Associate Professorship in Physical Geography
Associate Professorship in Physical Geography (Long-Term Landscape Change in the Past)
The School of Geography and the Environment, in association with Hertford College, seeks applications for a full-time Associate Professorship in Physical Geography with a focus on Long-Term Landscape Change in the Past.
The Associate Professorship is tenable from 1st September 2026, or at an earlier or later date by negotiation, and will be held in conjunction with a Tutorial Fellowship at Hertford College under arrangements described in the further particulars. The post-holder will be based at the School of Geography and the Environment, and Hertford College, Oxford. The appointment will be for five years in the first instance and, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age.
The main duties of the post-holder will be to engage in research, produce high-quality publications of an international standard and to teach, supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate students. The person appointed will be expected to engage in advanced research in physical geography and to give high-quality lectures, classes and small-group teaching in geography at both undergraduate and graduate level. The appointee is expected to have expertise and a strong research interest in long-term landscape change and the necessary skills and experience to provide academic leadership of the School’s sedimentary dating facility ( https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/research/landscape/old/index.html). Other key duties include undertaking administrative work for the School and College.
The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in Physical Geography or a closely related field, relevant to research and teaching in long-term landscape change in the past; have a proven track record of high-quality research and publications in physical geography at an international level which is complementary to the current research strengths in physical geography in the School; and evidence of rigorous and significant research plans. The post-holder will be expected to teach, supervise, and examine undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Geography, and be responsible for the organisation and teaching of the undergraduate degree at Hertford College The post-holder is also expected to engage in the citizenship and service work of the School and the College, and be committed to providing a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Salary: Combined University and College salary from £57,986 – £77,366p.a. p.a. plus additional benefits including an annual college Housing Allowance of £12,433 at current rates.
An additional allowance of £3,199 p.a. is payable upon award of Recognition of Distinction (the title of Full Professor).
Further information regarding the School of Geography and the Environment can be found at www.geog.ox.ac.uk, and further information on Hertford College is available at https://www.hertford.ox.ac.uk/ . The further particulars, which include details of the selection criteria and application procedure may be obtained by emailing hr@ouce.ox.ac.uk or visiting http://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/jobs/. Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Giles Wiggs, Head, School of Geography and the Environment (head@ouce.ox.ac.uk) or Professor Alan Lauder, the Senior Tutor at Hertford College (senior.tutor@hertford.ox.ac.uk)
The closing date for applications is 12.00 hrs (noon) on Friday 23 January 2026. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 4 March 2026. Please quote reference number 183732 on all correspondence.
The School of Geography and the Environment and Hertford College are committed to promoting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. SoGE and the Hertford College are committed to equality and value diversity. The School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality.
How to apply
Applications are made through the ACORN EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION8 per hourHedgerows (Netherfield), Wolverton Mill, Westcroft, Rowans (Fullers Slade), Emberton and Cold Harbour (Bletchley)Full-time
Join a team dedicated to putting children first. Acorn are a not for profit organisation focusing everything we do on the needs of our children.
Our people, are our values, delivering the Personal, Professional, Nurturing, Outdoor Learning and Ethical approaches that we live by.
You may need to transform into a dinosaur, become a racing car driver or put on a show - so, if you want to be part of something extraordinary, be part of Acorn.
We have a number of Level 3 apprenticeship opportunities throughout our Acorn nurseries including Hedgerows (Netherfield), Wolverton Mill, Westcroft, Rowans (Fullers Slade), Emberton and Cold Harbour (Bletchley).
We are seeking very special individuals to join us. Do you have:
- A love of the outdoors and working with natural resources
- Naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate qualities
- An interest in child development and how children learn
At Acorn, our apprentices are an integral part of our nursery teams. You will hit the ground running in your Early Years career, whilst being supported and nurtured along the way. You will:
- Be a creative and inspirational role model for our children
- Learn how to deliver a holistic approach to the curriculum, ensuring the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children
- Seek out new experiences and skills to support you with your qualification and off-the-job training
By the end of the apprenticeship, you will gain:
- A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. We can also support you to achieve your maths and English functional skills qualifications if you do not already have these
- A paediatric first aid qualification.
Our early years apprenticeship offers you:
- A starting hourly pay rate of £8.00, increasing to £9.00 per hour 6 months after your apprenticeship enrolment date.
- A varied learning programme – filled with face-to-face tutorial sessions, opportunity to attend our additional workshop days and companywide training days to provide you with an apprenticeship programme that is truly supportive.
- A full time role (36 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience. You will work 30 core hours and 6 hours of off-the-job training.
- Opportunity to gain real-life, hands-on early years experiences to support you with your qualification and becoming a fantastic, qualified practitioner.
- A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:15am-18:30pm Monday-Friday.
- 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies – this will include workshops, experience in different nurseries and rooms, and mentoring sessions.
We will need to obtain suitable references and an enhanced DBS check for suitable applicants prior to employment commencing. You will also need to evidence your right to work in the UK and, if you hold maths and English qualifications, you will need to evidence these qualifications too. If your application is successful, our Recruitment Team will be there to support you through our onboarding process, every step of the way.
