Alumni Relations Officer Job Description Job title: Alumni Relations Officer Department: Development Reports to: Development Director Working pattern: This post will operate as a full-time equivalent job share Contract: Permanent, subject to a probationary period Purpose of the role To encourage and strengthen the relationship between alumni and the college through managing a successful events programme. Key responsibilities The Alumni Relations Officer has principal responsibility for the creation and running of a wide range of events for alumni and friends. The post offers an attractive range of responsibilities and career development opportunities for an individual who is looking to become part of a successful and well-regarded team. The small but increasingly busy alumni and development office is responsible for keeping in touch with over 7,000 alumni of Selwyn College scattered all over the world. The organisation of regular events online and in Cambridge, London and elsewhere is one of the most important and effective ways for the College to maintain and develop its relationships with alumni, friends and other potential supporters; this position is integral to that operation. The role requires following established administrative procedures to ensure that event information and attendees’ details are recorded and updated accurately on the database – Raiser’s Edge. The post will also support running an established programme of local, regional and international events and looking for new opportunities to engage with alumni and friends of all ages. In addition, the post liaises with the Publications and Marketing Officer in promoting online and live events via email invitations, social media and other traditional publication Alumni Relations Officer JD – January 2026 opportunities. Close attention to detail and a good eye for creating visually attractive communications is required. The role will require liaison with individual alumni who contact the office with a wide variety of enquiries. This requires sensitivity and tact, together with a flexible approach to communications using letter, email or phone as required. When fully staffed, the Alumni and Development Department will comprise six individuals, two of who are part time and four full time: the Development Director (p/t), the Major Gifts and Legacies Manager (f/t), the Development Officer (f/t), Communications and Marketing Officer (f/t), Database Manager (p/t) and this post (f/t – shared). Although each role has its own specific tasks to fulfil, the team is flexible and works closely together during busy periods. As a member of this close-knit team, the post can expect help and support as needed, as well as being expected to reciprocate by helping with other fundraising and alumni activities as required. Members of the Alumni and Development Office enjoy a light and spacious open plan office within the recently refurbished former library building. Team members are expected to work from the office as this improves communication and learning, mutual support and efficiency. Occasional working from home or variable hours will be considered, but working from the departmental office is the norm and encouraged wherever possible. Duties • Organising upwards of 40 local, national, and international events per annum, including attendance at some events in evenings or at weekends. • With the Publications and Marketing Officer producing and distributing posters, leaflets and other events related publicity as required. • Recording and responding to event bookings in line with office protocols. • With the Database Coordinator, maintaining accurate records and updating the database (Raiser’s Edge) daily, ensuring that information is entered consistently, accurately and in a timely fashion. • Communicating with alumni and answering queries or requests in a mature, polite and friendly manner. • Assisting with the organisation of Master’s Circle and Patrons events and attending these and similar events as necessary. • Liaising with the College Archivist on occasions where access to archive material is required • Alongside other team members, providing general administrative and office support as required. • Performing any other comparable and reasonable duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Development Director. Alumni Relations Officer JD – January 2026 Requirements for the role Person specification SKILLS Good, accurate, computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel and a willingness to undergo training for other IT skills that may be required General office and administration skills Well organised and able to deal with several projects at once. Attention to detail and accuracy Self-starter with an ability to manage own work-load A mature approach to communicating with a wide variety of people of all ages, in person, in writing and on the telephone. Flexible and wil...
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm/ 9am-5pm/12pm-8pm. Please note there is also an on call rota 1 weekend in 6
The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich www.thewallich.com/about-us
Project Description
The project operates across Bridgend and works with priority needs homeless people to provide housing related support within temporary accommodation as a safe alternative to Bed and Breakfast accommodation. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on.
Purpose of Role
To coordinate and provide residential and floating support that enables and empowers Service Users to address housing and/or personal difficulties, build their skills and confidence, and ultimately improve their ability to maintain their current or future accommodation. The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for’ to enable people to improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist Service Users to achieve their preferred outcomes. In addition, to meet the housing management needs of the project ensuring the delivery of a safe, secure and effective service.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note: Driving Licence and use of own vehicle is essential
We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.
