Subject Lead - Science

• locations
• Manchester
• Guildford
• Milton Keynes

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R7170

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Job title: Subject Lead – Science

Contract type: PermanentLocation: Manchester, Milton Keynes or GuildfordSalary: Manchester £46,500–£53,300; Milton Keynes or Guildford £48,000–£55,500Working arrangements: Hybrid – at least one day a week in the office, regular customer visits with national travel and occasional overnight stays

Ready to lead with impact? This is your opportunity to take Science beyond the classroom and shape how thousands of teachers and students experience the subject. With assessment reform on the horizon, you will influence the future of education and make a national impact with AQA.

You will be joining the market leader for Science at GCSE and A Level, supporting hundreds of thousands of learners each year. Combined Science is the most widely taken Science qualification , and the A Level portfolio spans Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science

We’re looking for someone who brings fresh ideas and perspectives to enhance our culture and thrives in an environment where priorities shift and adaptability is key.

Purpose of the role

You will lead the Science subject area, combining subject expertise with strategic leadership to strengthen customer engagement, influence product growth and deliver clear, measurable outcomes that demonstrate impact on engagement and growth in a competitive market. You’ll be a visible ambassador for AQA Science, building trust and confidence with diverse stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Setting and delivering measurable plans for Science that align with AQA’s strategy and reform priorities, with defined targets for engagement, retention and growth.
• Leading and developing a small team of Science specialists to build capability, foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with product and sales teams to provide customer insight for the business and support retention and growth of our market position across the science suite of qualifications
• Designing and executing customer engagement strategies using insight and data, and representing AQA externally at conferences and stakeholder events.
• Building long-term relationships with schools and stakeholders.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Recent experience leading a Science department or equivalent, with a strong understanding of the GCSE and A Level syllabus and deep knowledge of Science specifications and assessment practice, with credibility among teachers.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching and building team capability at scale.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-centric mindset, with examples of turning insight into action that delivers measurable outcomes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, adapting your style under pressure and in ambiguous situations.
• Confidence in using data and metrics to define success, monitor progress and adjust plans at pace.
• Ability to engage and inspire stakeholders, building confidence with diverse audiences.

What’s in it for you

• A platform to influence education nationally and represent AQA at key events
• Career development and professional growth in a leading education charity
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including Bupa Health Insurance, Health Care Cash Plan, Life Assurance and an Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme, generous pension contributions up to 11.5% and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas
• A culture that values culture add, inviting new perspectives and innovative approaches to improve how we support teachers and students

Diversity and inclusion statement

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a w...

MERTON MENCAP
Deputy Team Leader – Playscheme
Person Specification

Essential

•  An awareness of and commitment to safeguarding and to keeping children and vulnerable

adults safe

•  A commitment to excellent health and safety practice

•  A commitment to equal opportunities

•  The ability to lead a team

•  Experience of delivering of a variety of activities

•  Experience of completing risk assessments and keeping records updated

•  Experience, knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with a learning disability

•  The ability to communicate appropriately with children with a learning disability

•  Ability to work flexibly over a wide range of activities

•  Good communication skills

•  A flexible and adaptable approach

•  Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Desirable

•  Safeguarding training

•  Health and safety training

•  Manual handling training

•  Equal opportunities training

•  First aid certificate

•  Experience of a similar service provision

Deputy Team Leader – Playscheme – PS Nov 2015

Sessional Y-Kidz Holiday Club Activities Leader

Company Description

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.

We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.

Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.

Position

Role Title: Sessional Y-Kidz Holiday Club Activities Leader

Salary: £12.60ph

Hours: Sessional

Location: Derby

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.

The YMCA is a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.

Would you like to join a fantastic Ofsted regulated childcare provision as an Activities Leader working with Primary school aged children?

Do you have the skills to engage with children in a range of activities such as games, sport, dance, arts and crafts and much more?

Can you bring energy and flexibility to our holiday clubs?

