Deputy Manager - Platters Farm Lodge
About the Role
Do you have experience of leading a team or managing a service? Do you have a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Health and Social Care?
Platters Farm Lodge (PFL) is offering a rewarding opportunity to join the dedicated team in Rainham, Kent as a full time, permanent Deputy Manager on a salary of £29,465.80 per annum.
Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are so proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care setting a remarkable place to work.
As Deputy Manager of Platters Farm Lodge, you will assist the Registered Manager to oversee our home, so it provides the best possible day to day lived experience for residents. You will help to ensure the safe, high-quality support services we provide, and that the home operates smoothly in terms of care quality, contractual, financial obligations, whilst continuing to maintain positive reputation.
Job Opportunity
Platters Farm Lodge offers short breaks, respite, rehabilitation, and long-stay facility for adults in Rainham, Medway. Individuals can live at Platters Farm Lodge on a long-term basis. The service also provides people with dementia related care and support. For some people, the fun and nurturing environment of Platters Farm Lodge is their permanent home. The service is vibrant, socially warm, and inviting for the individual and their family and friends. For further information, go to: https://www.strodepark.org.uk/platters-farm-lodge/
Platters Farm Lodge provides care on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we value reliable and flexible staff. We will consider all requests for flexible working and are proud to be a 'Flex from First' employer. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
As a Strode Park Foundation (SPF) colleague you will get comprehensive support from day one and will receive training and development opportunities to develop and hone your skills.
Purpose of the role:
- To support the Registered Manager in managing the home and be directly involved with service development projects, occupancy increases and to generate service development ideas.
- To participate in recruitment processes (i.e. shortlisting and interviewing).
- To ensure SPF's safeguarding policy and procedures are stringently adhered to.
- To support the manager with the management of localised budgets and controlling costs.
- To provide supervision to the Lead Care & Support Workers.
Essential Skills
Our ideal Deputy Manager will:
- Hold a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Health and Social Care and be willing to work towards a Level 5 qualification within 18 months of being in post.
- Have excellent knowledge of CQC standards and legislation.
- Have experience of leading a team or managing a service.
- Be flexible with working hours as some evening and weekend work may be required.
- Have an understanding of MCA, DoLS and safeguarding processes.
- Have experience of budget management.
It would be an advantage if you have:
- Direct or indirect experience of disabilities or supporting those with disabilities.
- A full clean driving licence.
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
Strode Park Foundation (“Strode Park”) is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Strode Park truly values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for our service users and each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
Strode Park will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor, and will build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.
Clinical Study Manager
- locations
- Stratford (2 Redman Place)
- Home Based - England (35 Hour Weekly Max)
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- time left to apply
- End Date: February 2, 2026 (10 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- R032586
Clinical Study Manager
£50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Senior Research Manager Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: 24 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (Flexible working requests including 4-day weeks OR compressed hours will be considered)
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) We’re happy to offer home-based contracts through our flexible working policy. While this role does involve occasional travel—typically 4 to 6 times a year within the London area—please note that travel expenses are not covered. We aim to keep travel minimal and purposeful, ensuring it adds real value to your work and team collaboration.
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 1 February 2026 23:55 Recruitment process: Screening call followed by competency-based interview. Interview date: Interviews will be held mid to late February
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK are looking for a Clinical Study Manager to join our Center for Drug Development (CDD), leading the multidisciplinary clinical study teams to ensure all clinical trial deliverables are met. This is a 2-year contract to support our growing portfolio.
The CDD is the world's only charity-funded drug development facility. Our pioneering research is driven purely by the goal to see scientific breakthroughs bring benefits to patients sooner. CDD is the sponsor of early phase and precision medicine clinical trials in oncology agents. Our broad portfolio rivals that of a medium-sized pharmaceutical company, spanning antibodies, cell therapies, vaccines, drug conjugates and small molecules, making this an interesting and dynamic area to work in.
You might be a Clinical Study Manager /Trial Manager or Clinical Trial Project Manager, with experience working on Oncology trials (ideally early phase but not essential). You might have experience within the NHS, Pharma, Biotech or come from an academic background. Whatever the sector, if you can demonstrate relevant skills in managing clinical trials we would love to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team in a well-structured process driven environment. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in various stages of clinical trials from set up , recruitment through to closedown.
