At Education Development Trust, we improve school systems at scale; we partner with governments around the world to help turn ambitious, visionary education policy into reality. We invest annually in our programme of education research and this evidence underpins our work and informs policy and practice around the world. We have a long-established presence in Africa – running programmes since 1992 – and have worked with a range of governments, donor agencies and partners to improve education across the continent, providing short-term, expert consultancy and delivering long-term, national education programmes.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. Education Development Trust also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and we may request information from relevant job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, including harassment, during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies early.
Electrical Installation Tutor
Electrical Installation Tutors / Electrical Trainers / Electrical Installation Teachers
City & Guilds Training is expanding and we are looking for Experienced Electrical Installation Tutors OR Experienced Electricians who would love to become tutors and join our friendly team.
- Salary: £38,855- £42,000 and £44,000 if appointed IQA
- Salaries can be negotiable and will depend on location, skills and experience.
Are you ready to transform electrical training in the U.K.?
If the answer is Yes, Join us at City & Guilds Training, a leader in Electrical training!
We are a purpose driven organisation at City & Guilds Training – Electrical, with a commitment to changing the lives of our learners through developing their skills, every day.
About us:
City & Guilds Training – Electrical (formulary Trade Skills 4U) specialises in delivering a diverse range of electrical courses, catering to both seasoned electricians and newcomers to the trade. Our courses cover various levels in electrical installation and renewable technologies, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
We’re part of City & Guilds, a registered charity and Royal Chartered Institute, which means you’ll be joining over 145 years of trusted technical expertise in skills development.
Why joining us and some of the reasons why our Tutors love working for us;
- Meaningful Impact
- Reputable & Respected Organisation
- Supportive & Collaborative Culture
- Career Growth & Development
- Work-Life Balance & Stability
- Direct Industry Connection
- Student Focused Environment
- Competitive Salary and benefits
City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any support/adjustments at your interview and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role. If this is required, please email; careers@cityandguilds.com
This appointment will be made on merit.
We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. As ethnic minority groups and disabled people are currently under-represented within the Group, we particularly encourage and welcome applications from these communities
About the role:
As an Electrical Installations Tutor, your role will encompass delivering practical and theoretical electrical training, aligning with company, and awarding organizations' guidelines.
You'll handle courses such as C&G 2365 Level 2 & 3, C&G 2382, C&G 2391, C&G 2377, C&G 2921, as well as BPEC Solar PV and Battery Storages, while possibly developing training materials to meet specific requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Delivering high-quality electrical installation subjects consistently
- Assessing courses according to guidelines and maintaining accurate records
- Reviewing student performance and implementing necessary procedures
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity policies
- Collaborating effectively within the team and with external parties
About You:
What you’ll need
- Recent, relevant industry experience in domestic, commercial, and/or industrial Electrical Installation.
- Minimum Level 3 Teaching qualification or equivalent ORyou will need to be an experienced Electrician who is ready to go into teaching.
- Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
- Solid knowledge of Electrical and Science principles
- Practical capabilities in Electrical Installations
Desirable but not essential:
Level 3 Assessing qualification or equivalent.
Level 4 Internal Quality Audit certificate or equivalent
Additional Level 3 & 4 electrical qualifications like C&G 2396, C&G 2391,
and/or green credentials (Solar PV, EV, EESS)
We are looking for effective communicators and team players with good interpersonal skills. We would like you to be Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects independently.
We are also looking for problem-solving attitude with a patient and controlled demeanour.
Full UK Driving License is essential.
We encourage Experienced and time served electricians to apply but please note that we have limited numbers of trainee roles per region that we can offer at any gi...
Technical Specialist- Neurodegenerative Disease Spatial Transcriptomics
- locations
- Hinxton, Cambridgeshire
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR103495
Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
We are seeking a Technical Specialist to join the Bayraktar lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute to generate large-scale single nucleus transcriptomic datasets of neurodegenerative diseases. Supported by Open Targets, the technical specialist will coordinate wet-lab experiments for large-scale single nucleus RNA-sequencing of patient tissue samples. The role can subsequently expand to supervise and coordinate Xenium spatial transcriptomic data generation in the project. This position is for 2 years fixed term.