If so then our YMCA Y-Kidz provision based in Derby is looking to recruit you to join our established, experienced and dedicated team. For the right person we offer flexible hours, staff training and a great team to work with.

We pride ourselves in fostering a values-based culture and are committed to ensuring our people are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.

Requirements

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.

Other information

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

What we offer:

• People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
• Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
• Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
• Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
• Real Living Wage
• Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
• Your Birthday off every year
• Long Service rewards
• Training and Development

.............. and more

For an informal chat please contact Mike Smith on 07590452827 during the hours of 9am – 4pm Monday - Friday

Closing date; Ongoing

Interviews to be held; TBC

Important Information

To ensure compliance with our GDPR policy and maintain a fair and consistent shortlisting process, please ensure that you complete the full application form with all required details. CVs and covering letters will not be reviewed during the shortlisting stage. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Vision

Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:

– So, the...

Director of Music

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir is a vibrant friendly choir of 110 -130 amateur singers, with a reputation for quality performances of large scale choral music, at venues in Plymouth.
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Musical Director to start in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the artistic direction of a skilled amateur choir and to work with professional musicians and soloists.
Historically we have put on three concerts a year, on Saturday or Sunday evenings.
Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings, at Plymouth College, Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN from 7.15 to 9.30.

Further details and how to apply

Candidate Brief for the post ofDirector of MusicAt Beachborough, music is central to the school experience, and weare delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individualto shape the musical life of our thriving school, inspire youngmusicians, and contribute to a strong and visible cultural presencewithin our community.Beachborough has a long and proud tradition of nurturing creativity,excellence, and a love of learning. Music plays a vital role in schoollife, enriching the experiences of our pupils and forming a key part ofthe wider curriculum.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, collaborative,popular and impressive department as a full-time Director of Music.The successful candidate will be an outstanding subject specialist witha strong musical background, confident in both classroom teachingand practical music-making, and able to inspire pupils across a widerange of musical activities and performances. They will teach Music toKS1, KS2 and KS3, oversee the music curriculum for our youngestlearners, and play a central role in the musical life of the school.The successful candidate will have appropriate professionalqualifications (including Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent) andmust be willing to embrace all aspects of prep school life. The Directorof Music will lead and develop a vibrant, inclusive and ambitiousmusic programme, encompassing classroom music, choirs, ensembles,instrumental tuition and performances. This role includes linemanagement of peripatetic music staff and close collaboration withcolleagues to ensure music is fully embedded in the wider life of theschool.Furthermore, the successful candidate must empathise withBeachborough’s mission and vision.Beachborough’s Mission and VisionMission Statement:Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successfulfuture.Vision Statement:Beachborough is committed to offering a wide range of opportunitiesthat empower each child to fully develop their talents and cultivate theskills and virtues necessary to lead fulfilling lives as ethical,compassionate, and morally centred individuals. At Beachborough,learning is infused with a sense of fun and adventure, preparingchildren to navigate a dynamic and ever-evolving world with curiosityand confidence.The Music DepartmentThe aim of the Music Department is to offer a broad and inspiring rangeof musical opportunities to all pupils, nurturing creativity, confidenceand a lifelong love of music. Pupils are encouraged to explore, perform,compose and listen with increasing skill and understanding, developingboth their technical ability and musical imagination. Through activemusic-making, the department fosters collaboration, self-expressionand empathy, enabling pupils to engage meaningfully with a wide rangeof musical styles, cultures and traditions. In doing so, the departmentaims to develop confident, articulate musicians who are informedlisteners and performers, equipped with the skills, discipline andcreativity to contribute positively to the cultural life of the school andbeyond.The Music Department is housed in a well-equipped suite of teachingand practice spaces that support both individual practice andensemble work. Facilities include a dedicated music classroom,rehearsal and practice rooms, and access to performance spaces forconcerts, assemblies and productions. The department is supported bya team of skilled peripatetic music teachers who provide individual andsmall-group instrumental and vocal tuition across a wide range ofinstruments, enabling pupils to develop their musicianship beyond theclassroom.The department offers a rich programme of co-curricular opportunities,including choirs, instrumental ensembles and performance groups.Regular concerts and school productions provide pupils with valuableperformance experience and help to build confidence, resilience and asense of achievement. These opportunities reflect Beachborough’scommitment to excellence and to ensuring that music is a visible andcelebrated part of school life.Alongside a number of peripatetic Music Teachers, there is anexperienced and expert Music Teacher, who teaches approximately 10hours of Music within the department due to an additional role withinthe school.About BeachboroughBeachborough is a vibrant day school with approximately 400 pupils,offering a flexible boarding provision. At the heart of our ethos is thebelief in valuing every individual’s effort, ensuring that the close-knit,‘family feel’ permeates every aspect of school life, especially in ourpastoral care. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcomingcommunity, embracing families from diverse backgrounds. ManyAmerican families connected to a nearby military base chooseBeachborough, enriching our school with a global perspective thatbeautifully balances our celebration of British heritage.Beachborough delivers a broad, balanced, and demanding academiccurriculum. While we are not academically sele...

