Make a Real Difference Every Single Day Are you someone who loves supporting others, thrives in a people-focused role, and enjoys being out and about? If you're proactive, compassionate, and ready to hit the ground running - this role is perfect for you! Join our clients friendly Neighbourhoods team as an Independent Living Officer, helping residents live safely, independently and confidently across several vibrant schemes. Build positive relationships with tenants Make daily/weekly reassurance calls Checking which tenants have pressed their "I'm OK" lifeline button and contacting those who haven't to ensure their wellbeing Help residents sustain their tenancy and maintain independence Scheme Safety & Compliance Carry out regular health & safety building checks Ensure telecare/lifeline systems are working correctly Community & Partnership Working Collaborate with Police, health services, social care, and voluntary groups Signpost tenants to helpful agencies and support services Manage voids to minimise empty property times Oversee cleaning, grounds maintenance, and contractor services ️ Address tenancy breaches, complaints, disputes, and ASB cases ️ What We Need from You Full driving licence + your own car Background in housing or related customer service roles Good understanding of building-based Health & Safety Confident, clear, and empathetic communication skills DBS: An Enhanced DBS is desirable. If you don't have one, we'll handle it - with a risk assessment and references from your last 2 employers. Why You'll Love This Role Make a genuine impact in your community Enjoy a varied, active, people-focused job Join a supportive and passionate team Start immediately and hit the ground running If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to make a difference - we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your housing career!
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Make a Real Difference Every Single Day Are you someone who loves supporting others, thrives in a people-focused role, and enjoys being out and about? If you're proactive, compassionate, and ready to hit the ground running - this role is perfect for you! Join our clients friendly Neighbourhoods team as an Independent Living Officer, helping residents live safely, independently and confidently across several vibrant schemes. Build positive relationships with tenants Make daily/weekly reassurance calls Checking which tenants have pressed their "I'm OK" lifeline button and contacting those who haven't to ensure their wellbeing Help residents sustain their tenancy and maintain independence Scheme Safety & Compliance Carry out regular health & safety building checks Ensure telecare/lifeline systems are working correctly Community & Partnership Working Collaborate with Police, health services, social care, and voluntary groups Signpost tenants to helpful agencies and support services Manage voids to minimise empty property times Oversee cleaning, grounds maintenance, and contractor services ️ Address tenancy breaches, complaints, disputes, and ASB cases ️ What We Need from You Full driving licence + your own car Background in housing or related customer service roles Good understanding of building-based Health & Safety Confident, clear, and empathetic communication skills DBS: An Enhanced DBS is desirable. If you don't have one, we'll handle it - with a risk assessment and references from your last 2 employers. Why You'll Love This Role Make a genuine impact in your community Enjoy a varied, active, people-focused job Join a supportive and passionate team Start immediately and hit the ground running If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to make a difference - we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your housing career!
Make a Real Difference Every Single Day Are you someone who loves supporting others, thrives in a people-focused role, and enjoys being out and about? If you're proactive, compassionate, and ready to hit the ground running - this role is perfect for you! Join our clients friendly Neighbourhoods team as an Independent Living Officer, helping residents live safely, independently and confidently across several vibrant schemes. Build positive relationships with tenants Make daily/weekly reassurance calls Checking which tenants have pressed their "I'm OK" lifeline button and contacting those who haven't to ensure their wellbeing Help residents sustain their tenancy and maintain independence Scheme Safety & Compliance Carry out regular health & safety building checks Ensure telecare/lifeline systems are working correctly Community & Partnership Working Collaborate with Police, health services, social care, and voluntary groups Signpost tenants to helpful agencies and support services Manage voids to minimise empty property times Oversee cleaning, grounds maintenance, and contractor services ️ Address tenancy breaches, complaints, disputes, and ASB cases ️ What We Need from You Full driving licence + your own car Background in housing or related customer service roles Good understanding of building-based Health & Safety Confident, clear, and empathetic communication skills DBS: An Enhanced DBS is desirable. If you don't have one, we'll handle it - with a risk assessment and references from your last 2 employers. Why You'll Love This Role Make a genuine impact in your community Enjoy a varied, active, people-focused job Join a supportive and passionate team Start immediately and hit the ground running If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to make a difference - we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your housing career!
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Make a Real Difference Every Single Day Are you someone who loves supporting others, thrives in a people-focused role, and enjoys being out and about? If you're proactive, compassionate, and ready to hit the ground running - this role is perfect for you! Join our clients friendly Neighbourhoods team as an Independent Living Officer, helping residents live safely, independently and confidently across several vibrant schemes. Build positive relationships with tenants Make daily/weekly reassurance calls Checking which tenants have pressed their "I'm OK" lifeline button and contacting those who haven't to ensure their wellbeing Help residents sustain their tenancy and maintain independence Scheme Safety & Compliance Carry out regular health & safety building checks Ensure telecare/lifeline systems are working correctly Community & Partnership Working Collaborate with Police, health services, social care, and voluntary groups Signpost tenants to helpful agencies and support services Manage voids to minimise empty property times Oversee cleaning, grounds maintenance, and contractor services ️ Address tenancy breaches, complaints, disputes, and ASB cases ️ What We Need from You Full driving licence + your own car Background in housing or related customer service roles Good understanding of building-based Health & Safety Confident, clear, and empathetic communication skills DBS: An Enhanced DBS is desirable. If you don't have one, we'll handle it - with a risk assessment and references from your last 2 employers. Why You'll Love This Role Make a genuine impact in your community Enjoy a varied, active, people-focused job Join a supportive and passionate team Start immediately and hit the ground running If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to make a difference - we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your housing career!
Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Customer Incident Liaison Agent to join our NMC North East Account in Perth , this is an onsite role. Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience. Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes. By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities. The Incident Liaison Officer plays an important part to direct and record incident responses and winter service activities from within the Network Control Room, whilst assisting the Network Management Team in the execution of their duties. The standard hours of work are 42 hours per week, you will work 4 on 4 off shifts, rotating between day and night shifts. You will be responsible for : Deployment of Incident Response team resources, monitoring and accurately recording responses within the Control Room Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with our clients, providing accurate journey times for ongoing roadworks and incidents Raising and closing Operational Instructions Ensuring Network disruption are minimised as much as possible Dealing with customer complaints and enquiries Covering for team members including Winter Service Duty Officer We want to hear from you if you have: Customer Service experience, previous experience working in a control room would be preferred but is not essential. The ability to work under pressure, think clearly and act decisively. Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages An SIA licence is essential, however if you do not hold this, full training will be provided In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have knowledge of the Trunk Road network to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed. What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Customer Incident Liaison Agent to join our NMC North East Account in Perth , this is an onsite role. Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience. Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes. By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities. The Incident Liaison Officer plays an important part to direct and record incident responses and winter service activities from within the Network Control Room, whilst assisting the Network Management Team in the execution of their duties. The standard hours of work are 42 hours per week, you will work 4 on 4 off shifts, rotating between day and night shifts. You will be responsible for : Deployment of Incident Response team resources, monitoring and accurately recording responses within the Control Room Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with our clients, providing accurate journey times for ongoing roadworks and incidents Raising and closing Operational Instructions Ensuring Network disruption are minimised as much as possible Dealing with customer complaints and enquiries Covering for team members including Winter Service Duty Officer We want to hear from you if you have: Customer Service experience, previous experience working in a control room would be preferred but is not essential. The ability to work under pressure, think clearly and act decisively. Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages An SIA licence is essential, however if you do not hold this, full training will be provided In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have knowledge of the Trunk Road network to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed. What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment at one of the most unusual and inspiring workplaces in the arts: a world class orchestra based inside a north London comprehensive school. As our Development Officer (Events & Membership), you ll help nurture the community of passionate supporters who keep the OAE s music, education work and pioneering school residency thriving. From dreaming up engaging supporter events to crafting thoughtful communications and keeping our Friends programme running smoothly, you ll be right at the heart of the orchestra s story. This is a hands on role in a small, energetic team where no two days look the same. One moment you might be greeting donors at a Southbank Centre concert; the next, organising a Friends open rehearsal in the School's iconic assembly hall or shaping content for our supporters magazine. If you re a confident communicator with an eye for detail, a love of the arts and a desire to work somewhere genuinely distinctive, this is a rare chance to make a real impact in a friendly, mission driven organisation. This role is primarily office based with some opportunity to work from home. Person Speficiation Essential Strong writing skills and attention to detail Experience of working in a fundraising environment Excellent IT skills including experience of using fundraising databases Strong people skills Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines Some knowledge of the arts sector and an interest in classical music Desirable Experience of working in the performing arts Experience of working in a small team Experience of using Tessitura Experience of using design tools (e.g. InDesign, Canva or Photoshop)