Follow the link below to view the full job description and person specification. Please refer to this information when completing your CV and Cover Letter; see our
page for tips on what to include. Application Guidance Closing date for this vacancy is 2nd February 2026 at 09:00am. The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464
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Care Leaver’s Navigator (Moving Forwards Service)
Salary
Up to £27,104 per annum
Location
Kent wide
Type
Permanent
Published
3 months ago...
Closing date
30 Jan 2026
Care Leaver’s Navigator (Moving Forwards Service)
Would you like to work for an innovative and progressive charity? Involve Kent aims to improve health and empower people and communities to live well. We are looking for a Care Leavers Navigator to work in the Kent area to improve the wellbeing of Care Leavers. This role adds value, building on what already exists for Care leavers by filling gaps, working collaboratively, always with the best interests and wishes of the young person and assisting them to navigate their way through services and pathways of support available to them.
You will need a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, high levels of resilience, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate, empower and support people to achieve their goals.
Please note, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for this role. This role also includes providing regulated activity with adults and employment is therefore subject to relevant checks with Disclosure and Barring service.
For more information please download the full Job Description below.
We at Involve Kent pride ourselves on being an employer of choice and encourage applications from experienced candidates and those with potential, irrespective of identity, background, life experience or circumstances, It’s vital that the voluntary sector is as diverse as the society we serve. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring in terms of their culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.
Care Leaver's Navigator - Job description
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Agricultural Research Technician
Rothamsted Research – North Wyke Farm Platform, Devon
2 year Fixed Term Contract - £24,225 - £26,573 p/a
Are you passionate about agriculture, the environment, and hands-on scientific work?
Do you want to be at the forefront of sustainable farming innovation?
Rothamsted’s North Wyke Farm Platform is an internationally recognised research facility dedicated to transforming the future of agriculture. We’re looking for a motivated Agricultural Research Technician to join our mission to improve the productivity, resilience, and environmental impact of farming systems.
About the Role
As an Agricultural Research Technician, you’ll play a vital part in connecting on-the-ground fieldwork with cutting-edge agricultural science. You will help maintain high‑quality data streams, support experiments, and keep our research platform running smoothly.
What You’ll Be Doing
Fieldwork & Sample Collection
- Lead and assist in collecting and processing soil, water, atmospheric gas, and manure samples.
- Work outdoors in varied conditions as part of our field research programme.
Sensor Network Maintenance
- Help maintain and calibrate an extensive environmental sensor network.
- Ensure continuous, reliable flow of real-time environmental data.
Data Stewardship
- Assist with the archiving, documentation and quality control (QC) of large-scale datasets.
- Use Excel and R to process, check and prepare data for scientific use.
Research & Site Support
- Assist with establishing small-plot experiments.
- Contribute to general site maintenance, including vegetation management.
- Provide hands-on support to farm operations during busy periods.
What You’ll Gain
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + privilege days.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
- A chance to contribute to innovative, globally relevant sustainability research.
- Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team with a diverse skill set.
Who We’re Looking For
Someone enthusiastic about environmental science, agriculture, or field research, with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn. Experience with data handling, sensors, or fieldwork is beneficial but not essential — training is provided.
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Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!
Our fantastic team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.
We are looking for someone to join us as a Waking Nights Support Practitioner on a part time basis, working 24 hours per week.
You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.
About Us:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.
The Role:
As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.
To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:
- Have an empathetic and caring nature.
- Good observation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confidence in using computers.
- Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
- Good organisational skills.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave.
- TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
- Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
- Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
- Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
- Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
- Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
- HSF Health Care plan.
- Counselling & Life Works service.
We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.
Closing Date: 3rd March 2026
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
Female Support Practitioner Waking Nights
Inverness
IV1 1HT
£26,162 per annum (pro-rata) per year
Permanent - Part-time
Posted yesterday
Closing date: 04/03/2026
Job reference: AH1481292InvFSPWN
Female Support Practitioner Waking Nights
Inverness
£26,162 per annum (pro-rata) per year
Salary: £25,285 (pro rata) per annum
Location: East Kilbride
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 33.25 per week
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
- Competitive Salary and Pension Options
- Full time & Part time hours available
- Double pay for festive bank holidays
- Long service awards
- Fully funded SVQ3
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
- Inhouse training programmes
- Significant Gym discounts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
- A wide range of family friendly policies
- Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union
- £200 refer a friend scheme
And many more!
