Nature Reserves Manager (West Yorkshire)
Contact details
Please contact recruitment@ywt.org.uk for any enquiries.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and we’re seeking to appoint an experienced Nature Reserves Manager for West Yorkshire.
This is an exciting, regionally based position, responsible for ensuring that our nature reserves in the area are managed to a high standard and that enables nature’s recovery and inspires our visitors with accessible and exciting wildlife experiences.
Working with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff team, experienced volunteers and a range of committed partners, you will help to recover and protect individual species and habitats across West Yorkshire, helping us to achieve an overall wilder Yorkshire!
You will join an established regional operations team and be responsible for managing and leading a staff and volunteer team, supporting our conservation grazing programme, undertaking ecological surveys and utilising technology to produce effective site management plans and mapping. In addition, you will support project fundraising and grant applications, maintain nature reserve infrastructure, assist with visitor engagement and lead on species recovery project work in the area.
We’d love to hear from you if you have experience of developing and undertaking nature conservation tasks and project work in the UK, possess up to date ecological knowledge, an awareness of the challenges faced by wildlife in the UK and have experience of managing staff teams and volunteers.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: Wednesday 4 th February (midnight)
Interview date: 13 th February
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and we’re seeking to appoint an experienced Nature Reserves Manager for West Yorkshire.
This is an exciting, regionally based position, responsible for ensuring that our nature reserves in the area are managed to a high standard and that enables nature’s recovery and inspires our visitors with accessible and exciting wildlife experiences.
Working with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff team, experienced volunteers and a range of committed partners, you will help to recover and protect individual species and habitats across West Yorkshire, helping us to achieve an overall wilder Yorkshire!
You will join an established regional operations team and be responsible for managing and leading a staff and volunteer team, supporting our conservation grazing programme, undertaking ecological surveys and utilising technology to produce effective site management plans and mapping. In addition, you will support project fundraising and grant applications, maintain nature reserve infrastructure, assist with visitor engagement and lead on species recovery project work in the area.
We’d love to hear from you if you have experience of developing and undertaking nature conservation tasks and project work in the UK, possess up to date ecological knowledge, an awareness of the challenges faced by wildlife in the UK and have experience of managing staff teams and volunteers.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: Wednesday 4 th February 2026 (midnight)
Interview date: 13 th February 2026
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
Project Coordinator (02) Islamabad, Roshan Rastay 2.0
Job Title
Project Coordinator (02) Islamabad, Roshan Rastay 2.0
Location
Pakistan
Type
Full-Time
Application Deadline
February 1, 2026
The Project Coordinator reports directly to the Project Officer and is responsible for the implementation of Right To Play project activities in schools and providing support and guidance to the community team in using Right To Play tools in the project location. You will also be responsible for monitoring the project for quality of delivery and effectiveness.
Mobile Site Supervisor
Full time | North West Locations
Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
What You’ll Do
We are looking to recruit a Mobile Site Supervisor to join our existing team within the facilities management business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an awarding winning company, which provides a first-class maintenance service to its clients. The role will cover sites across the North West, you may be required to cover other sites due to annual leave or sickness. The successful candidate will provide pro-active and re-active building maintenance; carrying out routine health and safety checks and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
Additionally, you will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to:
- Liaise with the EWFM Service Desk ensuring that all EWFM and client reporting systems are implemented on client properties
- Act as EW Health and Safety Representative carrying out routine health and safety checks and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Contribute as part of the client operational team to the development of the premises ethos and culture.
- Support the client’s core activities.
- Carry out statutory and maintenance checks to plant and equipment.
- Check the site CAFM system and action entries as appropriate by first hand repair or by liaison with the EWFM Service desk for further remedial action.
- Check for internal and external building fabric damage and action as appropriate by first hand repair or by liaison with the EWFM Service desk for further remedial action.
What You’ll Bring
Aligned to our ethos and values, you will be an integral part of the team providing a first-class maintenance service to our clients on multiple sites. Safety and compliance encompasses all aspects of the role, you need to be methodical, organised and have a good set of DIY skills. You will be approachable, confident with excellent communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a dedicated maintenance team. A valid driving licence is required, as you will be provided with a company van.
