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Property Operations Manager
Executive Director
£38,000 per annum
9am to 5.30pm, 5 days per week, 37.5 hours including weekends.

Strawberry Hill House & Garden (SHHG) is a Grade I listed building set within a Grade II
listed landscape, created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century. The House is world-
renowned for its unique architectural style and is one of the first examples of domestic
Gothic architecture. Having been extensively restored in 2010, the House now
welcomes around 20,000 visitors per year.

Strawberry Hill House was built with extraordinary creative and artistic imagination. We
aim to recapture that vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic energy as we reinvigorate the
House’s creative spirit. As an Accredited Museum, we are stewards of the House and
garden, together with a collection of paintings, miniatures, prints, books, works of
decorative art and furniture.

Purpose of the Role

The Property Operations Manager is responsible for the operational management of
Strawberry Hill House & Garden as a leading heritage attraction. The postholder ensures
the site runs efficiently, safely, and profitably; leads an exceptional visitor experience;
oversees a large and diverse volunteer team; and manages organisational infrastructure
and systems. The role works across departments to ensure financial sustainability,
physical care of the House, Garden and Collection, smooth office functions and
inclusive public engagement.

Direct Reports:

Assistant Property Operations Manager, Interim Learning
Coordinator, Head Gardener, Community Development Manager,
Property Operations Management Assistant, Cleaning Contractor

Liaises with:

Executive Director, Senior Curator, Head of Finance, Education
Freelancers, Café Concession, Volunteers, Visitors, Contractors

Key Responsibilities

Operational and Facilities Management

•  Oversee the daily running of the House and Garden, ensuring smooth, safe, and

welcoming operations for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

•  Manage all aspects of the site including security (physical, practices, CCTV,
alarms), fire safety (testing, drills, and compliance), lighting, conservation
heating, and waste management.

•  Supervise cleaning regime and contracted cleaning services. Oversee prescribed

conservation cleaning.

•  Oversee maintenance of the House, car park, waste collection, bins, and garden

areas including the children's play area.

•  Line manage the Head Gardener, supporting the horticultural vision and

presentation of the Garden.

•  Support the Executive Director and Senior Curator in the delivery of restoration,

conservation and site interpretation.

•  Support the installation and de-installation of exhibitions and collection moves

and ensure maintenance of visitor interpretation and lighting.

Health, Safety and Compliance

•  Act as lead for Health & Safety, ensuring organisational compliance with training,

policies, procedures, risk assessments and incident reporting.

•  Regularly provide H&S Reports to SHT Board.

•  Act as Safeguarding Lead for the organisation.

•  Maintain first aid cover and ensure contingency planning is in place across the

team.

•  Lead the rollout of emergency and safety training for staff and volunteers.

•  Maintain all necessary documentation and ensure staff awareness of

compliance procedures.

•  Fire prevention including overseeing contractor and system tests.

Financial and Commercial Oversight

•  Participate in the annual budget setting rounds and project budgets where

delegated. Support financial forecasting and monthly performance reporting.

•  Oversee daily financial procedures including takings, till reconciliation and

income reporting.

•  Conduct sales analysis to support retail and ticketing strategy.

•  Lead on the use of the ticketing system (Digitickets) with Marketing and oversee

Front-of-house volunteers in its use.

•  Oversight of commercial activity including overseeing filming and photoshoots
(via FilmFixer), venue hire, weddings, and corporate/private events, supporting
Assistant Property Operations Manager (Commercial).

•  Support strategic café operations through collaboration and partnership activity,

including seasonal promotions and visitor engagement initiatives.

Visitor Experience and Public Engagement

•  Lead the delivery of a high-quality visitor experience across the House, Garden

and events programme.

•  Act as regular Duty Manager; provide support and cover for the Operations

Management team as needed.

•  Ensure the physical presentation of all visitor areas is welcoming, accessible,

and engaging.