What will I be doing?
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Ensure all trial deliverables are met according to timelines, budget, operational best practices and compliance with Cancer Research UK SOPs, policies, the EU Directive and ICH GCP guidelines
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To define and agree the study timelines and milestones in conjunction with the study team for their inclusion into the overall project plan
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To write and drive the preparation and review of the clinical study protocol and other study essential documents, according to the relevant SOPs
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To identify and assess potential trial sites with relevant members of the study team and decide on suitable sites for the study. To negotiate agreements with NHS trusts, including the negotiation of clinical trial costs
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To chair and facilitate study meetings with the internal teams, investigators and other key stakeholders and actively manage team actions, track study progress, and regularly communicate study progress to study team, Project Leader, Senior Research Manager and others as appropriate.
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To interact with Investigator sites and the study team to ensure excellence of study conduct, reviewing site performance, protocol deviations, and maintaining awareness of issues raised
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To liaise with the Medical Writing team for the delivery of the clinical study reports
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Assistant Manager – Teddington Charity Shop
About Us
FARA has 39 Charity Shops and over 30 years of experience in Charity Retailing helping disadvantaged children and young people in Romania with all that we do!
We are currently seeking a friendly and enthusiastic member of staff to join our online team as a full-time Assistant Manager to join our FARA Teddington team of employees as soon as possible.
You will join a busy charity retail environment where no two days are the same with the online team being a central hub in supporting and helping the shops to maximise their potential
Working times
- Location: FARA Teddington Shop, London, TW11 8RF
- Shop Opening Hour: 10:00 – 18:00
- 8-hour shift/ 30min break
- 5 days per week rota, (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
*Location, days, and times of work can always be changed by the Management. Our shops are open 7 days per week and time sheets may vary across our 41 shops 9-5, 10-6, 11-7
The role
The Assistant Manager’s main role is to support the Shop Manager and the team in the effective running of the shop while maintaining high levels of service for our customers. As an Assistant Manager your duties will include:
- Assisting the Shop Manager in organizing and planning daily strategies
- Assisting the Shop Manager with team building
- Leading by example
- Following and helping implement Company Policies and Procedures
- Dealing with customer issues and queries effectively
- Creating and maintaining a welcoming ambiance
- Networking with customers and the local community
- Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
- Shop Displays
- Pricing
- Till and Cash handling
- Manual Handling
- Steaming clothes
Other duties include but are not limited to paperwork, admin, Gift Aid (signup and processing), sorting donations, steaming of clothes, pricing, displays, till handling, cashing up, manual handling, maintaining a clean tidy, and safe working environment.
The candidate
- At least 1 year experience as a Team Leader / Assistant Manager
- At least 1 year of Retail Management experience
- Leadership and organizational abilities
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Interpersonal and great communication skills
- Work well as part of a Team
- Problem-solving attitude
- Organized and Efficient
- Hard-working
- Positive approach
What we offer
- Internal policies and procedures training and support throughout your employment
- £28,364 annual salary
- Employee assistance programme
- Option to work overtime if available
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank and public holidays
- Loyalty and team effort rewards
Application form
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- Location:City of London
- Closing Date:27 January 2026
- Pro Rata Salary:47,275.61
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Working Location Type:Hybrid
- Hours per week:39
We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Partnership Manager to play a pivotal role in our Employability Service in London.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The Partnership Manager for North & Central London is responsible for overseeing the delivery, quality, and performance of employment support services across multiple boroughs. Acting as a strategic supply chain manager within a partnership framework, the postholder ensures contractual compliance, monitors partner performance, and drives continuous improvement across all services, including IPS in SMI, Employment Advisors in Talking Therapies, and Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG).
This role fosters collaborative relationships with delivery partners to ensure high-quality, consistent services are provided to clients. The postholder acts as a key point of contact for partners and stakeholders, translating operational insight into actionable improvements, embedding best practice, and supporting strategic integration across Twining-Hestia and its supply chain.
