Are you a natural storyteller with a creative mind and a passion for nature? Are you able to craft engaging and powerful content that inspires action and drives change?  

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a well-respected organisation with an ambitious mission to restore wetlands and inspire others to value and protect these incredible habitats. From providing homes for wildlife to protecting communities from flooding, we want to unlock the superpowers of wetlands so everyone can benefit.

Based in the Communications team, this hands-on role will craft high-impact stories that elevate WWT’s voice, build brand awareness and deepen engagement with our visitors, supporters and partners. Working with colleagues from conservation teams to visitor centre staff, you’ll uncover and share purpose-driven stories that showcase the wonder of wetlands and the impact of WWT’s work across the UK and beyond.

You’ll produce high-quality, audience-focused content – from articles and video scripts to campaign copy and thought leadership pieces – and lead the content component of key campaigns. Turning scientific insights into accessible and inspiring content, you’ll tell engaging stories that reflect our brand, values and ambition for a world where wetlands thrive.

This is 12 month fixed term contract working 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday.

We are seeking an individual with:

• • Proven experience in storytelling, journalism, copywriting or content creation.
  • Experience developing narrative-led multimedia content and storyboards.
  • Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Confident collaborator, able to work with scientists, site teams, volunteers and senior leaders.
  • Experience creating content for digital platforms and an understanding of digital best practice.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects.
  • Confident in seeking stories, researching and developing ideas for high-impact creative content.

If you want to make a direct contribution to the conservation of wetlands and wetland wildlife at a critical moment for the natural world, then click apply.

We are based in Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, but support hybrid working with an expectation for team members to be in Slimbridge at least once a week.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

Executive Services Administrator

Job Description

Role:                             Executive Services Administrator

Hours:                         This is a full-time position. The job holder will be required to work all men’s first team home match days. Due to the nature of professional football, a flexible approach to working hours is essential as support may be required outside of core hours. Time off in lieu will be granted for non-league matchdays (e.g. Cup games, friendlies, U21 games) and Premier League games worked in excess of 5 per season.

Location:            Based at the American Express Stadium in Brighton, and the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing.  Some occasional travel within the UK and overseas may be required to fulfil the needs of the role. This role is fully office-based.

Contract Type:   Permanent.

Salary:                Competitive. Rewards and benefits dependant on experience.

Deadline Day:      28^th January 2026

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We are an ambitious club with a clear vision and strong values, and we hold ourselves to high standards; competing at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, continuous improvement, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Be the driving force behind executive excellence

Working as part of a close-knit team of three, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional organisational and administrative support to senior executives, including, when required, the chief executive & deputy chairman. Through proactive coordination and seamless information flow, you’ll enable our leadership teams to perform at their best and strengthen the operational impact of the club’s Board and senior executives.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional individual to advance their career within an elite, professional football environment. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced setting, embrace variety, and bring a high-performance mindset to everything you do.

Whilst your core office hours will be Monday to Friday, flexibility is essential. You’ll be committed to supporting outside of core hours when required and will play a key role on all men’s first team home matchdays.

What you’ll need to succeed

✔️ An understanding of the football calendar including but not limited to; competition calendars, operations and matchday requirements.

✔️ ️ High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information with the utmost integrity and professionalism.

✔ Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to include an excellent telephone manner, ability to communicate with confidence and kindness in a way which positively enhances the club’s brand.

✔️ Comfortable with dealing with changes at short notice / late calls and tight deadlines and adapting to the needs of the business when required.

✔️Proven experience operating as an administrator or supporting senior executives.

✔️Experience of office management/office administration, including processes, policies, and maintaining a high-performance environment.

✔️ Experience in managing, scheduling and coordinating calendars.

✔️Excellent Microsoft office 365 skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Must be able to touch-type and demonstrate meticulous accuracy in written work.

✔️A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performance environment.

✔️Ability to think on your feet and be proactive whilst juggling varying and demanding workloads.

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description.

Our values are essential to our success

Our Team Brighton values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

🔵 Treat People Well

⚪ Exceed Expectations

🔵 Aim High. Never Give Up

⚪ Act with Integrity

🔵 Make it Special

⚪ Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to...

Job Introduction

• Location:Goole
• Hourly rate:£12.43 per hour
• Hours per week:Bank
• Required:Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way

Supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism means embracing their unique journey. Every day brings new opportunities to explore interests, from a peaceful walk in the park to enjoying a favourite café or engaging in their hobbies. Your role is to empower and connect, helping them navigate life with confidence and independence.