•  Maintain and develop Front-of-House practices to support the ticketing process

through encouraging gift aid, membership and programming sales.

•  Lead on the design, delivery and evaluation of the Guided Tours programme.

•  Oversee a seasonal programme of public events including concerts, family

activities, community outreach,...

Gateways School
Harewood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 9LE

A career at Gateways School

About Gateways School

Gateways is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Situated on a 16 acre site in the rural village of
Harewood, Gateways is conveniently located on the main artery between Leeds and Harrogate.

Gateways  is  a  small  school,  which  allows  staff  to  know  their  pupils,  recognise  their  strengths  and  weaknesses  and
therefore provide a personal education getting the best out of each and every child who come through the gates.

Aims and Ethos

Gateways is a forward-thinking school built on traditional values.

Our ethos is rooted in three core values which apply to all of our stakeholders, that of Growth, Wellbeing & Success.

At Gateways we:

o Grow our knowledge, skills and confidence, supporting others to do the same;

o Build our resilience and self-awareness in a kind and inclusive environment;

o Achieve our full potential in preparation for the next challenge.

Assistant Finance Officer

Introduction

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Officer to join our Finance
Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our
school, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all processes.

The closing date for applications is Monday 26th January 2026 at 8am.

Key Conditions

❖ 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will be available to work 9am –

4pm, however working hours may be negotiable for the right candidate.
Please state in your application/cover letter your desired working hours

❖ £21,531 per annum (FTE £26,500)

❖ 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays

In addition, the post benefits from additional holiday over the Christmas shutdown

❖ Permanent position

❖ Six months probationary period

Staff benefits* include

❖ Free lunch during term time

❖ CPD packages

❖ Fee remission for eligible

children

❖ Enhanced 5% employer pension

contribution, including
4 x death in service benefit

❖ Cycle to work and electric car scheme

❖ Access to a staff wellbeing room and
an employee assistance programme

*subject to eligibility

Job Description

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Key responsibilities

General responsibilities including personal and professional conduct

• Operate all aspects of the purchase ledger, invoice approvals, coding and input.

• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

• Manage the group Finance inbox.

• Preparing monthly, weekly and ad hoc payment runs.

• Follow all School policies and procedures.

• Attend meetings and staff briefings.

• Attend all training and development days.

• Facilitating the ordering and procurement of stock for staff and ensuring stationery is

stocked.

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous development, identify opportunities for
professional development and undertake training opportunities where appropriate.

• Assist the Finance Officer with the billing process, taking ownership of multiple recharge

• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the School, following all GDPR and Data

items.

Protection legislation.

• Reconciling the credit card statements, posting all charges to the ledger and ensuring that

• Manage and prioritise your own workload in line with the requirements of the

cards don’t exceed their credit limits.

• Assist with administrating the FEEE portal.

• Managing petty cash.

department and School.

• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues.

• Be a role model for students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

• Assist with the Financial and Administration elements of school events and trips and

• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming School environment.

Evolve administration.

• Assit with pension file uploads to provider systems.

• Provide holiday cover for the Finance Officer as required.

• Provide Reception and Holiday Club cover, answer and action the school intercom.

• Assist with financial projects.

• Ad hoc administrative tasks for the wider School.

• Any other financial duties as required by the Financial Controller.

• Contribute to the ethos of the School, ensuring the School’s values are displayed.

• Support School events.

• Carry out any other duties required by the Head.

Please note, this job description is not a definitive list of the responsibilities
of the role. Responsibilities will be varied to meet the changing demands of
the department and the School. Job descriptions are reviewed as part of
the appraisal process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Skills

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(E) A* - C English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent/above).

(D) Additional and relevant academic qualifications related to finance.

(D) Currently studying towards a financial qualification.

