's never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension. Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more. Cycle to work scheme. 1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company. Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid Weekly pay - because everyone loves a payday! Your Wellbeing - it's important to us! Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family. Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew. Discounted gym membership. Plenty of social get togethers - it's not all work and no play. Recognition platform with regular thankyous. We want you to grow with us! Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress. Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships, plus tailored chef workshops. We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us. About you You may have experience in catering as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef or chef de partie in a restaurant, gastro pub or the wider hospitality sector. As our chef de partie you'll be working across all areas of the kitchen, supporting our sous chefs and head chef. If you're passionate about fresh food cookery, you're likely to be our kind of person and we would love to hear from you! About Acorn Pubs A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms. Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country. A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged. A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities. If you want to work as part of our kitchen family and bring your talent to the table, apply now to be our Chef de Partie!