We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well. What we can’t teach you, is the stuff that comes from within:

✨ That buzz you get when you celebrate someone’s wins – big or small.

✨ That natural sense of wanting to make someone’s day brighter.

✨ That understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step.

In essence, that’s what we are looking for from you.

What does it mean to be a support worker?

Think about your daily routine and what matters to you. If you needed support to keep your day the way you like it, what would be important to you?

In this role, you will:

• Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
• Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on both their strengths and your own.
• Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.

People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by:

Working together

• Respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with
• Communicating openly and building trust.
• Helping each other to provide the best support possible.

Giving our best

• Being dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
• Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support.

Having courage

• Being open to new ideas and approaches.
• Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
• Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.

If you’re all about possibilities and interested to support someone in a way that is meaningful to them, apply today.

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. 
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/

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Vacancy at The Felix Project

Warehouse Team Leader- Enfield

Salary £ 29,000 - £31,000

Enfield - North London

Details

The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.

Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process. 

We are looking for the Warehouse Team Leader to play a key role in our depot operations, with exceptional organisation skills, excellent people skills, attention to detail and a positive ‘can do’ attitude’. Ideally, you will have a background in warehousing or other operational roles, however, we are willing to train people who are passionate about our cause, have an excellent work ethic, and have strong customer service skills.

 The role is subject to a degree of flexibility but initially, the Team Leader will be involved with the following activities:

• Managing a team of staff and volunteers to run a warehouse of chilled and ambient food
• Customer relations management of the community organisations we work with
• Proper use of our Warehouse Management System
• Physically moving stock around on warehouse on a pallet truck or by hand
• Ensuring the warehouse is clean, safe and efficiently run
• Daily briefings of staff and volunteers of the days priorities and what to be aware of
• Carry out regular stock counts of food we are storing
• Appropriately handle product recalls
• Day to day problem solving
• Covering Goods In, Warehouse Management Duties and Goods Out and general procedures
• Responsible for yourself and your team’s adherence to Health and Safety regulations
• Route Planning
• Training staff and volunteers

Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. 

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Warehouse Team Leader with experience in warehouse operations, ideally within a charitable or food distribution setting. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to motivate and support a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to health and safety are essential. A genuine passion for tackling food poverty and supporting vulnerable communities is key to success in this role.

• Passion for learning and improving processes as a leader and as part of a team
• Positive attitude for finding work for yourself and your team
• Attention to detail
• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
• Proactive attitude to understanding a problem
• Flexibility and a team player
• Observant at foreseeing issues and confident at communicating appropriately to others
• Passionate about delivering a high-quality service to the customer and in-the-moment problem solving

• Knowledge of warehousing best practices in the food sector
• Has good I.T skills including Microsoft Office and basic databases
• Excellent communication skills
• Good at prioritising own and others work.
• Able to create a plan
• Experience working to deadlines and under pressure
• Experience working with neurodiverse people
• Has used a customer relations management tool before
• Confidence to drive one of our vans
• Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year – Age: over 21 for insurance purposes
• Experience using a forklift

Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted. 

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on t...

Cleaner, Gilmour Court

Closing date:

Location:

Salary:

Work pattern:

We are looking for an experienced individual to fill an exciting role within our Customer Service Team.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake essential tasks within the court maintaining a high level of cleanliness and ensuring confidentiality of the court and its tenants. Interact professionally with all tenants, visitors and staff and ensure any concerns with tenants/visitors are raised promptly with the Court-Coordinator / Housing Officer.

 You should also be Computer literate – the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and internal systems are regularly required.

A Basic Disclosure Scotland Scheme check is required for this post.

Please download the job description for full details on the role.

To apply for this job, please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section.

Should you require any assistance please phone our head office on 0800 990 3405 or email recruitment@cairnha.com.  Please note that we do not accept CV’s.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 28 th January

at 12noon.

Cairn HA strives for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.

Application documents

You can download an Employment Application Form for this post in PDF format, or you can apply online.

Recruitment Pack

Premises Caretaker

October 2025

Premises Caretaker - Recruitment Pack

Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in working with us at Elizabeth House Community Centre. This pack will
give you the information you need to consider the role and how to apply.

We are looking for a Premises Caretaker to join our passionate and community-driven team.

