Job title: Senior Legal Officer
Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)
Location: Hybrid. Primarily remote with one weekly hub day in London. Working arrangements may change.
Deadline: 22 February 2026 at 23:59
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum
Contact: info@ilpa.org.uk
Website: ilpa.org.uk
About ILPA:
The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is the leading professional membership body for practitioners working in immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law. ILPA works across the full breadth of immigration law and policy including asylum and refugee protection, detention and removals, legal aid and access to justice, tribunals and appeals, and economic migration and sponsorship policy.
We exist to promote and improve the law and practice of immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law and to ensure that policy and legislation are informed by evidence, expertise and the lived experience of those affected.
Senior Legal Officer:
ILPA is recruiting a Senior Legal Officer to support delivery of ILPA’s legal and policy work, undertaking detailed analysis, parliamentary support and member engagement. The role will sit horizontally alongside a new Senior Legal Officer post. However, the former includes line management responsibilities. The post holder must be a qualified solicitor with appropriate post-qualification experience.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking candidates who bring:
- Strong expertise in immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law
- Excellent legal analysis and drafting skills
- A commitment to improving law, policy and practice
- The ability to work collaboratively in a small, expert team
The role offers the opportunity to influence national debate, work closely with leading practitioners, and contribute meaningfully to the development of immigration law and policy.
Why work at ILPA
- National profile and respected reputation
- High-impact policy and legal work
- Flexible and supportive working culture
- Collaborative, expert-led organisation
Job Description
Purpose of the role
The Senior Legal Officer will play a key role in supporting ILPA’s legal and policy work on immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law.
Working under the direction of the Legal Director, the post holder will engage in detailed legal and policy analysis, support parliamentary and influencing activity, support legal project delivery, and contribute to high-quality information and engagement for ILPA members.
The Senior Legal Officer will also work closely with the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice where legal policy and strategic litigation intersect and in the line management of the Legal Project Officer.
Key responsibilities
1. Legal and policy analysis
- Produce high-quality analysis of immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law and policy.
- Monitor developments in legislation, case law and policy, including secondary legislation and guidance.
- Prepare written briefings, updates and summaries for members, trustees and external stakeholders.
- Support the Legal Director in the development and delivery of ILPA’s legal strategy.
2. Parliamentary and influencing work
- Support ILPA’s parliamentary work, including monitoring legislation and parliamentary business.
- Draft consultation responses, briefings and evidence submissions.
- Assist in engagement with parliamentarians, officials, peers and external organisations.
- Support the organisation of meetings and briefings with MPs, peers, civil servants and sector partners.
- Contribute to ILPA’s influencing activity through written and oral advocacy.
3. Member engagement and sector support
- Liaise with ILPA members to gather evidence and practice insight to inform policy positions.
- Support ILPA’s thematic and regional working groups, including attending meetings and progressing agreed actions.
- Respond to and triage member enquiries, directing issues to appropriate working groups or ...
Job title: Senior Legal Officer
Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)
Location: Hybrid. Primarily remote with one weekly hub day in London. Working arrangements may change.
Deadline: 22 February 2026 at 23:59
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum
Contact: info@ilpa.org.uk
Website: ilpa.org.uk
About ILPA:
The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is the leading professional membership body for practitioners working in immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law. ILPA works across the full breadth of immigration law and policy including asylum and refugee protection, detention and removals, legal aid and access to justice, tribunals and appeals, and economic migration and sponsorship policy.
We exist to promote and improve the law and practice of immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law and to ensure that policy and legislation are informed by evidence, expertise and the lived experience of those affected.
Senior Legal Officer:
ILPA is recruiting an additional Senior Legal Officer to support delivery of ILPA’s legal and policy work, undertaking detailed analysis, parliamentary support and member engagement. The role sits horizontally alongside the existing Senior Legal Officer. However, this new role does not include any line management responsibilities. The post holder must be a qualified solicitor with appropriate post-qualification experience.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking candidates who bring:
- Strong expertise in immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law
- Excellent legal analysis and drafting skills
- A commitment to improving law, policy and practice
- The ability to work collaboratively in a small, expert team
The role offers the opportunity to influence national debate, work closely with leading practitioners, and contribute meaningfully to the development of immigration law and policy.