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JOB PACKYouth Participation &Events Support (Internship) TABLE OF CONTENTS01WORKING WITH US02JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION03HOW TO APPLYSLRA is a grassroots, community organisation. We providespecialist advice and support to refugees, asylum seekersand other migrants who are at risk in South West London.Every year we help over 1000 people through immigrationadvice and casework as well as practical, social andtherapeutic support. We support many people who find themselves destituteand homeless including survivors of trafficking anddomestic violence and young people who have travelledalone to the UK.Our youth services include advice and casework, aprogramme of positive activities and opportunities to workalongside other young people to influence the policies andpractices that affect them through our Young CommunityLeaders Programme. We also support a group of youngpeople to plan and deliver events. These events bring youngmigrants in London together to discuss issues that matterto them, celebrate achievements, build community andplan further actions and work together. Here is a video from the Youth Summit 2024 and take a lookat the Evaluation Report from Youth Summit 2024.ABOUT SLRAYouth Participation & Events Support(Internship)Purpose of the RoleTo support the planning and delivery of SLRA’s youth participationprogramme, regular activities and youth-led events.The Youth Participation & Events Support (Internhsip) role is a twelve-month paid Internship to begin during March 2026, supported by theJack Petchey Foundation. You must be ready to take up the post by 23March 2026.In this role, you will be part of the Jack Petchey Internship Programmewith 18 other interns from different youth organisations in London andEssex. This development programme will involve attending a launchconference, four professional development workshops throughout theyear and a celebration event at the end of the programme. You willreceive an extra training bursary of £1,000 for approved training. You willalso be matched with a mentor from another organisation to supportyou in your professional development. The Jack Petchey InternshipProgramme training and events will take place in person in London andyou will be expected to take full part in this programme alongside yourrole at SLRA, and includes an overnight residential on 16 - 17 April.ththJOB   DESCRIPTIONResponsible to:       Hours of work:       Salary:                           Contract: Location:                Engagement & Participation Co-ordinatorFull time (35 hours per week)London Living Wage (currently £25,207)12 month fixed-term contract The Woodlawns Centre, 16 Leigham Court Road, SW16 2PJ25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when theoffice is closed at Christmas).Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)provided by Health Assured.The benefits of working with usDevelop positive, respectful and enabling relationships withyoung people which encourage their engagement in SLRAyouth participation work, activities, trips and events.Support the planning, administration and delivery of SLRA’sprogramme of youth activities, trips and events.Co-facilitate regular meetings with a Youth PlanningCommittee to plan events, including two Youth Summits (one inthe summer and one in the winter).Support Youth Planning Committee members to plan and leadsessions and workshops at the Youth Summit. Support Youth Planning Committee to develop and use avariety of methods to gather feedback from young people. Lead on admin tasks for Youth Planning Committee includingbooking venues for planning committee meetings, researchingand the ordering of resources and materials needed forplanning meetings and events.Support the Engagement and Participation s Co-ordinator toproduce Evaluation Reports following events.Support SLRA staff teams with general office support andadministration, when required.Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding ofchildren, young people and vulnerable adults.JOB   DESCRIPTIONTasks and ResponsibilitiesTasks and ResponsibilitiesJOB   DESCRIPTIONAbide by health and safety guidelines and shareresponsibility for your own safety, the safety of young peopleand the safety of colleagues.Maintain confidentiality and clear boundaries.Maintain compliance with all relevant policies andprocedures of SLRA.Attend supervision sessions with the Engagement andParticipation Co-ordinator and collaborate positively with theSLRA Youth Team and wider SLRA team.Undertake relevant training for the role, including First Aidand SafeguardingUphold the Values, Aims and Principles of SLRA.Attend training relevant to the post (like safeguarding / FirstAid etc)Experience of working or volunteering with young people (paidor unpaid)EssentialExperience of working or volunteering as part of a team (paid orunpaid)Essential Experience of participating in or leading activities / workshopswith and for young people.EssentialExp...