You will be required to work as part of the on-call team (this is done on a rota basis) and undertake a Standard / or Enhanced DBS check.
Our Values
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
- Integrity– We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
- Excellence– We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
- Respect– We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
- Innovation– We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
How You’ll Work
We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:
- Be authentic– Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
- Be accountable– Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
- Belong– Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
- Be the best you can– Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
- Be motivated– Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
- Be safe– Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
- Be inclusive– Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
- Be empathetic– Listen deeply and value every voice
- Be open– Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
- Be collaborative– Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
- Be inspiring– Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork <...
Collections Manager Job Purpose The Museum of Brands (MoB) is looking for a museum professional to lead in the management and care of the collection. The candidate will understand best practice within collections management and will have IT skills to lead the development of the museum’s new digital collections management system. The role will oversee the cataloguing and digitisation project of the museum’s collection. An understanding of object conservation is also a key part of the position. The collections manager will also contribute to the museum’s exhibitions, supporting the curator to identify suitable objects for temporary exhibitions as well as for smaller displays across the museum. Another area of responsibility will be to lead on planning related to the MoB object storage, collaborating with the director and curator to deliver this project. The successful applicant will work closely with the museum’s Learning and Marketing teams on current and upcoming projects, including the collection’s digitisation, the museum’s presence on the Bloomberg Connects app and creating stories to share with our audiences. The role would be ideal for someone with experience in both collections management and curation. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working with collections management systems as well as intellectual property (IP). As duties and responsibilities change, this job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder. About the Museum of Brands Founded in 1984 by consumer historian Robert Opie, the Museum of Brands houses 12,000 objects tracing the history of branding in Britain over the past 200 years. The mission of the museum is to connect generations through consumer culture and the products and brands that continue to change British lifestyles. The Museum is located in Notting Hill, West London and is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove underground station. Job Title Responsible to Works with Contract Location Hours Collections Manager Museum Director Curator, Founder, Museum Manager, Learning, Venue and Marketing Teams permanent, full time Museum of Brands, W11 1QT with some offsite and remote working 40 hours per week Working pattern Full time Holiday Salary Key responsibilities 22 days, 8 days public holidays £29K per annum • Lead on all aspects of collections management, including cataloguing, collections development, loans, acquisitions, and rationalisation. • Ensure the collection is cared for towards accreditation, Spectrum 5.1 and other best practice standards. • Working with the curator to develop the museum collections policies and procedures. • Lead the digital collections management system project. • Collaborate with the curator and museum founder for the care of the collection and identify conservation issues. • Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure opportunities for income generation and funding can be identified. • Contribute to Exhibition, Front of House, Learning and Marketing teams to collaborate on exhibitions, temporary displays, learning materials and other related content, including marketing materials. • Work with colleagues to plan and develop museum storage both on and off-site. Person Specification Essential Desirable Qualifications Degree or equivalent relevant experience MA, Postgraduate, or equivalent Experience of addressing backlogs in documentation is an advantage Job Specific 2 years experience of managing museum collections, including acquisitions, documentation, cataloguing, intellectual property, digitation and storafe, in line with Accreditation and Spectrum 5.1 standards. Exceptional standard of written English Knowledge and understanding of digital collections management systems. Experience of managing, supporting and developing individuals alongside strong team collaboration skills Capable of effectively managing projects and resources (including budget and reporting to funders). Knowledge of identifying Conservation issues, IPM and best practices in Collections Care. Core skills Highly capable with sound common sense Managing volunteers Confident IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft 365/Sharepoint. Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks Good cross-functional communication and collaboration skills High level of attention to detail with focus on grammar and spelling Fast learner, able to pick up new skills with ease Museum responsibilities ● Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equality of opportunity and fairness of treatment ● Respect all confidentialities, principles and practice of the Data Protection Act ● Undertake further training as deemed necessary ● Assist in maintaining the security of the Museum and Museum visitors ● Comply with Fire and Health and Safety policies and legislation and ensure the compliance and awareness of volunteers and visitors to the building How t...