If invited to an interview, the nursery manager will ask a variety of questions and ascertain which level of apprenticeship is most suited to you.
Sustainability and being part of the local community is an important factor to us, so if you want to see if there is a nursery closer to you, get in touch with our HR team today on: 01908 510309 or email: hr@acornearlyyears.org.uk
INDLP
Benefits:
Benefits
Working at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
- Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career
- Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family - 5 days per year
- Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone - with paid holiday for this in your second year of employment (3 days)
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) – even superheroes need time off
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans – investing in you for the whole journey
- Enhanced pension scheme – not as far away as you think ?
- Cyclescheme – helping you get back on the saddle
- Techscheme – making a brand new laptop a...
Join a team dedicated to putting children first. Acorn are a not for profit organisation focusing everything we do on the needs of our children.
Our people, are our values, delivering the Personal, Professional, Nurturing, Outdoor Learning and Ethical approaches that we live by.
You may need to transform into a dinosaur, become a racing car driver or put on a show - so, if you want to be part of something extraordinary, be part of Acorn.
We have a number of Level 3 apprenticeship opportunities throughout our Acorn nurseries including Hedgerows (Netherfield), Wolverton Mill, Westcroft, Rowans (Fullers Slade), Emberton and Cold Harbour (Bletchley).
We are seeking very special individuals to join us. Do you have:
- A love of the outdoors and working with natural resources
- Naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate qualities
- An interest in child development and how children learn
At Acorn, our apprentices are an integral part of our nursery teams. You will hit the ground running in your Early Years career, whilst being supported and nurtured along the way. You will:
- Be a creative and inspirational role model for our children
- Learn how to deliver a holistic approach to the curriculum, ensuring the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children
- Seek out new experiences and skills to support you with your qualification and off-the-job training
By the end of the apprenticeship, you will gain:
- A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. We can also support you to achieve your maths and English functional skills qualifications if you do not already have these
- A paediatric first aid qualification.
Our early years apprenticeship offers you:
- A starting hourly pay rate of £8.00, increasing to £9.00 per hour 6 months after your apprenticeship enrolment date.
- A varied learning programme – filled with face-to-face tutorial sessions, opportunity to attend our additional workshop days and companywide training days to provide you with an apprenticeship programme that is truly supportive.
- A full time role (36 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience. You will work 30 core hours and 6 hours of off-the-job training.
- Opportunity to gain real-life, hands-on early years experiences to support you with your qualification and becoming a fantastic, qualified practitioner.
- A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:15am-18:30pm Monday-Friday.
- 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies – this will include workshops, experience in different nurseries and rooms, and mentoring sessions.
We will need to obtain suitable references and an enhanced DBS check for suitable applicants prior to employment commencing. You will also need to evidence your right to work in the UK and, if you hold maths and English qualifications, you will need to evidence these qualifications too. If your application is successful, our Recruitment Team will be there to support you through our onboarding process, every step of the way.
If invited to an interview, the nursery manager will ask a variety of questions and ascertain which level of apprenticeship is most suited to you.
Sustainability and being part of the local community is an important factor to us, so if you want to see if there is a nursery closer to you, get in touch with our HR team today on: 01908 510309 or email: hr@acornearlyyears.org.uk
INDLP
Benefits:
Benefits
Working at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
- Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career
- Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family - 5 days per year
- Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone - with paid holiday for this in your second year of employment (3 days)
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) – even superheroes need time off
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans – investing in you for the whole journey
- Enhanced pension scheme – not as far away as you think ?
- Cyclescheme – helping you get back on the saddle
- Techscheme – making a brand new laptop a...
Red Roses Camp Therapist Contractor
Job Description
Working with the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a Camp Therapist Contractor to join our Red Roses Medical team.
Job Title : Red Roses Camp Therapist ContractorDepartment : Professional Rugby Department (PRD)Reports to : Red Roses Team DoctorRelationships : Further to the direct line report, the post-holder must develop productive working relationships with: England Red Roses physiotherapists, management team and players Rate of Pay : £385 per day Location : HomebasedTravel Requirements : Allianz Stadium, camps, etc.Engagement Type : Contractor status. Required attendance at England Red Roses training camps, 6 Nations and Nations Championship tournament phases of the season.
Application Information:
- Please submit a CV and cover letter (no anonymisation required due to the nature of this vacancy - please do submit anonymised documents).NOT
- This vacancy will close at 5pm on 27th January 2026.
- This role will require a .DBS check
The Role:
To provide therapy support to the England Red Roses during training camps and tournaments. Dates TBC.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Provide therapy services to the England Red Roses players during Red Roses during training camps and the 6 Nations and Nations Championship tournament phases of the season.
- On-site support to the Red Roses squad. This will include attending team training sessions, providing acute assessment and treatment of injury and assessing fitness to play/train in conjunction with the employed members of the medical team.