School Receptionist

Chaigeley School, Lymm Road, Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2TE
Part-time, term time only
16hrs per week Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm to 4:30pm
NJC Payscale Spine 1 to 4
Actual Pay £9,266 to £9,634 (FTE £24,224 to £25,185)
To start as soon as possible

About us
Chaigeley School is a Non-maintained Special School that caters for young people between the ages of 8 and
16 who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We provide a specialist
environment where all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school ethos is rooted in
the Quaker principle of respect for the individual and valuing every person's contribution. We are an Ofsted-
rated 'Good' school committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their best. Our Vision is to prepare and
empower our young people with all the skills they need to live independent lives, become valued members of
the community and achieve their true potential.

The Role
We are seeking a part-time professional, welcoming and highly organised School Receptionist to be the first
point of contact for our school community. The post holder will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and
efficient running of the school reception and supporting wider administrative functions.

The role involves managing all aspects of the school reception, including handling telephone and face-to-face
enquiries with empathy and discretion, ensuring the reception area is staffed at key times of the school day,
and maintaining a calm, orderly and secure environment. You will be responsible for managing visitors,
ensuring safeguarding and security procedures are followed at all times, and maintaining accurate sign-in
systems and evacuation records.

In addition, the role includes responsibility for school attendance processes, ensuring registers are accurately
completed, absence messages are managed appropriately, and relevant staff are informed while maintaining
confidentiality. You will also provide administrative support, including managing mail, stationery and uniform
supplies, supporting staff queries, maintaining office systems, and ensuring pupil records are kept accurate
and up to date. The post holder will be responsible to organise, book and confirm supply staff.

Health and safety, security and safeguarding are central to this role. You will be expected to understand and
follow all relevant school policies, participate in emergency procedures when required, and demonstrate a
strong commitment to safeguarding in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. As with all roles in school,
duties may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will be friendly, calm and professional, with the ability to work effectively in a busy
environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be confident interacting with pupils, parents,
staff and external visitors. A high level of discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail is essential.

You will be organised, flexible and proactive, able to prioritise tasks and respond to changing demands
throughout the school day. Confidence in using and learning new IT systems is important, along with the
ability to maintain accurate data across multiple platforms. Experience within a school setting, particularly in a
SEND or SEMH environment, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

•  Proven experience in general administrative duties
•  Ability to maintain detailed, accurate and confidential records
•  Strong oral and written communication skills
•  Ability to organise, prioritise and work effectively in a busy office environment
•  Confidence in liaising professionally with parents, pupils, staff and external bodies
•  Willingness and ability to learn new IT systems and processes
•  Competence in maintaining data quality across office systems
•  GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent
•  Understanding of safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education
•  Understanding of GDPR principles
•  Willingness to undertake training as required
•  Clear and enhanced DBS check

If you've got what it takes to join our amazing team, complete the application form located on our website
www.chaigeley.org.uk and email it across to HR@Chaigeley.org.uk no later than Midnight on the 1st
February 2026. Please include a brief supporting letter outlining your suitability, skills and
experience for the role. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

You are welcome to come and visit the school prior to submitting your application. To do so, please email
your request to HR@Chaigeley.org.uk

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to disclose any
relevant criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings.

An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful ca...

ROLE

STATUS

HOURS

Ramadhan Call Centre Staff (multiple vacancies)

Fixed Term: Ramadhan 2026 – Bolton Head Office

Individual Shifts & Hours will vary to cover 9am - 12 midnight

RESPONSIBLE TO   Customer Services Manager

SALARY

National Minimum Wage

THE ORGANISATION
Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by
the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering
across the world, and also ensuring that the rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by
providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.

Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and
accountability, and as such the charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.

To find out more about the organisation please visit our website on: https://uwt.org/

THE ROLE
Ummah Welfare Trust requires a number of enthusiastic Call Centre Staff during the month of Ramadhan to support
the team during its peak period.

The main purpose of this role is to provide a quality service to our donors, visitors, internal and external staff.
The postholder will process donations, respond to queries, complete each assigned task competently and within
acceptable timescales. Ultimately, they will ensure that every individual that they assist is left satisfied and happy.