Elizabeth House | Elizabeth House Community Centre has a rich history and is a cornerstone of our
neighbourhood, serving as a safe and welcoming space for residents of all ages and backgrounds.

The Premises Caretaker is the face of our thriving and welcoming Community Centre for out of hours
activities. This is an important role at Elizabeth House ensuring the security of the building and its
users, and supporting hirers and groups using the centre. The Premises Caretaker is also central to
keeping the centre clean and well maintained for all services, activities and the rest of the team.

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Premises Caretaker (possible job share)

HOURS:

Variable  hours.  Regular  days  are  Tuesday,  Wednesday  and  Thursday
evenings  (approx.  6-9.30  pm)  and  weekends  (Saturday  and  Sunday,
based on room bookings).

HOURLY RATE:

£13.85 per hour

CONTRACT:

Part-time, permanent

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:   6-month probation period

ANNUAL LEAVE:

25 days, plus bank holidays (pro rata)

RESPONSIBLE TO:
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Deputy Centre Manager

Summary of Job

Elizabeth  House  Community  Centre  is  a  thriving  space  for  local  services,  as  well  as  groups  and
residents  to  hire  space  for  their  own  activities.  The  Centre  provides  an  inclusive  and  safe
environment for everyone and supports other community groups who use space at Elizabeth House.

The purpose of the job is to provide effective access to well-run premises and caretaking support to
the  community  centre  and  all  its  users  in  the  evenings  and  weekends,  ensuring  the  security  and
upkeep of the building.

Average working hours are 23+ hours per week. This could be a Job Share to enable flexible working
across the evening and weekend shifts.

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Appointment  would  be  subject  to  an  enhanced  DBS  disclosure  and  our  safe  recruitment
process.

Premises Caretaker - Recruitment Pack

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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To undertake the daily/weekly/monthly caretaking and cleaning duties and to make sure that
Elizabeth House is well presented for the effective use of all visitors and users.

To be responsible for the security of the building and its content, for opening and locking up of
the centre, as well as building supervision while hirers and visitors are at Elizabeth House.

To ensure effective cleaning for hirers, members and team to have the best experience.

To guide new hirers and support all groups with preparation for their meeting or event, as well
as clearing out after use.

To provide general maintenance and minor repairs, as agreed with the Deputy Centre Manager.

To ensure that Elizabeth House is compliant with Health and Safety requirements for all
evening and weekend users and staff in the Centre are adhered to.

Other duties and responsibilities

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To be the point of contact person for premises and facilities for visitors and hirers in the
evening and weekend.

•  With the Operations team, help to coordinate all room users’ requirements for all activities and

events at Elizabeth House.

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To monitor the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, where
necessary. Reporting any health and safety concerns to the Deputy Centre Manager.

To monitor stock levels of consumables items such as cleaning products and supplies.

To ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly. Check doors and windows
are locked when the building is not in use.

To ensure outside of the building is cleaned and maintained.

To communicate with the Operations team and attend meetings and training as required.

To comply with the Charity’s policies.

To carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job and Elizabeth
House’s, as requested by the Deputy Centre Manager.

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Person Specification

Premises Caretaker - Recruitment Pack

•  A background or experience of working in a facilities team environment or similar,

•  Manual handling and lifting will be required,

•  Cleaning experience, attention to detail and a proactive approach to tasks,

•  Knowledge of building’s related health and safety,

•  Experience or interest in doing and overseeing minor repairs and maintenance,

•  Ability to communicate confidently and effectively,

•  Ability to work independently as well as part of a team,

•  To show flexibility with working days and hours when necessary.

This role  requires periods of lone working  so the postholder will need to display a high degree of
responsibility and pro...

Casual Technician

Company: The Place

Location: 17 Duke's Road, London WC1H 9PY

Level: Casual

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is £14.66 per hour. This rate does not include holiday pay, which is paid separately, on top of this basic rate, calculated at 12.07% of your earnings. This is paid monthly alongside your earnings.

Contract Type: This is a casual contract.

Closing Date: 10 Feb 26

Job Description:

The Place Technical Department maintains a list of staff who may be offered work on a casual basis. Casual Technicians assist the Technical Department ensuring that productions in the Robin Howard Dance Theatre, and those produced by The Place, are realised to the highest possible professional technical standards and to offer ongoing artist support.

PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE:

• Good working knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices.