Volunteers · Ayr Shop, Racecourse Road, Ayr
Volunteer - Craft Coordinator
A fantastic opportunity to join our team as Craft Coordinator and showcase your creativity. You'll coordinate craft production by supporters to be sold to raise funds for the hospice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the production of craft goods by a large team of supporters
- Assist with pricing and selling of craft items, including the setting up and manning of any stalls, where craft stalls for a specific event are set up
- Represent the hospice at events
- Attendance at relevant training and team meetings
- Adherence to the relevant policies and procedures of the hospice
What you will gain:
- The opportunity to showcase you’re creativity
- The opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector
- Take on a new challenge and meet new people
- Opportunity to make a difference to your community
- Learn and develop new skills and use existing skills to help others
- Training and support to carry out your role
- Take advantage of the unique Ayrshire Hospice volunteer benefits package
Time Commitment
Flexible
- Department
- Volunteers
- Locations
- Ayr Shop, Racecourse Road, Ayr
- Employment type
- Volunteer
Vacancies
Library Volunteer
About
Do you want to help ensure a welcoming, inclusive and efficient environment? Then why not consider becoming a Library Volunteer? Volunteers play a vital role in maintaining services, promoting literacy, and fostering community engagement.
Location: The Hub @ Greenford LibraryReports to: Team Leader / Hub Manager
: Minimum 2 shifts per month, 2.5 hours per shift
Time Commitment
Time Commitment
: Ongoing / Fixed Term
Duration
Duration
: Volunteer (Unpaid)
Type
Type
Role Purpose:
To support the day-to-day operations of the community-managed library, helping ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and efficient environment for library users. Volunteers play a vital role in maintaining services, promoting literacy, and fostering community engagement.
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Department: Stadium & Facilities
Report to: IT Manager
Location: Tynecastle Park, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL and any other multi-sites as and when required.
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent staff benefits.
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the business, which will include evening and weekend work.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026 - Close of play
Heart of Midlothian Football Club, a cornerstone of Scottish football since 1874, has an exciting opportunity for a Junior IT Support Technician to work with our Stadium & Facilities Department. Working within our ambitious and forward-thinking IT Team, the Junior IT Support Technician will provide first-line technical support across the Club, assisting with hardware, software, and network issues to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of IT operations. You will play an essential role in maintaining and improving our IT infrastructure, supporting matchday operations, and contributing to ongoing digital development projects.
If you have previous experience of providing technical support in a fast-paced environment, managing IT systems, troubleshooting hardware and software issues – we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first-line technical support to staff across all club locations, covering day-to-day IT issues and escalations.
- Support with imaging, setup, and support of laptops and PCs across Windows 10/11 and macOS platforms.
- Manage and maintain the IT helpdesk system, logging, tracking, and resolving user issues promptly while ensuring clear communication.
- Troubleshoot and maintain wired and wireless network infrastructure (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, switches). Perform structured network patching and maintain accurate records of network port usage.
- Carry out administrative tasks in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, including permissions management, site setup, and user support.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies using Active Directory. Assist with onboarding, offboarding and account changes.
- Use endpoint management tools, including remote support tools, to maintain user devices, apply system updates, and fixes. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot office printers, scanners, and other devices.
- Support and maintain IPTV and audiovisual systems throughout the stadium and hospitality areas.
- Provide essential support on matchdays, working alongside the internal media team and external broadcasters such as Sky Sports and BBC. Ensure IPTV, AV, and media tech systems are fully operational.
- Deliver on-site IT support across the stadium, training ground, and hotel, ensuring minimal downtime for users.
Essential Experience, Qualifications & Requirements:
- Previous experience working within an IT Support role, in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of Active Directory and Windows Server environment ( Desirable).
- Experience with Microsoft 365 especially SharePoint and Teams.
- Familiarity with Endpoint management.
- Understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) ( Desirable).
- Skilled in imaging, setup, and support of laptops and PCs across Windows 10/11 and macOS platforms.
- Hands-on experience supporting IT ticketing systems.
- Confident troubleshooting hardware issues (laptops, desktops, printers, AV).
- Exposure to IPTV and AV systems ( Desirable).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Able to evidence the Legal Right to Work in the UK.
Essential Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with departments across the Club.
- Conscientious and committed to attention to detail.
- Able to operate within a high-pressure working environment, particularly during match-days or live events,
- A high standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
- A willingness to learn and develop.
- Flexibility with weekly working patterns.