About Us:
The Bayraktar lab uses spatial and single cell transcriptomics to discover the biology of human brain disorders. The team has generated large-scale single cell and spatial multiomic atlases of human brain diseases (1,2) and other pathologies (3), with deep experience in spatial transcriptomic data generation and analysis (4,5).
Relevant Papers of the Group:
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De Jong, G. et al. A spatiotemporal cancer cell trajectory underlies glioblastoma heterogeneity. bioRxiv 2025.05.13.653495 (2025).
Saraswat, M. et al. Decoding Plasticity Regulators and Transition Trajectories in Glioblastoma with Single-cell Multiomics.
bioRxiv2025.05.13.653733 (2025).Lee, J. T. H. et al. Integrated histopathology, spatial and single cell transcriptomics resolve cellular drivers of early and late alveolar damage in COVID-19.
Nat Commun16, 1979 (2025).Kleshchevnikov, V. et al. Cell2location maps fine-grained cell types in spatial transcriptomics.
Nat Biotechnol40, 661–671 (2022).Li, T. et al. WebAtlas pipeline for integrated single-cell and spatial transcriptomic data.
Nat Methods22, 3–5 (2025).
What you'll be doing:
You will join a new project to create comparative cell atlases of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). You will work with a close group of wet and dry lab collaborators to generate single nucleus transcriptomics datasets from brain tissue over 200 patients. Your role will initially focus on tissue handling and single nucleus transcriptomics data generation. The role can subsequently expand to supervise and coordinate spatial transcriptomic data generation in the project, with support from line manager.
About You:
This role would be an excellent fit for a wet lab scientist interested in single cell or spatial omics and neurodegeneration, with a clear career progression path. Experience in single cell/spatial omics and tissue handling is desirable, but not required and training will be provided.
This project is part of a broader programme of work also including cellular screening led by Andrew Bassett’s team and collaborators across Oxford, Cambridge and London, and forms part of the Open Targets collaboration between academic and industrial partners to identify new drug targets for the treatment of neurodegenerative disease.
Essential Skills:
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MSc (or equivalent experience) in a biological science
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Experience working within a laboratory environment
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Prior experience or knowledge of tissue processing and molecular biology
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Ability to follow instructions and protocols accurately & efficiently
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Strict adherence to SOPs and attention to detail when performing routine tasks
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Ability to test, implement, and troubleshoot new techniques and protocols
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Proven ability to work effectively within a team
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to receive and give feedback
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Good organisational skills and record keeping
Description
Regional Technical Advisor - West Africa
Contract type: 2-Years Fixed term contract, Full time
Location: The role can be based at any WaterAid’s office in West Africa: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective country.
Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary by country and experience, in line with the successful candidate's location.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Regional Technical Adviser (RTA) is a member of the regional team, in the International Programmes Department. S/he will also be a member of WaterAid’s global technical programme and support function. The role of the International Programmes Department is to support, resource and enable delivery of our global strategy at the country, regional and continental levels. The role of the regional team is to provide strategic leadership and ensure effective management of Country Programmes and Region, support and develop the capacity of our country programmes in the region to maximise their impact at the national and regional levels, contribute to the development of a strong WASH sector and thus enable the poor, marginalised and excluded people realise their rights to equitable and sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene.
About the role
The RTA will lead on ensuring that the technical quality of delivery of our programmes (in terms of hardware and software) is consistent with national and global best practice in the sector as well as with WA global programme frameworks and standards. The RTA will be responsible for ensuring that technical competence in country programmes is at the right level.
In this role, you will:
Technical and Advisory Support:
- Review Country Programme approaches and technologies for water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion in the light of national and global good practice with guidance from the Regional Team and PSK.