Director of Music

The Music Department is led by the Director of Music and consists of a Second in Department, Head of
Prep Music, the Graduate Assistant, as well as 12 visiting Instrumental Teachers. The music staff are a strong
team who work closely with other departments around the School.

The Senior Department is an inspiring and busy place to be with up to three groups rehearsing every
lunchtime and a full programme at the end of most days. Senior groups include three choirs, a Concert
Orchestra, a Jazz Band, Big Band, String Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, Flute Group, String Quartet and multiple
pupil-led bands.

The Prep Department has three choirs (including a Pre-Prep Choir) a String Orchestra, a Rock Band and,
each term, various group instrument lessons are showcased.  There is at least one large-scale concert each
term, as well as numerous recitals, informal concerts, Scholars’ and soloist concerts. Concerts are highly
acclaimed amongst the parent and staff body, with many selling out within 24 hours.

Music is housed in a beautiful building incorporating the Chapel and an Apple Mac suite. An inspiring and
varied curriculum is offered with educational visits, practical and composing skills at the center of learning.

The Director of Music is responsible, through the Assistant Head (Co-curricular), to the Headmaster for the overall
delivery of the musical programme within the school, specifically:

•  the musical philosophy and policy of the School
•  the schemes of work for academic music and extra-curricular music
•  the School’s overall musical performance
•  reporting and celebrating achievements
•  the co-ordination and monitoring of the music budgets
•  creating and fostering links with the wider community
•  appraisal of full-time and part-time staff (including peripatetic staff)
•  the development of music and performance
•  planning and co-ordinating the extensive programme of musical events
•  liaison with the Prep School

The Director of Music will operate in the following areas:

1.   Leadership objectives

•  to teach and direct music to the highest standard (the academic timetable is 26/35 fifty-minute periods per week

primarily made up of classroom teaching)

•  to encourage, support and offer advice to all other music teachers and ensemble directors
•  to determine, in consultation with the Deputy Head (Academic) and the Bursar, the School’s requirements for

music staffing for the forthcoming year (with particular reference to Peripatetic Teachers)

•  to foster links with feeder schools, competitor schools and musical associations
•  to work closely with the Prep School Music Department to ensure a smooth transition between schools

through concerts and events involving pupils from both schools

•  to manage and develop the school’s best musicians, developing appropriate programmes for them
•  to encourage and develop younger and less confident musicians and maintaining the ‘inclusive’ nature of music

for which Warminster School has a strong reputation

•  to encourage representative achievements, putting forward pupils for regional and national representation as

appropriate

•  to play the organ (or arrange suitable alternative) for Monday and Friday chapel services in The Minster

•  to arrange for someone to play the organ for the Sunday evening chapel service in St Boniface Chapel
•  to arrange and manage annual Music Scholarship auditions in association with the Admissions Department
•  to arrange the annual ‘Inter-House Music Competitions’ in association with the Heads of Houses

