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My Local Authority client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Head of Information Governance and Compliance on a Contract basis. This role will be responsible for embedding and evolving the Information Governance Framework, supporting the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO), Caldicott Guardian, and Data Protection Officer (DPO). Local Authority experience is essential About the role: Based in Greater London (hybrid): Ensure the Council's IG Framework is embedded, meets the needs of the Council and is effectively managed. Plan for change, so that the Framework meets future needs. Manage and deploy the IG team. Represent the Council in external IG groups and projects. About you: You will have the following experiences: Extensive experience in IG service leadership. Deep knowledge of IG principles and processes, including FOI, SARs, Data Protection, etc. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Local Authority experience is essential. What's on offer: Salary: 500+ per day, inside IR35 negotiable based on experience please submit your CV with the rate you require Hybrid Working Contract type: Contract Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday How to apply Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals INDSCGJS

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,

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,

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,

Job Title: Transaction Monitoring Detection SME Location: London Length: 6 months PAYE only Overall purpose of the role: We are seeking an experienced Transaction Monitoring (TM) Detection Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The core focus of this role is to provide TM expertise, specifically by reviewing and designing the operational output of transaction monitoring processes. The SME will support the existing Business As Usual (BAU) team by ensuring a clear understanding of requirements, performing TM Risk Assessments, and designing the TM framework necessary for this expansion. The ideal candidate for the Transaction Monitoring Detection SME role must demonstrate a substantial and proven background, supported by extensive experience, and possess a nuanced and solid understanding across several key domains essential to effective financial crime prevention. Core Expertise in Financial Crime and Regulatory Frameworks Key Requirements/Accountabilities: Three Lines of Defense (3LOD): A strong grasp of the 3LOD model is essential, covering its distinct accountabilities, collaborative dependencies, and the governance framework that supports financial crime prevention and compliance. AML/CTF Knowledge: In-depth, practical knowledge of global and local Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) regulations (e.g., EU Directives, FATF Recommendations, FinCEN rulings). This includes the ability to translate these mandates into effective operational controls and Transaction Monitoring (TM) policies. Stakeholder Identification and Engagement: The ideal candidate must possess strong stakeholder management skills, as effective engagement with a variety of internal and external parties is essential for Transaction Monitoring (TM) and financial crime work. Key stakeholders include Risk Owners, Compliance Officers, Internal Audit, Technology and Data Science teams, and external regulators or law enforcement. Crucially, the successful individual must be adept at balancing competing priorities and communicating complex TM requirements clearly to stakeholders who are not specialists in the field. The SME must possess a clear understanding of the TM function's organisational positioning and strategic importance: Placement within the 1st Line of Defense (1LOD): A clear understanding of why the TM team often sits within the 1LOD (the business side) and its primary responsibility for executing day-to-day controls and managing the immediate risk environment. Critical Role in Supporting Risk Owners: The TM team is a vital operational partner to Risk Owners. The candidate must understand how the team's output (alert generation, investigation findings, reporting) directly supports Risk Owners in assessing, mitigating, and reporting on their assigned financial crime risks. This includes contributing to risk assessments and control design. Desirable Experience in similar compliance areas for other business units will also be considered valuable.

Temporary Customer Liaison Officer Contract: Temporary (Initial 8 weeks, potential to extend) Location: Sheffield Travel Area: Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Category: Community & Communications The Role We are currently seeking a temporary Customer Liaison Officer to join our Yorkshire-based team for an initial 8-week period, with the potential for extension. The role requires travel across Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield. Hourly pay rates are flexible but should align closely with the equivalent permanent salary of up to 30,000 per annum plus a 4,000 motor expenditure allowance. Please ensure candidate rate expectations are clearly stated upon submission. A full UK driving licence (maximum 5 points) is required, and candidates must use their own vehicle. Mileage can be claimed (rates available upon request). The Project Works are being delivered to 734 properties in the Shiregreen area of Sheffield. Retrofit measures follow a fabric-first approach and include: External wall insulation Cavity wall insulation Window replacements Loft insulation Draft proofing Solar PV installation Low energy lighting Heating control upgrades Flat roof insulation Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead resident and community engagement initiatives. Build strong relationships within local communities. Deliver clear and effective communications regarding the nature and scope of works. Act as the main point of contact for residents, handling enquiries and concerns professionally and empathetically. Coordinate property access arrangements to ensure works are delivered on schedule. Resolve access-related and resident issues promptly, escalating where necessary. Maintain accurate records of communications, access arrangements and issue resolutions. Essential Criteria Previous experience in a Customer/Tenant/Resident Liaison Officer role within the housing sector Ability to manage sensitive situations professionally Strong resilience and negotiation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence

Temporary Customer Liaison Officer Location: Grimsby (travel required across Grimsby and Boston) Contract: Temporary (Initial 4 weeks, potential to extend) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Job Category: Community & Communications The Role We are currently seeking a temporary Customer Liaison Officer to join our team for an initial 4-week period, with the possibility of extension. This role involves regular travel across the Grimsby and Boston areas. A full UK driving licence (maximum 5 points) and access to your own vehicle are required. Mileage can be claimed (rates available upon request). Hourly pay rates are flexible but should align closely with the equivalent permanent salary of up to 30,000 per annum plus a 4,000 motor expenditure allowance. The Contract We deliver planned improvement works to approximately 12,000 properties under a long-term partnering agreement. Works include: Kitchen and bathroom replacements New windows and doors Full central heating systems Installation of efficient boilers Air source heat pumps Duties and Responsibilities As a Customer Liaison Officer, you will: Lead resident and community engagement initiatives. Build strong, positive relationships within local communities. Communicate clearly and effectively with residents regarding the nature and scope of works. Act as the main point of contact for residents, handling enquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism. Coordinate access arrangements to ensure works are completed smoothly and on schedule. Resolve access-related or resident issues promptly, escalating where necessary. Maintain accurate records of communications, access arrangements, and issue resolutions. Essential Criteria Previous experience in a customer service role Ability to manage sensitive situations professionally Strong resilience and negotiation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence Desirable Criteria Experience within the Social Housing sector About the Organisation We are specialists in the Social Housing sector, delivering services across: Repairs & Maintenance Capital Works Retrofit Our mission is to help provide safe, warm and decent homes. We are committed to developing our people and fostering a culture built on Courage, Care and Respect. We are proud to be Investors in People - Gold and promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Program Director, Fellowship Compensation: $115,000 - $160,000+ in the US; £75,000 - £90,000+ in the UK Location: London / San Francisco (preferred); New York or Washington DC possible. Application deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if a strong candidate is hired. The Tarbell Fellowship is one of the most competitive journalism programs in the world. We select 20 fellows from 1,600+ applicants and provide fully-funded placements at Bloomberg, The Guardian, TIME, and MIT Technology Review. We're hiring a Fellowship Program Director to scale it during a critical period for AI reporting, leading the team that makes it happen. In your first year, you'll grow the program from 15 to 30+ fellows annually, with ownership of a $3.5M+ budget. Strong performers will have a clear path to Chief Programs Officer within 18-24 months, overseeing all talent programs with a combined budget of $8M+. This is a rare opportunity to build a global network of AI reporters with the knowledge and resources required to cover AI during a transformative period. About the Tarbell Center The Tarbell Center for AI Journalism supports journalism that helps society navigate the development and deployment of advanced AI. We provide funding and training to strengthen AI reporting at major news outlets. Since 2023, we've raised $20M in funding and supported 50+ journalists through fellowships, grants, and residencies. We're now entering a period of rapid expansion as we scale from a $4M budget in 2025 to $14M by 2027. Across our programs, we've supported a wide range of impactful reporting: Accountability reporting: Our journalists have broken corporate accountability stories about OpenAI's legal tactics against nonprofits and xAI violating its own safety policies . A recent investigation about Character.AI's failure to protect minors on its platform contributed to the company banning under-18s within a week of publication. AI policy coverage: Our reporters have produced expert policy analysis , revealed exclusive information about state-level AI policy developments, and investigated AI policy lobbying . Impacts from AI: Coverage of the impacts from current systems, ranging from the climate impacts to mass discrimination , and the emerging risks from frontier models, such as sabotaging shutdown mechanisms or helping engineer pandemics . Sensemaking: We've supported explanatory journalism that helps the public make sense of the circular funding deals , advancements in automating AI R&D , military integration , and developments in China . We believe journalism will be essential to helping society understand and respond to AI advancements in the coming years. By 2030, we aim to grow Tarbell into the leading institution supporting AI journalism globally - providing the funding and training needed to make that possible. About the role As Program Director, you'll lead the team behind our Tarbell Fellowship. The fellowship is in a strong position - $6.5m in secured funding, 25+ newsroom partnerships, and 1,600+ applications this year. We're now looking for an exceptional leader who can take this from 15 fellows to 30+ annually while maintaining the exceptionally high bar that has made the fellowship one of the most competitive journalism programs in the world. You'll own the fellowship end-to-end. That means setting the strategy, selecting the fellows, shaping the curriculum, and managing the team that executes it all. The Executive Director will be a thought partner, but the program is yours to run. What you'll inherit: A program that's achieved strong outcomes to date and is ready to scale 2x this year $6.5m in secured funding for the fellowship through 2027 Marketing and recruitment processes that recently attracted 1,600+ applications A team of 2 with experience spanning journalism, AI policy, and computer science Strong relationships with 25+ newsroom partners, including Bloomberg, The Guardian, and many morw A 3-month training curriculum, covering AI and journalism fundamentals Ideas for how to expand the fellowship in 2027 and beyond (e.g. adding a podcasting fellowship, a video/documentary fellowship, an editorial fellowship, a Substack fellowship) Strong performers will have a clear path to Chief Programs Officer within 18-24 months, overseeing the fellowship, residency, and future talent programs with a combined budget of $8M+. Responsibilities: Program strategy and leadership: You'll own the fellowship end-to-end. This means setting the vision, defining annual goals, and making the key decisions that determine whether the program succeeds. You'll work closely with the Executive Director as a thought partner, but the fellowship is yours to run. People management: You'll build and lead a growing team, starting with 2 direct reports, potentially growing to 5+ over time. This includes hiring, coaching, and developing your team members. "Hire the best, then invest" is a core operating value at Tarbell - you'll help your people develop into increasingly senior roles with greater responsibility. Fellow recruitment and selection: You'll design recruitment strategies to attract 2,000+ applications annually from top emerging journalists and AI talent globally. You'll lead our multi-stage vetting process-reviewing applications, evaluating writing samples, conducting interviews-and make final selection decisions. The top 0.1% of potential candidates should end up in our program; you'll ensure this happens. Training and curriculum: You'll oversee our 10-week AI Journalism Fundamentals course and week-long Bay Area Summit. This means shaping the curriculum, recruiting expert speakers and instructors, and continuously improving the program based on fellow feedback. Past speakers have included Jack Clark (Anthropic), Kevin Roose (NYT), Helen Toner (ex-OpenAI board), and senior reporters from the Financial Times, Bloomberg, and TIME. Systems and operations: You'll build scalable systems for recruitment, training, placement, and ongoing fellow support - ensuring the fellowship can grow from 15 to 30+ fellows without quality dropping. You'll create clear milestones, track progress, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Who we're looking for We're open to two distinct candidate profiles: deep expertise in journalism OR artificial intelligence. You need one, not both. Journalism profile: Substantial experience in professional journalism. You understand how newsrooms operate, what makes exceptional reporting, and can evaluate journalistic quality with rigor. You've likely worked at or closely with top-tier outlets, possibly as a senior editor. Ideally, you've trained journalists, and know how to turn people into world-class reporters. AI profile: Strong understanding of AI concepts (transformers, scaling laws, capabilities evaluations) and governance (responsible scaling policies, compute governance). Deep familiarity with the key players and debates in the AI landscape. Whichever profile you come from, you must demonstrate genuine interest and potential in the other domain. AI experts should show they understand what makes great journalism; journalists should show they can engage seriously with technical AI developments. We also expect: Leadership experience. 5+ years of experience managing high-performing teams. You have good judgment about people, can have difficult conversations constructively, and know how to build and lead teams through organizational change. Exceptional project management skills. You build systems that scale, maintain standards under pressure, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. You might have honed these skills at a leading newsroom, a high-performing startup, a top consulting firm, or a fast-growing AI institution. Independent execution. You take ownership of complex programs and drive them forward without needing constant direction, even when that means doing difficult or unusual work yourself. Talent identification. You can quickly assess whether someone will succeed in a demanding role. You've led hiring rounds before, and have experience evaluating work against world-class standards. You know the difference between "good" and "excellent" and can articulate why. Clear communication. Your writing is concise and persuasive. You can represent the organization professionally in high-stakes situations with newsrooms and stakeholders. Mission alignment. You believe in Tarbell's mission to support journalism that helps society navigate the development and deployment of advanced AI. We care more about evidence of these criteria than a conventional resume. If your background is unusual but you can demonstrate these capabilities, we want to hear from you. Salary and location We'll offer a salary of $115,000 - $160,000+ in the US; £75,000 - £90,000+ in the UK based on experience and seniority. Our benefits include: 33 days of annual leave in total (including national holidays) 16 weeks of paid parental leave, increasing to 24 weeks after 3 years of service $5,000 per year in professional development funding Up to 5% employer contribution towards a standard pension/401(k) For employees based in the US: Platinum health, dental, and vision plans, with 95% of premiums paid for by Tarbell . click apply for full job details

POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Corporate Security Manager (Permanent Full-Time Predominately Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00 with some flexibility required. Location Oxford (Site based) Basic £38,843-£40,000 Company pension, Free on-site parking, referral programme, Sick pay etc The Opportunity My client was established over forty years ago to provide comprehensive security solutions for commercial and residential properties. They are currently collaborating with one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the UK and a pioneer in their field. The role will involve supporting both my client s Security Team and their Customer, they are looking to appoint an experienced and professional security expert who can effectively manage and develop a team of Security Officers as well as acting as the key point of contact for their customer. What You ll Be Doing You will be directly responsible for the management of nine full time Security Officers and will manage an effective roster that ensures the correct levels of cover are always in place. The role requires excellent people skills, the ability to advise on high level security matters, engage with stakeholders and external agencies and create effective security policies and procedures. Previous experience is required and therefore the role would suit someone already working within a corporate security environment or a senior role in the Police Force. We require candidates who can demonstrate exceptional written and verbal command of the English language, high levels of attention to detail and experience of supervising a team within a demanding corporate environment. The Manager will always ensure the highest standards of response and communications from the team are maintained, ensuring consistent high standards of service and support to all staff, contractors and clients. The Manager will oversee and support the Security team performance in all aspects of their role and will be responsible for ensuring monthly inspections are completed for all members of the team. Recruitment will also be required from time to time as the team grows or as replacements are required. Knowledge of security systems is required to advise on the best applications and to work closely with relevant contractors to ensure integration with the security personnel on site. Although the role will mainly consist of working Monday to Friday day shifts your security team will be providing security cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and as their Manager you will be expected to support the team and therefore it is essential that candidates are flexible in terms of working hours and understand the need to be available to provide advice outside of normal working hours. About You You will have experience in managing a team and building effective team working relationships Possess a full manual UK driving licence, have strong co-ordination, planning and strategic thinking skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills Excellent communication skills and a friendly and approachable manner Ability to chair meetings Strong MS Office Suite skills Ability to effectively delegate to others, and explain what is required Confident and able to persuade and negotiate Experience of working in pharmaceutical or manufacturing industries is desirable Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be security screened in accordance with BS 7858 and as such will need to have a five-year checkable employment or educational history or able to provide evidence of any periods of unemployment. An SIA licence is required Apply Now If you re ready to take ownership of a team of a site-based security team for a prestigious client, we d love to hear from you. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.

