We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Larkfield Leisure Centre team on a full time basis. Hours will be on a rota basis and will include weekdays and weekends, day shifts and evenings.

As a Recreation Assistant, you are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of our swimmers and delivering an excellent customer experience. This will include inspecting facilities for cleanliness, complete general pool cleaning and maintenance duties at regular points throughout your shift. You will also be required to ensure swimmers follow safe swimming practice, enforce and adhere to pool rules and regulations.

Candidates should ideally hold a current NPLQ or have the ability to pass the qualification. Training for this can be provided for the right candidate.

You will be customer focused and able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of users. You may also be required to provide coaching and teaching services to customers.

Exercise Referral Advisor (Fixed term contract)

The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex

Post Title: Exercise Referral Advisor

Location: BH Live Active – Southampton Sites

Salary for 20 hours per week: £13,659.50 per annum

Hours: 20 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract - maternity leave cover

Expected end date: March 2027 or return of substantive post holder, whichever is sooner

The role:

We are recruiting for a part time Exercise Referral Advisor to join our team at BH Live Active, working across three sites in Southampton.

BH Live operates leisure facilities across this vibrant and lively port city in partnership with Southampton City Council. In line with the council’s ‘We Can Be Active’ strategy, we provide excellent leisure facilities and hundreds of activities for all ages and abilities to inspire and support more communities to be active.

The role will involve offering a personalised exercise and lifestyle programme for customers referred onto the programme by medical professionals.

You will work across The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, Bitterne Leisure Centre and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre.

A level 3 Exercise Referral qualification is essential, and experience in the field is desirable.

You will:

• Assist with the implementation of the Health and Fitness Programme provided for exercise referral patients at the nominated sites.
• Undertake 'Welcome Sessions' for new referral patients and provide follow-up one-to-one informal support.
• Carry out individual fitness testing and assessments for patients, as per the procedures and guidelines set out by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Ensure the correct interpretation of the fitness tests and assessments, formulating safe and appropriate physical activity recommendations for each individual.
• Correctly identify situations where an individual’s safe exercise participation needs to be cleared by the Health and Wellbeing Manager or the programme’s GP.
• Assist with the administration of the programme as required.
• Attend and contribute to any relevant meetings as may be required including staff training.
• Assist with the continued promotion of the programmes as directed by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Adopt the Centre’s Customer Care Policy and as such, assist and advise all customers in a polite and friendly manner to make their visit an enjoyable experience and thus ensure repeat visits.

To be successful you will need:

• Empathy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisational skills
• A desire to make a positive change to someone’s physical and emotional wellbeing
• A level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification

Please click here to view the full job description.

We offer:

• Onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• BH Live Active - Gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension matched up to 6% contributions
• Colleague discount on food and drink
• Colleague recognition
• Birthday / Celebratory day off
• Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.

Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year.

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

• More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing
• Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience
• Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people
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Exercise Referral Advisor

The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex

Post Title: Exercise Referral Advisor

Location: BH Live Active – Southampton Sites

Salary for 20 hours per week: £13,659.50 per annum

Hours: 20 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The role:

We are recruiting for a part time Exercise Referral Advisor to join our team at BH Live Active, working across three sites in Southampton.

BH Live operates leisure facilities across this vibrant and lively port city in partnership with Southampton City Council. In line with the council’s ‘We Can Be Active’ strategy, we provide excellent leisure facilities and hundreds of activities for all ages and abilities to inspire and support more communities to be active.

The role will involve offering a personalised exercise and lifestyle programme for customers referred onto the programme by medical professionals.

You will work across The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, Bitterne Leisure Centre and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre.

A level 3 Exercise Referral qualification is essential, and experience in the field is desirable.

You will:

• Assist with the implementation of the Health and Fitness Programme provided for exercise referral patients at the nominated sites.
• Undertake 'Welcome Sessions' for new referral patients and provide follow-up one-to-one informal support.
• Carry out individual fitness testing and assessments for patients, as per the procedures and guidelines set out by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Ensure the correct interpretation of the fitness tests and assessments, formulating safe and appropriate physical activity recommendations for each individual.
• Correctly identify situations where an individual’s safe exercise participation needs to be cleared by the Health and Wellbeing Manager or the programme’s GP.
• Assist with the administration of the programme as required.
• Attend and contribute to any relevant meetings as may be required including staff training.
• Assist with the continued promotion of the programmes as directed by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Adopt the Centre’s Customer Care Policy and as such, assist and advise all customers in a polite and friendly manner to make their visit an enjoyable experience and thus ensure repeat visits.