- Supporting the planning, documenting and delivering / co-ordinating individualised injury prevention programmes.
- Planning, documenting and delivering / co-ordinating individualised injury rehabilitation programmes.
- Monitoring player wellness and injury status.
- Maintain accurate medical records using the on-line electronic medical record keeping system (Intelligence Platform: Performance Medicine) in accordance with the England Elite Rugby Best practice medical record keeping guidance for Medical Practitioners and Therapistsand the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Guidelines or other relevant organisation. and otherwise ensure that physiotherapy services for all Red Roses players meet agreed standards.
- Ensure that therapy services for all Red Roses players meet agreed standards.
- Contribute as part of an inter-disciplinary sport science and medical team to facilitating world class player development and care.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.
Qualifications & Memberships:
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy.
- Demonstration of the capability of achieving a higher qualification (Masters degree or equivalent) if not already achieved
- Personal indemnity insurance that covers delivery of care to professional rugby players
- Current Pitch Side Immediate Trauma Care Course Certificate level 2 or 3. A temporary exemption may be granted on the basis of an assessment of approved prior learning until a course can be completed.
- Proof of continued medical education specific to sports and exercise medicine.
- A range of diverse advanced clinical skills.
- Registration as Chartered Physiotherapist and Health Professions Council Membership (for physiotherapists) OR registration with Society of Sports Therapy (for Sports Therapists).
Desirable
- Master’s degree or equivalent in physiotherapy, sports medicine, or higher qualification in sports physiotherapy or sports science.
- Qualification in acupuncture.
Experience:
Essential
- At least...
Insurance Administrator
We are looking for an Insurance Administrator to join our Taunton office. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Salary: Starting from £25,000.00 (depending on experience)
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Taunton
About the role
Lloyd & Whyte, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Insurance Administrator to join the Affinity GI team in their Taunton office.
The team are looking for an ambitious individual keen to embark on their insurance sales career. You will learn on the job and develop your skills to grow within the insurance industry. Within this role, you will be responsible for delivering annual lead generation targets through effective outbound calling techniques and diary management in support of the business strategy.
Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.
Why join us?
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group—where all profits go to charity and good causes.
What you'll be doing
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Responding proactively and effectively to all new leads from the website and any external advertisements
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Providing professional support and advice to clients ensuring high levels of service and client satisfaction
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Consistently maintain records on the lead management system maximising lead to conversion rates
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Be professional & pro-active when representing the Company at external events such as conferences and client visits when required
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Ensure all work is handled in a professional and timely manner
What you'll need to have
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Confidence and capability of building rapport with clients over the telephone and at exhibitions to provide an excellent client experience
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Be tenacious and motivated towards meeting and exceeding sales targets
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Ability to generate leads (visits, quotes & renewal dates) working effectively and in partnership with the wider team
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Organised, disciplined and measured in managing own workload and time
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Ability to communicate effectively with others whilst working closely and flexibly
What makes you stand out
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Willing to work towards Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance
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Proven telephone or customer service experience
What we offer
28
days annual leave plus bank holidays-
Your birthday off
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Group Personal Pension
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Bonus scheme
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A holiday buy scheme
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An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance
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Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
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Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications
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Paid time off for volunteering
Hear from the hiring manager
“We're looking for a confident, motivated individual who enjoys speaking with people and would thrive in an outbound phone-based role. As an Insurance Administrator. you’ll be the first point of contact for potential clients, helping to book appointments for our specialist insurance services. If you are target-driven, have excellent communication skills and want to be part of a growing friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.”
Lloyd & Whyte offer a range of specialist insurance services to a variety of clients. Our specialisms range from niche scheme insurance for Healthcare professionals to expert insurance for commercial motor vehicles and professional broker-to-broker insurance servic...
- Job Title:Finance Administrator
- Salary:£24,809.50 FTE
- Actual Salary:£18,524.42
- Hours:28 hours per week
- Contract:Permanent
- Location:LS7 1AB (office based only)
- Closing date:Tuesday 17th February, 12 Noon
- Interviews to be held on:Thursday 26th February
We have an exciting opportunity in the Finance department of Advonet.
About the role:
The Finance Administrator plays a pivotal support role to the Finance function within The Advonet Group.
You will be expected to:
- Run the purchase ledger function for the organisation. Process purchase invoices and purchase orders, prepare supplier payment runs;
- Prepare monthly payroll for processing;
- Prepare sales invoices and carry out credit control processes;
- Carry out bank and other balance sheet reconciliations;
- Petty cash accounting;
- Run the Finance Team’s document archiving process.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience of SAGE accounting systems and has preferably used PaperLess or other invoice upload systems.
- Payroll preparation experience and preferably use of SAGE Payroll systems.
- Is a proactive self-starter able to troubleshoot and problem solve on own initiative.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Is qualified to AAT Level 2 or qualified by experience (5 years + in relevant accounting roles).