Why work at ILPA
- National profile and respected reputation
- High-impact policy and legal work
- Flexible and supportive working culture
- Collaborative, expert-led organisation
Job Description
Purpose of the role
The new Senior Legal Officer will play a key role in supporting ILPA’s legal and policy work on immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law.
Working under the direction of the Legal Director, the post holder will engage in detailed legal and policy analysis, support parliamentary and influencing activity, support legal project delivery, and contribute to high-quality information and engagement for ILPA members.
The new Senior Legal Officer will also work closely with the existing Senior Legal Officer and the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice where legal policy and strategic litigation intersect.
Key responsibilities
1. Legal and policy analysis
- Produce high-quality analysis of immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality law and policy.
- Monitor developments in legislation, case law and policy, including secondary legislation and guidance.
- Prepare written briefings, updates and summaries for members, trustees and external stakeholders.
- Support the Legal Director in the development and delivery of ILPA’s legal strategy.
2. Parliamentary and influencing work
- Support ILPA’s parliamentary work, including monitoring legislation and parliamentary business.
- Draft consultation responses, briefings and evidence submissions.
- Assist in engagement with parliamentarians, officials, peers and external organisations.
- Support the organisation of meetings and briefings with MPs, peers, civil servants and sector partners.
- Contribute to ILPA’s influencing activity through written and oral advocacy.
3. Member engagement and sector support
- Liaise with ILPA members to gather evidence and practice insight to inform policy positions.
- Support ILPA’s thematic and regional working groups, including attending meetings and progressing agreed actions.
- Respond to and triage member enquiries, directing issues to appropriate wor...
Music Tutor: Orchestral Percussion and Drum Kit
This role is for a committed and inspiring teacher to deliver individual/small group orchestral percussion and drum kit lessons to children aged 7-18 (school years 3-13) at our music centre during term time.
The successful candidate must be able to teach pupils from beginner to Grade 8 / Diploma on Orchestral Percussion and Drum Kit, and they will join a fabulous, dedicated, and inspirational team who will support you and your professional development. They will be supported with resources and shadowing opportunities of other Trafford Music Service staff.
The ability to teach another instrument, especially piano is desirable.
About Trafford Music Service
Trafford Music Service provides musical opportunities for children from across the borough. We are committed to enabling children from all backgrounds to access high quality music provision through curriculum teaching, whole class or instrumental lessons and ensembles.
We currently teach in primary and secondary schools across the authority as well as providing an after-school music provision at our Music Centre based in Sale.
The service’s values are focused on serving our young people and they are enriching lives, inspiring a love of music for all by being supportive, inclusive, dedicated and creative. You can read more about our work on our website.
Trafford Music Service are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining diverse candidates, as it’s important that our team reflect the communities we serve at every level within the service.
This post is permanent on Teachers’ Pay and Conditions on the Unqualified Teacher pay scale 3-6.
The working hours/days for this post are 4 hours on Tuesdays (4pm – 8pm) and 2.5 hours on Fridays (4pm – 6.30pm) during term time. Candidates should be sure they can commit to teaching during term time before applying. We are committed to providing continuity for our pupils and the highest level of instrumental tutoring. Tutors are employed on Teachers’ pay and conditions and therefore have the school holidays off and all tutors are expected to fully commit to all term dates.
This Job listing is provided by an external organisation. Music Mark does not endorse the content and does not accept any liability for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the material provided. Music Mark is not responsible for ascertaining the suitability or legal status of a prospective employer.
About the Provider
Trafford Music Service
Trafford Music Service (strategic partner of the Greater Manchester Music Hub) is a not for profit music education organisation committed to delivering high quality music education and musical opportunities to children and young people in Trafford.
- Salary:£17.24 per hour. £32,385 per annum (pro rata for part-time).From 1 April 2026 increasing to: £17.84. £33,512 per annum (pro rata).