2.    Administrative objectives

•  to interview and appoint new instrumental teachers in accordance with the School’s policy, thus maintaining a

balanced and comprehensive team

•  to inform the Headmaster and Bursar of appointments (including short term cover teachers) and arranging DBS

checks for new staff with the Bursars’ Assistant

•  to oversee the School’s stock of instruments, arranging repairs where necessary, purchasing new instruments as

appropriate

•  With the help of the peripatetic teachers, through demonstrations, encouraging pupils to learn instruments,

particularly rarer instruments that they might not necessarily consider

•  to liaise with parents regarding the progress of pupils and the satisfactory performance of visiting teachers
•  to arrange the annual ‘Meet The Music Teacher’ Parents’ Evening (February or March) so that parents have an

opportunity to meet the visiting teachers

•  to arrange Instrumental Grade Cards in December and End of Year Reports in June
•  to make every attempt to give general encouragement to all pupils taking instrumental lessons, both in school

and elsewhere; talking to them about their lessons and progress

•  to liaise with all visiting teachers about the pupils they are teaching, being available to discuss concerns and

achievements

•  to arrange for practical music examinations to take place at the school, processing entries and...

JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
ROLE:

The position is integral to the future success at Gayhurst School.

To be responsible for ensuring:

•  An inclusive approach to Music is maintained, creating an environment where all children have

opportunities to learn and perform instrumentally and vocally.

•  The design and delivery of a curriculum to grow a love and appreciation of music and its history.
•  The Music department runs efficiently and effectively through good leadership and management of

department and Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs), inclusive of organising weekly timetabling
schedules.

•  The department is a strong and successful one within the school, with children enjoying music.
•  The teaching within the department is of a high standard; pupils are inspired by the teaching and

subject matter; and high standards are achieved and skills are developed.

•  The department is meeting the musical needs of the pupils, giving them the confidence to perform

on stage and in public.

•  That all departmental administration is kept up to date and available to all members of the

department.

•  The school maintains a reputation for excellence in musical performance through choirs,

orchestras, bands, ensembles and school productions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

•  To plan and teach inspirational Music lessons to selected year groups.
•  To liaise with and manage the VMTs - overseeing their timetables; advising on the appointment of
new teachers as and when required; assisting with their induction procedures; and informing them
of school policies and procedures (particularly safeguarding and child protection).

•  Promote and oversee musical instrument tuition with VMTs.
•  Monitor pupil attainment and progress in Music and report upon this to parents.
•  Establish and manage excellent classroom practice.
•  Manage the purchase, control and distribution of resources for the department. To keep an up-to-

date inventory of resources within the department.

•  Develop, implement and evaluate schemes of work on a termly basis.
•  Lead the musical development of the pupils and the school, overseeing work of other teachers in

the department.

•  Organise suitable performance opportunities for children to demonstrate their musical skills and

ability (Rush Hour Concerts, formal concerts and assembly opportunities).

•  Co-ordinate choirs, orchestras, bands and ensembles.
•  Ensure whole school policies are being implemented.
•  Report annually to the leadership team on progress in the department.
•  Produce annual department development plan and self-evaluation and ensure implementation of

the plan.

•  Produce, review and update a departmental handbook.

•  Organise visits and school-based events to broaden the children’s musical experiences.
•  Showcase the pupils at major school events.
•  Attend regular academic meetings that affect the department and overall teaching and learning at

the school.

•  Assist with the organisation and running of the Annual Carol Service and prepare all children

accordingly.

•  Develop community involvement and promote the school through taking choirs and orchestra to

participate in local music festivals as well as other events.

•  Liaise with other school Music departments of maintained and independent schools.
•  Attend regional departmental meetings as and when necessary.
•  Promote Music within the school community and beyond, including leading the Gayhurst

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Community Choir.
Identify and support potential Music scholars with secondary school applications, including
references and musical support.