How to apply: If you think that you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above, please send a Covering Letter and CV to Recruitment@homplc.co.uk .
Due to a high volume of applicants, the role may be closed earlier than the closing date stated above. Please ensure to apply early if you meet the criteria above.
- Job Number
- SU01377
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £39,355 to £45,413 per annum
- Working Pattern
- Full Time
- Faculty/Directorate
- Marketing, Recruitment & International
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 1 Feb 2026
- Interview Date
- 9 Feb 2026
- Informal Enquiries
- Helen Wright h.j.wright@swansea.ac.uk
About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
The Admissions Manager (Operations) role will be a strong leader who will line manage a team of Admissions staff. The role will lead on managing the day-to-day operations of enquiry management, interview co-ordination and will be the link to Digital Services relating to all Admissions systems. The role will be the systems champion within Admissions for systems used by the Service, ensuring effective, efficient and compliant admissions operations - acting as the principal bridge between Admissions and Digital Services. The role will manage the continuous improvement of Admissions systems by identifying and collating system requirements, making decisions on system changes and working collaboratively with Digital Services to operationalise enhancements, ensuring systems remain fit for purpose and aligned with admissions workflows. The role will also provide training to colleagues within admissions and across the University on how to undertake admissions processes on existing systems.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
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Location Rydes Hill Nursery
Expiry Date: 23/02/2026 09:00
Published
16 hours agoClosing
in a monthThis is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 09:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
Required for June 2026
Full-time, 52 weeks per year. Salary: £45,000 pa (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre‑Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. At the heart of learning at Rydes Hill are the Five Cs: Courage, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Curiosity. These values are embedded in every lesson, equipping children with essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into adulthood. Teachers carefully capture children’s interests and imagination, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
From September 2026, we are excited to be building upon the success of our current nursery classes by extending our provision to welcome babies from 6 months. We inspire imaginations, creating and nurturing capable, curious learners, preparing each child for a positive and happy transition to the next stage of their school journey. The Nursery operates for 48 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, in a bright, spacious, and inspirational learning environment with dedicated outside areas. The Nursery Manager role is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of our School’s growth, as well as the care and education we provide in our nurturing, family-focused nursery.
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. You will provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team working to their full potential. The Nursery Manager acts as a key link between parents, Senior Management Team (SMT), Local Authority and external agencies.
Candidates will have a genuine love and passion for early years education, creating a sense of fun, joy and creativity for the children, ensuring a warm, happy home-from-home environment for our youngest learners. Your extensive knowledge, application and delivery of the EYFS and of high-quality early years practice will ensure that every child has the ability to flourish.
Candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ management experience in a good or outstanding nursery and childcare setting and will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above. We are seeking a team player with proven experience of managing, motivating and developing outstanding teams of nursery professionals. Your excellent communication and customer service skills will underpin your daily practice with both the Nursery and wider school community.
This is a full-time position, all year round, working from 7.15am to 6.15pm on a rotational basis. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when Nursery is in session. For an informal discussion or tour of Rydes Hill, please contact Faye Messinger, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery RHheadPA@rydeshill.org.uk or call 01483 563160.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.
Rydes Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
At Tormead, we take pride in employing talented individuals who love what they do and can bring that passion to our vibrant and progressive family of schools. We value the expertise, energy and commitment of our excellent team of academic and business staff, who work together in partnership to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff to ensure they THRIVE. We provide staff ...