SKILLS:

• Able to carry out the physical demands of the job including working at height.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience of working in a technical capacity in theatre, preferably in dance.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Able to plan ahead and work without supervision.
• Prepared to use own initiative and take responsibility.
• Able to work under pressure, communicate effectively, share ideas and respect others.
• A commitment to achieving the best possible technical standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within the technical team on all aspects of productions at, or productions by, The Place; this includes working get-ins, get-outs, show calls and production periods as called. On occasion to assist with external off-site productions.
• Assist with the day-to-day installation and operation of all lighting, sound, rigging, staging (including stage management), AV, access, emergency, and safety systems at The Place used for performance and production period.
• Promote good working relationships within the technical team as with all visiting companies and artists and provide a welcoming environment within the Theatre
• On occasion, carry out general upkeep to the fabric, fixtures and fittings of the auditorium, backstage and Front of House areas.
• Comply to, and work within, the guidelines of The Theatre's license and working practices, as identified by the Technical Manager and Deputy Director, especially with regard to Health and Safety issues, including:
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences.
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
• Work at height regulations.
• Provision and use of work equipment regulations.
• Electricity at work regulations.
• Noise at work regulations.
• The upkeep of the theatre first aid supplies.
• The upkeep of the theatre’s emergency lighting system.
• The understanding and implementation of the evacuation procedure and fire escape routes.
• Hygiene and safety of staff and public areas, and good housekeeping in all staff areas.
• Any other relevant legislative requirements.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably requested. This job description is not an exhaustive list and does not attempt to give a full day-to-day list of operations for this post.

CLOSING DATE AND INTERVIEWS

There is no specific closing date for this post. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we will close to submissions once we have made our desired number of appointments. With this in mind, we encourage applicants to apply straight away. Informal interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in person at The Place. For an informal chat about this role to answer any questions you may have before applying, please email Luke Marino, Deputy Technical Manager.

The Crescent Theatre | 20 Sheepcote Street | Brindleyplace |Birmingham | B16 8AE
T: 0121 643 5858

Job Description

Casual Technician

Job Objectives

We are now looking for a Casual Technician who is sympathetic to the needs of an amateur

theatre company but is also able to lead the technical requirements for our external hires. The

role requires someone with strong technical skills, knowledge of health and safety requirements

and prior experience in a similar role.  The Casual Technician will have overarching responsibility

for Crescent Theatre equipment and adherence to health and safety legislation.

Reporting to:

Technical Manager

Key responsibilities

Hires

- Oversee get-ins and get-outs to ensure the supervision of hirers at all times. Assisting the

hirers technical needs and ensuring all the Theatre’s health and safety policies and

procedures are followed at all times

- Undertake technical work, e.g. rigging, focusing, sound installation, a/v & projection

set-up as directed by the Technical Manager

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Regularly update the Technical Manager of any additional work or equipment supplied to

hirers not included in the contract for later billing

Ensure that all equipment brought in by hirers/users conforms to current regulations

Provide administrative assistance with all necessary paperwork to facilitate the hire

- Complete any Reports as directed by the Technical Manager

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Ensure the hirer’s have completed all necessary documentation including but not limited

to PRS and Show Specific Risk Assessments

- Audit, Inspect and Maintain all theatre equipment available to hirers in the interest of

asset protection as directed by the Technical Manager

Crescent Theatre Productions

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Perform ad hoc technical tasks for Crescent Productions as directed by the Technical

Manager, generally in preparation for incoming productions

Regulatory Requirement

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Ensure that all regulations affecting the operation of the building are satisfied including

RIDDOR, COSHH, PAT Electricity at Work 1993; health and Safety, the Rules of Management

and Technical regulations for places of Public Entertainment and HASAWA

- Assist the Theatre Manager and the Technical Manager in obtaining all necessary

licences and certificates for the maintenance of the Theatre Licence

Health and Safety

- Act as the Deputy to (in the absence of) Theatre Safety Officer, monitoring the

effectiveness of the theatre’s Health and Safety Policy.