•  Consider opportunities to promote the school’s musical reputation through social media and other

channels as appropriate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS/ABILITIES

•  A natural and easy communicator at all levels: verbal and written.
•  Able to maintain effective records.
•  Warm personality, trustworthy and emotionally intelligent.
•  Excellent musical skills with good attention to detail.
•  Ability to lead choirs and orchestras, with proficient piano playing.
•  A can-do attitude, with pupils at the forefront of decision making.
•  An ambassador and advocate for Gayhurst School.
•  A positive and willing approach to work, with the desire to fully integrate with the team and the

wider School.

•  Values and promotes diversity and inclusion.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

•  Qualified Teacher
•  Ability to demonstrate a successful track-record and experience of teaching Music.
•  Experience of leading concerts and events.
•  Experience of department administration an advantage.

Gayhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to
undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and
Barring Service and overseas Police checks, if applicable. Employment is subject to these checks.

Gayhurst School

Spring 2...

Candidate Brief for the post ofDirector of MusicAt Beachborough, music is central to the school experience, and weare delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individualto shape the musical life of our thriving school, inspire youngmusicians, and contribute to a strong and visible cultural presencewithin our community.Beachborough has a long and proud tradition of nurturing creativity,excellence, and a love of learning. Music plays a vital role in schoollife, enriching the experiences of our pupils and forming a key part ofthe wider curriculum.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, collaborative,popular and impressive department as a full-time Director of Music.The successful candidate will be an outstanding subject specialist witha strong musical background, confident in both classroom teachingand practical music-making, and able to inspire pupils across a widerange of musical activities and performances. They will teach Music toKS1, KS2 and KS3, oversee the music curriculum for our youngestlearners, and play a central role in the musical life of the school.The successful candidate will have appropriate professionalqualifications (including Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent) andmust be willing to embrace all aspects of prep school life. The Directorof Music will lead and develop a vibrant, inclusive and ambitiousmusic programme, encompassing classroom music, choirs, ensembles,instrumental tuition and performances. This role includes linemanagement of peripatetic music staff and close collaboration withcolleagues to ensure music is fully embedded in the wider life of theschool.Furthermore, the successful candidate must empathise withBeachborough’s mission and vision.Beachborough’s Mission and VisionMission Statement:Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successfulfuture.Vision Statement:Beachborough is committed to offering a wide range of opportunitiesthat empower each child to fully develop their talents and cultivate theskills and virtues necessary to lead fulfilling lives as ethical,compassionate, and morally centred individuals. At Beachborough,learning is infused with a sense of fun and adventure, preparingchildren to navigate a dynamic and ever-evolving world with curiosityand confidence.The Music DepartmentThe aim of the Music Department is to offer a broad and inspiring rangeof musical opportunities to all pupils, nurturing creativity, confidenceand a lifelong love of music. Pupils are encouraged to explore, perform,compose and listen with increasing skill and understanding, developingboth their technical ability and musical imagination. Through activemusic-making, the department fosters collaboration, self-expressionand empathy, enabling pupils to engage meaningfully with a wide rangeof musical styles, cultures and traditions. In doing so, the departmentaims to develop confident, articulate musicians who are informedlisteners and performers, equipped with the skills, discipline andcreativity to contribute positively to the cultural life of the school andbeyond.The Music Department is housed in a well-equipped suite of teachingand practice spaces that support both individual practice andensemble work. Facilities include a dedicated music classroom,rehearsal and practice rooms, and access to performance spaces forconcerts, assemblies and productions. The department is supported bya team of skilled peripatetic music teachers who provide individual andsmall-group instrumental and vocal tuition across a wide range ofinstruments, enabling pupils to develop their musicianship beyond theclassroom.The department offers a rich programme of co-curricular opportunities,including choirs, instrumental ensembles and performance groups.Regular concerts and school productions provide pupils with valuableperformance experience and help to build confidence, resilience and asense of achievement. These opportunities reflect Beachborough’scommitment to excellence and to ensuring that music is a visible andcelebrated part of school life.Alongside a number of peripatetic Music Teachers, there is anexperienced and expert Music Teacher, who teaches approximately 10hours of Music within the department due to an additional role withinthe school.About BeachboroughBeachborough is a vibrant day school with approximately 400 pupils,offering a flexible boarding provision. At the heart of our ethos is thebelief in valuing every individual’s effort, ensuring that the close-knit,‘family feel’ permeates every aspect of school life, especially in ourpastoral care. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcomingcommunity, embracing families from diverse backgrounds. ManyAmerican families connected to a nearby military base chooseBeachborough, enriching our school with a global perspective thatbeautifully balances our celebration of British heritage.Beachborough delivers a broad, balanced, and demanding academiccurriculum. While we are not academically sele...