- Status:22.5 hours per week to be worked over 4 days. Working pattern must include core hours of 10am – 3pm, with Thursday as one of the working days.
- Location:Edinburgh.
VOCAL is the Voice of Carers across Lothian, a Scottish charity run by carers and for carers since 1994. We are looking for an Administrator to join the team at our busy Carers’ Hub in Edinburgh.
As an integral member of VOCAL’s small administrative team, the postholder will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of services across the organisation, including Carer Support, Counselling, Wee Breaks, Carer Training, and other key areas of service delivery.
The postholder will be based in our busy reception, greeting carers and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude, and working closely with staff and volunteers to maintain a supportive and professional atmosphere.
In addition to reception duties and administrative support, the postholder will assist with data recording within VOCAL’s client data management system.
This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent communication and administrative skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting both carers and colleagues across VOCAL’s services.
Applicants will have experience in a comparable position and be able to evidence their administration and IT skills as well as data entry experience.
How to apply
Download the person specification and job description below. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to ku.gr1770362976o.lac1770362976ov@sb1770362976oj1770362976 or by post to HR, VOCAL, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB.
We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.
Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026 at noon
Interviews: Thursday 5 March 2026
Parent Liaison Officer
We are looking for an experienced Parent Liaison Officer to join our caring and passionate team and make a lasting impact for children and families affected by child exploitation.
Your role as Parent Liaison Officer will be to work with multi-agency partners, tackling child exploitation as an independent source of support and contact for parents whose children are being sexually and criminally exploited.
You will liaise between statutory agencies and families in order to maximise the ability of all parties to safeguard a child at risk of/being sexually and criminally exploited and promote best practice in the work of professionals to safeguard children.
Our successful candidate will have an understanding of issues faced by young people and their families, particularly in relation to exploitation and abuse, as well as knowledge of safeguarding agencies and LSCB roles. You will have a commitment to the ethos of Ivison Trust, working with parents as valued partners in tackling child exploitation. You will also need a relevant qualification.
Responsible to: Head of Parent Services
Hours of work: 22.5 hrs between Monday-Friday, with occasional out of hours
Location: Blackburn and Darwen
Salary & Benefits: £19,504 (Actual Salary)
- Holidays/entitlement: 25 days (pro rata), plus 3 days between Christmas and New Year, plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme 8% employer’s contribution
- Extensive training package
Professional development opportunities
Ivison Trust runs a national training programme which our employees can access as part of their professional development. All of our front-line support staff have the opportunity to gain our Ivison Trust ACSEP qualification, a Level 4 Award in Child Sexual Exploitation which recently received “Outstanding”.
Staff wellbeing
How to apply
Please send a copy of the completed Application Form to info@ivisontrust.org.uk by midnight on the 23 February 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 2 March 2026.
Gift Processing Coordinator - Portland, OR (hybrid)
Description
Location: Portland, OR
Office presence:Hybrid - weekly office presence required (3 days/week)
Closing date:Please submit application by
February 16 2026
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 35+ countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
The Department
The mission of the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) Department is to advance Mercy Corps' mission by raising impactful and flexible funds—with a focus on growing unrestricted fundraising—from individuals, companies, and foundations, and elevating our global profile and influence. Our team brings together private fundraising professionals, marketing and communications specialists, development operations experts, and digital platform managers. Together, we boldly share Mercy Corps' global impact with our audiences through best-in-class storytelling with a focus on building trust, engagement, and long-term relationships among our supporters. We work across teams to inspire philanthropic support and partnership with external audiences and build and protect Mercy Corps' reputation and profile.
The Position
The Gift Processing Coordinator performs the processing of daily donations into Mercy Corps’ donor database, with a focus on mass market direct mail, online, and monthly gifts, ensuring that all data entry is done in a timely and accurate fashion. They create and maintain accurate donation and constituent records in The Raiser’s Edge in accordance with established data standards and perform ongoing data hygiene tasks. They work closely with the rest of the Development Operations team and Mercy Corps’ partner vendors to expedite problem solving and handling of complex gift and data entry cases. The Gift Processing Coordinator backs up and cross trains with the Senior Coordinator, Major & Special Gifts. This role requires flexibility and openness to evolving responsibilities as systems, processes, and organizational needs change.