- Support country programme technical staff to raise standards of service delivery carried out through Country Programme partners.
- Based on the WaterAid Quality Programme Standards, support country programmes and partner staff in the quality assurance of project design, implementation and monitoring to achieve technical excellence and long-term sustainability of water and sanitation services. Support the understanding and embedding of the standards in CPs (QPS Project focal point in the Region)
- As part of WaterAid’s global technical support function, use WaterAid’s thematic frameworks – Sustainability, Water Security, Urban, Sanitation, Hygiene, Equity and Inclusion, Disaster Management - in supporting country programmes to adapt these to their respective contexts. Contribute to future developments of these and related guidance documents
- Ensure all WASH facilities constructed by WaterAid and partners in the region are resilient to climate change effects with strong focus on solar powered WASH systems.
Capacity development:
- Identify key areas where capacity gaps exist in WaterAid country offices and among partners and provide support to address these gaps in coordination with the Regional Team and PSK.
- Identify key resources / organisations within the region and at the global level, which can provide support to country programme and partner staff.
- Monitor effectiveness of capacity development inputs to ensure they address the challenges identified.
- Support the design of robust proposals for financial resource mobilisation specifically climate funds.
Quality Assurance, monitoring and evaluation:
- Ensure that adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place that can offer a high level of quality assurance to the Country Directors, Regional Pr...
Department: Football Division – Kit and Equipment Department
Hours of Work: Full-Time (with flexibility to work during events and weekends, including matchdays)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package dependent upon experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Sunday 8 February 2026
1. The Department
The Kit and Equipment Department aim and strive to provide the best service and support to players and staff to give them all the necessary tools they need to be able to perform to an elite standard. You will be joining an exciting environment with an enjoyable, hard-working ethic and working in a world class training facility.
2. The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and self-motivated Assistant to join the Kit and Equipment Department at Aston Villa Football Club.
The role will involve assisting the Head of Kit and Equipment Operations with all the activities of the Kit Room, Laundry and Boot Room. You will assist with all requirements for the full-time teams at Bodymoor Heath, from preparing kit and equipment for training whilst also preparing, packing, and travelling to U21 home and away games when required, working within strict deadlines.
You will support in the management of the kit inventory system which will include ensuring the kit allocation policy is adhered to, kit requirement forecasting, order creating, delivering scheduling, kit distribution and stock management. The role will also involve working in the laundry to assist with the laundering of First Team, U21, U18 and Academy match and training kits as and when required. You will be given the opportunity to flourish in your role and will be given all the training and support you need.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
The successful candidate must hold a full, manual clean UK driving licence. You must be trustworthy and able to work collaboratively, building strong working relationships. You will need to be organised and be able to prioritise tasks effectively. Previous experience of working in a professional sporting environment is desirable.
You must be available to work flexible and irregular hours which will include matchday working, evenings and weekends. You will also be expected to travel domestically (including driving a manual van) and internationally as and when required.
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.
We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.
Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
Job Description
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30th October 2026 Salary: £23,724.26 Per AnnumWorking Hours: 35 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday - FridayLocation: Speke, Liverpool
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
To undertake a range of grounds maintenance work within your assigned region to landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces owned by the Group.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Environmental Services / grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered
Role Profile
• Undertake general maintenance to hard and soft landscaped areas owned by the Group, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, clearing leaves and shrub bed cultivations.
• Provide a rapid flexible response to the removal of fly tipping, rubbish removal and graffiti removal.
• Maintain safe working practices at all times when utilising appropriate hand tools and machinery.
• Report health, safety and environmental breaches and issues to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Apply ‘Our Riverside Way’ within the environmental offer by delivering excellent levels of customer service at all times.
• Provide community insight, reporting any environmental issues, community safety or resident feedback to the Environmental Supervisor as appropriate and in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Maintain effective relationships with colleagues on each of our contracts.
• Undertake personal development and training to keep up to date with all relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly across all teams within the organisation.