Group Director of External Affairs

Are you a strategic and creative leader ready to shape national conversations and amplify the voice of families raising disabled or seriously ill children?

• Salary:
• £94,000 - £100,000 per annum
• Contract:
• Permanent
• Hours:
• 35 hours per week
• Location:
• Hybrid
• Closing date:
• 02 February 2026
• Interview date(s):
• Initial interviews with Russam: 17th and 18th February 2026. Interviews with Family Fund: 4th, 5th and 6th March 2026.

The organisation

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity supporting low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.

We help thousands of families every year with essential grants, services and practical support. But we do much more than that. We champion families’ voices, challenge inequality and help shape the conversation on disability, childhood illness and disadvantage.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how Family Fund connects with people across the UK. As a newly created role, it offers real scope to define and develop the function, while playing a central role in strengthening the organisation’s voice and influence.

We are looking for a bold, creative Group Director of External Affairs to join our Senior Leadership Team. At a time when families need us more than ever, you will raise Family Fund’s national profile and influence, positioning the organisation as a trusted, evidence led voice on childhood disability, serious illness and the broader challenges facing low-income families. You will build and sustain strong relationships with policymakers, funders, and the public ensuring the organisation secures the visibility, support, and resources needed to drive lasting change for the families we serve.

You will lead an energetic, specialist team spanning communications, media, public affairs, partnerships and research, bringing these areas together through a joined up external engagement strategy that delivers real impact.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Lead our communications, media, public affairs, partnerships and research teams
• Raise Family Fund’s profile as a trusted national voice
• Build strong relationships with policymakers, media, funders and partners
• Help drive real change for families through influence and insight

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced leader who loves the power of communication, influence and connection.

Key attributes will include:

• Senior experience in external affairs, communications or public affairs
• A strong track record of influencing policy and engaging senior stakeholders
• Experience leading teams and working at senior level
• A warm, confident communication style and great relationship skills
• A real passion for Family Fund’s mission and social justice

This is an exciting, high impact role with the chance to make a genuine difference to families across the UK.

Candidate Briefing Pack

For comprehensive information about Family Fund, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:

• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter – Managing Partner, Charities on: melissa.baxter@russam.co.uk | 07789 985 229

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026.Initial interviews with Russam: 17th and 18th February 2026Interviews with Family Fund: 4th, 5th and 6th March 2026. Flexibility will be provided if needed – do let us know as soon as possible if you are unavailable on these dates.

We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disabi...

Policy and Influencing Officer - Remote

Job Description

Policy & Influencing Officer

Location: Remote    

Salary: £29,000 - £32,500 per Annum DOE  

Hours: 35hrs per week    

Why join us?

Brainkind is looking for a Policy and Influencing Officer to help drive change for people living with brain injury and neurological conditions. You will track policy and parliamentary developments, produce clear and evidence‑based briefings, and support influencing activity across the health, social care, criminal justice and domestic abuse issues. Working closely with colleagues, people with lived experience and external partners, you will help shape policy positions, respond to consultations and build strong relationships with decision‑makers. You’ll share Brainkind’s commitment to inclusion and collaboration, ensuring our work reflects lived experience and creates meaningful, lasting change.