Essential Responsibilities
GIFT PROCESSING AND CONSTITUENT RECORD UPDATES
- Downloads donation transaction reports and files from various software and data sources; organizes, validates, and manipulates gift data in Excel and imports into The Raiser’s Edge donor database, following precise processing rules and ensuring accuracy on a large scale.
- Guarantees correct gift coding (amount, appeal, fund, etc.) and provides specialized handling for more involved gifts including donor-advised funds, IRAs, and gifts with premiums.
- Works closely with a variety of Mercy Corps’ partner vendors, including telemarketing and our donation processing center, to communicate and help troubleshoot data and systems needs/issues.
- Serves as point person for monthly giving data and requirements for all monthly giving gift processing and records standards. Processes monthly giving signups and amount upgrades through the website, direct mail, and telemarketing campaigns. Validates and imports monthly gifts on a regular schedule.
- Completes a variety of constituent and gift updates in The Raiser’s Edge including solicit code requests, deceased notifications, chargebacks, and refunds.
- Effectively finds solutions to database problems that relate to gift and/or constituent records; provides expedited problem solving for complex gift and data entry questions from other team members.
OTHER
- Completes tasks at the Portland, OR office three times per week including: opening, sorting, scanning, and recording donation mail, printing specialized donor tax receipts, working with Admin + Facilities Team to deposit checks in-house, and on rare occasions, completing in-person bank deposits.
- Maintains a working knowledge of all Development Operations data systems, including The Raiser’s Edge donor database, Blackbaud Merchant Services, ActionKit online database, Braintree payment processing system, and others as necessary.
- Creates and maintains documentation related to policies and procedures necessary to fulfill the position.
- Handles banking information and payment card data in a secure and compliant manner, maintaining familiarity with PCI requirements.
- Maintains donor confidence and protects Mercy Corps’ inte...
Role: HR Coordinator
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Applications close: 16/02/2026
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Coordinator to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be the first point of contact for staff and applicants, providing clear, timely and supportive advice on HR policies, processes and procedures.
This is a varied role covering the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination and employee relations support. You will work closely with managers, Finance and external partners to ensure HR processes run smoothly, accurately and in line with organisational policies.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for staff and applicants, overseeing the HR mailbox
- Provide advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, from job adverts to offers and pre-employment checks
- Support onboarding, inductions and probation reviews
- Monitor sickness absence and calculate sick pay entitlements
- Collate monthly payroll information and liaise with Finance and external payroll providers
- Maintain accurate HR systems (PeopleHR, Citation, SharePoint) in line with GDPR and organisation’s requirements
- Monitor training compliance, organise in person training
About you:
You will have previous HR experience and be CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards). You’ll be highly organised, confident handling sensitive information, and committed to delivering a high-quality HR service.
What we offer:
- A full and robust training and induction programme, including access to additional training during the course of employment
- Holiday entitlement of 36 days from the start of employment
- Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
- Flexible and agile working
- Family-friendly policies, including family-friendly working hours (8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 2pm finish on Fridays)
Our values
For us, it’s not so much about what you know, but your attitude and values that are most important. We will provide full training on what you need to know, but you must be able to live our values:
Tailored – We always put people at the centre of our work.
Humour – Great things can be achieved when we are happy and have fun.
Resilient – Flexibility, confidence and creativity turn challenges into opportunities.
Integrity – Passion and professionalism are vital for all involved in our organisation.
Value – Everybody deserves respect and we are enriched through our differences.
Empathy – Compassion and care are in everything we do.
About Capella
At Capella, we believe in lasting change through lifelong learning, because everybody deserves to thrive.
Capella is a registered charity that operates Teens+, a sector-leading service for school leavers with additional support needs to reach their potential, and Sleep Action, formerly Sleep Scotland, the UK’s oldest sleep charity and leading provider of sleep support and training.