Reporting into the Director of Employment Services, the Partnership Manager provides leadership, oversight, and guidance to partners to ensure employment services meet organisational standards, contractual obligations, and client outcomes.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You will bring proven experience in managing partnerships, supply chains, or multi-partner programmes, ideally within employment or health-related services, alongside a strong understanding of contractual compliance, governance, and performance management frameworks. You will have knowledge of IPS in SMI, employment support models, and related service delivery, with the ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into meaningful service improvements. An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you will be confident engaging senior stakeholders, negotiating effectively, and adapting your approach to suit diverse partners and complex operational environments. You will demonstrate high emotional intelligence, resilience, and a solution-focused mindset, enabling you to manage sensitive issues, resolve challenges constructively, and work effectively under pressure. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management are essential, as is a commitment to maintaining your own wellbeing to ensure sustained impact in this demanding role.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call:We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview:Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to saf...
Partnership Manager
Lincolnshire Music Service is seeking an inspirational Partnership Manager to join our dynamic and award-winning team. Due to the retirement of the existing postholder, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping music education across the county.
About the Role
As Partnership Manager, you will:
- Lead and develop strategic partnerships to support high-quality music education.
- Work collaboratively and support LMS staff members, schools, cultural organisations, and community partners.
- Drive engagement and participation in music-making for children and young people.
- Contribute to the leadership of Lincolnshire Music Service and ensure delivery of its vision and objectives.
The ability to travel is essential for this role as you will be required to work from multiple locations within Lincolnshire.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about music education and its impact on young people.
- Skilled in building and maintaining effective partnerships.
- Experienced in project and personnel management and delivering high-quality outcomes in education.
- A strong communicator with leadership qualities and a collaborative approach.
- Autonomous leader who can act on their own initiative and lead by example.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians.
- Work in a supportive environment that values creativity and innovation.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression.
How to Apply
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Jennifer McKie by emailing musicservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
This Job listing is provided by an external organisation. Music Mark does not endorse the content and does not accept any liability for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the material provided. Music Mark is not responsible for ascertaining the suitability or legal status of a prospective employer.
About the Provider
Lincolnshire Music Service
The award-winning Lincolnshire Music Service provides music opportunities for children and young people throughout Lincolnshire. This outstanding service is the lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub funded by Arts Council England.
We have a fantastic interim opportunity (secondments available for internal candidates) available to drive one of our growing partnerships. If this sort of challenge excites and energises, then you could be wearing our Halo.
We are on the lookout for a high energy Partnership Manager inspired by a fast-paced performance driven culture.
This role will help us to lead and drive our partnership within Shropshire, where we operate three facilities, Severn Centre in Highley, Bridgnorth Endowed Leisure Centre, and Craven Arms Community Centre with a fourth facility joining the family in April 2026, Much Wenlock Leisure Centre as part of our growing partnership with 3-18 trust.
Working in leisure is anything but leisurely especially at Halo - an award winning social enterprise, registered charity and leading leisure trust operating 33 facilities across Herefordshire, Bridgend County, Torfaen, Merthyr Tydfil, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and Wiltshire.
Salary circa £50k per annum, hybrid working - mixture of home and onsite working within the partnership - interim opportunity until end December 2025.
As part of the Senior Operations Team, you will bring commercial experience, innovation and fresh perspective. Ambitious and highly motivated, you will thrive working in a dynamic and diverse environment and have a personal commitment in supporting Halo Leisure and our partners in Torfaen to achieve the mission of ‘Creating Healthier Communities.’
We are looking for someone with a passion for high operational standards and a commitment to service improvement, championing change within processes and people and a drive for profitable growth. You will be instrumental in leading and implementing the objectives of both Halo and the Council in this growing partnership where commercial success is absolutely essential, although you still need to be fully committed to our wider vision to create healthier communities.
With us you’ll have the opportunity to grow without boundaries. You will be part of our growth and development plans, helping us to thrive and succeed, supported by and empowering a well established and professional leisure operations team.
This crucial leadership role demands experience at a senior level. You will have a proven track record of business analysis and commercial support for strategic projects aimed at delivering a leisure or service operational strategy and facility programming which balances our needs for profitability and community engagement.
If you can offer:
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At least 5 years leadership / senior management experience in leisure, or service sector based facility management.
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A proven track record of delivering business and commercial objectives in an outsourced service led environment.
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Excellent stakeholder management and relationship skills, across local & central government, governing bodies and 3rd sector organisations.