MAIN DUTIES

•  Primary role to answer telephone calls and provide a quality first point of contact.
•  To dispense correct information related to projects and payment methods.
•  Accept & process donations in line with the UWT’s procedures.
•  Printing receipts & certificates.
•  To update donors’ records when required.
•  Responding to transactions that have not successfully processed.
•  Assist in the resolution of donor complaints.
•  Reporting any system issues to the line manager and the relevant department when necessary.
•  Assist in carrying out reception duties, including accepting small to medium deliveries.
•
•  Assist with post and mailshot.
•  Any other duties that are commensurate with this post.

Internal departmental communications - face to face, email and/or telephone.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CATEGORY

Skills,
Knowledge
&
experience

Attitude &
ability

Other

CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT

Excellent telephone manners
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work
Medium level competency in Microsoft Word & Excel
Basic grasp of some of the following community languages (i.e. Urdu,
Bengali, Gujarati, Arabic)
Worked or volunteered in a customer focused or office administration role
Friendly, helpful team player with a very flexible approach to work and
work times
Take pride in delivering an excellent service
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines during busy periods
Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the values and
culture of Ummah Welfare Trust
Residing in Bolton

Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Desirable

Desirable
Essential

Essential
Essential
Essential

Desirable

The closing date for applications is 27th January 2026, although the position may close sooner if the right
candidates are found.

To apply for this role, please email your CV to vacancies@uwt.org

For more information or discussion about the role please contact: 01204 661048

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

General Labourer

Join SBHA as a General Labourer in the Scottish Borders, supporting our trades teams to improve Tenant's homes and communities.

This application requires candidates to submit a CV. Please ensure you have this prepared before continuing with your application. Your full employment history, qualifications, and details of how you meet the essential criteria for this post are required. Please visit our Guidance for Applicants page for full guidance on what to include in your Supporting Statement.

Salary: £24,764 to £27,271 per yearLocation:  Scottish Borders

Full time, permanent
Contract:

Contract:

37 hours per week
Hours:

Hours:

5 February 2026
Closing date:

Closing date:

SBHA is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Labourer to join our team in the Scottish Borders. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for a career in a supportive and environment. This role involves a variety of tasks supporting the maintenance, care, and improvement of our estates and properties.

General Labourer Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist skilled trades and maintenance teams with general labour duties on various projects and contracts.

• Follow instructions accurately to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Provide excellent customer service to our Tenants ensuring good communication before and after any appointments.

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of work areas at all times.

• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and SBHA policies for the safety of yourself, colleagues, and the wider community.

• Participate in training and development required for the role and personal growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three passes at SCQF level 3 (standard grade or equivalent), including English and Maths.

• Customer-focused approach to delivering services

• Knowledge in general construction Health & Safety

• Able to carry out work with the minimum of supervision.

• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks safely and efficiently.

• Able to perform duties to a high-quality standard with the minimum disruption to Tenants and neighbours.

• Able to adapt to different situations and problem solve.

• Willingness to undertake training and development as required by SBHA.

• Able to work from ladders and scaffolding.

• Holder of a current UK driving licence.

Click here to view the complete job description and person specification – please ensure you read this carefully before applying.

Benefits

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave, generous sick pay entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, overseas applicants who do not already have the right to live and/or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.