Capella was awarded Employer of the Year at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards 2023 and the Outstanding Leadership Award at the Scottish Living Wage Awards. In 2026, the charity was shortlisted for three Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards.
Capella is a great place to work with fantastic people, strong values and a clear sense of the difference we make. 94% of our team are proud to work for our organisation and 98% think we take positive action on health and wellbeing. We invest in our staff and offer extensive training and mentoring opportunities. As a growing organisation, we want to attract ambitious staff with a desire to achieve great things. If this sounds like a journey you’d like to join us on, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
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Note: We do not use recruitment agencies.
Finance Officer
Position type: Finance Officer
Salary: £31,180 - £33,058 (pay award pending)
Location: CARF HQ (does not offer advice)
Number of Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract Length: Permanent
Citizens Advice and Rights Fife (CARF) is Fife’s leading independent advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to local people for over 25 years. Our service is as important as ever and the organisation is keen to further develop links with our local communities, providing the support we are renowned for in locations familiar to our clients.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Infrastructure, the Finance Officer will provide high-quality financial support across the organisation. This includes managing payroll using Xero, processing staff, volunteer and board expenses, operating purchase and sales ledgers, handling petty cash and banking, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role will also support the preparation of financial reports for the Board and funders.
The successful candidate will have strong IT skills, including MS Office and Xero, and an accounting qualification and/or at least two years’ experience in a similar role. You will be organised, reliable and numerate, with strong communication skills and a supportive, adaptable approach.
To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement to Vacancies@carfonline.org.uk, along with a completed recruitment monitoring form and self-declaration of convictions form.
Please download the application pack here ,or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tricia McCormick at Tricia.McCormick@carfonline.org.uk or on 01592 765402.
We are committed to Equal Opportunities and applications are welcome from all communities.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 23rd February 2026 with interviews scheduled to take place Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026.
Support Worker - Lanarkshire Houses
Support Worker, Adult Services - 3 x 12 hour day shifts - £23,650.70 pa
At Capability Scotland, we're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support for individuals with disabilities. Every day, we work together to develop creative, empowering solutions that help our customers live the life they choose. Our mission is simple: to put the voices and needs of those we support at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role – Support Worker
We’re currently seeking compassionate, dedicated Support Workers to join our Lanarkshire Houses service in Carluke and Lanark. You’ll support adults with complex disabilities in a homely care setting where independence and individuality are truly valued.
Our customers live in their own self-contained spaces—some alone, others with flatmates—and your role will be to support them in all aspects of daily life. This includes:
- One-to-one or two-to-one personalised care
- Assisting with personal care, dressing, and medication
- Supporting mobility and communication
- Preparing meals and helping with household tasks
- Joining in or facilitating activities like shopping trips, cinema outings, or visits with family
- *SORRY THIS POST DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR SKILLED WORKER VISA*
Location: Lanarkshire Houses Service, Windmill Gardens, Carluke (ML8 4EZ) with occasional support at Dovecot Lane, Lanark (ML11 7PX)
Hours: Full-time – 36 hours per week, 3 x 12-hour day shifts across weekdays and weekends, (rotational so you always know when you are working).
Driving Licence: Preferred but not essential
Every day is different, and everything we do is guided by what matters most to the people we support.
Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re caring, motivated, and ready to make a difference, come join our team.
Apply today and help us build a more inclusive world – one person at a time.
What We Offer:
Capability Scotland’s benefits:
- A generous salary of £23,650.70 pa (£12.60 per hour)
- We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.
- A set rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
- 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
- Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
- Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
- Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
- Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme.
- Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
- £600 refer a friend scheme
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.
What you need to know:
Job Description: Support Worker (Res Resp)
***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***
Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.
Support Worker - Lanarkshire Houses
How to apply
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Job reference:001266
Salary:£36,691.00 - £39,634.00 per annum
Closing date:22/02/2026
Department:Community Links
Location:Dundee
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:37
Closing date:22/02/2026
About us
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
Please note that we do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.