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Ensure that all users are fully aware of the Company Health and Safety Policy and abide

by it

Provide all necessary members with appropriate training so as to ensure a safe method

of working in all technical areas

Ensure that all contractors are aware of and comply with the Theatre’s health and safety

requirements

- Undertake Risk Assessments of all incoming sets and to take all necessary action to

minimise hazards within working areas

Maintenance

- Adhere to and fulfil a maintenance routine for all electrical and mechanical items in the

theatre as directed by/in conjunction with the Technical Manager

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Thoroughly cost any requirement for work by outside specialists as directed by/in

conjunction with the Technical Manager

- Carry out regular building inspections performing basic repair work as and when

necessary as directed by/in conjunction with the Technical Manager or Theatre Manager

- Monitor all spending, ensuring that value for money is achieved in all transactions as

directed by/in conjunction with the Technical Manager

Human Resources

- Attend regular catch-up sessions with your line manager

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Supervise work placements as and when required by the Technical Manager

Ensure all hours worked are logged on the timesheet system by the end of Saturday each

week to be signed off by the Technical Manager

Other Duties

- Carry out any other tasks which may reasonably be assigned by the Technical Manager

or Theatre Manager

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Provide service, expertise and/or advice relating to Sound/LX/AV/Staging/Flys as

directed by the Technical Manager

Ensure all theatre property and equipment is used/stored/returned/maintained/cleaned

to a satisfactory standard at all times.

Terms and Conditions

The Post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to the requirements of the position,

including honouring the theatre’s commitments outside normal working hours and public

holidays as and when necessary.

The probationary period will be Three months.

This job description is to be used as part of the Staff handbook and in conjunction with the

Contract of employment.

REPORTS TO:

Technical Manager

HOURS:

RATE:

0 Hours Casual Contract

£12.05

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Regional Assistance Dog Instructor Scotland

The Job

We are looking for a passionate and driven person who ideally has previous experience and skills working as an Instructor within an Assistance Dog organisation, who has worked with clients and partnerships. The role includes supporting both clients who have had a MDD dog placed with them and also our own dog applicants with their puppies and young dogs to ensure they receive the highest standard of socialisation and early training in terms of obedience, public access and developing an alert to the applicant’s condition, with the aim to reach an accreditable assistance dog partnership status. It is also will include carrying out client specific and odour training for MDD own dogs, placing these dogs with their new clients and looking after a number of established partnerships. This role would suit somebody residing in the central belt of Scotland, between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Duties that encompass the role of an Instructor include:

• Be the first point of contact for the allocated partnerships in your area, covering all areas of Scotland. To provide guidance and instruction to applicants who have applied to the charity to have their own dogs considered for the training programme guidance and instruction on handling, behaviour and obedience and odour training as well as newly placed partnerships.
• Alongside the Instructing team, to run puppy classes, public access training, recall sessions in small groups for applicant own dogs that are in line with the charity’s quality standards and in accordance with timescales and targets.
• To also carry out support visits and home interviews for applicants and clients that have been allocated to you.
• Regularly monitor progress of the puppies and partnerships in training in your area and provide detailed, evidenced feedback to Instructor Manager and Head of Assistance Dog Programme.
• To carry out client specific training with any MDD owned dogs that have been matched, including the required odour scent training.
• Instructing, guiding and supporting new assistance dog clients in managing and handling a Medical Alert Assistance Dog effectively, via pre training, placement training and aftercare visits.
• Supporting partnerships in training in successfully reaching an accreditation standard and in maintaining this
• standard throughout the life of the partnership.
• To support a number of established partnerships in the form of aftercare, refresher training and yearly re-accreditations, assisting further afield on occasions as required.

        Responsibilities

• To escalate issues and problems to the Instructor Manager as appropriate.
• To assist the Dog Supply Team with carrying out scent assessments on any MDD dogs in socialising as and when required with the support of the Instructor Manager and rest of the Instructing Team.
• To plan, organise and deliver practical and theoretical training to clients, meeting their individual needs in line with agreed standards to include areas such as dog welfare, appropriate handling, commanding and overall management. This will involve working with the parents as Team Leader and child as Client and working with adult clients.
• Assess the team dynamics of the family & balancing the needs of all family members as well as those of the dog.
• Assess the individuals preferred learning style and amending as relevant to aid a client.
• To accompany the client into all regular environments that they will take the dog to, ensuring the dog behaves in an acceptable manner and that the client and others are aware and clear in terms of where they dog should reside and behave for eg public transport, place of work. To complete a check list of environments for any applicant own dogs in training who are on the programme to be assessed within.
• To support and advise clients in transferring the odour training from pot training and recognising alerting behaviours to establish real life alerting.
• To monitor the correct and false alerting percentages of allocated partnerships via data analysis, advising where necessary until the correct alerting levels are achieved.
• To complete comprehensive reports and paperwork for any time spent with applicants or partnerships in training or established. Maintain accurate records by providing verbal and written information with agreed timescales about clients, dogs, applicants and apprentices as appropriate.
• To work alongside allocated partnerships with the aim of the partnership reaching an accredited standard and feeding back to the Instructor Manager and Assistance Dog Programme Manager if there are any concerns that the accreditation cannot be achieved.
• To ...