To be successful you will need:

• Empathy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisational skills
• A desire to make a positive change to someone’s physical and emotional wellbeing
• A level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification

Please click here to view the full job description.

We offer:

• Onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• BH Live Active - Gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension matched up to 6% contributions
• Colleague discount on food and drink
• Colleague recognition
• Birthday / Celebratory day off
• Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.

Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year.

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

• More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing
• Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience
• Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people

We are making a positive difference across the communities we serve.

To apply:

All app...

Business Process Mapping Intern

This Business Process Mapping Intern provides a fantastic learning opportunity in the areas of process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and documentation.
This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with improving how things work in a finance team. This role provides a hands-on experience in process mapping, project management, and process improvement within a finance and accounting environment. It’s ideal for candidates looking to develop practical skills in business analysis and interested in understanding how businesses run and making them more efficient.

This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with improving how things work in a finance team. This role provides a hands-on experience in process mapping, project management, and process improvement within a finance and accounting environment. It’s ideal for candidates looking to develop practical skills in business analysis and interested in understanding how businesses run and making them more efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Mapping Processes:
- Look at how things are done in the accounting department and create step-by-step visual maps to show the current processes. These will help others understand how things work and can be used for training and reviews.
- Know or learn to use tools like flowchart software or SharePoint to create comprehensive process diagrams for documentation, training, and internal audits.
• Improving Processes:
- Figure out what’s slowing things down or causing mistakes in the way things are done. Then, come up with ideas to make the work faster, easier, or more accurate.
- Conduct tests or simulations to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed changes.
• Organising Files:
- Design and implement a new standardized file structure in SharePoint, based on insights gained from process analysis.
- Ensure the new structure improves accessibility, consistency, and file-sharing capabilities across the finance team. Provide guidelines and training materials for end users to adopt the new system effectively.
• Planning Projects:
- Create timelines and project plans that show what needs to happen, who needs to do it, and when it should be done.
- Monitor progress, identify milestones, and adjust timelines as necessary to ensure timely project delivery.
• Working with Others:
- Talk to people from different teams to understand what they need, get their feedback on ideas, and make sure solutions work well for everyone.
• Keeping Records Updated:
- Keep detailed notes about any changes to processes and make sure everyone knows about these updates.
• Sharing Your Work:
- Create reports and presentations to show senior managers what has been found, what changes are being suggested, and why those changes will help.

- Look at how things are done in the accounting department and create step-by-step visual maps to show the current processes. These will help others understand how things work and can be used for training and reviews.

- Know or learn to use tools like flowchart software or SharePoint to create comprehensive process diagrams for documentation, training, and internal audits.

• Improving Processes:

- Figure out what’s slowing things down or causing mistakes in the way things are done. Then, come up with ideas to make the work faster, easier, or more accurate.

- Conduct tests or simulations to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed changes.

• Organising Files:

- Design and implement a new standardized file structure in SharePoint, based on insights gained from process analysis.

- Ensure the new structure improves accessibility, consistency, and file-sharing capabilities across the finance team. Provide guidelines and training materials for end users to adopt the new system effectively.

• Planning Projects:

- Create timelines and project plans that show what needs to happen, who needs to do it, and when it should be done.

- Monitor progress, identify milestones, and adjust timelines as necessary to ensure timely project delivery.

• Working with Others:

- Talk to people from different teams to understand what they need, get their feedback on ideas, and make sure solutions work well for everyone.

• Keeping Records Updated:

- Keep detailed notes about any changes to processes and make sure everyone knows about these updates.

• Sharing Your Work:

- Create reports and presentations to show senior managers what has been found, what changes are being suggested, and why those changes will help.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good at spotting problems and figuring out solutions
• Close attention to details
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable using technology and ready to learn new tools
• Works well wi...