• Ensure work activities are compliant with the organisation’s policies and procedures as well as external statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that all information security requirements, including data protection, are met in a...
Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
Job Description
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £23,724.26 per annum Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: Monday to FridayLocation: North Reg Hub, Carlisle If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
To undertake a range of grounds maintenance work within your assigned region to landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces owned by the Group.
About you
We are looking for someone with
• Environmental Services / grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.
Role Profile
• Undertake general maintenance to hard and soft landscaped areas owned by the Group, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, clearing leaves and shrub bed cultivations.
• Provide a rapid flexible response to the removal of fly tipping, rubbish removal and graffiti removal.
• Maintain safe working practices at all times when utilising appropriate hand tools and machinery.
• Report health, safety and environmental breaches and issues to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Apply ‘Our Riverside Way’ within the environmental offer by delivering excellent levels of customer service at all times.
• Provide community insight, reporting any environmental issues, community safety or resident feedback to the Environmental Supervisor as appropriate and in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Maintain effective relationships with colleagues on each of our contracts.
• Undertake personal development and training to keep up to date with all relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly across all teams within the organisation.
• Ensure work activities are compliant with the organisation’s policies and procedures as well as external statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.Person specificationKnowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Environmental Services / grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication ...
Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
Job Description
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30th October 2026 Salary: £23,724.26 Per AnnumWorking Hours: 35 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday - FridayLocation: Carlsile, CumbriaIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
To undertake a range of grounds maintenance work within your assigned region to landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces owned by the Group.About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Environmental Services / grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefitsDiversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be consideredRole Profile
• Undertake general maintenance to hard and soft landscaped areas owned by the Group, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, clearing leaves and shrub bed cultivations.
• Provide a rapid flexible response to the removal of fly tipping, rubbish removal and graffiti removal.
• Maintain safe working practices at all times when utilising appropriate hand tools and machinery.
• Report health, safety and environmental breaches and issues to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Apply ‘Our Riverside Way’ within the environmental offer by delivering excellent levels of customer service at all times.
• Provide community insight, reporting any environmental issues, community safety or resident feedback to the Environmental Supervisor as appropriate and in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Maintain effective relationships with colleagues on each of our contracts.
• Undertake personal development and training to keep up to date with all relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly across all teams within the organisation.
• Ensure work activities are compliant with the organisation’s policies and procedures as well as external statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.Person specificationKnowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Environmental Services / grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
• Clean driving licence.
• Basi...
Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
Job Description
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30th October 2026 Salary: £23,724.26 Per AnnumWorking Hours: 35 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday - FridayLocation: Speke, Liverpool
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
To undertake a range of grounds maintenance work within your assigned region to landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces owned by the Group.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Environmental Services / grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered
Role Profile
• Undertake general maintenance to hard and soft landscaped areas owned by the Group, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, clearing leaves and shrub bed cultivations.
• Provide a rapid flexible response to the removal of fly tipping, rubbish removal and graffiti removal.
• Maintain safe working practices at all times when utilising appropriate hand tools and machinery.
• Report health, safety and environmental breaches and issues to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Apply ‘Our Riverside Way’ within the environmental offer by delivering excellent levels of customer service at all times.
• Provide community insight, reporting any environmental issues, community safety or resident feedback to the Environmental Supervisor as appropriate and in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Maintain effective relationships with colleagues on each of our contracts.
• Undertake personal development and training to keep up to date with all relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly across all teams within the organisation.
• Ensure work activities are compliant with the organisation’s policies and procedures as well as external statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that all information security requirements, including data protection, are met in a...
Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
Job Description
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative) Contract Type: Fixed term until 30th October 2026Salary: £23,724.26 per annum Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: Monday to FridayLocation: Derby, United Kingdom
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Operative)
To undertake a range of grounds maintenance work within your assigned region to landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces owned by the Group.
About you
We are looking for someone with
• Environmental Services / grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.
Role Profile
• Undertake general maintenance to hard and soft landscaped areas owned by the Group, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, clearing leaves and shrub bed cultivations.