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
Main Responsibilities:
This Support Worker role working at East Kilbride involves working on a rota covering nightshifts that includes some weekend work. This role is working 33.25 hours per week following a 8 week rolling rota – 4 nights on and 4 nights off continuously and on a 9:45pm-7:15am shift pattern.
The Support Worker will:
- work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
- support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
- maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
- provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
- provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.
To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:
About You:
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
- Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code...
Full-Time Maintenance Operative Pre-Prep DS 023
- Location
- Bardwell Road, Oxford
- Application Deadline
- Friday, February 6, 2026
- Job Summary
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Dragon School has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Maintenance Operative to join the team.
The Maintenance Operative will be responsible on a daily basis to the Maintenance Manager, and will be line managed by the Head of Estates. The main responsibilities will focus on carrying out maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of the School’s buildings and fabric at both the Prep and Pre-Prep school sites, and across all boarding and residential properties. They are responsible for coordinating and ensuring the works carried out by the Maintenance team is completed to the standard expected by the Dragon, in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and Guidelines. This includes maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical and related systems. Where they are competent to do so, they should proactively conduct repairs and renewals in pursuance of this function.
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
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Job Profile document
Colchester United FC is seeking 4 passionate individuals to join our Sport Science Department for the 2026/27 season. This voluntary role offers the chance to work across multiple squads, engaging in both pitch and gym-based sessions, and is perfect for an early career practitioner looking to build a solid foundation in the sport science industry.
What’s in It for You?
Professional Experience: Collaborate with professionals in a high-performance football setting.
Accreditation & CPD: Benefit from guidance towards industry-recognised accreditation alongside internal and external professional development opportunities.
Diverse Exposure: Engage in various aspects of sports science, from monitoring training loads to supporting rehabilitation and physical profiling.
Networking: Build lasting connections within a respected football club and the wider sports industry.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Analysis: Assist in tracking training load and performance metrics.
Session Support: Aid in setting up and managing both pitch and gym training sessions.
Physical Development: Contribute to the delivery of tailored physical development programmes for players.
Player Profiling: Help conduct physical assessments and performance profiling.
Rehabilitation Support: Assist staff with end-stage return to play for injured players.
Match-Day Assistance: Provide on-field support during match days.
Safeguarding: Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.
Please note: This is a full-time placement with flexible hours that may include some evenings and weekends, depending on the fixture schedule
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Enrolment in a Sport Science degree (or a related discipline e.g., S&C / Nutrition).
- Experience working with athletes, whether at an amateur or professional level.
- Commitment to the entire 2026/27 season.
- A full UK driving license.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a football environment.
- Experience in youth coaching.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Additional Requirement: A DBS check will be conducted prior to the commencement of the placement.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to kick-start your career in sport science, please submit your application by Friday, 13th February 2026. We look forward to discovering how your skills and passion can contribute to the ongoing success of Colchester United FC.
All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Site Manager
Full time, permanent
As Site Manager you will be responsible for the leadership of a wide range of operational and organisational duties pivotal to health and safety, compliance, fabric repairs and grounds of the services. A key member of the site team you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, cleanliness and functionality of our buildings.
We are looking for a resourceful, attentive and reliable individual with previous experience in a building services customer facing role. The role requires an adeptness for problem solving and embracing challenges. For more information on the roles and responsibilities, download the job pack.
We are particularly seeking applications from people that represent the diversity of our community.
BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure will be conducted for the successful applicant to enable them to work with children and young adults.