£55,263 - £60,463 yearly

Fife Council Remote (Fife Council, Bankhead Central, Bankhead Park, Glenrothes, UK)

Lead Consultant - Flooding, Shoreline, and Harbours Bankhead Central, Glenrothes. With blended home working £55,263.09 - £60,462.77 Job Details Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how we manage flood risk, shoreline, and harbour operations? Fife Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Lead Consultant to join our Flooding, Shoreline, and Harbours team within Structural Services. This is your chance to make a significant impact by integrating cutting-edge digital solutions into our operations. About the role: As the Lead Consultant, you will spearhead the delivery of our flood risk management, coastal, and harbour functions. Your role will be pivotal in driving the digital transformation of our services, ensuring we meet national legislation and Fife Council's standards and policies. Key responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of effective flood prevention, shoreline management,...

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SEN Class Teacher 

40 hours per week, 40 weeks per yearQualified Teacher salary range: £30,055 - £41,446 per annum  (starting salary is dependent on QTS and number of years relevant experience)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Class Teacher to join the team at our new Ashdown Garden School, in Forest Row. The school is aiming to open in 2026 and is based near the Emerson College site near the beautiful Ashdown Forest and the village of Forest Row.

In this role you will be ensuring the pupils of Ashdown Garden School engage in learning and achieve by providing practical, experiential and therapeutic education through careful planning of the structure, methodology and delivery of the learning experience.

You will apply your knowledge about learning and the modes of learning to plan and deliver aspects of the Steiner Waldorf Curriculum within the assessment framework of the National Curriculum in addition to their subject area.

You will ensure that students develop basic skills in numeracy, literacy, ICT and core learning skills, together with social skills and will provide opportunities for students to practice and develop these skills, assessing their progress in accordance with the school’s assessment schedule and curriculum policy.

You Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status,
• Experience of the National Curriculum framework of assessment,
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A practical approach to engaging pupils.
• Experience of working with children with learning difficulties and/or learning disabilities.
• Experience within specialist education and the Steiner Waldorf Curriculum is desirable.

Closing date is: Friday 30th January 2026, 10amInterviews will be week commencing: 9th February 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

27.5 hours per week (7.00-9.00 a.m. and 2.30-6.00 pm every weekday during term time, and between 8.30 am-4.00 pm during school holidays - £13.72 per hour

The Directors of St Francis Youth and Community Centre are appointing a Deputy Manager to support the K@Boom Manager in ensuring the safe, effective and stimulating running of the K@Boom Out of School Club and Holiday Club. To deputise for the K@Boom Manager in their absence.

Candidates interested in this post are encouraged to make contact with us prior to submitting an application.

For an application form or copy of the Job Description/Person Specification, please contact Carol Glynn at parishadmin@stfrancisbournville.co.uk

Application deadline: 28/1/2026 at 5.00 p.m.

Interviews: 11/2/2026

The Directors of St Francis Youth and Community Centre welcomes applications from any individuals who feel that they meet the person specification for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

Retirement Living Assistant

Job Description

Job Title:  Retirement Living AssistantContract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,673.65 per annumWorking Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday excluding bank holidaysLocation:  Southport - West Park, Westholme Court and Link and Leyland RoadIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as a Retirement Living Assistant
Acting as an initial point of contact both on the phone and in the reception area, you will always ensure a professional and supportive approach is maintained, whilst working as part of a team to provide ‘best practice’.  You will assist in the day-to-day delivery of a comprehensive housing management service for Retirement Living, including working with tenancy agreements, ensuring all records and files are maintained and held securely to maintain confidentiality.

About you
We are looking for someone with:
•    Experience of working in a customer focussed environment
•    Strong communication skills
•    Previous experience of working with vulnerable and/or older people
•    Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
•    Competitive pay & generous pension 
•    28 days holidays plus bank holidays 
•    Flexible working options available
•    Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
•    A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered

Role Profile
•    Act as an initial point of reference on the phone or in a reception area as required
•    Assist in the provision of comprehensive housing management including working with tenancy agreements
•    Carry out day to day office administration functions to ensure that all records and files are maintained and held securely, and that the confidentiality of information is upheld
•    Report repairs and maintenance needs on behalf of the customer following agreed procedures
•    Assist in the monitoring and delivery of service contracts at the scheme including lifts, heating, fire equipment, gardening etc
•    Work in line with, monitor and report any discrepancies in health and safety standards within schemes
•    To ensure that the companies Health and Safety policy is fully implemented at the scheme, ensuring customers are aware of the provision of security at the scheme at all times
•    Promote and encourage a high level of customer involvement, consultation and communication
•    To monitor standards of maintenance and cleanliness by conducting regular site inspections
•    To have the ability to use appropriate IT systems and maintain professional and timely records
•    To adhere to agreed Riverside’s safeguarding policies and procedures in every aspect of service delivery
•    Monitoring and ...