About the service
Our Day Support Services (DSS) currently support 10 people across two locations in Dundee. Each individual receives tailored support on either a 1:1 or 2:1 basis. The service is registered to operate daily from 8am to 10pm, with support delivered across three sessions per day. Hours and support approaches vary depending on individual needs. We also have plans to expand the service to create further opportunities for the people we support.
One of our bases, Hillview, provides a building based service for individuals with complex communicative support needs who may require a therapeutic and structured model of support.
The other part of our service, Community Links, is an enabling service that offers a central drop in space for the people we support. It is strongly integrated within local communities, where staff support individuals to participate in a variety of meaningful activities both in local groups and on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis. Activities include swimming, horse riding, gym sessions, arts and crafts, day trips to other cities, bowling and cinema outings. The focus is on promoting independence, social choices and building strong community connections.
Our support is bespoke and designed around each individuals needs. Staff create opportunities to develop communication through sensory and therapeutic interactions, with all support being outcomes driven. Individuals are supported with all aspects of personal care, and moving and assisting needs. As the services we deliver are unique to each person we support, staff training is tailored to the unique needs of each person to ensure confidence and competence in the support they delivery.
The service has a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and intends to appoint two Supervisors. These roles work across both bases to support the teams.
About you
As Registered Manager you will assume overall responsibility for the safe running of the services. To succeed in this role, you will be flexible, dynamic, responsive, dedicated and proactive. You will think strategically, plan ahead and and maintain a clear vision for service development. Registered with the SSSC and with an appointment through the Care Inspectorate as Registered Manager, you will be committed in the development of your service and the staff who work within it.
Building strong relationships with the people we support, their families, stakeholders and wider multi-disciplinary professionals is integral to the role as is maintaining an open door policy with staff. Maintaining an open door approach ensures staff feel supported and confidence in their practice and decision making.
This role requires excellent multi tasking skills and consistent adherence to legislation, regulations, organisational policies, Quality Assurance standards, Health and Safety requirements and personalisation principles. You should be confident in delegating while retaining accountability for service improvement, planning, analysis and effective communication within your team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally, lead with purpose and make a real and lasting difference in the lives of the people we support.
What you need to succeed
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare (SCQF Level 9) or equivalent speciality as recognised by SSSC for registration purposes
- SVQ 4 Care Services Management and PDA in Leadership and Management (SCQF Level 10)
- An ability to build and develop positive long-lasting relationship with the people that we support, their families and their team members
- Experience ...
Title: Scheme Manager
Paignton, Devon, GB, TQ4 7HP
Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people’s lives.
Scheme Manager – Part Time
Paignton
£21,991 - £22,671 per year
32.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Manager to join our Housing Services team at a housing scheme for older persons. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality housing management service, which will include promoting independent living, providing tenancy advice and signposting to other agencies for support. This is a rewarding yet challenging role and is ideal for someone who has previous experience of working with older or vulnerable people in a housing management setting and is knowledgeable about safeguarding.
The role of Scheme Manager will include:
- Providing administrative support for the delivery of high quality and value for money housing services
- Assisting with part of the lettings process, including viewings, pre-void inspections and key management
- Conducting compliance checks and scheme inspections to ensure health and safety regulations are met
- Maintaining accurate records and manage extensive computer work efficiently
- Liaising with external organisations such as Care and Support Agencies and Adult Social Services concerning additional support requirements/safeguarding referrals
- Identifying and report potential repairs or faults at the scheme and monitor to completion
- Effectively managing low level anti-social behaviour, which may include gathering relevant information to support this and manage the complaint process for the service area
Skills and experiences:
- Previous experience working with older people or vulnerable client groups
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to build strong relationships
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- A full, valid driving licence is essential due to travel requirements
Why work for us?
We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. 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 (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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
- Role salary is £21,991 (rising to £22,671 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
The full time equivalent salary for this role is £25,374 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £26,159 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance.