Candidate Brief Nursery Manager FULL-TIME, PERMANENT START JUNE 2026 Rydes Hill offers outstanding education and pastoral care for children aged 2 to 7, combining academic ambition with a nurturing, family-focused environment. We believe that happy children thrive, and our warm, inclusive atmosphere ensures every child feels valued and part of the Rydes Hill family. Our highly qualified teachers are dedicated to helping each child grow into a caring, confident, and capable learner. With a strong emphasis on personal development and academic excellence, we lay the foundations for future success and inspire a lifelong love of learning in every child. Following the recent announcement of the merger between Rydes Hill and Tormead, we are pleased to announce that Rydes Hill Prep School will become fully co-educational in Year 3 from September 2027, followed by Year 4 in September 2028. This move is part of a phased plan to make Rydes Hill Prep School fully co-educational by September 2030. Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre-Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. At the heart of learning at Rydes Hill are the Five Cs: Courage, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Curiosity. These values are embedded in every lesson, equipping children with essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into adulthood. Teachers carefully capture children’s interests and imagination, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. From September 2026, we are excited to be building upon the success of our current nursery classes by extending our provision to welcome babies from 6 months. We inspire imaginations, creating and nurturing capable, curious learners, preparing each child for a positive and happy transition to the next stage of their school journey. The Nursery operates for 48 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, in a bright, spacious, and inspirational learning environment with dedicated outside areas. The Nursery Manager role is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of our School’s growth, as well as the care and education we provide in our nurturing, family-focused nursery. As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. You will provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team working to their full potential. The Nursery Manager acts as a key link between parents, Senior Management Team (SMT), Local Authority and external agencies. Candidates will have a genuine love and passion for early years education, creating a sense of fun, joy and creativity for the children, ensuring a warm, happy home- from-home environment for our youngest learners. Your extensive knowledge, application and delivery of the EYFS and of high-quality early years practice will ensure that every child has the ability to flourish. Candidates will have a minimum of two years’ management experience in a good or outstanding nursery and childcare setting and will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above. We are seeking a team player with proven experience of managing, motivating and developing outstanding teams of nursery professionals. Your excellent communication and customer service skills will underpin your daily practice with both the Nursery and wider school community. This is a full-time position, all year round, working from 7.15am to 6.15pm on a rotational basis. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when Nursery is in session. For an informal discussion or tour of Rydes Hill, please contact Faye Messinger, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery RHheadPA@rydeshill.org.uk or call 01483 563160. For further information and to apply for the role, please contact the HR Team recruitment@tormeadschool.org. uk or visit our website: www.rydeshill.com. The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified. Required for June 2026 Full-time, 52 weeks per year Salary: £45,000 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate) Nursery Manager Job Summary To be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. To provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, rel...
Senior Statistician
The Senior Statistician will lead the design and delivery of complex survey methodology, including sampling, weighting and advanced analysis. The role involves developing new statistical approaches, providing expert advice to researchers and clients, and contributing to high-quality research outputs and proposals with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Design sampling and weighting schemes from scratch with minimal input from other statisticians.
- Select survey samples using statistical software with minimal input from other statisticians; check/QA samples generated by other statisticians.
- Generate survey weights for survey analysis with minimal input from other statisticians; check/QA weights generated by other statisticians.
- Review, develop and implement new methodology related to survey design and analysis with minimal supervision.
- Undertake complex data analysis using techniques such as logistic regression and Latent Class Analysis (LCA). Advise/teach researchers and customers on statistical and methodological issues with support from other statisticians.
- Be part of the tendering process for research projects – both contributing to Research Proposals and being a member of the team for tendering interviews.
- Write sections/chapters for research and technical reports with minimal input from other statisticians.
- Disseminate statistical work via conferences and written reports/papers.
- Perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job role.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Good academic background, preferably including a degree with substantial statistical content.
- Demonstrable experience working in survey research; for example, in social/market research, government, other public/voluntary sector, or academia. This can include work towards successful completion of a postgraduate qualification with a strong research or research methods component.
- Knowledge of survey statistics, with some practical experience of survey sampling and weighting.
- Familiarity with SPSS, R, Stata or a similar statistical package (with experience of scripting/coding using the relevant command language).
- Excellent Excel skills, with ability to manage large datasets, use advanced formulas, and produce accurate, well-formatted outputs.
- Good standard of written English.
- Aptitude for explaining complex statistical issues in a clear and comprehensible manner, with some experience of doing this in a professional environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple deadlines, with some experience of doing this in a professional environment.
- Keen eye for detail
Benefits
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Holiday
25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Leave increases to 30 days after 3 years’ employment.
Holiday
Pension
All new employees will be automatically enrolled on the pension scheme 3 months from their start date unless stated otherwise. The minimum employee contribution is 3% and the maximum employer contribution is 5% of salary. If the employee does not wish to contribute to the pension scheme, there will be a process that will be in place for them to follow to opt out of the scheme for a limited period.