About us:
Established in 1998, The Advonet Group is an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds. The Advonet Group is comprised of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services and specialist inclusion services (Asking You!, CHANGE, Autism AIM). All of our services support individuals to have their voices heard and their rights upheld.
We are united in our commitment to uphold the nationally recognised advocacy principles and have a diverse staff team working within the organisation. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer, with Investors in People and Volunteers accreditation, and have achieved the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM).
The Advonet Group values and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and knowledge that staff, volunteers and job applicants bring. All our staff undertake mandatory training on both Equality and Diversity and LGBTQ+ Awareness to increase awareness and understanding of discrimination both within and outside of the workplace, with a view to reduce the impact this has on our colleagues and the wider community. This creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable to be themselves and empowers them, and our service users, to use their unique experiences to inform their work.
“My experience of Advonet has always been that it treats its employees with respect, fairness, and flexibility. Colleagues are considerate of one another, and I find the workplace inclusive and supportive”.
Staff Survey – June 2025
Benefits of working with us:
- Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Access to a cashback health plan and Employee Support scheme
- Free parking near the city centre
- Welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a letter covering in detail how you fulfil the person specification. Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found alongside the detailed job description and person specification at the bottom of this page.
Please send CVs and letters to jobs@advonet.org.uk. If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post, please call our office on
0113 244 0606and ask to speak to Cara Dalton.
To download the Job Description and Job Application Form, please click on the buttons below.
To complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, please click on the button below to download a copy. Once completed, please send the form to jobs@advonet.org.uk.
About the Role
Acorn Early Years is a charitable organisation providing childcare and early education, operating day nurseries, forest schools, out-of-school clubs, and specialist early years catering and training services. We are an agile organisation that is growing rapidly, despite the challenges facing the sector, with 18 nurseries and over 500 employees with an expected turnover of approximately £18m this year.
In this role, you will be a key part of the finance team, responsible for maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, processing supplier invoices and payments, and supporting month‑end activities. You will also work closely with payroll to ensure the monthly payroll is processed.
The role is based in our Central Support Office in Castlethorpe, Monday to Friday. 09:00-17:00
Role and Responsibilities
Purchases:
- Processing supplier payments and monthly payroll on the bank
- Allocating payments to SAGE.
- Monitoring finance inbox and processing purchase invoices to YOOZ for approval.
- Liaising with suppliers and reconciling supplier statements
- Adding new suppliers onto the system and verifying banking details.
Bank:
- Completing weekly bank reconciliations.
- Overseeing the set-up, amendments and closure of company credit cards
- Completing other banking administrative tasks.
Month End:
- Maintaining a monthly accruals and prepayment schedule
- Monthly reconciliations for creditor’s, employer loans, tech schemes, and payroll accounts
- Monthly depreciation and amortisation journals.
- Completing monthly internal journals.
- Completing internal audits relating to credit cards.
- Finalising month end reports for distribution to the nurseries and Senior Leadership Team.
Other:
- Assisting with annual external audit.
- Liaising with the Central Support Team, Nursery Managers and Nursery Administrators as required.
- Completing general finance duties as required.
Person Specification
Core Competencies:
- Previous finance experience
- Proficient use of finance software
- Excellent IT skills (specifically Microsoft Excel)
- Highly organised with good time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong commercial awareness
- Flexible to changing priorities
Desirable Competencies:
- Experience or understanding of the Early Years sector
Benefits:
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
- 65% Childcare discount - Pro rata - According to contracted hours
- Generous family leave
- Christmas closure
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
- Length of Service awards
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Pay advances
- Employee assistance wellbeing programme
Candidate Brief Nursery Manager FULL-TIME, PERMANENT START JUNE 2026 Rydes Hill offers outstanding education and pastoral care for children aged 2 to 7, combining academic ambition with a nurturing, family-focused environment. We believe that happy children thrive, and our warm, inclusive atmosphere ensures every child feels valued and part of the Rydes Hill family. Our highly qualified teachers are dedicated to helping each child grow into a caring, confident, and capable learner. With a strong emphasis on personal development and academic excellence, we lay the foundations for future success and inspire a lifelong love of learning in every child. Following the recent announcement of the merger between Rydes Hill and Tormead, we are pleased to announce that Rydes Hill Prep School will become fully co-educational in Year 3 from September 2027, followed by Year 4 in September 2028. This move is part of a phased plan to make Rydes Hill Prep School fully co-educational by September 2030. Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre-Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. At the heart of learning at Rydes Hill are the Five Cs: Courage, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Curiosity. These values are embedded in every lesson, equipping children with essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into adulthood. Teachers carefully capture children’s interests and imagination, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. From September 2026, we are excited to be building upon the success of our current nursery classes by extending our provision to welcome babies from 6 months. We inspire imaginations, creating and nurturing capable, curious learners, preparing each child for a positive and happy transition to the next stage of their school journey. The Nursery operates for 48 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, in a bright, spacious, and inspirational learning environment with dedicated outside areas. The Nursery Manager role is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of our School’s growth, as well as the care and education we provide in our nurturing, family-focused nursery. As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. You will provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team working to their full potential. The Nursery Manager acts as a key link between parents, Senior Management Team (SMT), Local Authority and external agencies. Candidates will have a genuine love and passion for early years education, creating a sense of fun, joy and creativity for the children, ensuring a warm, happy home- from-home environment for our youngest learners. Your extensive knowledge, application and delivery of the EYFS and of high-quality early years practice will ensure that every child has the ability to flourish. Candidates will have a minimum of two years’ management experience in a good or outstanding nursery and childcare setting and will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above. We are seeking a team player with proven experience of managing, motivating and developing outstanding teams of nursery professionals. Your excellent communication and customer service skills will underpin your daily practice with both the Nursery and wider school community. This is a full-time position, all year round, working from 7.15am to 6.15pm on a rotational basis. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when Nursery is in session. For an informal discussion or tour of Rydes Hill, please contact Faye Messinger, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery RHheadPA@rydeshill.org.uk or call 01483 563160. For further information and to apply for the role, please contact the HR Team recruitment@tormeadschool.org. uk or visit our website: www.rydeshill.com. The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified. Required for June 2026 Full-time, 52 weeks per year Salary: £45,000 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate) Nursery Manager Job Summary To be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. To provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, rel...