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Evidence of successful business growth and delivering health improvement, social outcomes and increased participation levels in sport and activity
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A sound understanding of local and central government initiatives, such as free swimming and targeted programmes
We can offer ….
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Access to a defined contribution pension scheme (6/6 matched contributions).
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Group Life Insurance.
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Minimum 30 days annual leave plus public holidays.
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Free gym membership, family discounts on membership packages, health cash plans and employee assistance programmes on offer.
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Learning opportunities and company funded training programmes
If you think you can wear our Halo, we’d love to hear from you. Visit https://haloleisure.org.uk/careers for full details and to make an application. For an informal discussion, contact Jamie Bryant, Operations Director on jamie.bryant@haloleisure.org.uk.
https://haloleisure.org.uk/info/about-halo
Closing date : 28th Jan 2026 at 5.00 p.m.
Interview Date: 30th Jan 2026
We reserve the right to close the job advertisement early, should suitable candidates apply.
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Job reference:006217
Salary:£55,000 per annum
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:40
Closing date:03/02/2026
Job Description
Clinical Registered Manager – Shaftesbury New Court Place
Are you a compassionate leader with a valid NMC PIN, ready to make a real difference?
At Shaftesbury New Court Place, we’re on the lookout for a dedicated Clinical Registered Manager to lead our high-dependency residential care home for younger adults with disabilities. If you’re passionate about person-centred care and want to be part of a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
We believe everyone deserves a full and flourishing life. That’s why we’re committed to delivering exceptional care through our core values: Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous. Our services span adult care, children’s care, and education—always with a focus on inclusion, flexibility, and personalised support.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you’ll:
- Lead and support a dedicated team
- Oversee care delivery and ensure compliance with CQC standards
- Develop and implement systems that promote high-quality, person-centred care
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment
Requirements:
- Valid NMC PINandCQC registration
- Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
- Strong leadership skills and a passion for inclusive care
About New Court Place
New Court Place is a residential home with nursing care for 24 adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. We also provide respite care for 16-18 year olds.
Our home is a large accessible building, our spacious and welcoming environment provides modern facilities with daily nursing care.
What We Offer
We value our people and offer a range of benefits to show our appreciation:
- Birthday off(taken from annual leave) + birthday card
- CQC bonus: £30 voucher for a “Good” rating, £50 for “Outstanding”
- Recognition rewards: Vouchers up to £50 and letters from leadership
- Excellent training and development
- Generous leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years)
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
save_altRegistered Manager JD (PDF, 214KB)Assistant Manager - Onsite Services
Contract: Permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary £25,787 - £27,047 per annum
Location: Burford
Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026
We’re recruiting an
Assistant Manager – Onsite Servicesto join ourBurfordrehoming centre, to ensure that the right pet is placed in the right service for both the client and the pet.More about the role
At Blue Cross we are ambitious, and the work carried out by our Centres is key in achieving our strategy and ensuring that ultimately, we help more pets.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join Blue Cross to lead a team in ensuring a high level of client care, efficient and connected decisions relating to pet welfare, and the delivery of high-quality rehoming services.
On a day-to-day basis you’ll be leading your team and ensuring the smooth running of the refill and adoption stages of our rehoming services. You’ll work closely with operational colleagues to ensure we have a pipeline of new pets and pool of adopters ready for a pet.
The refill and adoption stages of our rehoming services is critical, so this role will see you working closely with your team and colleagues with a strong focus on finding the right homes for pets as efficiently as possible and refilling to optimise caseloads for our Pet Welfare Assistants. While delivering robust rehoming services are important to us, so is the client experience and it will be up to you to ensure that we monitor and continually look for ways to uphold and improve our client journey.
For many, the Centre will be the ‘public face’ of Blue Cross so you will need to ensure that your team put client service is at the heart of every interaction, this includes making sure public areas and facilities are welcoming and engaging and that administration of the admission and adoption process complies with internal processes and compliance legislation such as GDPR.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays. At Burford rehoming centre, we provide onsite accommodation for pets in our care 24/7. Overnight shifts are usually undertaken by team members who live on site. Occasionally, you will be expected to carry out night checks or stay in on site accommodation overnight when the resident team members are either not working or away for a period of time. These duties are organised on a local rota and shared between all members of the team.