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment at one of the most unusual and inspiring workplaces in the arts: a world class orchestra based inside a north London comprehensive school. As our Development Officer (Events & Membership), you ll help nurture the community of passionate supporters who keep the OAE s music, education work and pioneering school residency thriving. From dreaming up engaging supporter events to crafting thoughtful communications and keeping our Friends programme running smoothly, you ll be right at the heart of the orchestra s story. This is a hands on role in a small, energetic team where no two days look the same. One moment you might be greeting donors at a Southbank Centre concert; the next, organising a Friends open rehearsal in the School's iconic assembly hall or shaping content for our supporters magazine. If you re a confident communicator with an eye for detail, a love of the arts and a desire to work somewhere genuinely distinctive, this is a rare chance to make a real impact in a friendly, mission driven organisation. This role is primarily office based with some opportunity to work from home. Person Speficiation Essential Strong writing skills and attention to detail Experience of working in a fundraising environment Excellent IT skills including experience of using fundraising databases Strong people skills Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines Some knowledge of the arts sector and an interest in classical music Desirable Experience of working in the performing arts Experience of working in a small team Experience of using Tessitura Experience of using design tools (e.g. InDesign, Canva or Photoshop)
Research Grants Manager Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (24 months) Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (expected to be in the office at least quarterly). Additional travel required to events, conferences and workshops in London and nationally (approximately once per month). Salary range: £62,500 - £68,500 Are you an experienced research funding professional who thrives on building programmes from the ground up? Do you want to shape a brand new Research Institute to improve the lives of people living with cancer? We are looking for a Research Grants Manager to play a central role in establishing a new Research Institute to deliver world-leading, actionable research. The Institute will build Macmillan s position as a national leader in applied cancer research, focusing on unmet needs, service improvement, inequalities, patient experience, and the wider non-clinical impact of cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help build a research programme with real world impact. About us At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. Our new organisational strategy sets out how we ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we ll transform cancer care for good. About the role As Research Grants Manager, you will establish and manage Macmillan s research funding activities. You ll help develop our research strategy, build a programme of grant funding, and ensure robust, equitable and transparent processes across the full research funding cycle. You will work closely with senior clinical leaders, academic partners and research funders to establish Macmillan s identity within the UK cancer research ecosystem and deliver high quality, strategically aligned research grants. Key responsibilities: Develop and deliver a research strategy and priority themes aligned with Macmillan s strategy, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Research & Health Data Lead. Establish Macmillan s research funding programme to enable the award of high quality, strategically aligned research grants to build national research capacity centred on people living with cancer. Design and implement application, peer review and award processes across the research funding cycle. Lead the planning, logistics and documentation for all research funding calls. Convene and facilitate expert review panels, including lived experience representatives. Oversee the management of the research grants portfolio, ensuring accurate records, reporting, auditing and impact monitoring. Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research funders and charities. Manage and develop a small team responsible for overseeing the administration of awards. About you The successful candidate will bring: An advanced degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., health policy or health services research, public health, social science, implementation science) or equivalent professional experience. Experience of establishing and managing research funding programmes, including application, peer review and post award processes within a research funder, charity or equivalent. Experience of convening and facilitating expert panels, including lived experience representatives. Experience in managing and developing a small team, fostering a collaborative and high performing culture Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, compliance and impact assessment frameworks. Knowledge of the UK research funding landscape and cancer research ecosystem. Excellent project management, analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences. In return, we offer a range of benefits including: 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days Pension matched up to 7.5% 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more Recruitment process Application deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 12th March 1st stage interview dates: 23rd and 24th March 2nd stage interview date: 2nd April 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. So that we can support you to be at your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Research Grants Manager Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (24 months) Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (expected to be in the office at least quarterly). Additional travel required to events, conferences and workshops in London and nationally (approximately once per month). Salary range: £62,500 - £68,500 Are you an experienced research funding professional who thrives on building programmes from the ground up? Do you want to shape a brand new Research Institute to improve the lives of people living with cancer? We are looking for a Research Grants Manager to play a central role in establishing a new Research Institute to deliver world-leading, actionable research. The Institute will build Macmillan s position as a national leader in applied cancer research, focusing on unmet needs, service improvement, inequalities, patient experience, and the wider non-clinical impact of cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help build a research programme with real world impact. About us At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. Our new organisational strategy sets out how we ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we ll transform cancer care for good. About the role As Research Grants Manager, you will establish and manage Macmillan s research funding activities. You ll help develop our research strategy, build a programme of grant funding, and ensure robust, equitable and transparent processes across the full research funding cycle. You will work closely with senior clinical leaders, academic partners and research funders to establish Macmillan s identity within the UK cancer research ecosystem and deliver high quality, strategically aligned research grants. Key responsibilities: Develop and deliver a research strategy and priority themes aligned with Macmillan s strategy, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Research & Health Data Lead. Establish Macmillan s research funding programme to enable the award of high quality, strategically aligned research grants to build national research capacity centred on people living with cancer. Design and implement application, peer review and award processes across the research funding cycle. Lead the planning, logistics and documentation for all research funding calls. Convene and facilitate expert review panels, including lived experience representatives. Oversee the management of the research grants portfolio, ensuring accurate records, reporting, auditing and impact monitoring. Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research funders and charities. Manage and develop a small team responsible for overseeing the administration of awards. About you The successful candidate will bring: An advanced degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., health policy or health services research, public health, social science, implementation science) or equivalent professional experience. Experience of establishing and managing research funding programmes, including application, peer review and post award processes within a research funder, charity or equivalent. Experience of convening and facilitating expert panels, including lived experience representatives. Experience in managing and developing a small team, fostering a collaborative and high performing culture Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, compliance and impact assessment frameworks. Knowledge of the UK research funding landscape and cancer research ecosystem. Excellent project management, analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences. In return, we offer a range of benefits including: 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days Pension matched up to 7.5% 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more Recruitment process Application deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 12th March 1st stage interview dates: 23rd and 24th March 2nd stage interview date: 2nd April 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. So that we can support you to be at your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
Locum Legal Services Team Leader - Planning & Environment, East Midlands Local Authority, 6-9 months initial contract An established Local Authority is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer / Team Leader to join its Legal Services Division on a locum basis for an initial 6-9 month assignment starting March 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a small, friendly and dedicated Planning & Environment team supporting a wide-ranging regulatory and licensing function within a busy Council environment. The Role Contract Length: 6-9 Month Contract Commencing March 2026 Working Pattern: Full-Time (5 Days per Week Preferred) Working Arrangement: Hybrid preferred, with one day a week in office Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Flexibility for right candidate) You will manage and supervise a specialist legal team advising across a broad regulatory remit, including: Planning Highways Licensing (including under the Licensing Act 2003) Taxi licensing Pollution control Food safety Health & Safety Trading Standards Safer Housing The team advises key Council Committees, including Planning, Licensing & Regulatory and Appeals Committees. Alongside team leadership responsibilities, you will maintain your own caseload primarily focused on Town and Country Planning law. Experience in Highways law would be advantageous but is not essential. Key Responsibilities Managing, supervising and supporting solicitors, legal executives, trainees and support staff Overseeing team performance and ensuring service delivery meets Council requirements Complex drafting work, particularly Section 106 Agreements Drafting and analysing Certificates of Lawful Use Advising on planning policy and strategic matters Attending and advising at Planning Committee Handling Planning Enforcement matters Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to: Councillors Senior and departmental officers Colleagues within Legal Services Ideal Candidate You will: Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with 5+ years' PQE Have strong planning law experience within a local authority setting Demonstrate proven team leadership or supervisory experience Be confident advising committees and senior stakeholders Work independently with minimal supervision Deliver concise, clear written and oral advice Be comfortable using Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and case management systems Adhere to time recording practices A collaborative approach and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced regulatory environment are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer seeking a leadership-focused interim role within a supportive and well-established local authority legal team. For a confidential discussion and further details, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on or email Ref No. J93744 Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Locum Legal Services Team Leader - Planning & Environment, East Midlands Local Authority, 6-9 months initial contract An established Local Authority is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer / Team Leader to join its Legal Services Division on a locum basis for an initial 6-9 month assignment starting March 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a small, friendly and dedicated Planning & Environment team supporting a wide-ranging regulatory and licensing function within a busy Council environment. The Role Contract Length: 6-9 Month Contract Commencing March 2026 Working Pattern: Full-Time (5 Days per Week Preferred) Working Arrangement: Hybrid preferred, with one day a week in office Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Flexibility for right candidate) You will manage and supervise a specialist legal team advising across a broad regulatory remit, including: Planning Highways Licensing (including under the Licensing Act 2003) Taxi licensing Pollution control Food safety Health & Safety Trading Standards Safer Housing The team advises key