Location Rydes Hill Nursery
Expiry Date: 23/02/2026 09:00
Published
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in a monthThis is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 09:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
Required for June 2026
Full-time, 52 weeks per year. Salary: £45,000 pa (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre‑Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. At the heart of learning at Rydes Hill are the Five Cs: Courage, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Curiosity. These values are embedded in every lesson, equipping children with essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into adulthood. Teachers carefully capture children’s interests and imagination, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
From September 2026, we are excited to be building upon the success of our current nursery classes by extending our provision to welcome babies from 6 months. We inspire imaginations, creating and nurturing capable, curious learners, preparing each child for a positive and happy transition to the next stage of their school journey. The Nursery operates for 48 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, in a bright, spacious, and inspirational learning environment with dedicated outside areas. The Nursery Manager role is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of our School’s growth, as well as the care and education we provide in our nurturing, family-focused nursery.
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. You will provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team working to their full potential. The Nursery Manager acts as a key link between parents, Senior Management Team (SMT), Local Authority and external agencies.
Candidates will have a genuine love and passion for early years education, creating a sense of fun, joy and creativity for the children, ensuring a warm, happy home-from-home environment for our youngest learners. Your extensive knowledge, application and delivery of the EYFS and of high-quality early years practice will ensure that every child has the ability to flourish.
Candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ management experience in a good or outstanding nursery and childcare setting and will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above. We are seeking a team player with proven experience of managing, motivating and developing outstanding teams of nursery professionals. Your excellent communication and customer service skills will underpin your daily practice with both the Nursery and wider school community.
This is a full-time position, all year round, working from 7.15am to 6.15pm on a rotational basis. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when Nursery is in session. For an informal discussion or tour of Rydes Hill, please contact Faye Messinger, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery RHheadPA@rydeshill.org.uk or call 01483 563160.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.
Rydes Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
At Tormead, we take pride in employing talented individuals who love what they do and can bring that passion to our vibrant and progressive family of schools. We value the expertise, energy and commitment of our excellent team of academic and business staff, who work together in partnership to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff to ensure they THRIVE. We provide staff ...
Financial Controller Teach First is a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential. We find and train teachers to work in the schools that need them most, we equip school leaders with evidence-led training, we support local teacher training providers, and we plug education leaders into supportive professional networks. We are a community, working within the classroom and beyond, to bring an end to educational inequality. Because a child's future shouldn't depend on their postcode. The role The rundown: As Teach First’s Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in managing, controlling and reporting on the charity’s finances. You’ll lead the team that runs the charity’s financial operations and accounting processes, and you’ll provide professional leadership and advice on all technical accounting, regulatory and statutory financial reporting matters. You’ll be responsible for the operation and development of internal financial control policies and procedures. You’ll work with the Executive Director of Finance & Performance and Head of Finance Business Partnering to ensure that financial risks are understood and appropriately managed, and provide our Trustees and senior leaders with compliant, reliable and timely financial information to enable effective running of the Charity. The detail: day-to-day work • Lead and optimise the operational finance team to ensure the smooth running of all operational financial processes (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, record to report) • Overseeing, designing and establishing more effective processes, controls and policies to provide effective financial services to the charity, and robust financial controls • Acting as the key contact for external auditors and regulators, and liaising with internal auditors as required • Coordinating and overseeing the preparation of all statutory and regulatory reporting • Leading the team to deliver timely and accurate month- end and year-end close outs • Managing cash and inputting into accurate cashflow forecasting • Manage the performance and coach the development of the financial controlling team • Support the Head of Finance Systems implementing a new finance system and adapting finance processes to realise benefits from this. You’ll take ownership for: • The effectiveness of the charity’s day-to-day accounting operations and finance processes • All statutory and regulatory financial reporting and associated processes including the annual accounts, VAT returns, and other financial reporting as required • Finance & accounting processes and policies that maintain and strengthen internal financial control and efficiency • Cash and asset management, including efficient and effective banking and investment arrangements 1 