MAIN PURPOSE:             

The work of the Policy and Social Change team seeks to empower people with brain injuries, or neurological conditions, who are often experiencing additional complex health inequalities, with the knowledge and skills they need to make positive changes in their lives, often leading to greater inclusion. This approach is supported by a whole organisation commitment to increase the identification and awareness of brain injury supported by collaboration with other professionals within the criminal justice sector, healthcare professionals, and practitioners in the domestic abuse sector.

The Policy and Influencing Officer will become part of this dynamic team which combines innovation, and research to drive social change for people with brain injuries, and neurological conditions. Influencing work is underpinned by developing knowledge and understanding, alongside delivering bespoke services and evaluating them.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To keep appraised of the relevant UK and devolved nations policy and parliamentary activity related to Brainkind’s interest areas to inform the production of internal briefings and timely External Affairs Briefing for the Senior Leadership Team.
• To horizon scan and identify public policy initiatives which may be of interest to the organisation for presentation to the Head of Policy, Influencing and Social Change Programmes.
• To produce evidence based, high quality policy briefings, and research projects in a range of format across several government policy areas. To have the ability to understand complex information and communicate it both orally, and in writing with good attention to detail.
• To develop credible policy positions by undertaking appropriate literature reviews, data analysis, and primary research under the direction of the Head of Policy, Influencing and Social Change Programmes.

• Utilise agreed policy positions to prepare responses to relevant consultations and calls for evidence. And, to develop policy positions to respond to calls for evidence that are relevant to the organisation.

• To review and update our parliamentary, government, and political monitoring, horizon scanning and stakeholder mapping, as we systematise our public affairs approach. To review our membership bodies to ensure we are represented, and they reflect value for money.

• To support Brainkind’s parliamentary activity including drafting questions, briefings, managing mailings to parliamentarians, and any subsequent relationships. Devising and implementing influencing activity, including writing briefings and submissions for political audiences.

• To work with Brainkind’s communications team to draft social media content related to Brainkind’s policy and public affairs activity, ensuring policy materials are effectively communicated through digital channels within the Trust, and externally.

• Develop and manage a variety of different stakeholder relationships, including with internal colleagues across the organisation as well as external stakeholders from across the brain injury and neurological conditions sector, including membership bodies, representative bodies, as well as people who use our services and the public.

...

Sported Regional Delivery Officer 2026 – South, Full-Time (based
in Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire or Dorset)

January 2026

Sported
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Thank you for expressing an interest in this important and exciting role.

Every day across the UK, sport is used as a tool to improve lives, connect people and strengthen communities. But grassroots sport remains
underfunded and undervalued. Local clubs and communities often lack access to the resources and expertise required to sustain or grow their
activities, particularly in under-served communities. Access to sport isn't equal and sport isn't benefitting those who need it the most.

We are the UK’s largest network of community sports groups across the UK (5,000) and we exist to provide vital support, resources and funding to
the local heroes who make it all possible, ensuring that every community has access to the life-changing benefits of physical activity.

We provide our groups with the help needed to remain sustainable and deliver their services to those most in need. Our network has a powerful
role to play in addressing growing inequalities and issues in society.

If successful, you’ll join a remarkable Sported team of around 50 people with backgrounds and specialisms ranging from social/youth work and
business development to sport development and econometrics. The delivery team are local to their groups and reside across the UK, with a
central office in London.

Even more capacity is provided by our skilled, knowledgeable and passionate volunteers, who now number more than 200, supporting the
leaders of our groups to build the effectiveness and sustainability of their organisations … all so that they can do what they do best: positively
influence and improves lives in communities across the UK.

Whether or not you apply for this role, and whether you are successful or not, I’m grateful to you for considering bringing your skills and energy
to Sported and the amazing organisations we help.