Council Committees, including Planning, Licensing & Regulatory and Appeals Committees. Alongside team leadership responsibilities, you will maintain your own caseload primarily focused on Town and Country Planning law. Experience in Highways law would be advantageous but is not essential. Key Responsibilities Managing, supervising and supporting solicitors, legal executives, trainees and support staff Overseeing team performance and ensuring service delivery meets Council requirements Complex drafting work, particularly Section 106 Agreements Drafting and analysing Certificates of Lawful Use Advising on planning policy and strategic matters Attending and advising at Planning Committee Handling Planning Enforcement matters Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to: Councillors Senior and departmental officers Colleagues within Legal Services Ideal Candidate You will: Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with 5+ years' PQE Have strong planning law experience within a local authority setting Demonstrate proven team leadership or supervisory experience Be confident advising committees and senior stakeholders Work independently with minimal supervision Deliver concise, clear written and oral advice Be comfortable using Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and case management systems Adhere to time recording practices A collaborative approach and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced regulatory environment are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer seeking a leadership-focused interim role within a supportive and well-established local authority legal team. For a confidential discussion and further details, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on or email Ref No. J93744 Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Are you a natural outgoing relationship builder who thrives on inspiring others? We re looking for a proactive, community minded fundraiser to spark new partnerships across Hampshire and grow our volunteer fundraising support. Working closely with our fundraising team, you ll raise our profile, deliver brilliant donor care and help transform the lives of children with complex disabilities and their families. With plenty of untapped potential in our community, this is your chance to make the role your own and create real impact for Cherry Trees. About the Role This is a busy and pivotal role, working closely with the Head of Partnerships, Head of Fundraising and Communications and the team to raise awareness, increase visibility and develop our volunteer fundraising support in our new area of Hampshire, all with the aim of increasing our income generation. You will be a proactive and people-focused fundraiser that will develop meaningful partnerships with local businesses, schools, community groups, clubs and individual fundraisers, inspiring them to fundraise for Cherry Trees. In doing so you will ensure that every supporter will receive excellent donorcare, making them feel personally connected to our mission to deliver outstanding home from home care for children with complex disabilities, and essential respite for their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. While some community fundraising has taken place, there is huge potential to grow our income and partnerships in our generous area of wealth and community spirit. This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their interpersonal skills and fundraising expertise to make a real and lasting difference to families in Surrey and Hampshire. About You You need to be an confident communicator who can engage and inspire people from all walks of life. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you have the empathy and listening skills needed to connect with donors, volunteers, and community partners. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you can manage events, budgets, and donor records while meeting deadlines under pressure. Creativity and resourcefulness are part of your approach, enabling you to develop engaging presentations and adapt when plans change. You bring resilience and a genuine passion for making a difference, staying motivated even when challenges arise. A good understanding of financial processes ensures transparency and compliance, and you re confident in public speaking and community engagement, representing the organisation with passion and professionalism. In short, you are personable, proactive, and committed to creating a positive impact through collaboration.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Are you a natural outgoing relationship builder who thrives on inspiring others? We re looking for a proactive, community minded fundraiser to spark new partnerships across Hampshire and grow our volunteer fundraising support. Working closely with our fundraising team, you ll raise our profile, deliver brilliant donor care and help transform the lives of children with complex disabilities and their families. With plenty of untapped potential in our community, this is your chance to make the role your own and create real impact for Cherry Trees. About the Role This is a busy and pivotal role, working closely with the Head of Partnerships, Head of Fundraising and Communications and the team to raise awareness, increase visibility and develop our volunteer fundraising support in our new area of Hampshire, all with the aim of increasing our income generation. You will be a proactive and people-focused fundraiser that will develop meaningful partnerships with local businesses, schools, community groups, clubs and individual fundraisers, inspiring them to fundraise for Cherry Trees. In doing so you will ensure that every supporter will receive excellent donorcare, making them feel personally connected to our mission to deliver outstanding home from home care for children with complex disabilities, and essential respite for their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. While some community fundraising has taken place, there is huge potential to grow our income and partnerships in our generous area of wealth and community spirit. This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their interpersonal skills and fundraising expertise to make a real and lasting difference to families in Surrey and Hampshire. About You You need to be an confident communicator who can engage and inspire people from all walks of life. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you have the empathy and listening skills needed to connect with donors, volunteers, and community partners. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you can manage events, budgets, and donor records while meeting deadlines under pressure. Creativity and resourcefulness are part of your approach, enabling you to develop engaging presentations and adapt when plans change. You bring resilience and a genuine passion for making a difference, staying motivated even when challenges arise. A good understanding of financial processes ensures transparency and compliance, and you re confident in public speaking and community engagement, representing the organisation with passion and professionalism. In short, you are personable, proactive, and committed to creating a positive impact through collaboration.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Overview Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security If you are organised with great attention to detail and have experience of working in a payroll environment, we have an ideal opportunity for you! Join the Wiltshire Pension Fund as a Pension Fund Payroll Officer. Responsibilities As a Pension Fund Payroll Officer, you will work alongside the Pension Fund Payroll Manager to assist with the day to day running of the Fund's payroll. You will be responsible for ensuring the monthly pensioner payroll is accurate, completing statutory returns and making associated payments, such as RTI returns to HMRC and tax payments. You will provide a high-quality service to all scheme members, ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively. You will also be responsible for making immediate payments of pension benefits. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and thrive under pressure while meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities. You will be highly numerate with good attention to detail and demonstrate exceptional inter-personal and organisational skills with the ability to collaborate well with others. You will ideally have experience of working in a payroll team with specific knowledge of pensioner payrolls. Benefits Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact James Franklin, Pensions Administration Lead via email here This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you! Job Info Job Identification 6293 Posting Date 01/22/2026, 10:36 AM Working Pattern Temporary Full time Job Areas Finance & Procurement Locations County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN, GB
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Overview Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security If you are organised with great attention to detail and have experience of working in a payroll environment, we have an ideal opportunity for you! Join the Wiltshire Pension Fund as a Pension Fund Payroll Officer. Responsibilities As a Pension Fund Payroll Officer, you will work alongside the Pension Fund Payroll Manager to assist with the day to day running of the Fund's payroll. You will be responsible for ensuring the monthly pensioner payroll is accurate, completing statutory returns and making associated payments, such as RTI returns to HMRC and tax payments. You will provide a high-quality service to all scheme members, ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively. You will also be responsible for making immediate payments of pension benefits. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and thrive under pressure while meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities. You will be highly numerate with good attention to detail and demonstrate exceptional inter-personal and organisational skills with the ability to collaborate well with others. You will ideally have experience of working in a payroll team with specific knowledge of pensioner payrolls. Benefits Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact James Franklin, Pensions Administration Lead via email here This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you! Job Info Job Identification 6293 Posting Date 01/22/2026, 10:36 AM Working Pattern Temporary Full time Job Areas Finance & Procurement Locations County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN, GB
As a Payroll Officer you will support in delivering payroll services to our UK operations to ensure all colleagues are paid accurately and on time in accordance with statutory legislation. Full-time Closes 04/03/2026 Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that all payroll tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth and accurate operation of our payroll function. You will work collaboratively within the direct team as well as with our Human Resources and Accounts teams to guarantee that all colleagues receive their pay correctly and on time. A significant part of the role is to deliver a customer-focused payroll service, offering appropriate and responsive assistance and guidance to our internal customers - our colleagues. This involves ensuring that queries are handled efficiently and that the payroll function consistently meets the needs of the business and its employees. This position is offered as an 12 months Fixed Term contract. The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately. Preferred Skills and Experience Proven experience in payroll at a similar level. Experience administering multiple payrolls for a large company would be advantageous. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Excellent written, numerical and verbal skills. Ability to interact with key stakeholders at all level. Experience in the use of payroll software and Microsoft applications. Knowledge of statutory payroll legislation, payments and deductions. Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines. What you will be doing Working as part of team to ensure our colleagues are paid accurately and on time. Ensuring the timely collation and processing of data in accordance with internal procedures and statutory legislation. Analysing and reporting on payroll data. Maintaining payroll procedures and recommending areas for improvement. Supporting the Payroll and Deputy Payroll Manager as required. Collaborating with our Human Resources and Accounts teams. Working on the preparation and submission of third party payments and regulatory returns. Maintaining P11d and electronic payslip software. Providing a customer focused payroll function ensuring appropriate and responsive service and guidance to internal customers. Bonus Eye care and Flu Vaccinations Life Assurance Life at bet365 We are a unique global operator with passion and drive to be the best in the industry. Our values form the foundation of culture and shape the unique way that we work. People are our superpower and we support you to be the best you can be.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