Staff can also join our defined contribution pension scheme. The minimum employee contribution is 4% and the maximum employer contribution is 7.5% of salary. You can join this pension from when you start working with us.
Life Insurance
All employees are eligible for a lump sum benefit payable to the named beneficiary (this does not have to be a spouse, partner or dependent, and can be split between beneficiaries) on the employee’s death of 5 times their annual salary. Beneficiary form must be completed – further details can be found when you start working with us.
NatCen Rewards
This is an online employee benefits scheme featuring discounts at over 800 retailers and service providers in the UK, both online and in store.
Health Cash Plan
Employees can sign up to healthcare cash plan which lets you claim back the cost of treatments, such as laser eye treatment, dental treatment, physiotherapy, hospital scans etc. You can pay as little as £1.20 per week, and when you receive treatment, you send the details to the provider and it reimburses you, depending on the terms of your cash plan.
Professional Subscriptions
We will pay the cost of one professional membership subscription per individual per annum, where that subscription is required for the job.
Cycle to work scheme
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Senior Statistician
The Senior Statistician will lead the design and delivery of complex survey methodology, including sampling, weighting and advanced analysis. The role involves developing new statistical approaches, providing expert advice to researchers and clients, and contributing to high-quality research outputs and proposals with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Design sampling and weighting schemes from scratch with minimal input from other statisticians.
- Select survey samples using statistical software with minimal input from other statisticians; check/QA samples generated by other statisticians.
- Generate survey weights for survey analysis with minimal input from other statisticians; check/QA weights generated by other statisticians.
- Review, develop and implement new methodology related to survey design and analysis with minimal supervision.
- Undertake complex data analysis using techniques such as logistic regression and Latent Class Analysis (LCA). Advise/teach researchers and customers on statistical and methodological issues with support from other statisticians.
- Be part of the tendering process for research projects – both contributing to Research Proposals and being a member of the team for tendering interviews.
- Write sections/chapters for research and technical reports with minimal input from other statisticians.
- Disseminate statistical work via conferences and written reports/papers.
- Perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job role.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Good academic background, preferably including a degree with substantial statistical content.
- Demonstrable experience working in survey research; for example, in social/market research, government, other public/voluntary sector, or academia. This can include work towards successful completion of a postgraduate qualification with a strong research or research methods component.
- Knowledge of survey statistics, with some practical experience of survey sampling and weighting.
- Familiarity with SPSS, R, Stata or a similar statistical package (with experience of scripting/coding using the relevant command language).
- Excellent Excel skills, with ability to manage large datasets, use advanced formulas, and produce accurate, well-formatted outputs.
- Good standard of written English.
- Aptitude for explaining complex statistical issues in a clear and comprehensible manner, with some experience of doing this in a professional environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple deadlines, with some experience of doing this in a professional environment.
Benefits
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Holiday
25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Leave increases to 30 days after 3 years’ employment.
Holiday
Pension
All new employees will be automatically enrolled on the pension scheme 3 months from their start date unless stated otherwise. The minimum employee contribution is 3% and the maximum employer contribution is 5% of salary. If the employee does not wish to contribute to the pension scheme, there will be a process that will be in place for them to follow to opt out of the scheme for a limited period.
Staff can also join our defined contribution pension scheme. The minimum employee contribution is 4% and the maximum employer contribution is 7.5% of salary. You can join this pension from when you start working with us.
Life Insurance
All employees are eligible for a lump sum benefit payable to the named beneficiary (this does not have to be a spouse, partner or dependent, and can be split between beneficiaries) on the employee’s death of 5 times their annual salary. Beneficiary form must be completed – further details can be found when you start working with us.
NatCen Rewards
This is an online employee benefits scheme featuring discounts at over 800 retailers and service providers in the UK, both online and in store.
Health Cash Plan
Employees can sign up to healthcare cash plan which lets you claim back the cost of treatments, such as laser eye treatment, dental treatment, physiotherapy, hospital scans etc. You can pay as little as £1.20 per week, and when you receive treatment, you send the details to the provider and it reimburses you, depending on the terms of your cash plan.
Professional Subscriptions
We will pay the cost of one professional membership subscription per individual per annum, where that subscription is required for the job.
Cycle to work scheme
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