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Archivist (Maternity Cover, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract) Department: Library Line Manager: The Librarian (term time); Development Manager (school holidays) About the Role Are you an experienced and passionate Archivist with a talent for preserving and promoting history? St Paul's School is seeking an Archivist to manage and develop its extensive archive collection, which spans the school's history from its foundation in 1509 to the present day. This is a maternity cover position on a 1-year fixed-term contract. As the Archivist, you will oversee the preservation, administration, promotion, and utilisation of both physical and digital collections. Your role will involve curating and cataloguing materials, contributing to the teaching and learning experience, responding to enquiries, and engaging with the community through exhibitions and events. You will also work closely with the St Paul's Juniors Archivist to harmonise the management of on-site collections. Key Responsibilities: Identify, sort, classify, and catalogue archive materials using modern archival standards and automated systems (Adlib). Manage archival policies and procedures, including collection, access, and digitisation strategies. Promote the archives through exhibitions, presentations, and collaborations with the Kayton Library and teaching staff. Engage with students, staff, and the wider community to encourage archival research and historical exploration. Respond to enquiries from alumni, staff, pupils, and the public, ensuring sensitive materials are managed appropriately. Supervise library assistants assigned to archive tasks and maintain health and safety documentation for the archives. Qualifications and Experience Essential: A postgraduate qualification in archives and records management recognised by the Archives and Records Association. Significant experience managing archives, including digital materials. Excellent IT skills and expertise in automated cataloguing to international standards. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable: Experience with rare objects and art collections. Experience managing others and working with sensitive materials. About St Paul's School St Paul's is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13-18, set on a stunning 45-acre campus on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. Renowned for its academic excellence at both A level and GCSE, St Paul's also fosters creativity and learning beyond the curriculum. Salary and Benefits Competitive salary + benefits. Hours: Term-Time (34 weeks) plus an additional 4 weeks. 35 hours per week, 9.00am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday. Other working patterns, including a job share, may be considered. Please specify details within the application form. Other working patterns, including a job share, may be considered. Please specify details within the application form. Holidays: 25 days annually plus 8 bank holidays (holidays to be taken during school breaks). If you are an enthusiastic Archivist eager to contribute to the legacy of a historic institution, we invite you to apply. Join us in preserving the rich history of St Paul's School for generations to come. Further details, the job description and an application form can be obtained from the School's website button below via the 'Work With Us' link or by email from The closing date for all applications is 9am on Monday 3 March 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 10 March 2025.

• 20 hours per week for 42 weeks per year (approx. 11am - 3pm daily) • Includes coverage of the LRC during the Easter break for student revision • Starting salary circa £14,725 inclusive of holiday pay • Attendance Reward Scheme • Occupational Pension Scheme • Free gym facilities and onsite parking for cycles and cars With 1,500 students aged 11 - 18, Ashcroft Technology Academy (ATA) is seeking to appoint a Part Time Learning Resources Assistant to join the Library and Learning Resources (LRC) team. The LRC provision across 2 centres at ATA continues to enjoy high profile status, is highly resourced and extremely well used by students. The successful candidate will have an administrative background, experience of and an interest in working with young people. The post offers a busy learning environment, with a varied workload requiring flexibility and good organisational skills as well as competence in the use of computers. Library and/or supervisory experience of groups of students would be an advantage. Training opportunities will be provided, particularly to those wishing to develop a career within librarianship. You will form part of a small and friendly team providing books and media material to students and staff and management of the computer facilities within the area. There will be desk duties using the automated library system (training will be given), administrative and office duties, preparation of new resources and the supervision and support of students. Ashcroft Technology Academy: • is graded an outstanding school (Ofsted 2021) with high standards of behaviour • is a highly successful and heavily over-subscribed school in Putney, south west London • provides excellent quality and well-resourced facilities • has a progress 8 score of +1.34 (2024), which ranks the Academy in the top 15 schools nationally • has the highest performing Sixth Form in the Borough of Wandsworth for the past 9 years offers both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form • offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional learning, with a comprehensive ECT programme • is close to the A3, to East Putney tube station and Putney main line for easy commuting • has on-site parking for cars and bicycles If you would like to be a part of this team, further details and an application form are available from our website or telephone us on . You must complete the application form electronically and email it as soon as you are ready, but no later than noon on 27th February 2025, to . We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where we find suitable applications and so we advise that applications should be submitted as soon as possible as we may choose to interview shortly after receipt. The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and professional values. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. ATA safeguards children and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ATA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups. The school also has full disabled access. Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill, Putney, London SW15 2UT Tel: Email: Web:

Subject Librarian London 35 hours a week £27.33 per hour Start beginning of Feb 8 week Temporary position - Extension possible but not guaranteed About the company Sue Hill Recruitment have been instructed by our HE client, who are seeking a Subject Librarian to be part of a small team of Subject Librarians. This post is for the lead Subject Librarian for the School of Business, it is also hoped that the postholder will assist the Assistant Director, Digital Services, Systems and Collections in acting as a Subject Librarian for the School of Science. The post holder is the main contact between the Library and the School/Departments for which they have responsibility. The post holder will liaise with the Executive Dean of School, School Managers, Library Representatives, Course Directors, individual members of academic staff, and students ranging from certificate and diploma level to PhD. The purpose of the role is to develop an effective partnership with the School/Departments to ensure that the Library meets the learning, teaching, and research needs of students and staff. This includes promoting awareness of, and access to, resources for relevant subject areas, both print and electronic, within and beyond the Library. Additionally, the postholder is expected to answer specialist information enquiries relating to their subjects. Some work on frontline enquiry services may also be required. This position will start at the beginning of February and run through until end of March What you'll be doing Provide the principal channel of communication with the designated School/Departments, to and feedback issues and concerns to the Assistant Director, Digital Services, Systems and Collections and to keep academic colleagues updated on Library developments. To develop understanding of the information needs of staff and students in designated subject areas and act as a source of expertise in the literature and information sources of those subject areas. Anticipate and establish the information needs and priorities of staff and students to improve resources and service delivery, respond to feedback, negotiate recommendations for change, and implement outcomes. Disseminate information about, and market, Library services and resources through production of promotional materials and talks at college-wide internal and external events. Liaison, and working with, other Subject Librarians for any department Design, develop and deliver face-to-face information skills teaching ranging from small group tutorials to large lectures. Develop self-instructional learning materials to support the development of information literacy skills Develop in-depth expertise in e-resources, cascading knowledge to academic and library colleagues, and teaching Library users. Support academic staff in their use of print and electronic resources in learning, teaching, and research, including offering resource awareness sessions for academic staff. Evaluate, select, and purchase appropriate print and electronic materials to support learning, teaching, and research. Liaise and negotiate with academic departments and the Library's Acquisitions and Metadata Department to prioritise new acquisitions. Form part of a team of staff providing an enquiry service for readers, including an email and telephone helpline. Why you will be hired To be considered for this role you will require: A CILIP-accredited qualification in library/information studies Academic library experience. Experience of subject liaison work. Information skills and teaching experience Knowledge of how electronic resources can facilitate information access. Excellent IT and web skills and an ability to learn other IT applications as appropriate. A flexible, innovative, and customer-focused approach to providing services for students and staff. Ability to work independently without supervision and to manage one's own workload. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent presentation and teaching skills. Effective negotiating skills. Ability to work well as part of a team. Ability to work in a challenging and pressurised environment. Appreciation of the library needs of the unique academic community and ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Please apply by downloading an application form from The Purcell School website and submit with your supporting statement. CVs will not be accepted. The Purcell School for Young Musicians is looking for an outstanding Concerts Assistant to assist the Concerts and Events Manager with the management and organisation of all external and internal concerts. As part of a dynamic team in the music department, this is a rare opportunity to further a career in the arts. If you are passionate about music and administration, have an excellent eye for detail, can demonstrate outstanding organisational and communication skills, and like working with young people, this could be the role for you. We offer a unique opportunity to work in an environment that is both a school and a professional concert promoter: we are a truly outstanding music school, and we have an ambitious and inspiring artistic programme. We give many performances every week in school and several times a year we appear at prestigious venues in London, around the UK and overseas. Some of the world's best musicians visit regularly to teach, perform or give masterclasses. You will enjoy a busy role with many varied responsibilities, interacting with colleagues, students and parents, eminent guest artists, and major arts venues. You will be involved in the organisation and management of all internal school concerts, masterclasses, workshops and other musical events, as directed by the Concerts and Events Manager. JOB SPECIFICATION The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All members of staff are ultimately answerable to the Principal. Your line manager will be the Concerts and Events Manager. This job specification sets out the principal duties of the post at the time of drafting. Specific responsibilities are as follows: Organising and managing all internal school concerts, masterclasses, workshops and other musical events, as directed by the Concerts and Events Manager. Arranging logistics and stage management of daily lunchtime concerts and evening concerts, preparing and publishing programmes for lunchtime and evening concerts at the School. Providing the Heads of Department with up to date registers for lunchtime concert attendance. Organising the moving of instruments and preparation of performance and rehearsal spaces at the School. Providing support for rehearsals when requested by the Concerts and Events Manager and Heads of Department, by setting up for orchestras, arranging for equipment to be moved, assisting the Music Librarian with the signing out of orchestral parts, and liaising with the Timetabler for scheduling of spaces. Assisting the Concerts and Events Manager with forward planning, including: taking minutes for Concert Panel meetings and distributing to appropriate staff members. Attending Programming meetings and Music Department meetings. Liaising with the Heads of Department and Staff Accompanists to co-ordinate the programming of events. Acting as the main point of contact for pupils, staff, parents and members of the public for concert enquiries. Looking after visiting artists for masterclasses, workshops and other events, by arranging travel, accommodation, meeting and greeting, and scheduling appropriate rehearsal/Green Room/concert spaces as appropriate. Assisting the Concerts and Events Manager with the organisation of external concerts, including: making transport and catering arrangements for concerts including for pupils attending as audience. Completing trip forms and risk assessments as appropriate. Obtaining permissions and notifying staff, pupils and parents of concert arrangements. Liaising with the Music Technology department to arrange specific recordings, and using Automatic Recording System to ensure all internal concerts are recorded. Managing the distribution of external concert recordings. Maintaining and updating concert performance and financial records, ensuring the timely invoicing of promoters for concert fees and payment to visiting artists. Keeping track of all student recharges and liaising with the Finance Office to ensure timely billing. Working with the Concerts and Events Manager to publicise concerts as appropriate on the School website, via social media channels and assisting in the preparation of printed flyers and the termly concert guide. Staffing an agreed number (approx. 10-12 per term) of internal and external concerts alongside other members of the Music Department, including evenings and weekends where required. This includes venue liaison and stage management. Liaising with the Estates department over the use of the school minibus and driver as required. Maintaining and editing pupil biographies. Maintaining concert archives, including programmes, photographs and audio/video recordings. Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Concerts and Events Manager, Heads of Department or Senior Leadership Team. TERMS AND CONDITIONS This is a full time post to start as soon as possible. Some home working within school holidays is possible. The salary will be circa £26,000, according to the successful candidate's experience, with a contributory pension scheme. Children of staff are not eligible to be educated at the School except through the normal admissions and audition process. Lunch and supper (when there is an evening event) can be taken free of charge at School during term time. The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the School's Child Protection policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any criminal convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including records checked and processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Purcell School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes application from appropriately qualified people regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.