Are you an experienced creative facilitator passionate about inspiring young people? Eastside regularly recruits talented artist facilitators with a range of specialisms to join our network and help deliver exciting arts education programmes in schools across London.
Complete our Expression of Interest Form to let us know you’d like to be part of our artists and facilitators network. When we’re next actively recruiting, a member of our team will get in touch to share full details.
Thank you for your interest in helping us empower the next generation through creativity.

Waking Night Recovery Worker (Penrith)

• locations
• Abbots Bank

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• JR009726

Waking Night Recovery Worker

Location: PenrithWorking Hours: 22.5 hours (nights)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,243 (pro rata per annum)

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Waythrough’s Abbots Bank as a Waking Night Recovery Worker.

Abbots Bank is a 6-bed shared living service registered with CQC. The service is staffed 24 hours per day with waking night cover. To provide support to people in their own homes throughout the Eden area. We support adults with mental health difficulties to live a life that is meaningful to them. We look at coping strategies and find practical solutions to aid in their recovery.

What You’ll Do

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in.

Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

About You:

No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

To review the Job Description please click here.

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to GoandAspirationsportals
• £500 Recommend a Friendbonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and T...

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Gardening Volunteer | Ideally 5 hours per week by arrangement

National Museums Scotland is currently looking for volunteer gardeners at our National Museum of Flight at East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, outdoor and nature-loving individuals to join our volunteer gardening team.

About the role

As part of the re-interpretation of our historic site at East Fortune, we are re-creating allotments originally tended by RAF personnel. The volunteer gardening team are developing fruit, vegetable, and flower gardens at the Museum, reflecting the site as it was during the Second World War. This is a living exhibit that enhances our learning & engagement programmes, provides local produce for the café and enhances the visitor experience.

Please read the full Role Description on our recruitment portal for more information.

This role may suit you if you…

…are a gardening enthusiast

…like nature and the outdoors

…enjoy talking with people about gardening

…are friendly and approachable

When is it?

Volunteering hours are negotiable and can be adjusted to suit your availability. Ideally, we are hoping our successful volunteers would be able to provide us with one day (5 hours) each most weeks.

By getting involved you could…

…learn more about National Museums Scotland and our work

…develop valuable skills and experiences within the museum sector

…enjoy doing something you like whilst meeting new people.

Volunteering is a fantastic way for people to engage with our collections and for us to engage with our communities. If you think this is something you would enjoy and can lend some of your time to, we would love to hear from you.

Gardening Volunteer

National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield

EH39 5LF

Volunteer Opportunity

Permanent - Part-time

Posted 34 days ago

Closing date: 02/02/2026

Job reference: FB1462327NatGV

Documents

Right to Volunteer Guidance.pdf

NMOF Volunteer Gardener Role Description 2026.pdf

Gardening Volunteer

National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield

Volunteer Opportunity

Nursing

Healthcare Support Worker

Healthcare Support Worker (Bank)

Tees | Hospital | Bank Contract - Ad hoc

£12.33 per hour

Build a brighter future while you’re helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you’ll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It’s everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.

As a Support Worker on the ward at our hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. You will need to be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Support worker, you will:  

• Put patient care first

• Carry out administrative duties

• Supporting a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in the delivery of exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery

• Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients

• Meet the needs of every individual

• Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact and experience

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.  

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you. 

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Healthcare Scheme

Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).

Overtime

For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of basic hourly rate.

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Once you’ve found the right role for you, you can apply online. All you need to do at this stage is submit your CV, a covering email, and a few personal details.

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People and Performance Manager – Research Team

• locations
• Manchester
• Guildford

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 2 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R7262

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.

People and Performance Manager – Research TeamPermanentManchester: £49,000 - £55,000

Guildford: £51,000 - £57,000

Hybrid Working

Do you want to help shape the future of educational assessment and empower teams to deliver impactful research? At AQA, your leadership will drive innovation and excellence in education, influencing how assessments support learners of all abilities.