About you
You will be an excellent manager of people, having skills which are finely honed by working in a similar, animal related environment with expert knowledge and application of pet welfare and care.
As an accomplished, positive, and innovative manager, you will know how to inspire, motivate, and drive continuous improvement. You will be able to lead a team of Pet Welfare Assistants, developing and empowering them through effective management and coaching.
With your excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to adapt your approach to suit different audiences. As there are always many ‘plates spinning,’ you will be naturally calm and organised, and be prepared to make decisions in a high-pressure environment.
You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to rigorously monitor, assess and evaluate in order to deliver improvements. You will have an appetite to continually improve onsite facilities and services, ensuring your team and others involved are engaged.
You will know what it is like to work in an emotionally charged environment and have excellent ‘bounce back ability’ and resilience. In addition, you will be emotionally intelligent, showing empathy and knowing how to support your team and members of the public.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Experience of working in a rescue welfare environment.
- Significant experience of managing a team.
- Significant experience in delivering high level client service in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of developing, mentoring, and coaching operational teams.
- High standard of verbal and written communication.
- Proven decision-making ability.
- Understanding of and ‘hands on’ experience of pet care.
- Current full driving licence.
- Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross Values.
It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:
- Client relationship management experience.
- Performance management and improvement exper...
Job Reference:000475
Salary:£42,694.79 + benefits
Job Closing Date:30/01/2026
Department:Technical
Location:Birmingham Hippodrome
Employment Type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:42 hours/week (annualised basis)
Interview / Assessment Centre Date(s) w/c:09/02/2026
Job Description
ABOUT US:
With a mission to enrich the cultural life of our region, Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the most popular theatre complexes in the UK. Varied productions in our 1,850-seat auditorium (dating from 1899), and in our 200-seat Patrick Studio ensure we play a key role in the region’s world-class cultural scene. With c.400 live performances annually in our main house, we present nothing but the best in touring musical theatre, ballet, dance, opera, pantomime, drama, and comedy. Our Patrick Studio welcomes a range of smaller-scale productions and is an important base for dance and for the development of new artistic work.
Long recognised as one of the UK’s premier presenting theatres, the past five years have seen Birmingham Hippodrome develop into a creative producing organisation focused on access, diversity and inclusion, doubling our impact to match our annual audience of over 600,000 with a further 450,000 people engaged via festivals, learning, participation and produced work. With nine Associate Companies, the Hippodrome produces and commissions bold new work, telling fresh and engaging stories, reflecting the youth and diversity of the city and region. We have further enhanced our reputation as a leading provider for Festivals, engaging over 150,000 people through B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival, co-producing the city’s Lunar New Year celebrations, and regularly collaborating with Bullring & Grand Central on events including Birmingham Weekender.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, and working closely with the Technical Manager (Electrics) & Technical Manager (Patrick Studio & Events), the Technical Manager (Stage) will manage the day-to-day operations of the Hippodrome stage department, ensuring the highest standards are achieved and maintained efficiently and safely.
Working across our site, and with a particular focus on stage, rigging and flying systems along with any associated infrastructure, the Technical Manager (Stage) will ensure that systems and equipment are operated and maintained in line with applicable standards, legislation, and industry best practice, whilst ensuring that our production activities are delivered to the highest standards. The three Technical Managers are responsible for the proper management of the Hippodrome's full- and part-time Technical staff, will perform various duty roles, and deputise for the Head of Technical Services when required.
ABOUT YOU:
We're looking for someone with at least 3 years' experience working with large scale touring musicals, ballet and opera. You'll have completed get-ins, get-outs, fit-ups, and show running, and you'll need experience of all related stage technical equipment to operator and rigging level, plus experience maintaining them -- including flying (counterweight), rigging, and stage machinery. You'll have strong Health and Safety knowledge, and experience delivering toolbox talks and training to technical staff.
Please download the job description at the bottom of this page for full details of the role & person specification.
You'll get to become part of a large, established, and respected cultural organisation, taking part in varied and exciting work, with lots of opportunities for learning and growth. A combination of skill, teamwork, attitude, and the unique environment they work in is what makes our Technical team fantastic.
Recognising under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, and those with disabilities, we particularly welcome applicants from those backgrounds.
OUR BENEFITS:
• 6 weeks holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounted public transport passes.