• Provide a rapid flexible response to the removal of fly tipping, rubbish removal and graffiti removal.
• Maintain safe working practices at all times when utilising appropriate hand tools and machinery.
• Report health, safety and environmental breaches and issues to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Apply ‘Our Riverside Way’ within the environmental offer by delivering excellent levels of customer service at all times.
• Provide community insight, reporting any environmental issues, community safety or resident feedback to the Environmental Supervisor as appropriate and in line with the agreed escalation route.
• Maintain effective relationships with colleagues on each of our contracts.
• Undertake personal development and training to keep up to date with all relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly across all teams within the organisation.
• Ensure work activities are compliant with the organisation’s policies and procedures as well as external statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer ...
Sutton Mental Health Foundation PERSON SPECIFICATION Sutton Crisis Café Crisis Support Worker ‘E’ denotes essential criteria which will be used in shortlisting, while ‘D’ denotes desirable qualities or factors. 1. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE • Experience of supporting and engaging positively with vulnerable adults (and stakeholders involved in their care) using a person-centred approach to form collaborative, warm and empathetic relationships leading to positive outcomes.. E • Experience of confidently and effectively assessing risks and needs, as well as developing appropriate risk management plans. • Understanding of issues facing people in a mental health crisis, and experience of communicating effectively with people in a mental health crisis to finding safe and positive ways to ‘hold’ and de-escalate situations. • Strong grasp of equal opportunities, confidentiality, data protection, risk management and anti-discrimination practice • Knowledge of local mental health services • Experience of positively promoting organisation/service at external events, including delivering presentations and creating marketing material • Experience of working with BAME communities and young people • Knowledge of relevant legislation, eg Community Care, Mental health, Health and Safety and welfare benefits legislation E E E D D D D 2. EDUCATION 2.1 There are no specific educational or professional qualifications needed for this post. However, applicants must have a good level of literacy and be able to communicate with clients, professionals and carers. 3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES 3.1 Excellent listening skills 3.2 Effective time management skills 3.3 Working co-operatively as part of a team 3.4 Dealing effectively and calmly with challenging situations as they arise 3.5 Working independently and taking initiative 3.6 Effectively using IT including case management systems, Microsoft 365 and equivalent E E E E E E 3.7 Speaking and writing fluent English and explaining information face to face, over the ‘phone and in writing and communicating effectively across cultural boundaries 3.8 Effectively following SMHF policies and procedures 3.9 Positive and flexible attitude to work E E 4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Sufficiently healthy and physically able to carry out the duties in the job description. The premises has a lift to the first floor but some rooms are only accessible by a short flight of (3 or 4) stairs. E 5. OTHER 5.1 Be able and willing to work the hours required, as needed bearing in mind that this service operates 365 days a year, 7 days a week, in the evenings. E 5.2 Be able and willing to undertake all necessary training and supervision E
Sutton Mental Health Foundation Background to the Sutton Crisis Café service Sutton Crisis Café is a new service offering out-of-hours support to people in mental health crisis as an alternative to attending A&E. It has two main aims; to benefit people experiencing a mild to moderate mental health crisis by providing a safe, non-clinical supportive environment for them to use, and to reduce demands upon hospital emergency departments and other mental health and emergency services by providing a safe alternative to those services. Sutton is one of the few areas locally without any alternative crisis provision to A&E, although it has been something local people have been working towards for some time. Through consultation and co-production we have shown that there is widespread support for our Crisis Café model across all sectors, from people who use mental health services locally to carers, clinicians and commissioners. The key objectives of the service are to: • Provide a non-stigmatising, calm and safe environment • Provide support to help people resolve their crisis • Provide practical and emotional support to enable the person to better self- manage their distress, aid their recovery, and reduce dependency • Ensure that support staff, peer supporters and volunteers are trained, supported and professional in their approach • Operate as an alternative to Emergency Departments and other emergency services for people experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require medical intervention Link with wider services