Yours faithfully,

Sarah Kaye
Sported CEO

Sported
staff
benefits

Up to five days
paid study leave
for
self-funded
education/training

At Sported, the wellbeing
of our staff is
paramount. We are
proud to offer benefits to
promote a happy and
healthy team

Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and
flexibility around caring responsibilities

A  confidential counselling  service  is available to all employees free
of charge

Annual leave entitlement of 25 days, in addition to public holidays
(pro-rata for part-time colleagues)

Access to a Pension Scheme to give you peace of mind

Virtual Diversity & Inclusion ‘Open Spaces’ where the
team supports each other and educates on issues such as racism

A Sported ‘Culture Club’ made up of six members of staff, who come
issues  and  promote
together  to  discuss  Sported  staff  culture,
innovation

Cycle to Work Scheme available to support our commitment to
promoting healthy living

Volunteer  Days  -  two  additional  days  of  paid  leave  each  year  to
volunteer for another charity or indeed our Sported members

Study  Leave  –  Up to five days paid study leave (for any self-funded
education/training

Personal growth is a
key component to the
success of our
organisation. At
Sported we invest in
learning and
development
opportunities.

‘Learning Lunch’, a
timetable of in-house
virtual training sessions
where staff learn from
each other on a variety
of subjects related to our
work

Our Values

Act with
integrity

Champion
inclusion

Transform
together

Drive
change

We lead by example

We are honest, open and
trustworthy

We are diligent and
committed

We are accountable and
learn from our mistakes

We are positive, supportive,
and approachable

We are strongest when
we unite as a team

We act creatively to enable
solutions

We actively work to create
an inclusive culture

We demonstrate respect
and equality for all

We seek and value lived
experience

We are led by the needs
of our young people and
our network

We challenge ourselves and
others to improve and
innovate

We connect and
collaborate across
communities

We deliver significant
impact through actions
large and small

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Role Overview

This is an exciting time to join Sported as a Regional Delivery Officer in
England.

We are recruiting for a number of roles across England in different
locations, for varying hours. These are detailed within the next page.

You’d be part of an organisation delivering vital services for
community groups and young people - knowing that our support is a
genuine lifeline for small grassroots groups and the communities they
support.

As a key point of contact for our network in your region, you will ensure
our groups are appropriately engaged and supported with a range of
services and benefits, including direct support from our pool of
volunteer consultants.

Supporting and developing key partnerships within the region, your
role i...

Information Security Lead (SOCIT Consortium)

Salary: £47,389 - £56,535 (depending on experience) plus Oxford University Weighting (£1,730) per annum

Working Pattern: Permanent, 37½ hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Central Oxford

SOCIT is an Information Services team that provides IT services to a consortium of Oxford Colleges.

The SOCIT Information Security Lead (ISL) will be working with, and reporting to, the SOCIT Head of IT and will be responsible for leading IT software projects while also serving as the strategic lead for security initiatives across the Consortium and member Colleges.

The ISL will help the group establish and maintain compliance with information security standards and create a prioritised programme of improvements and ensure implementation both technically and practically.

This role requires strong security expertise alongside project management skills.

For full details of the role please refer to the job description below.

Terms and Conditions:

• Permanent role with a 6-month probation period.
• 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 public holidays.

University staff pension scheme, travel pass and Cyclescheme loan scheme, and free meals provided at lunchtime when the College kitchens are open. The College also offers an Employee Assistance Programme to assist the health and wellbeing of its employees.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and motivation for this role, please submit a cover letter and your CV to the HR team. The position will remain open until an appointment is made.

Please note that the College reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and so early application is recommended.

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Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer. It welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students and all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability. If you have a disability, please let us know whether you believe there are any reasonable adjustments we should be making to assist you with your application. Please also let us know of any reasonable adjustments that we would need to make for you if you are invited to attend an interview.

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To apply for this role, please click here. You will be redirected to apply via our online Eteach portal.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 30/01/2026

Interviews will take place on: 10/02/2026

Safeguarding Statement:

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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