• Discounted car parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Show ticket offers at the Hippodrome and occasionally other venues too
• Personal Growth Fund - up to £175 a year to spend on your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Free life assurance.
• Free Critical Health insurance.
• Discounted private health cover.
• Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity pay.
• Free flu jabs and eye test vouchers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric car scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
Job Description: Poole Lifecentre Deputy Manager Hours: Salary: 20-24 hours per week (negotiable) £14.33 per hour equivalent to £27,571 PA (if full-time), plus 6% employer contribution towards pension Contract: Permanent Main location: St James’ Church Centre, Church Street, Poole, BH15 1JU Line Manager: Poole Lifecentre Manager About the Project Faithworks’ Poole base is more than a Foodbank: it’s a “Lifecentre” supporting individuals and families in crisis. It offers a safe, welcoming space for both immediate aid and long-term solutions, helping people regain stability and confidence. Over half of our guests need just one food parcel to get through a short-term crisis, while one in five require longer-term, “walk-alongside” support. Services include: • Fresh, dairy, and tinned food (centrally stored at our large warehouse in Poole town centre), plus satellite locations moving towards “local lifecentre” status. • Space for conversation to explore needs and existing support. • On-site access to debt advice, financial resilience teams, and partner agencies (e.g. Shelter, Citizens Advice, LiveWell Dorset, Access Wellbeing, Parent Champions (SENDiass)). • Community activities such as shared meals, SMILE lone-parent groups, and links to local church events. As a Christian initiative, the Lifecentre operates with generosity, integrity, and grace, upholding professionalism, safeguarding, and health & safety standards. The Deputy Manager will assist in the day-to-day running of the Foodbank elements of the Life Centre, managing relationships with clients, volunteers, partners, referrers, donors, and supporting churches. Overall Purpose of the Role The role includes: • Supporting the Life Centre Manager in implementing an annual plan • Ensuring operations align with Faithworks’ values, ethos and policies • Modelling a person-centred team culture in the Life Centre Key Duties and Responsibilities 1. With the Manager, create, exemplify and run a trauma-informed, grace-filled and whole-person project, especially in the main Lifecentre and warehouse. Host the floor, engage with clients, triage needs, and facilitate de-escalation and relationship building 2. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Foodbank so that “guests” are supported as needed, activities are competently carried out by volunteers, budgetary compliance is maintained; ensure adequate stock levels and the smooth running of food distribution. Effectively organise desk bookings, and office/building supplies 3. Operationally, manage, inspire, train and support the team of volunteers (recruiting, where necessary with the Manager) to ensure their needs are met, and the efficient operation of the project continues. Ensure effective lines of communication, and create a grace-filled, empowering culture. 4. Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe and sustainable manner for staff, volunteers and clients; implementing in a professional way, the safety and safeguarding procedures of Faithworks. Work closely with the Manager to ensure the Foodbank is fully compliant with all Health and Safety regulations at all times. 5. Ensure all referrals are dealt with, prudently and accurately, and with awareness of confidentiality and client sensibilities; ensure that referral agencies understand their responsibilities and receive regular information as required. 6. Oversee and develop partnership relationships in the Foodbank (including SMILE and Faithworks CMA) to help guests find the support they need, welcoming and ensuring all partner agencies are known by the local team and understand how they dovetail with the rest of the support. 7. Develop and roll-out community activities in the Life Centre that will enhance support for guests. 8. Encourage and exemplify a Christian ethos in the Foodbank that matches the FW values, offering prayer to the guests and volunteers if desired, and linking guests to local Christian activities as desired. 9. Develop a working knowledge of all elements of the project, and deputise for the Manager in their absence, whether that be annual leave or other periods of absence. 10. Maintain secure databases for volunteers, clients, agencies, recording information in line with data protection regulations; with the Manager report to quarterly internal review meetings, and into FW- wide information. 11. Working with the Manager, help promote the Foodbank to supporting churches and relevant organisations, to the press, to the public, to local businesses and other charities, community organisations and the Local Authority. 12. Working with the Manager develop positive relationships with those engaged in similar activities, other local partners, supermarkets, statutory agencies, etc. to encourage increasing supply and opportunities for development in the area. 13. Whilst prioritising a workload consistent with the requirements of the role, to undertake any other ...