As a Payroll Officer you will support in delivering payroll services to our UK operations to ensure all colleagues are paid accurately and on time in accordance with statutory legislation. Full-time Closes 04/03/2026 Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that all payroll tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth and accurate operation of our payroll function. You will work collaboratively within the direct team as well as with our Human Resources and Accounts teams to guarantee that all colleagues receive their pay correctly and on time. A significant part of the role is to deliver a customer-focused payroll service, offering appropriate and responsive assistance and guidance to our internal customers - our colleagues. This involves ensuring that queries are handled efficiently and that the payroll function consistently meets the needs of the business and its employees. This position is offered as an 12 months Fixed Term contract. The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately. Preferred Skills and Experience Proven experience in payroll at a similar level. Experience administering multiple payrolls for a large company would be advantageous. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Excellent written, numerical and verbal skills. Ability to interact with key stakeholders at all level. Experience in the use of payroll software and Microsoft applications. Knowledge of statutory payroll legislation, payments and deductions. Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines. What you will be doing Working as part of team to ensure our colleagues are paid accurately and on time. Ensuring the timely collation and processing of data in accordance with internal procedures and statutory legislation. Analysing and reporting on payroll data. Maintaining payroll procedures and recommending areas for improvement. Supporting the Payroll and Deputy Payroll Manager as required. Collaborating with our Human Resources and Accounts teams. Working on the preparation and submission of third party payments and regulatory returns. Maintaining P11d and electronic payslip software. Providing a customer focused payroll function ensuring appropriate and responsive service and guidance to internal customers. Bonus Eye care and Flu Vaccinations Life Assurance Life at bet365 We are a unique global operator with passion and drive to be the best in the industry. Our values form the foundation of culture and shape the unique way that we work. People are our superpower and we support you to be the best you can be.
World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community. We are looking for a Programmes Officer to work closely on our international programmes supporting older people and people with disabilities in Eastern Europe. The role involves supporting the administration and project management of our large portfolio of 33 projects, working with our local partners to monitor implementation and capture data and impact. Part of the role is acting as a focal point for fundraising and communication teams, sharing key project updates to assist with their income-raising and engagement activities. You will join our International Programmes team, which is responsible for delivering programmes through strong local partnerships across our Humanitarian and Climate, Older People and Livelihood Development portfolios. You should have: Knowledge of Eastern Europe region/context with focus on Ukraine Experience in the international development/ charitable sector Experience of remote working with overseas partners Demonstrable experience of maintaining Monitoring and Evaluation processes in international development programming Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work with overseas partners with varying levels of English Fluency in Ukrainian and English, and willingness to communicate in Russian with partners located outside Ukraine Ability to produce high quality written work under pressure and to deadlines Strong administrative, research and organisational skills Demonstrable skills in financial management and budgeting Ability to work in a team and use initiative A commitment and empathy to the work and values of World Jewish Relief Willingness to travel overseas if deemed necessary Benefits We offer a range of benefits including: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days. Pension scheme we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme. Life Insurance up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries Health Cash Plan cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Employee Assistance Programme free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns or free counselling if needed Season ticket / travel to work loan Cycle to Work Scheme On Friday the office closes at 3pm We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people. How to apply Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role answering the following question in your cover letter: Why does this role appeal to you and how do you meet the criteria in the person specification? Interviews will be held remotely in week commencing 30th March
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community. We are looking for a Programmes Officer to work closely on our international programmes supporting older people and people with disabilities in Eastern Europe. The role involves supporting the administration and project management of our large portfolio of 33 projects, working with our local partners to monitor implementation and capture data and impact. Part of the role is acting as a focal point for fundraising and communication teams, sharing key project updates to assist with their income-raising and engagement activities. You will join our International Programmes team, which is responsible for delivering programmes through strong local partnerships across our Humanitarian and Climate, Older People and Livelihood Development portfolios. You should have: Knowledge of Eastern Europe region/context with focus on Ukraine Experience in the international development/ charitable sector Experience of remote working with overseas partners Demonstrable experience of maintaining Monitoring and Evaluation processes in international development programming Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work with overseas partners with varying levels of English Fluency in Ukrainian and English, and willingness to communicate in Russian with partners located outside Ukraine Ability to produce high quality written work under pressure and to deadlines Strong administrative, research and organisational skills Demonstrable skills in financial management and budgeting Ability to work in a team and use initiative A commitment and empathy to the work and values of World Jewish Relief Willingness to travel overseas if deemed necessary Benefits We offer a range of benefits including: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days. Pension scheme we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme. Life Insurance up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries Health Cash Plan cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Employee Assistance Programme free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns or free counselling if needed Season ticket / travel to work loan Cycle to Work Scheme On Friday the office closes at 3pm We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people. How to apply Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role answering the following question in your cover letter: Why does this role appeal to you and how do you meet the criteria in the person specification? Interviews will be held remotely in week commencing 30th March
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Are you a natural outgoing relationship builder who thrives on inspiring others? We re looking for a proactive, community minded fundraiser to spark new partnerships across Surrey and grow our volunteer fundraising support. Working closely with our fundraising team, you ll raise our profile, deliver brilliant donor care and help transform the lives of children with complex disabilities and their families. With plenty of untapped potential in our community, this is your chance to make the role your own and create real impact for Cherry Trees. About the Role This is a busy and pivotal role, working closely with the Head of Partnerships, Head of Fundraising and Communications and the team to raise awareness, increase visibility and develop our volunteer fundraising support, all with the aim of increasing our income generation. You will be a proactive and people-focused fundraiser that will develop meaningful partnerships with local businesses, schools, community groups, clubs and individual fundraisers, inspiring them to fundraise for Cherry Trees. In doing so you will ensure that every supporter will receive excellent donorcare, making them feel personally connected to our mission to deliver outstanding home from home care for children with complex disabilities, and essential respite for their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. While some community fundraising has taken place, there is huge potential to grow our income and partnerships in our generous area of wealth and community spirit. This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their interpersonal skills and fundraising expertise to make a real and lasting difference to families in Surrey. About You You need to be an confident communicator who can engage and inspire people from all walks of life. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you have the empathy and listening skills needed to connect with donors, volunteers, and community partners. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you can manage events, budgets, and donor records while meeting deadlines under pressure. Creativity and resourcefulness are part of your approach, enabling you to develop engaging presentations and adapt when plans change. You bring resilience and a genuine passion for making a difference, staying motivated even when challenges arise. A good understanding of financial processes ensures transparency and compliance, and you re confident in public speaking and community engagement, representing the organisation with passion and professionalism. In short, you are personable, proactive, and committed to creating a positive impact through collaboration.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Are you a natural outgoing relationship builder who thrives on inspiring others? We re looking for a proactive, community minded fundraiser to spark new partnerships across Surrey and grow our volunteer fundraising support. Working closely with our fundraising team, you ll raise our profile, deliver brilliant donor care and help transform the lives of children with complex disabilities and their families. With plenty of untapped potential in our community, this is your chance to make the role your own and create real impact for Cherry Trees. About the Role This is a busy and pivotal role, working closely with the Head of Partnerships, Head of Fundraising and Communications and the team to raise awareness, increase visibility and develop our volunteer fundraising support, all with the aim of increasing our income generation. You will be a proactive and people-focused fundraiser that will develop meaningful partnerships with local businesses, schools, community groups, clubs and individual fundraisers, inspiring them to fundraise for Cherry Trees. In doing so you will ensure that every supporter will receive excellent donorcare, making them feel personally connected to our mission to deliver outstanding home from home care for children with complex disabilities, and essential respite for their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. While some community fundraising has taken place, there is huge potential to grow our income and partnerships in our generous area of wealth and community spirit. This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their interpersonal skills and fundraising expertise to make a real and lasting difference to families in Surrey. About You You need to be an confident communicator who can engage and inspire people from all walks of life. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you have the empathy and listening skills needed to connect with donors, volunteers, and community partners. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you can manage events, budgets, and donor records while meeting deadlines under pressure. Creativity and resourcefulness are part of your approach, enabling you to develop engaging presentations and adapt when plans change. You bring resilience and a genuine passion for making a difference, staying motivated even when challenges arise. A good understanding of financial processes ensures transparency and compliance, and you re confident in public speaking and community engagement, representing the organisation with passion and professionalism. In short, you are personable, proactive, and committed to creating a positive impact through collaboration.