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Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust

Job Description: Front of House, Cafe & Shop Manager
Organisation: Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust

Location: Birmingham

Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (12 months), with permanent potential

Salary: Between £25,123 to £29,621 (dependent on experience)

Reports to: CEO/General Manager

The Opportunity: Leading a Vibrant Visitor Experience
Are you a hospitality leader who knows how to balance a warm welcome with a sharp eye for the bottom line? Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens is seeking a dynamic Front of House (FOH) Manager to spearhead our commercial operations. We are looking for someone who can drive profitability, mentor a diverse team and ensure every visitor leaves with a lasting memory of our historic site.

As a small charity, we are custodians of the past, but we are focused on a thriving future. You will oversee our cafe, shop and visitor services, ensuring operational excellence, high standards, and a “green-conscious” approach that respects our heritage.

Key Responsibilities
1. Profitability & Commercial Growth
Revenue Generation: Drive sales in the cafe and shop through proactive upselling, seasonal promotions, and attractive merchandising.
Cost Control: Manage margins, reduce waste, and monitor stock levels to ensure the commercial viability of all FOH departments.
Strategic Sourcing: Build strong relationships with local suppliers to balance high-quality, ethical produce with competitive pricing.

2. Team Leadership & Building
Staff Development: Recruit, train, and inspire a blend of paid staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of mutual respect and high performance.
Internal Communication: Act as the vital link between the FOH team and senior management, ensuring clear information flow regarding events, targets, and daily priorities.
Collaboration: Work closely with the wider Trust team to ensure the cafe and shop offerings complement the Gardens’ seasonal calendar.
3. The Visitor Experience & Atmosphere
Atmosphere Management: Ensure the cafe and shop are welcoming, clean, and vibrant spaces that reflect the beauty of our historic setting.
Customer Excellence: Lead by example in delivering a “Gold Standard” welcome, ensuring visitors feel valued from the moment they arrive at admissions.
Standards & Aesthetics: Maintain impeccable presentation standards across all visitor-facing areas, ensuring the physical environment is consistently high-quality.
4. Operational Excellence & Safety
Compliance: Maintain rigorous HCAAP records, allergen files, and COSHH documentation. Ensure all Risk Assessments for the cafe and shop are up to date.
Logistics: Manage staff and volunteer rotas efficiently to ensure smooth operations during peak seasonal periods.
Sustainability: Implement sensible, “green-first” initiatives such as composting and plastic reduction where they align with operational efficiency.

About You (Person Specification)
Commercial Acumen: A proven track record of running a profitable cafe or retail outlet, ideally within the charity, heritage, or leisure sector.
Exceptional Communicator: Ability to engage with everyone from first-time visitors to long-standing volunteers with warmth and clarity.
Team Builder: Experience in managing and motivating a diverse team, with a genuine understanding of the unique dynamics of working with volunteers.
Standard-Driven: An eye for detail—you notice the small things that make a big difference to the visitor experience.
Problem Solver: Ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced, seasonal environment, finding cost-effective solutions to daily challenges.
Flexibility: Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays as required by the seasonal nature of the Gardens.

Our Commitment
By joining Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, you are joining a team dedicated to:

Excellence: Providing a high-quality sanctuary for our local community.
Heritage: Protecting and celebrating a unique piece of Birmingham’s history.
Sustainability: Working towards a greener future through sensible, impactful choices.
About our Cafe and Shop 

Our cafe and shop are at the start of an exciting long term development. Currently we operate out of two connected wooden cabins in the atmospheric walled courtyard. The space offers a mixture of both challenges and benefits which require creative thinking and innovation to ensure success. We are currently at ...

Emerging Generations Ministry Student Role

We are looking for someone to help us work with our Emerging Generations ministry (0-30yrs) at
St Saviour’s, supporting them in their walk with Christ and navigating life in an ever-changing
world.

Why become a Ministry Student at St Saviour’s?

This is a great opportunity to gain ministry experience & grow as a wholehearted disciple of
Jesus, as you serve our growing, diverse, multigenerational church community.

We want to invest in you. We are passionate about developing & discipling young leaders who
will impact the wider church and the world for generations to come. You will be line managed by
a member of our leadership team who will invest in your development and spiritual formation,
giving you opportunities to serve and help shape the future of the ministry areas you will be
working in.