More info on how the role fits in with the rest of the team and charity: You’ll report to: Executive Director of Finance & Perfor- mance This position is a level 4 role. Take a look at our role levels and where you’ll fit in. About you The Essentials: make sure you demonstrate these in your application. Even if you think you don't quite tick all the boxes we want to hear from you. • You’ll be a qualified accountant (e.g. ACMA, CIPFA, ACCA or ACA) with an up to date knowledge of accounting regulations and reporting standards, with awareness of the Charity SORP • You have experience of leading and developing a team of finance professionals through coaching and management • You’ll have experience of implementing finance process improvements, and of operating common finance processes (e.g. accounts receivable, accounts payable, record to report) • You’ll have demonstrated experience of leading an efficient and reliable finance period close process • You will have a strong understanding of finance risk management and the development and operation of finance controls and policies The nice to haves: we want to hear from you even if you can’t demonstrate these yet. We’re looking for potential, so tell us about what you can bring to the role. • You’ll have prior experience of working to reduce the duration of the finance period close process • You’ll have an understanding of government funding and working with government contracts • You’ll have an understanding of process mapping tools and associated best practice • You’ll have experience of best practice finance processes to support fundraising activity • You should have a commitment to and knowledge of advancing diversity and inclusion The main responsibilities of this role are described here. As our needs as a charity change, we may need to make reasonable changes from time to time. We succeed when we work together. Here’s who you’ll be working with regularly: • Executive Director of Finance & Performance • Head of Finance Business Partnering • Head of Finance Systems • Chair of the Finance Risk & Audit Committee • Our ...
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Contract hours: 35
Basis: Full time
Salary: £80,000
Location: Uppingham School
Closing date: 27 January 2026, 11:59 pm
Description
Uppingham School is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to provide senior financial leadership during a period of transition. Appointed on an interim basis for an initial period of 9-12 months, the role will work closely with the CFO to ensure strong financial control, effective budgeting and clear financial reporting across the School and its wider group.
The role is responsible for maintaining robust financial systems, overseeing statutory reporting and regulatory returns, managing cash flow and supporting senior leaders with accurate, timely financial information. Alongside core responsibilities, the role supports the CFO on projects to strengthen systems, improve reporting and support effective financial decision-making within a collaborative, values-led organisation.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant with experience of senior-level financial control, reporting and analysis, and confidence working within complex organisations. A methodical, accurate approach and the ability to assess financial risk and opportunity will be central to how you work.
The role requires ease in working closely with senior colleagues, explaining financial matters clearly and supporting informed decision-making. An appreciation of Uppingham School’s context and ethos, combined with strong technical capability and a collaborative approach, will support effective contribution during this interim period.
Closing date: 28th January 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.
Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.
Working at Uppingham
Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.
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FINANCIAL
CONTROLLER
COMMENCING
FEBRUARY/MARCH
2026
125-126, 131-133 QUEEN'S GATE SOUTH KENSINGTON LONDONSW7 5LJ, SW7 5LE TEL: 020 7589 3587EMAIL: BURSAR@QUEENSGATE.ORG.UKWWW.QUEENSGATE.ORG.UKQUEEN'S GATE SCHOOL TRUST LTD REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 312724 WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to Queen’s Gate School, and
thank you for taking the time to review
our application pack.
provide a warm, supportive
environment in which our girls can
grow, explore and aspire.
Queen’s Gate is a happy, bustling GSA
school for girls aged 4-18. Located in
South Kensington, London, we are ideally
placed to take advantage of the many
educational opportunities on offer
nearby. We are a close-knit community of
around 500 pupils, and are proud of our
light-hearted atmosphere, where we
promote individuality, authenticity and
creativity. Our intake is broad, and we
pride ourselves on valuing each girl for
her own gifts and talents. Our pupils leave
us to a range of higher education
institutions across the UK and abroad,
and the breadth of their chosen degree
courses speaks to our success in fostering
our pupils’ interests across the academic
spectrum and beyond.
We encourage all our girls to be bold in
their dreams and to seek to exceed their
potential. We are firm in our belief that to
do so, our girls must feel happy and
secure, and so as a School we aim to
Likewise, we are committed to offering
a workplace where our staff can
develop their skills and advance in
their careers. We have a generous CPD
budget, and encourage networking
with colleagues at other GSA schools.
A number of our staff serve as
governors for other schools, which we
are also pleased to facilitate.
We hope the information supplied in
this pack will leave you keen to come
and be part of all that makes us such a
special place. We are a school where
our hard work is underpinned by good
cheer and genuine camaraderie, and
we would be delighted to receive your
application to join us.
With warmest wishes,
Amy Wallace
Principal
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ABOUT US
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Queen's Gate's stated aims are to create a secure, happy, yet stimulating
environment in which each girl can realise her academic and personal potential.