Description
City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.
The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology.
Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.
Background CitySport provides health and fitness, physical activity, and sport opportunities to City St George's students and staff as well as the local community.
Our programmes help everyone to Be Active, Be social, or Be competitive.
The post holder will supervise CitySport (the University sports facility) and all operational staff when scheduled as Duty Manager.
They will assist Management in delivering coaching and exercise instruction, sports and wellbeing programmes, sports fixtures, events, facilities operation, service planning and customer relations.
This role will require a good working knowledge of sport, sport set-ups, and leading health and fitness practices.
The post holder is also responsible for overseeing S&C, group exercise, and fitness courses/projects, as well as support on fitness related administration.
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations and all staff of CitySport whilst acting as Duty Manager.
Design, coordinate, and deliver bespoke fitness/S&C programmes.
Co-ordinate all operational staff as the Duty Manager, deal with customer complaints and be responsible for the operational health and safety of students, staff and public.
Perform regular building, process and operation checks throughout a shift to ensure optimal customer satisfaction, whilst maintaining a safe, clean and well-maintained environment.
Maintain logs and records of all incidents that occur during the Duty Manager shift and ensure that the information is escalated appropriately.
Assist the Health and Fitness Manager with logging and monitoring all fitness specific maintenance issues as well as facility issues, providing follow up reports to the wider team.
Undertake any other duties that may be required by Sport and Leisure leadership staff.
Provide extra support for front of house duties, delegating and delivering site tours and promoting sales.
Person Specification
A recognised industry qualification in Fitness Instruction to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 and have current membership of REPs.
Possess an in date First Aid at Work and have an excellent working knowledge of managing fitness courses, group exercise classes, and fitness sessions.
An understanding of health, fitness and wellbeing trends within a leisure facility is essential.
Additional Information
Closing date: 25th January 2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews: 5th February 2026
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George’s is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. The University of business, practice and the professions
Market Systems Specialist (Regional) – PROPEL Kampala, Uganda
Description
MARKET SYSTEM Specialist (Regional) – PROPEL, Kampala - Uganda
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
Program Summary
The PROPEL Africa Project (Pathways to Resilience, Opportunities, Professional Employment and Learning) aims to address the persistent challenge of youth unemployment and underemployment in Liberia, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. Currently, young people encounter systemic barriers to securing dignified employment, arising from misalignments between skills development and labour market needs, and inadequate access to financial resources. Implemented by JA Africa and Mercy Corps, PROPEL responds to these challenges through a dual approach: equipping underserved youth aged 15–30 with relevant, demand-driven business, employability, and life skills, while simultaneously improving the way the labour market works for young people.
Position Summary
The Market Systems Specialist will facilitate changes that strengthen the systems around youth employment and entrepreneurship. Indicatively, the focus will be on business development services (BDS), market linkages, digital services, and access to finance for self-employment, digital job/job-matching platforms, vocational training, and other access-to-work interventions, such as childcare for gig and waged employment. Private-sector engagement is critical, and advocacy for regulatory changes may also feature. The purpose of the role is to influence private and public sector actors that shape youth employment markets to become more effective, inclusive, and youth-responsive.
Essential Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
● In collaboration with the PD and wider PROPEL team, provide leadership and strategic vision to the systems-change components of the program, including contributing to workplan development, market and labor assessments, partnership selection and management, and overall sector strategy.
● Lead analysis of labor market systems (using or adapting Mercy Corps’ system labour market assessment approach) to identify constraints, opportunities, and leverage points for improved youth employment outcomes.
● Design interventions that strengthen key market system actors’ (such as Business Development Service providers, jobtech platforms, vocational skills providers, and financial institutions) incentives and capacity to play critical functions in more inclusive and effective ways.
● Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure interventions apply market systems development principles and best practices
● Coordinate with consortium partner technical leads to ensure direct and MSD interventions are as complementary as possible
Market Systems Interventions
● Identify and engage high-potential private-sector and public-sector partners.
● Support co-creation of solutions that improve youth access-to-work, job creation, or entrepreneurship pathways.
● Promote integration of digital tools and innovative service delivery models.