You will play an active role within the staff team and therefore have key relationships with them.
We would also encourage you to find a spiritual director (and can help source one).

As part of this role, we will offer training 1 day per week, taken on as a voluntary commitment in
your own time.  This will be delivered by the ‘First Timers’ Guildford Diocese course (4 hours a
week). We will also provide & fund opportunities for you to receive development from the wider
church (e.g. through conferences, training etc).

Each Ministry Student focuses specifically on one or two ministry areas within our emerging
generations (0-30s) whilst also gaining experience serving across the church with opportunities
to ‘have a go’ in different ministries throughout the year.

We anticipate that at least one of our Ministry Students will primarily work with students and
young adults; more information about this role is available here.

The successful candidate will:

•  Be a prayerful, committed Christian with a demonstrable love and concern for the

spiritual growth and practical needs of people within their care.

•  Become a member of St Saviour’s Church, supportive and committed to its vision and

values.

•  Be able to lead, motivate and organise a team that mainly consists of volunteers.
•  Be able to handle the constantly changing demands of the role, and have confidence in

managing multiple aspects of the role at the same time.

•  Have the discretion appropriate to pastoral ministry.
•  Have some experience of serving in Christian ministry.

•  Be someone who is open to learning and receiving feedback- we would love to support

your ongoing development.

•  Be a person of integrity. Part of being a Christian leader is modelling a lifestyle that is

reflective of being a disciple of Jesus and is in keeping with the values and teaching of the
church you lead in. Hence, we expect those in significant positions of responsibility at St
Saviour’s to respect and endeavour to uphold the values and teaching of St Saviour's and
the wider Anglican church in their conduct, and to be sensitive to other people's
perception of their lives. Please speak to a member of the leadership team if you have
questions or concerns about this.

Terms & Conditions:

Hours: 20hrs per week. The anticipated working pattern is (hours to be confirmed) Sunday,
Tuesday, Wednesday (this may include Tues evenings). Other occasional evening or weekend
work may be required.

Salary: Based on a full-time equivalent salary of £23,132 pro rata. This will
equate to £13,218 (per annum) and an hourly rate of £12.71/h. We will support you in sourcing
accommodation with a Church Family for the duration of your appointment.

Annual Leave allowance: Based on a full-time equivalent of 5 weeks plus UK bank holidays,
pro-rata.

Appointment: Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory reference, proof of right-to-
work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check (due to the nature of working with vulnerable adults)

Length of Role: 10 months: Sept 2026 to end of June 2027

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Housing Adviser

Apply before 11.59pm on 12 February 2026.

Job summary

• Salary
• £26,200 (FTE)
• Location
• Flexible to suit applicant, with some travel across the New Forest area
• Workplace
• Hybrid working
• Contract
• Permanent
• Hours per week
• 30

How to apply

You can check for more information and how to apply.

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have the skills to build strong local partnerships and deliver a high-quality advice service to those at risk of homelessness? If so, Citizens Advice New Forest has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Housing Adviser.

Location: Flexible to suit applicant, with some travel across the New Forest area

Pay: £26,200 FTE (Pro rata for 30 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent (Flexible working arrangements considered)

Key responsibilities include:

- Take referrals from clients that approach Citizens Advice under threat of homelessness, as well as from New Forest District Council (NFDC) and third parties.

- Build and sustain strong relationships with key contacts within the NFDC housing team and be the primary contact for all NFDC enquiries regarding clients at risk of homelessness.

- Give proactive, timely housing options advice to those that may be at risk, with a view to avoiding future homelessness.

- Support clients to maximise their income to ensure they are in best position to avoid homelessness, including undertaking budgeting work with clients to ensure that future housing options are affordable and sustainable.

- Provide support to clients with challenges to housing bandings and negotiate with landlords and other housing stakeholders to resolve housing disputes and prevent loss of accommodation.

- Ensure clients are promptly signposted to other specialist advisers (within Citizens Advice and third parties) to deal with any issues that may increase their threat of homelessness.

We are looking for someone with:

- Experience of working one-on-one with individuals, whether in an advice or training environment.