Job Title: Project Manager - Environment Services Transformation Employer: Halton Borough Council Initial Placement Length: To 31st March 2026 Working Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Based in Halton (minimum of 2 days per week) We are at the outset of an exciting programme of change and development for our Environment Services in Halton; we have identified a number of key workstreams that the Department wants to deliver which will help to improve the efficiency of our services and also deliver better outcomes for our residents. This includes rolling out some brand new arrangements for waste collection & recycling across Halton, as well as changes to how we deliver a range of frontline services. You'll be joining a new team which will support and work collaboratively with colleagues across the Environment and Regeneration directorate, while being a core part of our corporate change and transformation programme. We're seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery of multiple Environment services projects, including Waste Management and Green spaces, which form part of a wider change and transformation programme aimed at ensuring that the Council is financially responsible and sustainable. You will work with the Programme Manager and an environment services subject matter expert to support the development of the various projects so that they form a coherent programme of work. You will also play an important role in supporting the Environment & Regeneration Directorate to deliver change across multiple service areas which will contribute to a wider programme of work across the Council. Initial analysis has taken place; a series of recommendation are currently being drawn up and will shortly need to be developed into a plan. Key Duties Be responsible for developing and maintaining project documentation, plans and registers to enable monitoring and reporting of progress. Ensure that project activity supports the overall project direction and that milestones and outcomes are clearly achieved. Verify and analyse sensitive and confidential data (including staffing, financial, performance and operational data), having regard to compliance with organisational and statutory data handling requirements and maintaining confidentiality at all times. Identify and manage project risks. Support operational services to develop mitigating measures, document and clearly communicate decisions and actions, reporting or escalating where appropriate. Implement effective benefit tracking to ensure that benefits are captured liaising with relevant stakeholders (HR, Finance, Operational Services etc) as appropriate. Contribute to both corporate and project specific communications, ensuring that key milestones and changes are captured with the Communications Plan and target groups (staff, management, Members, public, partners etc) are communicated with appropriately. Support the re-profiling of budgets at project conclusion, ensuring that saving are raised and that residual service budgets are aligned to post-project business needs. About You An experienced project manager, ideally with experience and expertise in an environment services field including waste management or greenspaces. Proven formal relationship and stakeholder management skills Proven experience in risk management approaches Evidence of working collaboratively on projects in multi-disciplinary teams Good negotiation and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal presentation skills Resilience and an ability to adapt to change Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Senior Procurement Officer Job ref: SPO/0226 Job type: Permanent Location: Stranmillis University College Campus Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 to £42,254) per annum, from 1 March 2026 Quantity of Posts Available: 1 Closing date: Monday 23 Feb :00 JOB PURPOSE: As Senior Procurement Officer the role holder will report to the Procurement Manager and will work on a number of important procurements and projects for the College. The role holder will be required, on occasions, to deputise for the Procurement Manager at various internal and external meetings. They will undertake the tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of designated corporate contracts in addition to providing support to key strategic projects. The role holder will advise and support College staff in achieving optimum "value for money" helping to ensure that allocated procurements are progressed in line with public sector procurement policies and regulations. The role holder will also assist with the provision of advice and guidance on the preparation and development of business cases and procurement matters, with a view to promoting best practice and compliance within the College, in line with policies and procedures. CONTEXT: The College as a Non-Departmental Public Body and is keen to achieve efficiencies and ensure compliance with complex legislation and regulation in this area. The appointment of a Procurement Officer is required to support and guide departments and internal stakeholders through their procurement requirements. GRADE: 7 REPORTING TO: Procurement Manager For further information including a Candidate Information Booklet and to submit your application, click the apply icon.