View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)
Closing Date: 19 February 2026
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Contract: Temporary for 6 months
Work Location: Hybrid, Edinburgh-based
Hours: 35 hours per week (in effect from 01/04/26)
Salary: £26,552.07
At Ark, full-time roles across our Development, Housing Services and Asset teams are based on a 35-hour working week, worked over five days, with no loss of pay compared to our previous 37-hour week. This is not a trial or a benefit to be earned, but a deliberate choice about how we work.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Customer Service Assistant to join Ark on a 6 month contract. The purpose of this post is to provide administration support to the Neighbourhood Services and Asset Management Teams and to deliver exceptional front line customer service across Ark’s business.
Join Ark's dynamic team as a Customer Services Advisor, where you'll play a pivotal role in both the Housing and Neighbourhood Services and Asset Management Teams. This diverse position requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent multitasking abilities, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. As a key member of our customer-focused teams, you'll provide administrative support to ensure exceptional service delivery across all aspects of Ark's operations.
Amongst other responsibilities listed in the full job outline the Customer Services Advisors act as a first point of contact for customers in relation to all housing and property queries, managing customer expectations and ensuring that customers are clear on timescales and next steps, following the principle of right first time. Provide business administration support across Housing and Customer Services and Asset Management.
The Customer Service Advisor reports directly to the Customer Services Officer. Download the full job description here.
Why Ark?
- Hybrid Working:Enjoy the flexibility of splitting your work week between working from home and our Main Office in Edinburgh.
- Flexible Working Times:Not a 9am - 5pm person. Arks allows you to flex your start & finish time in agreement with your line manager.
- Employee Assistance Program:Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through the EAP App.
- Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
- Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme: Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
• A generous annual leave allowance, with additional leave awarded as your service grows• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
As with all of our head office roles, we exist to support Ark’s mission. Ark is a major provider of Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions including learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. As a Housing Association, we provide a range of accommodation much of which has been designed or adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Our aim is to create the best possible customer outcomes through our highly skilled people, the provision of high quality affordable homes and excellent care.
Please apply using the online application form. If you have any questions or require a paper application form please contact the Recruitment Team on 0131 447 9027 or at recruitment@arkha.org.uk.
Download the full job outline here
CVs will not be accepted
Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 16th February 2026
Interview will be held in person at Arks Main Office in Edinburgh.
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Salary: £26,552.07 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 32 hours per week (4-day working in effect from 1st April 2026)
Location: Hybrid – 2 days at home / 2 days in our Edinburgh office
Contract: Permanent
A people role that values your time as much as your skills.
At Ark, all full-time corporate service roles are based on a 4-day, 32-hour working week with no loss of pay. It’s part of how we work – not a pilot, not a perk, and not something you have to earn.
This way of working is new for us, but a deliberate choice. We believe it supports better focus, healthier workloads and more sustainable performance for our people and the organisation.
We’re now looking for a People & Organisational Development Assistant to join our People & OD team and help keep our people processes, systems and data running smoothly.
This is a hands-on, varied role for someone who enjoys accuracy, good systems and being someone others rely on to get things right.
About The Role
You’ll provide essential administrative and systems support across People Services, recruitment, learning and organisational development. Your work will help ensure employee data is accurate, processes are compliant, and colleagues across Ark get the support they need.
Day to day, you’ll be involved in things like:
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Acting as a first point of contact for People & OD queries and HR advice;
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Maintaining employee records and processing lifecycle changes (starters, leavers, contractual updates, absence and payroll-related changes);
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Supporting safer recruitment activity and onboarding checks, including Right to Work and Disclosure checks;
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Keeping learning and qualification records up to date;
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Preparing and checking people data, reports and dashboards;
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Maintaining People documentation, templates and guidance;
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Supporting improvements to systems, processes and ways of working, with a focus on accuracy, consistency and good governance.
You’ll work closely with the Talent & Engagement Partner, People Partner, L&D and payroll colleagues, contributing to a People service that’s reliable, compliant and genuinely people-focused.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
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Strong administrative skills and a high level of attention to detail;
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Experience in HR, Recruitment, L&D or a similar administrative environment;
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Confidence using systems, databases or learning platforms;
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A customer-focused approach and clear communication style;
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An understanding of confidentiality, data protection and compliance;
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A practical, organised approach to managing competing priorities.