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a People Advisor to join our team. You'll support managers and staff with advice on ways of working, implementation of employment policies and enabling effective people management across AaA through supporting employee relations case work. You'll also ensure that all variations to contracts impacting terms and conditions of employment and pay are written accurately. You'll support managers with absence/health issues, including making occupational health referrals as required, and following up and assisting through the capability process. You'll prepare HR related documentation and support administration, ensuring records are kept securely, confidentially and up to date. We are looking for some someone who has: A CIPD qualification/currently studying towards a CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent ER experience. Demonstrable experience providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters. Strong knowledge of ER case work, current employment law and HR best practice. Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders with an ability to be sensitive, diplomatic and tactful when required. In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more! This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below. If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer. Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a People Advisor to join our team. You'll support managers and staff with advice on ways of working, implementation of employment policies and enabling effective people management across AaA through supporting employee relations case work. You'll also ensure that all variations to contracts impacting terms and conditions of employment and pay are written accurately. You'll support managers with absence/health issues, including making occupational health referrals as required, and following up and assisting through the capability process. You'll prepare HR related documentation and support administration, ensuring records are kept securely, confidentially and up to date. We are looking for some someone who has: A CIPD qualification/currently studying towards a CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent ER experience. Demonstrable experience providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters. Strong knowledge of ER case work, current employment law and HR best practice. Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders with an ability to be sensitive, diplomatic and tactful when required. In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more! This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below. If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer. Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Methods is recruiting an Onboarding and Security/Vetting Officer to join our team on a permanent basis in our London office with remote working as feasible. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. At Methods we believe in working with a human touch which sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses. We do not focus solely on profits or targets; we have a customer centric value system and focus on doing what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects and work collaboratively in teams to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods is currently recruiting for an Onboarding and Security Officer to join our team on a permanent basis working on a hybrid basis between our London office and remote working. The Onboarding and Security Officer will be expected to work as part of the Group Compliance and Security Team. They will support and administer Methods and its associated businesses onboarding and offboarding off all permanent staff, contractors, and associates. The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experience of security vetting for UK HMG along with general business administration. In addition they should also have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate across the business and with clients and associates. In close coordination with Talent Acquisition and Recruiters they are responsible for the smooth onboarding and offboarding of resources. They will represent Group as one of the first contact points at the onboarding phase, offering a smooth onboarding experience that is welcoming and professional setting up new starters for the journey ahead. Key Tasks Onboarding Offboarding SC and Vetting Management Offboarding all staff, contractors, and associates; this will include the deactivation of Security Clearances Initiate onboarding checks and Security Clearance (DBS, BPSS, SC, etc.) for all staff, contractors, and associates ensuring they are completed in the correct time frame to begin work. Checking documentation, ID and Right to Work, references and managing DBS checks. Ensure adherence with GOVS007 and HMG SPF requirements. Manage the tracking of clearances at all levels, including transfer of security clearance between Government departments or other companies. Gather information and appropriately store in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier, and client kept up to date. Recording and tracking information for new and current clearances against current supplier records ensuring new certificates or vetting renewals are requested in timely manner. Responsibility for the filing and documentation for security related documents. Communicate effectively forming positive relationships with stakeholders, liaising with project and account managers when people will be cleared to work. Communicate with suppliers and clients about status of clearances and onboarding. Issue security clearance confirmation letters and administer SC Aftercare requirements. Including Changes of Circumstances and Overseas Travel Briefings Administer travel briefings to colleagues. Will assist with internal and external Auditing support and Non-conformance, logging material and contribute to wider site audits in support of client and Government Audits. This includes support for the businesses certifications. Will record all security incidents and assist in their investigation and reporting. Responsible for following processes for secure storage of Company Sensitive and Protectively Marked material ensuring that material is appropriately stored in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier, and client kept up to date. Responsible for effectively delivering security awareness advice to programme teams and senior management. Opportunity to contribute to the compilation and updating of new employee security induction material, creating security policies and procedures to meet corporate and regulatory requirements. Liaise with the Security Business Partner & Group Security Controller with any queries or complex issues. Any other reasonable requests from management aligned to security related matters. Essential Skills and Experience Ability to prioritise workloads - often urgent clearances which will need to be dealt with immediately and will dominate a day. Flexible attitude with the ability to work under pressure Impecable organisational and administration skills with a keen attention to detail The ability to prioritise incoming tasks and carry them out in a time conscious manner. Excellent communication skills; articulate with a high level of verbal and written English. Good understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Able to work both independently and in a team Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Salesforce An interest in Information Security and Vetting Knowledge of recruitment administration This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Methods is recruiting an Onboarding and Security/Vetting Officer to join our team on a permanent basis in our London office with remote working as feasible. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. At Methods we believe in working with a human touch which sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses. We do not focus solely on profits or targets; we have a customer centric value system and focus on doing what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects and work collaboratively in teams to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods is currently recruiting for an Onboarding and Security Officer to join our team on a permanent basis working on a hybrid basis between our London office and remote working. The Onboarding and Security Officer will be expected to work as part of the Group Compliance and Security Team. They will support and administer Methods and its associated businesses onboarding and offboarding off all permanent staff, contractors, and associates. The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experience of security vetting for UK HMG along with general business administration. In addition they should also have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate across the business and with clients and associates. In close coordination with Talent Acquisition and Recruiters they are responsible for the smooth onboarding and offboarding of resources. They will represent Group as one of the first contact points at the onboarding phase, offering a smooth onboarding experience that is welcoming and professional setting up new starters for the journey ahead. Key Tasks Onboarding Offboarding SC and Vetting Management Offboarding all staff, contractors, and associates; this will include the deactivation of Security Clearances Initiate onboarding checks and Security Clearance (DBS, BPSS, SC, etc.) for all staff, contractors, and associates ensuring they are completed in the correct time frame to begin work. Checking documentation, ID and Right to Work, references and managing DBS checks. Ensure adherence with GOVS007 and HMG SPF requirements. Manage the tracking of clearances at all levels, including transfer of security clearance between Government departments or other companies. Gather information and appropriately store in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier, and client kept up to date. Recording and tracking information for new and current clearances against current supplier records ensuring new certificates or vetting renewals are requested in timely manner. Responsibility for the filing and documentation for security related documents. Communicate effectively forming positive relationships with stakeholders, liaising with project and account managers when people will be cleared to work. Communicate with suppliers and clients about status of clearances and onboarding. Issue security clearance confirmation letters and administer SC Aftercare requirements. Including Changes of Circumstances and Overseas Travel Briefings Administer travel briefings to colleagues. Will assist with internal and external Auditing support and Non-conformance, logging material and contribute to wider site audits in support of client and Government Audits. This includes support for the businesses certifications. Will record all security incidents and assist in their investigation and reporting. Responsible for following processes for secure storage of Company Sensitive and Protectively Marked material ensuring that material is appropriately stored in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier, and client kept up to date. Responsible for effectively delivering security awareness advice to programme teams and senior management. Opportunity to contribute to the compilation and updating of new employee security induction material, creating security policies and procedures to meet corporate and regulatory requirements. Liaise with the Security Business Partner & Group Security Controller with any queries or complex issues. Any other reasonable requests from management aligned to security related matters. Essential Skills and Experience Ability to prioritise workloads - often urgent clearances which will need to be dealt with immediately and will dominate a day. Flexible attitude with the ability to work under pressure Impecable organisational and administration skills with a keen attention to detail The ability to prioritise incoming tasks and carry them out in a time conscious manner. Excellent communication skills; articulate with a high level of verbal and written English. Good understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Able to work both independently and in a team Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Salesforce An interest in Information Security and Vetting Knowledge of recruitment administration This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts
The Opportunity The Finance and Operations Manager will provide financial expertise and support the Head of Finance & Operations (HFO) to deliver high quality financial management in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting. The role will also support the HFO in the organisation's operations functions, ensuring that legal and operational governance is delivered on time and to a high standard, that SMF is is compliant in Health & Safety (H&S), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), insurance and other operational matters. The role holder will provide support leadership on the organisation's IT function and deliver training to all teams in matters concerning finance and operations. Location: We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week. When in the office you will be based in one of our regional offices (either Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle depending on preference and accessibility). This is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares. Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given. Key Responsibilities: 1. Finance: Oversee the day-to-day financial management and cash flow of the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) working closely with the HFO, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Operations team. Ensure that our accounting software is consistently up to date with the correct information. Work with the HFO on management information to enable the SMT and trustees to monitor progress and performance, make effective decisions and plan for the future. Financial information to support income development including budgets, income tracking and analysis and funder reports. Support the development of the annual organisational budget with the HFO, in liaison with the CEO and management team and provide support in developing departmental / project budgets as relevant. Manage how the organisation applies and reports on VAT. Alongside our appointed accountants prepare Year End accounts, end of project accounts, and work with the appointed accountants to ensure the Accounts are completed, approved, and filed on time. Manage and improve our financial systems and procedures, streamlining internal processes to ensure they are effective and safeguard the finances of the organisation. Devise and implement effective and efficient procedures, including the introduction of a purchase order system and a new ethical procurement policy. Maintain the payroll function of the organisation and be the lead point of contact with our external payroll provider. Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. 2. Operations: Support the Data Protection Officer (the HFO) for the organisation, in liaising with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) appropriately, ensure that all staff and volunteers are aware of and trained in the relevant Data Protection policy and procedures, and ensure that the organisation meets its Data Protection requirements. Support the HFO in overseeing operational matters such as insurance, H&S, buildings maintenance and asset register; work closely with the management team to ensure awareness, compliance, and procedures that are effective and efficient for staff and volunteers. Where appropriate, escalate concerns and issues to HFO. 3. Strategic Responsibilities: Work closely with management and trustees to provide and develop financial and operational expertise; contribute appropriately to the development and management of organisational strategies, service proposals and development of the organisation. Lead on the appropriate understanding and training at each level of the organisation on how operational and financial systems work and support their role. Ensure that financial and operational policies and procedures meet the highest standards, reflect the charity s ethos effectively and support the organisation s strategic development; champion inclusivity (including Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI and sustainability (in the widest sense). 4. Line Management Day-to-day people management Outline outcomes to be achieved, considering individual skills, capabilities, and workload to ensure a balanced distribution of work Review work outputs, monitor and quality assure work Manage and report on performance; deliver performance reviews Identify training and development needs; employ a coaching approach, and clarify opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth Recruit and induct new team members Reasonably support well-being: provide a supportive work environment, and address any issues that may impact the well-being and morale of your reports See attached job description for more detail on the key responsibilities in the role Person Specification: We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below : Leadership Communication Adaptability Professionalism Decision-making Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required: Essential: Part/fully qualified as an Accountant, or equivalent relevant experience Significant experience of working in a finance role in an organisation with a turnover of £1m or more Hands on experience of maintaining a financial software package Experience of working with financial systems to prepare financial reports and management accounts Experience in managing the operational aspects of an organisation, including risk assessments, GDPR etc. Excellent knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping and general financial and accounting principles Numerate and able to use an accounting software package IT Literate, including experience of Microsoft Office software and excellent skills in using Excel and Word Desirable: Experience of working in a finance role for a charity Experience of Accounts IQ accounting package Experience of preparing finance reports relating to project grants/restricted funding from a range of donors Knowledge of charity accounting and the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Knowledge of Salesforce CRM See attached job description for more detail on the person specification Ways of working: Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom. Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings. Benefits 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure. Cycle to Work scheme. 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time Regular staff team building and business planning away days How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Sunday 22nd February and answer the following questions: 1) Why would you like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation? (250 words max.) 2) What makes you a suitable candidate for this role, including specific examples from your experience and skills? (500 words max.) 3) Tell us about a time when you managed an important relationship with a corporate partner, client or external stakeholder. What was your role in maintaining the relationship, and what did you learn about effective account management from the experience? (500 words max.)
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity The Finance and Operations Manager will provide financial expertise and support the Head of Finance & Operations (HFO) to deliver high quality financial management in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting. The role will also support the HFO in the organisation's operations functions, ensuring that legal and operational governance is delivered on time and to a high standard, that SMF is is compliant in Health & Safety (H&S), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), insurance and other operational matters. The role holder will provide support leadership on the organisation's IT function and deliver training to all teams in matters concerning finance and operations. Location: We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week. When in the office you will be based in one of our regional offices (either Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle depending on preference and accessibility). This is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares. Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given. Key Responsibilities: 1. Finance: Oversee the day-to-day financial management and cash flow of the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) working closely with the HFO, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Operations team. Ensure that our accounting software is consistently up to date with the correct information. Work with the HFO on management information to enable the SMT and trustees to monitor progress and performance, make effective decisions and plan for the future. Financial information to support income development including budgets, income tracking and analysis and funder reports. Support the development of the annual organisational budget with the HFO, in liaison with the CEO and management team and provide support in developing departmental / project budgets as relevant. Manage how the organisation applies and reports on VAT. Alongside our appointed accountants prepare Year End accounts, end of project accounts, and work with the appointed accountants to ensure the Accounts are completed, approved, and filed on time. Manage and improve our financial systems and procedures, streamlining internal processes to ensure they are effective and safeguard the finances of the organisation. Devise and implement effective and efficient procedures, including the introduction of a purchase order system and a new ethical procurement policy. Maintain the payroll function of the organisation and be the lead point of contact with our external payroll provider. Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. 2. Operations: Support the Data Protection Officer (the HFO) for the organisation, in liaising with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) appropriately, ensure that all staff and volunteers are aware of and trained in the relevant Data Protection policy and procedures, and ensure that the organisation meets its Data Protection requirements. Support the HFO in overseeing operational matters such as insurance, H&S, buildings maintenance and asset register; work closely with the management team to ensure awareness, compliance, and procedures that are effective and efficient for staff and volunteers. Where appropriate, escalate concerns and issues to HFO. 3. Strategic Responsibilities: Work closely with management and trustees to provide and develop financial and operational expertise; contribute appropriately to the development and management of organisational strategies, service proposals and development of the organisation. Lead on the appropriate understanding and training at each level of the organisation on how operational and financial systems work and support their role. Ensure that financial and operational policies and procedures meet the highest standards, reflect the charity s ethos effectively and support the organisation s strategic development; champion inclusivity (including Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI and sustainability (in the widest sense). 4. Line Management Day-to-day people management Outline outcomes to be achieved, considering individual skills, capabilities, and workload to ensure a balanced distribution of work Review work outputs, monitor and quality assure work Manage and report on performance; deliver performance reviews Identify training and development needs; employ a coaching approach, and clarify opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth Recruit and induct new team members Reasonably support well-being: provide a supportive work environment, and address any issues that may impact the well-being and morale of your reports See attached job description for more detail on the key responsibilities in the role Person Specification: We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below : Leadership Communication Adaptability Professionalism Decision-making Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required: Essential: Part/fully qualified as an Accountant, or equivalent relevant experience Significant experience of working in a finance role in an organisation with a turnover of £1m or more Hands on experience of maintaining a financial software package Experience of working with financial systems to prepare financial reports and management accounts Experience in managing the operational aspects of an organisation, including risk assessments, GDPR etc. Excellent knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping and general financial and accounting principles Numerate and able to use an accounting software package IT Literate, including experience of Microsoft Office software and excellent skills in using Excel and Word Desirable: Experience of working in a finance role for a charity Experience of Accounts IQ accounting package Experience of preparing finance reports relating to project grants/restricted funding from a range of donors Knowledge of charity accounting and the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Knowledge of Salesforce CRM See attached job description for more detail on the person specification Ways of working: Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom. Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings. Benefits 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure. Cycle to Work scheme. 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time Regular staff team building and business planning away days How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Sunday 22nd February and answer the following questions: 1) Why would you like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation? (250 words max.) 2) What makes you a suitable candidate for this role, including specific examples from your experience and skills? (500 words max.) 3) Tell us about a time when you managed an important relationship with a corporate partner, client or external stakeholder. What was your role in maintaining the relationship, and what did you learn about effective account management from the experience? (500 words max.)