Do you want to shape the future of higher education? Do you want to build a career in regulation or public policy? Do you believe that students from all backgrounds should benefit from high quality higher education? If so, the Office for Students (OfS) could be the place for you. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. We regulate more than 400 higher education institutions collectively teaching 2.4 million students. We work to foster a diverse, sustainable sector that meets students' needs. We are seeking driven, creative, future leaders to join our Leadership Development Scheme. Over two years and three placements, you will take on complex projects in a fast-paced environment, developing a broad range of skills while shaping work that benefits students across the country. The Leadership Development Scheme - a two-year career accelerator Over three dynamic placements across the organisation , you will: Take on challenging, high impact projects that help deliver higher education policy. Gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in regulation, strategy, and policy-making. Develop the leadership skills and technical capabilities to make a difference in the lives of thousands of students. Why choose the OfS Purpose-driven work: Our mission is to ensure that students from all backgrounds can benefit from high quality higher education. You will be contributing to important work, from day to day regulatory activity to shaping new initiatives, which makes a meaningful difference for students. Professional development: We place real emphasis on professional development and continuous learning. Through varied, impactful work, you will build the skills and experience to become a leader at the OfS and beyond. Supportive environment: You will participate in a rich training programme, receive personalised support from a dedicated mentor, and have access to a range of development opportunities. Career progression: By the end of two years, you will be well placed to apply to a full time regulatory role. Most Leadership Development Officers who apply to permanent roles receive a job offer. Who we are looking for We're looking for hard working, creative thinkers with a commitment to ensuring students from all backgrounds benefit from excellent higher education. You will appreciate how your work fits into our organisational priorities, and have the aptitude for analysis, problem-solving and detail that enables you to make well-reasoned decisions. And as a natural communicator both in writing and in person, you will enjoy the challenge of collaborating with people at all levels and balancing different perspectives in everything you do. Applications are now open This is an opportunity to help shape the future of higher education - and your career. Applications close at midday on Monday 9 March. Salary & Benefits: Year 1: £32,946 Year 2 : £37,614 (subject to meeting assessment criteria at the end of year 1) Plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension. To find out more about the Leadership Development Scheme, you can join one of our information sessions. We are running live online sessions at 12-1pm on 19 February and 3-4pm on 27 February. You can sign up to attend these here: Date Registration link 19 February 2026, 12-1 pm Information Webinar 1 of 2 27 February 2026, 3-4 pm Information Webinar 2 of 2 The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do. We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Flexibility is important to the OfS, as we recognise that this can enable people to work more effectively. To attract the widest possible field of qualified applicants we have a flexible and hybrid working approach which applies to this role. In practice, this typically means working an average of two to three days in the office each week. This is more than a job - it's your chance to drive positive change in a sector that impacts millions of futures. Join the Office for Students.