We are looking for an Library Manager to help develop and manage our library ensuring that it is a welcoming and inviting area for students and staff to come and learn, read and relax. About Us Harris Invictus Academy is a vibrant, happy and successful school at the heart of the community. We know that our young people have incredible strengths and talents which we nurture. We encourage them to flourish and grow into excellent ambassadors for the Academy and for our community. The Academy has a roll of 1,000 students, including a thriving Sixth Form, and whilst we were only founded in 2014 we are rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted and oversubscribed by parents . We are part of the Harris Federation which is one of the highest performing Trusts in the country. We celebrate our differences, enjoying the benefits of having a truly diverse cohort. We support the wellbeing of our students by developing their empathy, generosity and respect for others in the community. We take pride in our principles of equality and respect for alternative views, cultures, religions and all people regardless of their gender, disability, race, or sexual orientation. Our students enjoy being at the Academy and choose to stay with us for their sixth form education. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will cover the management, organisation and supervision of the Library (Learning Resources Centre), including: To ensure that all learning resources equipment is well maintained, reporting all computer faults immediately to the ICT team; To maintain a professional, stimulating and tidy learning environment at all times, celebrating student achievements; To contribute to presentation and consultation evenings and meeting with parents to encourage reading beyond curriculum time; To provide advice to staff, students and the community regarding use, provision, development of the library; To liaise with staff, students and leaders as part of the process of ensuring the library is well-stocked and fully supports a love of reading across the academy; To devise and offer INSET activities in teaching and learning techniques in relation to learning resources and training in the use of the library; Time-tabling the use of the library, for group (for example by teachers or sixth-form groups) or individual use, ensuring optimum use of facilities; To liaise with the English and media team to publicise and organise an annual book week, liaising with authors, publishers etc; To liaise with the English and media team to organise frequent visits from writers to raise the profile of reading and writing for pleasure; Encouraging the effective use of the Library across the curriculum at Key Stage 3/4 and sixth form; Providing guidance to groups and individuals using the Library; Liaison with other information agencies including other resource areas, as well as Library managers across the Federation in order to provide an excellent service; Development and implementation of study and information skills linked into the curriculum; Participating in community links, including opening out of academy hours. A flexible approach to working hours is required; To be responsible to the Business Manager for the management of the Centre's delegated budgets; To keep appropriate and effective records using academy ICT systems, that will enable efficient management of resources across the academy; Disseminating information on resources and access to staff and students; To monitor, evaluate and review the use and development of the area, this to include procedures for collecting data, eg. student questionnaires; To organise and supervise after hours, lunch time and break time use of resources for students. Eg. study support and homework clubs Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will have: English and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) Degree or equivalent Knowledge of library systems Knowledge of Accelerated Reading scheme Knowledge of National curriculum, particularly for English Librarian qualifications Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment Experience of managing a library service Experience of a range of reading schemes Experience of working with students from a range of ethnic backgrounds Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. 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Librarian, English Graduate with strong passion for Literacy needed! You will have a opportunity to define the role over the coming months to in setting up literacy weeks, literacy corner and your passion for English will be instrumental in this role. Applications are welcomed from experienced Librarian of English graduates looking to gain school based experience. Located within West London this inclusive Secondary School are seeking a passionate English graduate or experienced Librarian who is excited and passionate about educating children and promoting English including literacy class and also to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the library service including assisting students and teachers with finding reference materials and leisure reading materials , maintaining library inventory and conduct periodic audits of the information on file and organising lunch time speakers and author signings. If you are seeking a new opportunity for September and are an experienced Librarian or a talented English graduate then apply today. English graduate or experienced Librarian - Ealing English graduate or experienced Librarian - Ealing English graduate or experienced Librarian - Ealing English graduate or experienced Librarian - Ealing

School Librarian £23,394 - £26,983 Permanent Westminster A top tier All-Through School in the Borough of Westminster are on the hunt for a Librarian for a September 2022 start. This is a permanent vacancy directly employed through the school with a salary range of £23,394 - £26,983. As a Librarian, you will ensure that the library is at the heart of school life and plays a central role in develo...... click apply for full job details