The Silver Line Helpline is recruiting for 6x Loneliness & Support Officers to join their fantastic team providing a vital service to older people across the UK. The Silver Line Helpline is a free, confidential telephone service offering friendship, conversation and support to older people, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Representing the values of The Silver Line Helpline and Age UK, you will be the first point of contact for incoming calls from older people in need of support or just a friendly chat. Given the nature of the helpline each day will be varied and you will need to be adaptable to lots of unique situations. This exciting opportunity is perfect for a friendly individual with effective communication skills and the ability to maintain high standards with an emphasis on empathy, patience and understanding. Working as part of this supportive team, you will adhere to all safeguarding procedures in order to keep callers safe from potential abuse or neglect. • We have 6 part-time vacancies working 28 hours across days and evenings. These exciting positions offer hybrid working between home and our Blackpool office. We currently require office attendance a minimum of once a quarter. You may also be asked to attend the office occasionally for training or other reasons, as required. You will be on a hybrid contract and must cover the costs of all travel to the office yourself. Our office attendance requirements will be reviewed later in 2026. Please note that this post does require weekend and bank holiday working on a shift pattern basis. We will provide example shift rotas during the recruitment process, which you will need to review and confirm if it is feasible for you. If successful, the first 3 induction days will be onsite in our Blackpool office. Please note: before joining the National Services team at Age UK, we want to be open that the organisation is in a period of change. Age UK works as a network of over 100 independent partners, with national services delivered by the charity and local services delivered by partners across the UK. Our new strategy means more services will be delivered locally in future, although we think our National Services will continue to play an important role. You would be joining a team that is evolving and changing to develop new ways of supporting older people, and we want you to have this context as you consider your application. In your Supporting Statement, please include examples of how you meet the Must Have criteria below. Must haves: The below competencies will be assess at the indicated stage of the recruitment process. Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience High levels of personal and emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm during challenging and pressured situations. A, I Ability to manage a busy workload and adapt to change in a fast-paced service. A, I Skills and knowledge Knowledge of safeguarding with the ability to assess and manage risk independently. A, I, T Understanding and knowledge of mental health issues. I The resilience to work shifts when almost all time is spent on the phone, remaining engaged, active and responsive on every call. I Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, call handling, and CRM systems. A, I, T Ability to learn and become competent with new technology and systems. I, T Data entry skills. I, T Ability to multitask and focus on calls, whilst entering data and communicating effectively via IT systems. I, T Ability to work within and meet service KPIs on call length, utilisation and other key targets. I Ability to maintain clear boundaries with callers. I Understanding of the issues facing older people, particularly the impact of loneliness and isolation on older people. A, I Personal attributes Ability to respond in a non-judgemental, empathetic, respectful and friendly manner in all situations. I Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of the caller. A, I Ability to navigate challenging topics of conversation with good listening skills and excellent conversational skills. I Ability to adhere to policies and procedures. I Being a positive team player. I A commitment to promoting equality and diversity. I A passion for supporting older people. I Great to haves Experience • Experience in working in services to support older people. I • Experience working with colleagues remotely. I • Experience working within services that operate outside of normal working hours. I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards recognition awards from £100-250 Many additional benefits Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
The Silver Line Helpline is recruiting for 6x Loneliness & Support Officers to join their fantastic team providing a vital service to older people across the UK. The Silver Line Helpline is a free, confidential telephone service offering friendship, conversation and support to older people, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Representing the values of The Silver Line Helpline and Age UK, you will be the first point of contact for incoming calls from older people in need of support or just a friendly chat. Given the nature of the helpline each day will be varied and you will need to be adaptable to lots of unique situations. This exciting opportunity is perfect for a friendly individual with effective communication skills and the ability to maintain high standards with an emphasis on empathy, patience and understanding. Working as part of this supportive team, you will adhere to all safeguarding procedures in order to keep callers safe from potential abuse or neglect. • We have 6 part-time vacancies working 28 hours across days and evenings. These exciting positions offer hybrid working between home and our Blackpool office. We currently require office attendance a minimum of once a quarter. You may also be asked to attend the office occasionally for training or other reasons, as required. You will be on a hybrid contract and must cover the costs of all travel to the office yourself. Our office attendance requirements will be reviewed later in 2026. Please note that this post does require weekend and bank holiday working on a shift pattern basis. We will provide example shift rotas during the recruitment process, which you will need to review and confirm if it is feasible for you. If successful, the first 3 induction days will be onsite in our Blackpool office. Please note: before joining the National Services team at Age UK, we want to be open that the organisation is in a period of change. Age UK works as a network of over 100 independent partners, with national services delivered by the charity and local services delivered by partners across the UK. Our new strategy means more services will be delivered locally in future, although we think our National Services will continue to play an important role. You would be joining a team that is evolving and changing to develop new ways of supporting older people, and we want you to have this context as you consider your application. In your Supporting Statement, please include examples of how you meet the Must Have criteria below. Must haves: The below competencies will be assess at the indicated stage of the recruitment process. Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience High levels of personal and emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm during challenging and pressured situations. A, I Ability to manage a busy workload and adapt to change in a fast-paced service. A, I Skills and knowledge Knowledge of safeguarding with the ability to assess and manage risk independently. A, I, T Understanding and knowledge of mental health issues. I The resilience to work shifts when almost all time is spent on the phone, remaining engaged, active and responsive on every call. I Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, call handling, and CRM systems. A, I, T Ability to learn and become competent with new technology and systems. I, T Data entry skills. I, T Ability to multitask and focus on calls, whilst entering data and communicating effectively via IT systems. I, T Ability to work within and meet service KPIs on call length, utilisation and other key targets. I Ability to maintain clear boundaries with callers. I Understanding of the issues facing older people, particularly the impact of loneliness and isolation on older people. A, I Personal attributes Ability to respond in a non-judgemental, empathetic, respectful and friendly manner in all situations. I Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of the caller. A, I Ability to navigate challenging topics of conversation with good listening skills and excellent conversational skills. I Ability to adhere to policies and procedures. I Being a positive team player. I A commitment to promoting equality and diversity. I A passion for supporting older people. I Great to haves Experience • Experience in working in services to support older people. I • Experience working with colleagues remotely. I • Experience working within services that operate outside of normal working hours. I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards recognition awards from £100-250 Many additional benefits Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least twice a month to the Reading Office) Hours : Full time Salary: £33,000 per annum Contract Type : Permanent Campaign Closes: 11th March 2026 Interviews: First stage, 18th March 2026. Second stage, 25th March 2026 On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible Core Purpose: As our PR & Social Media Officer, you will play a vital role in bringing Make-A-Wish UK s mission to life. By building strong media relationships, creating high-quality content and engaging our digital communities, you will help strengthen our brand and raise vital awareness of our work. In this exciting role, your work will be central to amplifying the charity s impact and ensure effective communication across earned and owned channels, ultimately supporting the goal of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. Essential Proven experience in a PR and/or social media role within a comparable organisation (ideally a minimum of three years). Demonstrable experience and confidence with PR outreach, media relations, and press material preparation. Experience managing social media platforms, including content creation and community management. Experience in using relevant programmes, including social media channel planning tools such as Sprout Social and asset creation tools like Adobe Express or similar. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communications skills including writing skills. Ability to build relationships with media contacts, external stakeholders and wider internal teams. Skilled in managing a varied workload, able to pivot between PR and social media responsibilities as required. Desirable Experience within Not-for-Profit or the Charity sector and its common practices and regulations. Experience working with storytellers sharing sensitive topics. Understanding of the importance of our services to children, their families and local communities would be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities: PR campaign support Assist the PR Manager in planning and executing PR campaigns. Draft press releases, media outreach materials, and PR project plans. Develop and maintain media relationships and media databases to ensure effective media engagement. Seek opportunities to enhance our media exposure through strategic partnerships and collaborations. Support reaction and responses to media incidents. Work with wish families to share their story in a sensitive and an authentic way. Lead on some PR projects, owning and delivering releases. Social media management Support the daily management of social media channels, including content creation, curation, and scheduling. Monitor and respond to community interactions to foster engagement. Tailor content to resonate with different audience segments, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Track and evaluate social media performance, responding to key results. Lead on some social media projects or campaigns, producing and executing social media plans. Project-based communications Coordinate specific project communication plans, leveraging audience insights and channel expertise. Support communications efforts for high-profile events, corporate partnerships, and volunteer recruitment initiatives. Collaborate with partners to deliver on multi-year communication strategies, ensuring clear messaging and outreach goals. Content Creation Create compelling and audience-focused content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, etc.). Assist in creating long-form content for blogs, newsletters, and digital media to reach a wider audience. Tracking and researching trends Track and analyse the charity s online and media presence Create reports on performance and research which campaigns lead to achieving organisations goals such as increased income. Identify trends and look for ways to improve engagement and brand. Campaign evaluation, reporting and coordination Use monitoring and insight tools to assess the effectiveness of PR and social media campaigns. Provide data and insights to improve future communication strategies and audience engagement. Collate and coordinate PR and Social media requirements for campaigns and partnerships
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least twice a month to the Reading Office) Hours : Full time Salary: £33,000 per annum Contract Type : Permanent Campaign Closes: 11th March 2026 Interviews: First stage, 18th March 2026. Second stage, 25th March 2026 On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible Core Purpose: As our PR & Social Media Officer, you will play a vital role in bringing Make-A-Wish UK s mission to life. By building strong media relationships, creating high-quality content and engaging our digital communities, you will help strengthen our brand and raise vital awareness of our work. In this exciting role, your work will be central to amplifying the charity s impact and ensure effective communication across earned and owned channels, ultimately supporting the goal of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. Essential Proven experience in a PR and/or social media role within a comparable organisation (ideally a minimum of three years). Demonstrable experience and confidence with PR outreach, media relations, and press material preparation. Experience managing social media platforms, including content creation and community management. Experience in using relevant programmes, including social media channel planning tools such as Sprout Social and asset creation tools like Adobe Express or similar. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communications skills including writing skills. Ability to build relationships with media contacts, external stakeholders and wider internal teams. Skilled in managing a varied workload, able to pivot between PR and social media responsibilities as required. Desirable Experience within Not-for-Profit or the Charity sector and its common practices and regulations. Experience working with storytellers sharing sensitive topics. Understanding of the importance of our services to children, their families and local communities would be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities: PR campaign support Assist the PR Manager in planning and executing PR campaigns. Draft press releases, media outreach materials, and PR project plans. Develop and maintain media relationships and media databases to ensure effective media engagement. Seek opportunities to enhance our media exposure through strategic partnerships and collaborations. Support reaction and responses to media incidents. Work with wish families to share their story in a sensitive and an authentic way. Lead on some PR projects, owning and delivering releases. Social media management Support the daily management of social media channels, including content creation, curation, and scheduling. Monitor and respond to community interactions to foster engagement. Tailor content to resonate with different audience segments, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Track and evaluate social media performance, responding to key results. Lead on some social media projects or campaigns, producing and executing social media plans. Project-based communications Coordinate specific project communication plans, leveraging audience insights and channel expertise. Support communications efforts for high-profile events, corporate partnerships, and volunteer recruitment initiatives. Collaborate with partners to deliver on multi-year communication strategies, ensuring clear messaging and outreach goals. Content Creation Create compelling and audience-focused content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, etc.). Assist in creating long-form content for blogs, newsletters, and digital media to reach a wider audience. Tracking and researching trends Track and analyse the charity s online and media presence Create reports on performance and research which campaigns lead to achieving organisations goals such as increased income. Identify trends and look for ways to improve engagement and brand. Campaign evaluation, reporting and coordination Use monitoring and insight tools to assess the effectiveness of PR and social media campaigns. Provide data and insights to improve future communication strategies and audience engagement. Collate and coordinate PR and Social media requirements for campaigns and partnerships
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office and will also attend events when required Salary: £31,800 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Closing date: Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 10.00am Interview date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 on video on Teams. Please note that there may be a second stage in person on Friday 27 March. This is a permanent role. Who we are looking for Breakthrough T1D is the UK s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we re looking for a Social Media and Content Officer to help us build on this momentum. We re looking for someone who is excited by and passionate about all things social media. If you re a person who possesses excellent content creation skills, a great understanding of social media platforms and trends, and think you know how to firmly stop the scroll on our content, this is the role for you. You ll lead our social media presence, developing standout campaigns and content that inspire our communities, grow understanding of life with T1D, and build support for vital type 1 research. You ll also be the friendly face of our team at community events - connecting with people, hearing their experiences, and capturing the vibrant, authentic content that brings our mission to life. Always having an eye on fresh trends and emerging platforms, we ll want you to help take our digital communications to the next level; seeking out new and innovative approaches while protecting and enhancing the Breakthrough T1D brand. You ll be able to tell us what s currently working for us online and how we can evolve, using your knowledge of best practice and keen ability to interpret platform analytics. Experience required You ll have previous experience of: Working across multiple social media platforms and monitoring engagement e.g. Meta, LinkedIn, X Producing audience-specific, engaging and shareable daily content in different formats Training and supporting others to create and publish content Supporting and delivering unique and vibrant social media campaigns Growing online social communities and rates of social media engagement Interpreting social media analytics and providing insight on content performance About Breakthrough T1D Breakthrough T1D is the world s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. Employee benefits As an employer we offer: Hybrid working arrangements Flexible working and will consider compressed hours Generous annual leave entitlement 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years service Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment Season ticket and cycle loan Pension scheme Family-friendly policies maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office and will also attend events when required Salary: £31,800 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Closing date: Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 10.00am Interview date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 on video on Teams. Please note that there may be a second stage in person on Friday 27 March. This is a permanent role. Who we are looking for Breakthrough T1D is the UK s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we re looking for a Social Media and Content Officer to help us build on this momentum. We re looking for someone who is excited by and passionate about all things social media. If you re a person who possesses excellent content creation skills, a great understanding of social media platforms and trends, and think you know how to firmly stop the scroll on our content, this is the role for you. You ll lead our social media presence, developing standout campaigns and content that inspire our communities, grow understanding of life with T1D, and build support for vital type 1 research. You ll also be the friendly face of our team at community events - connecting with people, hearing their experiences, and capturing the vibrant, authentic content that brings our mission to life. Always having an eye on fresh trends and emerging platforms, we ll want you to help take our digital communications to the next level; seeking out new and innovative approaches while protecting and enhancing the Breakthrough T1D brand. You ll be able to tell us what s currently working for us online and how we can evolve, using your knowledge of best practice and keen ability to interpret platform analytics. Experience required You ll have previous experience of: Working across multiple social media platforms and monitoring engagement e.g. Meta, LinkedIn, X Producing audience-specific, engaging and shareable daily content in different formats Training and supporting others to create and publish content Supporting and delivering unique and vibrant social media campaigns Growing online social communities and rates of social media engagement Interpreting social media analytics and providing insight on content performance About Breakthrough T1D Breakthrough T1D is the world s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. Employee benefits As an employer we offer: Hybrid working arrangements Flexible working and will consider compressed hours Generous annual leave entitlement 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years service Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment Season ticket and cycle loan Pension scheme Family-friendly policies maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