Most importantly, you’ll care about doing things properly and be open to learning and improving how things work.
Why Work With Us?
Alongside our 4-day working week, we also offer:
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Hybrid working and flexible start and finish times;
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A generous annual leave allowance, with additional leave awarded as your service grows;
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4% contributory pension;
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Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support;
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Employee discounts, access to Blue Light Card and Cycle to Work scheme;
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Annual leave buy & sell options.
Ark is a values-driven housing and social care organisation. We aim to create inclusive communities where people can live with dignity, independence and a sense of belonging – and that starts with how we treat our colleagues.
Please apply using the online application form. If you have any questions of require a paper application form please contact the Recruitment Team on 0131 447 9027 or at recruitment@arkha.org.uk.
Download the full job outline here
CVs will not be accepted
Applications close at 5pm Thursday 19th February 2026...
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Assistant Curator, Renaissance and Early Modern History | Fixed Term | 35 hours
Full Time Salary: £31,929 - £34,549 (pay award pending)
Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday - Friday
Location: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh and National Museums Collection Centre, Granton | Hybrid
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.
As an organisation our values are Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative and Forward-thinking.
We are looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable and reliable individuals to join our curatorial team Renaissance and Early Modern History section, in the department of Scottish History and Archaeology.
Benefits of joining us as our Assistant Curator, Renaissance and Early Modern History in Scottish History and Archaeology include:
- Annually alongside your salary, National Museums Scotland contributes 28.97% of this towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
- A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays.
- Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
- A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- Access to all the above and morefrom day one of employment.
About the Assistant Curator role:
Based at the National Museum of Scotland you will support the work of the Department of Scottish History and Archaeology, primarily within the Renaissance & Early Modern Section of the Department. This is a fixed term full-time post currently based within the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The department’s collections are also stored and displayed at the National Museum Collection Centre, Granton.
The Renaissance & Early Modern section collections are representative of cultural, social, political, military and domestic history in Scotland from c.1450-1750, including decorative arts, jewellery, metalwork, furniture and weaponry, and objects relating to monarchical power, religion, trade and everyday life.
As an Assistant Curator in Renaissance and Early Modern History at National Museums Scotland you will:
- Apply expert knowledge of subjects and collections to create and improve National Museums’ documentation programmes
- Assist with programmes of improvement to collections care to meet National Museums’ best practice
- Be responsible for the secure movement and appropriate documentation procedures of the collections, as requires
- Answer public and researcher enquiries and enable access to collections
Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Assistant Curator:
- Knowledge of, an interest in, or enthusiasm about the Renaissance and early modern history collections at NMS
- Demonstrable experience in paid or unpaid work in museums or similar environment
- ICT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and database entry.
- Experience of dealing with public enquiries, visitors and/or volunteers
Please be sure to view relevant attachments for this role (available on our Careers Portal: careers.nms.ac.uk) for full details of the position.
The closing date for this role is 18/02/26. The Selection Event is likely to take place week beginning 23/02/26.
Asst Curator Renaissance and Early Modern History
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
EH1 1JF
£31,929 to £34,549 per year Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme, Holidays and more
Temporary - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 19/02/2026
Job reference: NMS143995
Documents
AC, REM - RecruitmentPack_Final.pdf
Asst Curator Renaissance and Early Modern History
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
£31,929 to £34,549 per year Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme, Holidays and more
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Significant experience of leading and managing Supported Living/Care Home Services.
• Experience of managing teams with knowledge of culture change.
• A commitment to the inclusion of people with a learning disability.
• An in-depth understanding of the Self Directed Support Act and its principles.
• SVQ level 4 or the ability to work towards the relevant qualification required for your SSSC registration.
SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 is essential
• A clear understanding of the need to build and sustain partnerships with stakeholders, commissioners and other third sector providers.
• The ability to lead our business strategy at a local level whilst promoting ENABLE Scotland with an emphasis on growing our business.
• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.