Fabrication and Welding Apprentice

• Employer: Ritherdon and Company Limited
• Location: Darwen
• Vacancy Ref: 00001860
• Hours Per Week: 39
• Wage Per Week: £294.00
• Sector: Engineering

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Metal Fabricator (Fabrication & Welding) based in Darwen.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc.

Fabricators use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm.

The successful candidate will train and become competent at welding, components and castings, learning to weld both MIG & TIG to a very high standard.

You will also be trained to learn:

• Basic engineering drawing.
• Measuring and marking out.
• Knowledge of engineering materials.
• Handling of engineering information.

Additional skills covered may include:

• Fitting using hand skills.
• Producing sheet metal components and assemblies using a range of welding techniques and principles.

Your job role will consist of different tasks such as:

• Welding components.
• Welding Castings.
• MIG and TIG.

Training to be provided

The apprentice will be working towards completing the Metal Fabricator Standard which will include the following:

• L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

• L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

About Ritherdon and Company Limited

Established in 1895, we have been a technically-driven, UK manufacturer of various types of electrical enclosure and related products for many decades. Our product ranges have evolved considerably over our 125 year history, driven by solving problems for the industries we work with.

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The Open Kitchen Coordinator - Manchester

Position Location: Greater Manchester (On-site)

The Open Kitchen is a community-led initiative tackling food poverty and social isolation across the UK. Our kitchens, based in Hounslow (London), Nottingham, and Manchester, provide free, hot, and nutritious meals to individuals and families affected by homelessness, low income, or displacement as refugees.

Operating seven days a week, the Open Kitchen offers more than just food it provides a safe, welcoming space where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Each kitchen also serves as a community support hub, distributing essential household items and sleeping bags to those in need.

Through this initiative, we aim not only to alleviate hunger but also to connect service users with pathways to stability, empowerment, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Open Kitchen project team, the role will involve ensuring the smooth, safe, and impactful operation of Open Kitchen Manchester.

Why Join Us?

As part of the Muslim Hands family, you’ll help create a place of warmth and friendship for those in need. Your presence will extend beyond service, contributing to a deeper mission of compassion, respect, and community uplift.

NB:         This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

Position Summary

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day activities within Open Kitchen Manchester, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Supervise and observe the cooking facility in the Manchester Open Kitchen, ensuring compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage food inventory, kitchen supplies, and procurement processes to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
• Ensure all food standards are followed.

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Promote a positive and inclusive volunteer culture that reflects the values of compassion, respect, and community service.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain partnerships with local food banks, the NHS, job centres, local councils, and rehousing services to offer holistic support to service users.
• Collaborate with community organisations, faith groups, and local businesses to strengthen the project’s reach and impact.
• Collaborating with strategic partners to drive the expansion of the open kitchen concept across multiple locations.
• Leading fundraising initiatives for the open kitchen and managing the facilitation of in-kind donations.
• Represent the Open Kitchen at community events and stakeholder meetings to promote collaboration and visibility.

Beneficiary Support

• Identify service users who may benefit from additional assistance, including access to healthcare, employment, housing, or welfare services.
• Coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure referrals and follow-ups are managed effectively.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure all operational, financial, and compliance records are maintained accurately.
• Monitor performance indicators such as meals served, volunteer hours, and beneficiary outcomes, and report regularly to the management team.
• Support the continuous improvement of service quality and community impact.
• Create and provide daily Open kitchen feedback reports to monitor beneficiary numbers and meal distributions.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine commitment to serving vulnerable and destitute individuals with care and respect.
• Right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, completed before starting the role.
• Warm interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life.
• A dependable, team-oriented attitude and availability for weekend shifts.

About Muslim Hands

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2026.

Muslim Hands is an NGO that is at the forefront of delivering live saving aid and emergency relief to those who need it most, as well as buil...