Our intake is relatively broad, andwe are exceptionally proud of theresults our girls achieve; in 2023, wewere fourth in the country for value-added scores. We have pupilsperforming at the highest levels inMusic, Drama and Sport. Currently,we have girls competinginternationally in Fencing, Volleyballand Athletics, another playing in theNational Youth Orchestra, and onein the National Youth Theatre. Wehave an extensive programme ofenrichment activities, as well as aplethora of trips to destinations inthe UK and abroad. Our ethos is one of celebrating eachgirl as an individual, and allowingher to explore her own interests andgifts. We facilitate this through ourextensive academic curriculum (weoffer 28 subjects at A Level) and ahigher-than-normal amount ofchoice at GCSE. Scholarships areawarded for academic merit butalso to those demonstratingexceptional talent in, and dedicationto, Sport, Music, Drama and Art. TheSchool is committed to wideningaccess, and offers a number ofmeans- tested bursaries. We place great emphasis on theimportance of pupils’ happiness andwellbeing, which we supportthrough outstanding pastoral care,our extensive co-curricularprogramme and an opendetermination to inject funwherever possible.Our girls have no uniform, and ourdress code allows them enormousscope to explore their own sense ofstyle and to come to school feelingcomfortable and confident in whatthey are wearing. Girls have manyopportunities to provide feedbackor present their own ideas,particularly in terms of charityevents, which are a regular feature. The core Senior Management Teamcurrently comprises the followingstaff members:Principal Vice PrincipalBursar Director of the Junior SchoolDirector of StudiesDirector of Pastoral CareDirector of Sixth Form The Senior Management Team alsoincludes a number of Associatemembers.The Junior School has an additionalleadership team, which currentlycomprises the following staffmembers:Director of the Junior SchoolAssistant Director (Teaching &Learning)Assistant Director (Operations) Assistant Director (Pastoral)Our Board of Governors maintainregular contact and incorporatesprofessionals from a range of fields.We are also fortunate to benefitfrom a strong and supportive PTA. APPLICANT INFORMATION FOR THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
THE ROLE
Queen’s Gate is a very happy school for girls aged 4-18, located in South Kensington amidst adazzling array of world-class educational and cultural institutions. We are a close-knit community,where pupils, staff and parents enjoy working collabor...Job Description Financial Controller Full Time Permanent Queen’s Gate School, London (Junior and Senior Schools) Bursary Dependent on experience 30 days plus bank holidays Bursar Job Title: Job Type: Contract type: Location: Department: Salary: Holiday Entitlement: Line Manager: Job Summary The Financial Controller is a senior support staff role reporting to the Bursar, with responsibility for management of the day to day financial operations of the School, including billings, accounts payable, budgeting and management reporting. Working with the Bursar and Admissions team, the Financial Controller also administrates the School’s bursary programme. The postholder is responsible for transactional accuracy and maintenance of a robust control environment, ensuring the integrity of all internal control processes, and timely reconciliation and reporting. The Financial Controller joins the School at an exciting time, as we seek to build on our management reporting, analysis and strategic planning, making greater use of systems and software to automate and streamline processes. The postholder will be instrumental in supporting the Bursar to deliver these changes. Main Responsibilities The list below provides an outline of the main areas of responsibility. Relationships and Staffing • Manage the junior members of the Finance team, providing support to enable them to carry out their duties effectively and deliver the desired strategic change projects. • Ensure all finance staff are fully trained in the use of accounting and related software. • Build and maintain open, supportive relationships with colleagues across the School, to ensure a high quality and responsive service. • Provide cover for Finance colleagues during leave or other periods of absence, as required. Strategic Financial Management & Development • Support the Bursar in the development of the financial strategy for the School, building and maintaining effective long-term financial models through detailed scenario planning and analysis. 1 • Contribute to the assessment and implementation of new systems and processes to increase the accessibility and accuracy of financial data, and to improve efficiency. These will include areas such as asset management, budgeting and payment systems • Continually evaluate the performance of the accounting software to ensure it is the best fit for the School. • Work with the Bursar to establish a profitable lettings operation. Operational Financial Management • Contribute to the development of School Financial policies and procedures, ensuring these are implemented. • Produce monthly nominal ledger reconciliations, journals and balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation. • Produce the first draft of monthly management accounts and management information, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecast and analysis of variations to budget. • Support budget holders with information to enable them to manage and monitor their budgets in accordance with policies and procedures, ensuring budgets are loaded annually onto the accounting system • Manage the operation and reconciliation of the School’s bank accounts and payment processes. • Maintain a compliant fixed asset register using a suitable software solution where appropriate (e.g. Parago, School Asset Manager, InVentry), and work with the Premises and IT Managers to ensure an annual audit of all assets. • Working with the Bursar and other members of the Finance team, prepare the School accounts for audit • Manage Gift Aid claims as required • Process claims under the School’s insurance. Fee billing, Fee Remission and Credit Control • Manage the processes and systems for all billing, ensuring that all invoicing is accurate and reflects correct fee level and remission as appropriate • Ensure all additional charges (e.g. music, exam, trips) are correctly applied and reflect the cost of services provided • Ensure accurate records of all discounts are maintained and processed accurately to parent accounts • Administer the SFRS and student medical cover schemes • Investigate and assist in the resolution of invoice queries • Manage the fee collections and produce a weekly aged debtor report for the Bursar with detailed records of actions taken and proposed for recovery. • Undertake regular (at least termly reconciliations) of fee income against pupil registers. • Ensure the School’s debt management processes are followed and where appropriate, in the case of non-payment of fees, the monitoring of repayment plans and escalating as appropriate. 2 Accounts Payable & Suppliers • Manage the Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger), overseeing purchasing processes and ensuring appropriate vetting of suppliers and maintenance of a preferred supplier list. Work with the Bursar to streamline and automate proc...