to ensure a joined-up partnership approach to the development of local services • The service will provide immediate, focused and time-limited emotional and practical support to people experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require clinical input. It will work with people experiencing a range of different distress, including psychosis. The support will consist of: • • • • identifying coping strategies and improving wellbeing information and signposting conversations, group conversations and activities limited follow-up We expect to run the service in the evenings, Monday-Sunday. The service will be open every day of the year. Our model is a partnership approach between voluntary and statutory sector professionals and trained Intentional Peer Support workers and volunteers. The needs and views of visitors to our service will be at the heart of all that we do. The café will offer individual and group support, peer support and mindful activities. Those attending the café should feel heard, understood and listened to and have trust in those they have spoken with. People will have the opportunity to receive support from staff members on a 1:1 basis in a private room where personal information can be shared and discussed without being overheard by others. They will also have the opportunity to share the company of others in larger groups where they can talk or undertake quiet activities, such as board games. The service will provide informal peer support and buddying so those attending the café can benefit from other people’s knowledge and understanding of the emotional and practical challenges faced by people experiencing mental ill health. Sutton Crisis Café Crisis Support Worker Salary: £27,000 - £28,478 per annum pro rata Hours: 20 hours per week (evenings and weekends, hours to be agreed) Based at: 63 Downs Road, Belmont, SM2 5NR Reporting to: Crisis Café Manager Duration: Fixed term to 31st March 2022 This is a pilot project funded to 31st March 2022. If successful, this will lead to an extension of funding for the service for at least 2 years. Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join Sutton Mental Health Foundation as we build a brand new Crisis Café service. Working in the Crisis Café, your role will be to work with people experiencing a mild to moderate mental health crisis. You will make them feel safe and listened to, help them to navigate their crisis over a series of visits, working with them towards a resolution of the crisis. Benefits • Holiday – 28 days pro rata, rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service • Employee Assistance Program • Workplace Pension Scheme • Enhanced pay for working Christmas/New Year Job Description Service Delivery • To listen to and support people to de-escalate their immediate situation empowering them to develop self-management techniques, build their assets and advocate for their own wishes. • To assess the risks and needs of people using the crisis café service. • To provide one-to-one support, information and guidance to help crisis café visitors to navigate through their crisis, using an empowering, person-centered approach. • To work with Crisis Café visitors to promote mutuality and reciprocity, rather than dependency. • To treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information shard regarding clients. • Have an understanding of, and the ability and motivatio...
ZSL is seeking a dedicated Zookeeper to work within the Ectotherms section of our Animal Department at ZSL London Zoo, with a specific focus on Herptile species. This exciting opportunity involves caring for an incredible range of Reptiles and Amphibians, including our Komodo dragons, Ethiopian mountain vipers, and rare and endangered amphibians such as Chinese giant salamanders and Darwin’s frogs, while also supporting the care and husbandry of our diverse marine and terrestrial invertebrates as part of the wider Ectotherms section.
As a vital team member, you will ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and husbandry, play an active role in enrichment and training programmes, and help create engaging experiences for visitors. You will work closely with the section manager, team leader, and colleagues, supporting all aspects of daily care and conservation efforts for these amazing species.
This role is offered on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. As our zoos are open seven days a week, your schedule will follow a rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays. We aim to balance business needs with personal flexibility, so you’ll have advance notice of your shifts to help plan your time.
Key responsibilities:
- Food Preparation: Preparation of approved diets and carrying out feeding procedures.
- Hygiene and Cleaning: Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene by cleaning and maintaining exhibits, equipment, and other designated areas.
- Husbandry and Enrichment: Contribute to the development of high standards of husbandry and welfare, developing innovative, enriching, and aesthetic enclosures with the team.
- Animal Observation: Observe the behaviour, health, and security of animals and report concerns and problems to Lead Keepers or Section Manager.
- Animal Talks and Engagement: Engage with the visitors and wider zoo community on the species we manage.