As People and Performance Manager in the Research Team, you'll guide and develop a talented team of researchers, ensuring projects align with AQA's mission to be the UK's pre-eminent educational assessment organisation. Your work will help deliver high-quality research that informs policy, improves assessment design, and benefits millions of learners. (Within AQA this role is called Research Management Lead)

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing researchers to achieve high performance and growth

• Planning and monitoring research programmes to meet strategic goals

• Building strong, collaborative relationships across AQA and with external stakeholders

What We Are Looking For

• Exceptional people management skills and ability to inspire others

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

• Experience in project management and delivering to milestones

• Open-minded, adaptable, and ready to champion new ways of working

• Understanding of educational research or assessment

What's in It for You

• Being part of a team who truly make a difference in the world of education and part of the assessment research community with national and international networking

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance - days per week in the office, working a 35 hour week, 25 days annual leave with additional closure in December

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values your ideas - the opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, disAbility, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic diversity, parents and carers and more)

• Wellbeing programmes including private health insurance and a health care cash reward plan, subscription to Headspace, volunteering days

• An excellent pension

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role by 23:59 on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Interviews will take place in the Manchester and Guildford offices in the week beginning 09 February.

All applications will receive a written response

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Assistant Principal, Performance, Planning and Student Experience

This exciting new role of Assistant Principal – Performance, Planning and Student Experience offers an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership in shaping the College’s approach to quality enhancement, planning, and the student experience. 

The postholder will lead the College’s quality assurance and enhancement activity, ensuring full compliance with TQEF, QAA Scotland, awarding bodies, and other external agencies. They will oversee rigorous processes that safeguard academic standards, manage institutional risk, and drive continuous improvement across all areas of learning and teaching. With responsibility for monitoring performance against strategic objectives, the Assistant Principal will ensure clear KPIs, transparent reporting, and robust evaluation are embedded at every level. A key aspect of the role will be championing the student voice—ensuring that learners actively participate in co-designing their educational experience and wider support services. The role also leads the College’s teacher education responsibilities, including accredited training programmes, professional standards, and registration requirements, while promoting inclusive, evidence-based practice and digital innovation.

The role provides strategic direction for Student Support Services—including wellbeing, guidance, learner support, engagement, and library services—ensuring these functions are inclusive, responsive, and impactful. By fostering a culture rooted in safeguarding, corporate parenting, inclusion, and wellbeing, the Assistant Principal will support learners to thrive. They will work collaboratively with curriculum teams and professional services to ensure seamless support for all students, while representing the College nationally and regionally to strengthen partnerships, influence sector practice, and enhance opportunities for learners.

In addition, the postholder will bring together quality enhancement and operational planning to deliver measurable improvements in learner outcomes and organisational performance. They will lead the development and evaluation of operational plans aligned with national priorities, SFC requirements, and regional strategies, promoting a culture of evidence-informed decision-making across the College.

Please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack for more information, including Job Description and guidance on application by CV.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the College’s quality enhancement activity, ensuring compliance with TQEF, QAA Scotland, awarding bodies, and other external agencies.
• Oversee robust quality assurance processes that safeguard academic standards, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead on performance monitoring against strategic objectives, ensuring clear KPIs and transparent reporting to SLT and the Board of Management.
• Ensure alignment of planning activity with national priorities, SFC requirements, and regional strategies.
• Collaborate with SLT colleagues to ensure strategic coherence between curriculum, student services, workforce development, and organisational growth.
• Provide strategic leadership of Student Support Services, including Advice and Guidance, Counselling and Wellbeing, Learner Support, Learner Engagement, and Library Services.
• Ensure services are inclusive, responsive, and evidence-informed, enhancing the student experience and improving outcomes.
• Lead the development and delivery of a strong student engagement framework and support for the Students’ Association. 
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Evidence of substantial and ongoing Continuous Professional Development.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of TQEF and the wider tertiary education quality landscape, including SFC, QAA Scotland, and awarding body requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of learning, teaching, and assessment practice in further and higher education, including inclusive pedagogy and approaches that enhance learner success.
• Understanding of performance and quality frameworks and their role in driving continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, corporate parenting, equality, diversity, and inclusion within student support and College operations

Professional Experience:

• Significant senior manageme...