Location: Head Office, Alperton
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Position: Financial Controller
Employer: Traid
Reporting to: Finance & HR Director
About Traid
Traid is a pioneering charity retailer on a mission to transform fashion for good. Founded in the late 90s, Traid today has twelve stores in high streets across London, a free home collection service and a network of over 700 clothing banks, to give fashion a new lease of life. Traid celebrates individuality and self-expression through fashion, curates the ultimate edits, and actively drives change within the fashion industry. Globally, Traid funds good causes that support and empower the people who make our clothes, from organic cotton farmers to garment workers.
The Role
As the Financial Controller, you will report to the Finance & HR Director and support the Finance & HR Director in leading day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of transactional accounting and month-end reconciliations. You’ll maintain the general ledger, ensure data integrity across systems, and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions. The role involves coordinating payroll, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, supporting budget preparation and assisting with year-end accounts and external audits.
You’ll also manage the Assistant Finance Manager and play a key role in the organisation’s financial stability and operational success.
In your roles, you will work closely with the Finance & HR Director to support the development and implementation of Financial Policies and processes and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the month-end reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including credit control activities, with support from the Assistant Finance Manager.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure data integrity between accounting systems.
- Coordinate payroll administration and liaise with external payroll providers.
- Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with regulatory requirements.
- Support budget preparation and variance analysis throughout the financial year.
- Assist with external audit processes and year-end financial statement preparation.
- Support the Senior Management Team with guidance on Financial Policies and Processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of financial processes, systems and compliance.
- Leading the finance team for effective financial management.
- Oversee financial processes and internal controls to ensure organisational compliance.
- Maintain an effective financial dashboard.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hands-on finance role with transactional accounting responsibilities.
- Proven experience managing the month-end close and preparing management accounts.
- High-level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently.
- Experience with accounting software (Xero experience is advantageous).
- Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Experience in the charity sector is advantageous.
To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to hr@traid.org.uk. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Retail Stock Processor (Dumbarton)
- locations
- Dumbarton Shop
- Glasgow Queen Street Shop
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- time left to apply
- End Date: January 26, 2026 (12 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- R032711
Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.
Retail Stock Processor
£12.21 per hour plus benefits
Reports to: Store manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time 15 hours per week
Location: Dumbarton Shop
Closing date: 25th January 2026 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
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.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
We’re looking for a proactive stock processor to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, taking care of pre-loved items and getting them ready for their new home.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
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Processing and looking after new and donated stock. This includes keeping on top of stock rotation and replenishment, pricing, steaming and tagging.
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Assisting the store team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
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Supporting the training of colleagues and volunteers in stock processing.
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Ensuring standards of safeguarding, compliance, security and health and safety are followed.
-
Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
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There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.
What are you looking for?
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Experience working in a busy customer-facing environment.
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Adaptability to changing situations.
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A proactive mindset.
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The ability to manage your own workload and work independently and as part of a team.
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A positive approach to building relationships with community members.
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Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.
What will I gain?
We make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly,...
Retail Stock Processor (Dumbarton)
- locations
- Dumbarton Shop
- Glasgow Queen Street Shop
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- time left to apply
- End Date: January 26, 2026 (12 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- R032712
Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.
Retail Stock Processor
£12.21 per hour plus benefits
Reports to: Store manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time 15 hours per week
Location: Dumbarton Shop
Closing date: 25th January 2026 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
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.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
We’re looking for a proactive stock processor to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, taking care of pre-loved items and getting them ready for their new home.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
-
Processing and looking after new and donated stock. This includes keeping on top of stock rotation and replenishment, pricing, steaming and tagging.
-
Assisting the store team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
-
Supporting the training of colleagues and volunteers in stock processing.
-
Ensuring standards of safeguarding, compliance, security and health and safety are followed.
-
Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
-
There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.
What are you looking for?
-
Experience working in a busy customer-facing environment.
-
Adaptability to changing situations.
-
A proactive mindset.
-
The ability to manage your own workload and work independently and as part of a team.
-
A positive approach to building relationships with community members.
-
Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.
What will I gain?
We make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly,...