- Ability to use sensitive listening and questioning skills to get to the root of an issue whilst maintaining structure and control of meetings.

- The ability to interpret information and present options to clients, thereby assisting them to take control of their finances.

- Confidence to deliver engaging and empowering advice.

- Confidence with financial information.

- Ability to deliver difficult messages with empathy.

- Knowledge of the Citizens Advice network is desirable but it’s not essential – we value relevant experience and a commitment to making a difference.

Why Join Us?

- Flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance.

- 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays.

- A welcoming, inclusive, and purpose-driven work environment.

For a full Job Pack which contains a detailed role profile and person specification visit www.newforestcab.org.uk/about-us/jobs/ or contact us by email for an informal chat at jobs@canf.uk

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter (maximum 500 words) to jobs@canf.uk

Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

School Chaplain: Lowton CofE High School

School Name Lowton Church of England High SchoolAddress Newton Road, Lowton, WarringtonPostcode WA3 1DUTel: 01942 767040E-mail: harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.ukWebsite: www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk Start Date: From 20th April 2026, if possibleHours: Term Time Only The hours…

School Name Lowton Church of England High SchoolAddress Newton Road, Lowton, WarringtonPostcode WA3 1DUTel: 01942 767040E-mail: harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.ukWebsite: www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk

Start Date: From 20th April 2026, if possibleHours: Term Time Only

The hours and work pattern can be negotiated and can be flexible for the right person; please contact us for more information

Full time – 37 hrs\week, OR part-time – working no less than 22 hours\week

Salary: NJC G6 – points 14-20

This equates to:

£25,308 pa for 37 hrs\week – term time only

£15,048 pa for 22hrs\week – term time only

Our Chaplain is an established role in the school since the school became a Church of England school in 2012.

The Chaplain has a unique role in our school in being part of school life but also deliberately not seen as a ‘teacher’. The school Chaplain is an important adult role model for both students and staff. They play the lead role in preparing and leading worship for students and staff, running clubs for students and leading spiritual reflection in school.

Our Christian mission sits at the heart of our curriculum. We are looking for our next Chaplain to work with us to further develop our Christian ethos, support our young people and help us deliver our social action agenda.

Our school is deeply rooted in its Christian values, which palpably define the culture of the school. We test all we do through the lens of what is right for each child. You will hear us use the phrase ‘ruthlessly compassionate’ which means each and every day we have the resolve, commitment and highest of expectations to do the right thing for every child, because every child has the right to, and deserves, an exceptional education.

We do not select by any faith designation as part of our admissions criteria. We are very clear that we are a mission-led school serving Jesus Christ through our school community.

You will be employed by the school and the bulk of your work would be in our school, but the reach of your role extends beyond the school gates to build close relationships in local schools and churches, and national organisations reflecting our social action agenda.

We are committed to Chaplaincy playing a key and central part of our school life. We have experienced that with previous Chaplains and remain committed to that going forward by offering this as a permanent role.

You will need to be a committed Christian who will act as a role model for both adults and students.

You will work with our Head of Christian Distinctiveness to plan, write and deliver our collective worship programme in creative and varied ways and to organise key events of reflection for the whole school community such as Harvest, Advent, Easter and Christmas.

In practical terms, you will play a lead role in writing and providing resources where you or others lead collective worship in small groups, form groups, year group and school assemblies.

You will be both a leader and facilitator in explaining, nurturing, introducing and developing spirituality and the Christian faith in our school, and as part of that playing a key role in profiling the importance of social action – a key part of our wider curriculum.

You will live out the Gospel in word and actions as a Christian role model to students and staff.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards and our staff are proud to belong to the school. We believe that Lowton Church of England High School is a great place to be.

Our school is underpinned by its Christian values of Caring, Learning and Succeeding. These palpably define the culture of the school and are at the heart of everything we do and of everything we ask of ourselves, of our pupils and parents and of our wider community. Everyone is valued in our school and we focus daily on creating a sense of belonging, of high asp...

Recruitment: SKPT

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Officer – SKPT.

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Officer for the DfE-funded Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching programme, which we deliver in partnership with STEM Learning.