SITE MANAGER – Full-time-time, Full-Year Salary: £39,972 - £43,234 We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our outstanding school community, where staff inspire pupils from Nursery through to Senior School to achieve their full potential. At Babington House, we pride ourselves on providing a first-class education and exceptional support for every child. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Site Manager to join our team, in February 2026. This is a key role in managing the daily operations of the premises, grounds and school vehicles across the school. Responsibilities: • Ensure general safety, maintenance and upkeep of the school premises and grounds • Provide a safe, secure, clean and warm environment for all children, staff and visitors • Ensure compliance in all areas of the role, particularly in meeting health and safety regulations • Maintenance of all school vehicles • Management of the site team The Successful Candidate will be: • Enthusiastic, motivated and skilled • Have a proactive approach to maintaining the safety, security and upkeep of the school site. • Will demonstrate flexibility, commitment and initiative whilst ensuring high standards in health and safety and site maintenance • Have a friendly and approachable manner and be an absolute team player • Have a clean driving licence and be prepared to drive the school minibus The post is for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.00 am – 16.00 pm, full-year. The working pattern includes a one hour paid lunch break. A free lunch is provided to all staff, along with access to excellent employee assistance programs and parking at our nearby sports facility. As a member of staff, you will be valued and supported; in return we are looking for commitment, drive and enthusiasm. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For further details about this post please see our website www.babingtonhouse.com or email vnelson@babingtonhouse.com Please note that CVs are not accepted unless accompanied by an Application Form. To apply for this post please email your completed application form to vnelson@babingtonhouse.com by 17.00 pm on Friday 30 January 2026. Interviews are planned to take place shortly afterwards.
SITE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Accountable to: Business Officer Job Purpose: To manage the daily operations of the premises, grounds and school vehicles. Line Management of the Site Staff and administration of the Site IT systems. Provide a high level of health & safety checks and compliance. Duties Premises • Management of contractors working on site either term time or during the holidays, ensure all contractor checks have been completed and appropriate risk assessments/permits/induction processes are completed and compliant. • Oversee the administration of the Risk Manager system • • Manage the cleaning contractor on site ensuring standards of work are maintained and any Line Management of the site staff including appraisals, training and development • areas for concern fed back Liaise with the Business Officer/Bursar re the capital plan for the year and schedule works accordingly, planning staff breaks and holiday working • Oversee the maintenance schedules for the school in liaison with the Business Officer. • Ensure all daily checks are completed by site staff, photos taken of any works required and remedial action completed with records updated • Allocate and supervise the Site Staff to ensure prioritisation is in place of maintenance and emergency works • Maintain a supplier and contractor contact list for regular call outs • Obtain quotes for works as required in accordance with the finance policy • Monitor, negotiate and renew maintenance and supply contracts in relation to premises, grounds and health & Safety • Carry out minor repairs across the school, manage and assist site staff with moving of furniture and deliveries and all other site related jobs. Health & Safety • Complete and review risk assessments for school premises, grounds and plant and equipment used by site staff • Produce safe methods of work for any high risk activities • Maintain the site staff COSHH register annually • Participate in the annual H&S audit and Fire Risk Assessment, addressing any action points in a timely manner • Undertake appropriate H&S training and update annually ensuring the Site team have appropriate training for their role Investigate possible H&S reasons for staff and pupil accidents • Transport • Ensure the minibuses are kept clean and tidy to a high standard • Supervise daily checks on minibuses • Maintain the minibus booking system • Administer fuel cards • Ensure all minibuses are serviced regularly • Act as a minibus driver when required for students and staff Other • Be a keyholder for the school and attend call outs where necessary • Attend events in eve/weekends • Submit orders for supplies and contract works required using approval max • Approve orders submitted by site staff and manage the premises budgets in liaison with the Business Officer SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Any other duties as directed by the Bursar/Business Officer For the avoidance of doubt, the duties and responsibilities contained within this job description may change from time to time according to the requirements of the role and it is not intended to have contractual effect. Agreed by Headteacher: Date: Agreed by Jobholder Date: Date: SITE MANAGER PERSON SPECIFICATION Line Management skills including staff rotas, appraisal and team development • DIY & Handyperson skills to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs • • Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines • Understanding of building maintenance and health & safety requirements of a school • Awareness of COSHH, Legionella and Fire regulations • Basic ICT skills • Good Interpersonal skills – ability to relate to all staff and pupils • Calm, cheerful disposition • Willingness to work as a team and participate in the wider activities of the school • Good communication skills • Well organised • Previous school experience is not essential but is desirable • Full UK clean driving license is essential
Site Manager
- Title
- Site Manager
- Location
- Portchester Castle, Castle Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9QW
- Salary
- From £28,949 p.a. pro rata / Up to 36+ hours per week March - October, Up to 7 hours per week November - February (Annualised Contract) / Permanent
- Job type
- Permanent
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Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a motivated manager to join our team at Portchester Castle. This is a full-time role during the open season and part-time role in closed winter months, worked flexibly to facilitate maintenance and access needs on an annualised contract.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. We are looking for a manager who enjoys working alongside their team and understands what it takes to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
As a Portchester Castle manager, you will know what makes a great visitor experience and will be able to inspire your team to deliver through leading by example and coaching. You'll optimise every opportunity to generate income, achieving all site performance targets. You will also ensure the site and facilities are clean and presentable.