Librarian Godalming Charterhouse, a prestigious, independent school, is looking to recruit an efficient and highly organised Librarian to support the Senior and Research Librarian in delivering outstanding Library provision. The main purpose of the role is to supervise the use of Library and facilitate learning by enabling pupils to access and exploit the potential of Library resources...... click apply for full job details

Are you an organised & resilient graduate who holds a true passion for reading, books, and literacy? Do you want to build up your school-based experience before training to teach in 2022 and believe you would be brilliant at managing a schools library? Start January in this fantastic School Librarian role which would see you managing an exceptional library at an Outstanding secondary school & sixth form! This School Librarian role would find you liaising and working with the school's English department whilst offering group work with a small number of pupils. Not only is this opportunity perfect for any book enthusiast, but it would also prepare future English Teachers for their teacher training, with the school offering fantastic schools' direct routes! Simply apply on this page today to be considering for this super School Librarian role! School Librarian -- Benefits: School Librarian role 500 - 650 term time weekly rate Long-term, full-time role Ideal experience for aspiring English teachers Super teacher training routes Shortlisting now January 2022 start School Librarian -- Role: Managing the school's library on a day to day basis Organisation of books & materials Liaising heavily with the English department Work with small groups of students Communicate clearly with students, staff & parents School Librarian -- Person Specification: Degree level of education Strong academic background e.g. A Levels Passion for literacy & English Strong knowledge of books -- fiction & nonfiction Organised, patient & resilient manner Prior librarian experience is preferred but not essential The Outstanding secondary school & sixth form: Graded as Outstanding by OfSTED Secondary school & sixth form Visionary Senior Leadership Team Exccellent teacher training routes Track record of working with graduates Based in Hammersmith & Fulham borough, Inner London Close to fantastic transport links Click 'apply now' and send your CV to Joe at i-teachers today to apply for this School Librarian role.

Do you have an English Language/Literature degree from a reputable university? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge before committing to a PGCE? Have you ever been described as a "voracious reader"? If so, click apply TODAY to register your interest for this unique School Librarian position! This fantastic all-girls 11-18 secondary school are looking to appoint a dedicated and committed School Librarian for January 2022. Job Description January start date 36 hours per week (Term time only, 39 weeks) 27,312 - 30,396 per annum Manage and develop the library environment and resources Stock maintenance Deliver CPD training to staff on library and literacy topics Be responsible for annual library faculty plan Manage the school's library budget Run extra-curricular clubs for students Act as a support network for pupils The School & Benefits All-girls 11-18 secondary school SE1 area, with great transport links! Great ethos and core values Excellent facilities for students and staff Interview/trial day preparation by experts in recruitment consultancy Perfect for an aspiring English Teacher Shortlisting for position now! Person Specification 2:1 or above in English Literature/Language (preferred) Excellent academic background Chartered Librarian qualification or library experience Knowledge of children's literature and passion for learning Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to support and relate well to students Knowledge of ICT systems and/or willingness to learn Creative thinker Behaviour management skills If you would love to be considered for the School Librarian position, then send your CV to Hollie at i-teachers today!

Systems support! A digital Information Officer is required to support the digital and IT requirements of the Service and contribute to the delivery of a range of digital improvements across the Library and Resident Contact Team. This role is also required to contribute to the purchasing and keeping of adequate stocks sufficient in number, range and quality to meet the general requirements and any special requirements both of adults and children. Main responsibilities include: Under the direction of the Library and Resident Contact Management Team, provide Systems Support for a range of Library Management, Customer Service and Telephony systems, liaising with system suppliers and partners as required. Maintain public PC hardware and, in liaison with the Council's IT provider, ensure technical solutions are consistent with Borough requirements while maintaining and updating Inventory databases for all ICT equipment belonging to the Service. Help residents navigate access to digital and physical information sources and books to enrich lives, reduce dependency and encourage good decision-making. Promote a fully blended digital and physical library offer to fulfil the Council's obligations to its residents and its statutory duties. Make every effort to ensure the digital offer is inclusive to all and fully blended with the physical offer. Maintain awareness of changing customer needs and demands to ensure more effective service delivery, horizon scanning for new developments and presenting options to the Library and Resident Contact Management Team for review and investigating technical solutions for service delivery. Working closely with the Library Advocacy and Advancement Officers update webpages and use new technologies and methods to promote libraries and library services. Purchase, maintain and develop high-quality stock collections within a set budget. Keep up to date and anticipate the release of new publications and trends in reading in order to select and promote collections that meet demand without delay. Maintain awareness of and stay abreast of developments in the Book World and develop professional relationships with contacts in the books, reading and publishing world. Promote and support a programme of activity