Location:       1 EdCity, EdCity Walk, London W12 7TF. Office staff have hybrid working arrangements as standard as well as a London weighting on salary. Remote working will be considered.
Hours:            Full time (35 hours per week). Flexible working requests will be considered.
Contract:        Fixed term 1 April 2026 – 31 August 2027

Operations Officer – SKPT

• This role will work as part of the operations team to ensure that our Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT) programme is delivered to a high standard. The postholder will work with the SKPT team in particular to administer the programme in line with agreed systems and processes. Salary £30,000 – £33,000depending on experience.Please download and carefully consider the job description and the attitudes, skills and knowledge requirements for the role.Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 9 February.

How to apply

Carefully review the job description and specifications we have provided, then submit your CV and a cover letter linking your experiences to the requirements. You will need to submit both a CV and a cover letter to be considered for the role. The letter should not exceed two sides of A4.

Please email your completed application to hr@ogdentrust.com

• Operations OfficerClosing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 9 February.
  
  Interviews will be held on 17 / 18 February 2026.

No agencies please.

The Ogden Trust is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

• Your Charity Investing Every Penny You Spend Into A Healthier & Happier West Lothian
• Xcite Whitburn -Currently, the sauna is out of order and not available for public use.
• Xcite Linlithgow -Pool access will be slightly reduced due to school swimming assessments taking place in February. SeeHEREfor full details.
• Xcite Whitburn -Pool, sauna and steam room will be closed from 13:30 on the 14th March due to a party.

Job Reference:

CSCGYMSUP

Hours Of Work:

Working 36 hours per week over a 3-week pattern as outlined below:

There may be the opportunity for some flexibility within these hours which can be discussed with the hiring manager.

Benefits:

• Free Xcite membership & discounted family membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• up to 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Discount store vouchers through our Benefits Portal
• Company Pension scheme contributions up to 15%
• Ongoing training and development
• Uniform provided

Salary:

£13.18 per hour

We’re excited to introduce a new Gym Supervisor role within Xcite. This is a great opportunity for a motivated fitness professional to take on a leadership role on the gym floor and help shape the future of our gym service.

As Gym Supervisor, you’ll oversee day-to-day gym operations, support and mentor fitness staff, and help deliver a safe, inclusive, and high-quality experience for our members. Working closely with management, you’ll contribute to service development, innovation, and consistently high standards across the gym environment.

Location: Xcite CraigswoodContract Type: Full Time, permanent Salary: £24,672.00 per annum, £13.18 per hourClosing Date: 16^th February 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily gym floor operations, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and excellent customer service
• Support and motivate gym staff, championing service standards
• Deliver inductions, fitness assessments, and member consultations as required
• Drive member engagement using tools such as MyWellness and the Technogym App
• Promote gym programmes, fitness initiatives, and wellbeing activities
• Monitor equipment, report faults, and support health & safety compliance
• Provide feedback on staff performance and support training and development

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a gym or health club environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures
• Ability to motivate and inspire others

Desirable:

• Supervisory or senior fitness experience
• Level 3 GP Referral qualification
• First Aid and AED qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

• Xcite Personal Trainer - PT

  Salary:VariesClosing Date:31/03/2026

• Sports Coach Level 1 - COACHGYML1

  Salary:£12.60 per hourClosing Date:31/03/2026

• Sports Coach Level 2 - COACHGYML2

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• Lifeguard at Inveralmond Community High School 11 hrs - INVLG11

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• Lifeguard at Deans High School 14 hrs...

Customer & Business
Support Assistant
Permanent Full Time Position

Location: Dumfries & Galloway (primarily home based with some regional travel) with a
requirement to attend training and meetings in Dumfries

Salary range: £22,932 - £28,947 + competitive benefits package

Hours:  35 hours, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with one hour (unpaid) lunch
break

About Us
Loreburn is a registered social landlord (RSL) and Scottish Charity, with 2,700 homes across
Dumfries & Galloway. Established more than 40 years ago, our vision and mission is to
‘create great places to live’ by providing good quality, well maintained, and affordable homes.