● Lead intervention implementation and partnership management
● Assume responsibility for translating program learning into tangible adjustments to intervention strategies, applying adaptive management principles
Program Quality & Learning
- Collaborate with MEAL teams to track ecosystem-level changes and learning.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to develop the evidence and learning agenda, and support any research on the project led by the Research and Learning team
- Contribute to thought leadership on youth employment systems.
- Collaborate with PD, TEQ team, donors, and other stakeholders to showcase PROPEL system-change successes
Capacity Building
- Build skills of PROPEL team members in market systems development approaches.
- Facilitate cross-country learning on ecosystem interventions.
Security
- Work closely with the country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that promote the safety and security of all team members.
- Ensure that PROPEL activities are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security.
Organizational Learning
- As part of ou...
Fitness & Wellbeing
Duty Manager (Bank)
Duty Manager
Chigwell FWC | Fitness | | Bank | Part Time |
Up to £13.50 per hour depending on skills and experience
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. We’re here to do important work. As we expand our team, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help deliver an exceptional fitness experience for our members. This is your chance to play a crucial role in our journey while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
As a Duty Manager at our gym, you’ll bring demonstrable sales experience and the ability to quickly get to grips with our business. You’re enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit. You have a ‘can do’ attitude and you share our passion for excellent customer service.
As a Duty Manager, you will:
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Be responsible for the smooth running of our club; including the opening and closing the club when on shift
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Prioritize Member Satisfaction, Engage with our members, fostering happiness and building strong relationships.
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Lead by example, support and guide your colleagues while upholding the highest quality standards.
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Conduct tours for prospective members, highlighting the unique benefits that only Nuffield Health provides
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Oversee health and safety protocols, addressing any issues swiftly and effectively.
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Help achieve sales targets
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Be able to swim to a high standard and be willing to undergo training at site, due to covering Lifeguard breaks
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.
Occupational Health
Provides you with support and competent advice on a range of health-related issues.
Physiotherapy
Free access to our unique Physiotherapy Triage Services and discounted virtual and face-to-face treatment.
Season Ticket Loan
Spread the cost of your annual travel ticket and save money with our interest-free Season Ticket Loan benefit.
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J O B V A C A N C Y Service Manager Permanent Contract 35 hours per week - £33,168 pa Plus pension option and excellent holidays We seek an enthusiastic, motivated experienced services manager to oversee the management of Age UK Sunderland’s Essence Service. A minimum of 3 years operational management experience is essential with substantial experience of implementing support services ideally working with people with dementia and their carers. The successful candidate must have excellent I.T, report writing and communication skills and the ability to effectively promote the service to a wide range of stakeholders. You should also have a good standard of education, preferably to degree level as well as experience of partnership working and staff and volunteer management. Candidates are required to have a full clean driving licence and have access to a car for work. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check. For further information and to request an application pack you can email enquiries@ageuksunderland.org.uk or download one directly from our website www.ageuksunderland.org.uk. Alternatively send a large SAE for 93p to Age UK Sunderland, Bradbury Centre, Stockton Rd, Sunderland. SR2 7AQ. Tel: 0191 5141131. CV’s are not accepted for this role. This post is subject to DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Age UK Sunderland is an Equal opportunities Employer Registered Charity 1086995 Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026 Interview date: Monday 9th March 2026 Age UK Sunderland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Reg. Charity No. 1086995. Reg. Co. No. 4199449 Certificate No. 88Q10781
Bradbury Centre, Stockton Road, Sunderland. SR2 7AQ
Tel: 0191 5141131 Fax: 0191 5640378
Email: enquiries@ageuksunderland.org.uk
Website: www.ageuksunderland.org.uk
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1. Details of Post
For which post are you applying? Service Manager
How did you learn about this vacancy?
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or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's
ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities". An effect is long-term if it has lasted, or is
likely to last, more than 12 months.
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6. Criminal Convictions and Cautions
Due to working with vulnerable adults all posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service
checks. A caution or conviction does not necessarily mean you will not be considered for
employment. Each case is considered on its merits. This post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act of 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold
details of cautions or convictions (including those considered spent) unless the caution or
conviction is "protected". "protected cautions" and "protected convictions" are defined in the
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) Order 2013
and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance
on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring
Service website.
Other than a "protected caution" or "protected conviction", have you ever been convicted of a
criminal offence, received a caution, or awaiting prosecution?
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