based on the four national universal offers: Reading, Information & Digital, Culture & Creativity and Health & Wellbeing. Lead on one or more of these offers, providing colleagues with support, materials and training. Contribute to the development and implementation of a programme of digital activity to reflect the four national universal offers. Deliver a programme of training for all staff to ensure they are equipped to meet the digital support needs of the customer and are competent in all the IT systems that they are required to use. Promote and support structured and unstructured forms of interaction and engagement within libraries particularly in their role as community hubs that operate as a gateway to physical and digital information and are used by a range of partners to bring people together, giving them access to a greater breadth and depth of services and support. Help residents navigate access to digital and physical information sources and books to enrich lives, reduce dependency and encourage good decision-making. Take advantage of library design to facilitate multiple potential uses of the space for cultural activities, educational services, health and wellbeing events, community support and volunteering opportunities. Contribute to suitable project working as necessary to deliver improved services. Undertake direct customer service delivery for a specified proportion of the working week, including weekends and evenings. Act as senior officer on duty to ensure escalations are resolved and buildings are secured after an event or at the end of a shift. Contribute to the Economic Recovery, Business Support, Training and Skills Development element of the Service. Provide training for relevant staff to collate key statistical, management information and reports from the Library Management System, and other reporting databases. To be considered for this role you will need the following skills and experience: Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through work related training. Qualified in Library and Information Science. Demonstrable commitment to personal professional development. Qualified in library or information science or Chartered Librarian. First degree or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through work related public/school library experience. Excellent use of all ICT in a modern service delivery confidently and competently. Worked in public libraries or customer/community information delivery/enquiry locations previously. Ability to monitor and manage allocated budgets. Ability to acquire the skills necessary to deliver enquiry service projects to improve services. Excellent levels of verbal, digital and written communications skills. Ability to draft reports on enquiry and electronic service issues for peers and support staff ,senior officers and elected Members. Experience of collecting, analysing, concluding and reporting on statistical data. Demonstrable ability to train others effectively. Extensive experience in a public library environment. Awareness of the value of library, community information and enquiry services. Demonstrable high levels of oral and written communication skills. Available to work weekend and evening shifts. Ability to be flexible in terms of working patterns and working locations. The job is very physical in nature therefore the following is required: The ability to lift and carry boxes of craft materials and books, to assemble and dismantle shelving units, to move laden trolleys, display units and shelving on castors, to move tables and chairs and other similar items of furniture, to walk up and down stairs and to stand on your feet for extended periods of time. Access to own transport

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) seeks an Education Executive (Scholarship Scheme) on a full-time (35-hour week) temporary basis, to start by February 2022, initially until the end of September 2022. The Royal Society of Chemistry is a not-for-profit organisation with a heritage that spans over 175 years and we have an ambitious vision for the future. Around the world, we invest in educating future generations of scientists. We raise and maintain standards. We partner with industry and academia, promoting collaboration and innovation. We advise governments on policy, and we promote the talent, information and ideas that lead to great advances in science. We provide advice, resources, and practical support to learners and educators in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. In the UK, we are the largest non-governmental funder of chemistry education and we influence government policy to ensure that opportunities to develop skills meet the unique needs of chemistry. As our Education Executive (Scholarship Scheme), you will work with teams across the RSC, and will project manage the delivery of our Initial Teacher Training scholarship scheme (including activities relating to recruitment and a scholar support package) for trainee chemistry teachers, which we administer on behalf of the Department for Education in England. Location : Cambridge Salary : £30,375 - £37,125 per annum plus benefits, pro rata Position Type : Temporary, Full Time Benefits : Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car/motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and RSC, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office) and more. Closing Date: 21st November 2021 About you: • A good understanding of secondary school chemistry education and initial teacher training routes in England • Customer focussed approach with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of proactively dealing with customer queries and solving issues • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise work and good attention to detail • Excellent IT skills (including but not limited to MS Excel and Zoom) and experience of organising online events or meetings Desirable: • Experience of managing externally funded projects and managing contractors • A teaching qualification and / or teaching experience • A degree in chemical science or a related science degree or equivalent The RSC is the world's leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences and the UK's professional body for chemical scientists with over 50,000 members worldwide. We have an exceptionally diverse customer base - from teachers, scientists and academics, librarians and industry to politicians and the public. Understanding our key customers is vital to deliver products and services that will effectively support and meet the needs our global chemistry community now and in the future. The contractual base for this role is Cambridge or London, however we are currently piloting hybrid working, and you may be able to work from a location other than this, as agreed with your line manager. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend the offices as needed for their role, and that longer-term working arrangements away from the office may not be agreed in the future. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply before the end of our closing date. You may have experience of the following: Education Executive, Secondary Education, Chemistry, Secondary School, Project Management etc. Ref: 104327

Company Description Mitie was founded in 1987, Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools and government offices. Mitie has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us. Job Description An exciting opportunity to work in the Mitie National Maintenance Network Project Team as a Project Coordinator across a number of Mitie contracts. It is the responsibility of the post holder to provide support for the projects being managed by members of the project team. This will include the production of project documentation, coordination of meetings and events, liaison with both external and internal stakeholders, the creation and maintenance of project files including version control and the updating of trackers. The successful candidate will need to undertake security clearance checks prior to commencement, and these must be retained throughout their employment. Responsibilities To act as project support to Project Manager Provide a support service to the Project Manager including administrative support Be responsible for supporting projects working to PRINCE 2 Project Management standards or equivalent Organisation and coordination of meetings and events, associated with projects The creation of standardised process for all activities to enable future mobilisations Accurate and effective reporting to allow programme management and monitoring Creation and maintenance of standard project documentation that can be tailored to suit individual projects including outline business cases, output based specifications, full business cases and other documentation associated with the procurement process Work closely with all stakeholder levels Represent the project team at meetings as and when required Work with IT to manage the order, receipt and deployment of hardware for incoming TUPE staff Work with IT to manage business requirement changes Develop excellent lines of communication to all members and staff with the ability to ability to build relationships fast Initiate a continuous improvement programme to ensure all business process and protocols are implemented and under regular review to enhance efficiency across the unit To Act as Configuration Librarian for projects Creation and maintenance of a filing structure (electronic and paper) for each project on digital platforms Maintenance of a library of project documents including identification of documents, holding master copies, issuing copies, record keeping, version control and keeping a log of project issues, reporting any changes to the document owner Integrating PMO Financial, Planning, and Control processes Ensuring compliance to account and project management gate review processes including, where necessary, preparation of documentation Update, maintain and interrogate information management systems & be the central point of contact for the project management system & project solutions within Maximo Attention to detail and strives for operational excellence To develop and deliver project information Establish, coordinate & production of standard programme / project progress & financial reports Assist the Project /Finance Manager & Projects teams with the generation of reporting & provision of additional ad hoc reporting where required To develop and maintain project risk and project issues logs Develop a project risk log and maintain recording of risks for each project Develop a project issue log and maintain recording of issues for each project Assisting in the analysis of benefits or risks associated with a project Be aware of the business continuity plan for the part of the business you work in Qualifications Excellent communication skills both verbal and written IT literate in MS Office 365 with a high degree of competency using spreadsheets Understanding & use of information management systems/databases and the production of associated reports Able to take control of project administrative functions Previous experience of working in FM (desirable) You must be able to deliver the above at pace, working within multiple deadlines & duties & also deliver works accurately Experience of the creation of project documentation Experience of maintaining libraries of documentation including version control and document status Knowledge and experience of using PRINCE2 project management methodology (desirable) Knowledge and experience of using Lean Six Sigma (desirable) You will be expected to work to your own initiative, whilst also working well as an integral team member Person We are looking for a Project Coordinator who remains calm under pressure, commands respect, has the confidence of their colleagues & can communicate effectively at all levels They will also be confident in making decisions and follow up their decisions with action to achieve objectives Capable of working under pressure with minimum supervision The successful candidate must have a flexible approach to work, excellent communication & PC skills (familiarity with MS Office 365 packages) Accuracy & attention to detail are essential The ideal candidate will continuously pursue high standards, embrace change, recognise improvement opportunities & learn from experience