As a community-based association, we place our tenant facing services at the heart of the
communities we serve.  Our ‘Hub, Home & Roam’ working model allows our team to work
flexibly, ensuring they can be where they’re most needed, supported by the right tools and
resources to deliver on our commitments to tenants and communities.

The Role
Our Customer and Business Support colleagues are at the forefront of our housing services
provision, providing a helpful and responsive first point of contact service through a range of
channels. You’ll be dealing with tenancy related enquiries, housing applications and offer
signposting advice. The role also performs a variety of business administration support tasks
and requires someone who is highly organised and IT proficient, who can manage changing
priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a remote
workforce.

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What We’re Looking For
What’s really important is that you have a strong commitment to excellent service delivery
and are highly organised in your approach. Experience in a similar customer service similar
role would be an advantage and admin experience and IT skills across a range of packages
are essential.

The ideal candidate will:

•  Have knowledge of the housing sector and/or customer service

•  Be comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy

•  Possess strong customer service skills and able to handle challenging situations with

empathy and professionalism

•  Be highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to plan

tasks and projects.

•  Be ICT proficient, particularly across Microsoft packages.

•  Be confident to take ownership of issues and proactively seek solutions.

We value potential and a commitment to learning and encourage applicants who may not
possess every requirement to find out more.

As a home based role, the ability to work from home in a suitable space, along with access
to broadband is required. A willingness and ability to travel to accommodate meetings or
training sessions will also be necessary.

Please take a look through the role profile for more information about the role, what’s
required, and the skills and competencies we’re looking for.

Working With Us:
Along with a supportive work environment and a collaborative culture, we offer generous
benefits and a great work/life balance.

•  Competitive pay and rewards

•  Matched pension contributions up to 8% and life cover of 3 x salary

•  Salary sacrifice options for pension contributions

•  8 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata) which includes 12 fixed public holidays and a

Christmas closure

•  Wellbeing Time – alternative to a 34-hour week. Staff have 49 hours (pro-rata)

throughout the year to offer greater flexibility and support to health and work/life

balance

•  Westfield Health Plan – contributions towards a range of services including dental,

optical, therapies, counselling and wellbeing services.

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•  Employee discounts including Blue Light card, cashback and high street retail and

gym discounts

•  Family friendly policies

•  Flexible working and a Hub, Home and Roam working model

•  Support for continuous professional development and protected learning time

•  Strong values-based culture offering autonomy and empowerment

•  Paid volunteering days

•  Long service rewards

•  Professional fees - Loreburn will reimburse one set of annual fees paid by employees

for membership of professional institutions when such membership is directly

relevant to our work

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Caroline Smith, Customer and
Business Support Manager, on 07872 127019 or carolines@loreburn.org.uk,
or Sarah Thomson, Customer and Business Support Officer, on 07880 035301 or
saraht@loreburn.org.uk

How to Apply
Apply by completing the online Recruitment Application Form which can be accessed here

Closing date for applications: Monday 16 February 2026 at 9am

Interview date:  Monday 23 February 2026

We’re committed to making our recruitment practices as accessible as possible for
everyone, this includes making any necessary adjustments. If you need us to do anything
differently as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Title: Cleaning Technician

Ipswich, Suffolk, GB, IP1 4JP

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Cleaning Technician

Ipswich

£25,396 per year

40 hours per week - 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

We are currently recruiting six Cleaning Technicians to work in Ipswich and the surrounding areas. Joining our Estate Services team, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across offices, general housing schemes, and blocks of flats within the region. Your daily duties will include cleaning communal areas such as stairways, lifts, toilets, and kitchens. We are looking for a reliable team player who can deliver a high‑quality service that meets the needs of our customers.

The role of the Cleaning Technician will include:

• General cleaning duties to include vacuuming and sweeping, wiping down and sanitising surfaces, dusting at low and high levels, cleaning internal glass, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and other rooms and removal of rubbish and debris and on occasions bulk items
• Undertaking regular risk assessments to identify and report potential hazards or faults on site, to maintain a safe environment
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of allocated work
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a good, workable condition and stock levels are maintained
• Providing a professional, courteous and customer friendly approach to all working tasks

Skills and experiences:

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workload
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £25,396 per annum

For more information please click here

View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)    

Closing Date: 16 February 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

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