You will have experience of providing excellent customer service within a leisure and tourism environment, strong staff supervisory skills as well as being able to work independently. You will be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills and be a confident communicator, having strong interpersonal skills with both visitors and colleagues. This is a hands-on role, and a lot of your time will be focused on visitors. You'll also be involved in engaging the local community with what's happening on site as well as ensuring that the site itself and its assets are safe and secure.
Through the winter the site is closed but you will provide occasional contractor access and some minimal admin work equating to no more than one day a week.
From March - October your working pattern will be a variable 5 day week working up to 40 hours per week in the peak main season but more generally no more than 36 hrs per week. From November - February this will adjust to a variable 1 day a week and up to 7 hours a week. You will be required to work weekends during the main season, Bank Holidays and New Year's Day. Although your hours across the year will vary your pay will be annualised so that you have a consistent guaranteed payment each month.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector, in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 11.30am-12.30pm
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Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
or you can find out more here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
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We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and Passionate individuals to join our team of Activity Support Workers during the school holidays with the option of additional hours during term and weekends.
- To support children/younger adults in line with their needs and abilities at activities.
To be able to work with children and/or young adults in a group setting as well as 1:1 in the community - To stimulate the child/younger adult with play activities and social activities in the community.
- To help recreation providers/club leaders develop their skills base with regard to working with disabled children/younger adults, ensuring they are safe and stimulating
- To liaise as appropriate with the child/younger adult and their parents/carers
- To undertake basic care functions for children/younger adult where appropriate (e.g. toileting, help with feeding etc). Moving and handling training will be given.
- To work with club staff when considering appropriate integrated and specialist activities for the child/younger adult.
- To report any developments or concerns about particular children to the leisure provision staff and Line Managers as appropriate
- To provide information to the staff team concerning resources, provision and perceived needs of disabled children/younger adult in South Derbyshire
- To participate in the development of training for play and leisure groups / staff members.
- To participate in Umbrella Volunteer Training
- To support and promote equal opportunities
- To comply with Health and Safety regulations
- To work alongside other professionals on a number of sites
- To attend staff and team meetings and liaise regularly with the team on all aspects of the project
- To complete administration work
- To assist with any other duties that may occur from time to time in order to meet the needs of Umbrella, which are not covered in the above. These will be mutually agreed with your Line Manager
To download application form please click here
Please return completed application forms to laura.beresford@umbrella.uk.net
Jobs at Creative Folkestone
There is currently one paid opportunity at Creative Folkestone.
Creative Quarter Estates Manager
Salary: £34,000 per annumHours: 35 hours per weekContract: PermanentLocation: Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
We are looking for an organised and proactive Estates Manager to play a vital role within the Creative Quarter team, overseeing the care, safety and day-to-day management of our estate. You will be responsible for building maintenance, responding to tenant enquiries, coordinating contractors, and ensuring legal compliance across our property portfolio. The role also includes contract, tender and budget management, and suits someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment, and is motivated by supporting creative communities.
How to apply
Please send your completed application form, up-to-date CV, and optionally a completed equal opportunity monitoring questionnaire to SamanthaFairclough@creativefolkestone.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can deliver your completed application documents in person to Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone, CT20 1BN.
Deadline for applications: 10am, Mon 2 FebInterviews: Thu 12 Feb (in person at the Quarterhouse)
Application Documents
→ Download an information pack (PDF)
→ Download an application form (DOC)
→ Download an equal opportunity monitoring form (DOC)
If you have any questions, please contact our Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Chief Executive by email from Mon 5 Jan at SebastianCater@creativefolkestone.org.uk.