• Team
• Property Services
• Locations
• Head Office
• Yearly salary
• £24,764 - £27,271
• Employment type
• Full-time
• Closing date
• 05 February, 2026

About SBHA

Scottish Borders Housing Association Limited is a Registered Social Landlord and a Scottish Charity (SC030751)

Navigation Administrator Fixed Term up to 12 months maternity cover London£26,631.00 - 28,229.00 per annum 37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, plays a vital role in ensuring the safe navigation of some of the busiest waters in the world. We provide reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation, including lighthouses, lightvessels, buoys and radio navigation systems.
We are proud of our long-standing heritage and reputation, built over centuries of service to the nation’s maritime infrastructure. At the same time, we are a forward-thinking organisation, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of the modern mariner.
We are now seeking a motivated and organised professional to join our busy Navigation Department to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.
 WHAT WILL YOU DO

As a key member of the Navigation Department, you will provide essential administrative and project support. Your responsibilities will include:

•             Monitoring the progress of maritime projects through various external agency websites to ensure deadlines are met
•             Maintaining and updating relevant manuals, documentation and internal procedures
•             Providing a high level of administrative and office support to the department
•             Ensuring information is accurate, well-organised and up to date

WHAT DO WE OFFER
•   The opportunity to work for a respected organisation with a proud maritime heritage
•   A supportive and professional working environment
•   Generous annual leave
•   Hybrid Working
•   Membership in the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with generous employer  pension contribution.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

 Candidate who can demonstrate:

•             Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
•             Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience desirable)
•             Strong administration and organisational skills
•             A high level of attention to details
•             Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience

Interview: w/c 2nd February 2026

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We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application process, by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement, evidencing how you meet the role requirements.

Navigation Administrator Fixed Term up to 12 months maternity cover London£26,631.00 - 28,229.00 per annum 37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, plays a vital role in ensuring the safe navigation of some of the busiest waters in the world. We provide reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation, including lighthouses, lightvessels, buoys and radio navigation systems.
We are proud of our long-standing heritage and reputation, built over centuries of service to the nation’s maritime infrastructure. At the same time, we are a forward-thinking organisation, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of the modern mariner.
We are now seeking a motivated and organised professional to join our busy Navigation Department to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.
 WHAT WILL YOU DO

As a key member of the Navigation Department, you will provide essential administrative and project support. Your responsibilities will include:

•             Monitoring the progress of maritime projects through various external agency websites to ensure deadlines are met
•             Maintaining and updating relevant manuals, documentation and internal procedures
•             Providing a high level of administrative and office support to the department
•             Ensuring information is accurate, well-organised and up to date

WHAT DO WE OFFER
•   The opportunity to work for a respected organisation with a proud maritime heritage
•   A supportive and professional working environment
•   Generous annual leave
•   Hybrid Working
•   Membership in the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with generous employer  pension contribution.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

 Candidate who can demonstrate:

•             Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
•             Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience desirable)
•             Strong administration and organisational skills
•             A high level of attention to details
•             Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience

Interview: w/c 2nd February 2026

Click

We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application process, by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement, evidencing how you meet the role requirements.

ACTIVITY LEADER & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR - ISS
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ACTIVITY LEADER & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR - ISS

Responsible  to: Activity  Manager (Activities)/Course  Director (Social Media)

Main Purpose:  The  main  purpose  of  this  role  is  to  manage  the  collection  of  images  and  videos  for
communication  and  marketing  on  the  summer  school’s social  media  platforms.  Parents  and  agents of our
pupils  are kept  up to date via social media, and a regular  posting schedule  will prevent  multiple  enquiries  to
the school by parents  who are concerned  about how their child  is getting on. Images and  videos collated by
the Coordinator will also be used  for future marketing  purposes.  This  role will report to the  Course Director,
and  the  successful  candidate  will  receive  support  and  guidance  from  members  of  the  school’s  wider
marketing  team.

Where  possible  and  necessary,  this  role  will  also  assist  with  some  afternoon  and  evening  activities.  The
Activity  Leaders  are responsible  for working  closely  with  the  Activity  Manager  to contribute  to the  smooth
delivery  of the Sedbergh  International  Summer  School extra-curricular  programme.  Activity Leaders will lead
our  co-curricular  programme  of recreational,  afternoon  and  evening  activities  to  include  sports,  outdoor
adventure  and  creative  arts  as well  as evening  social events  and  weekly  excursions.   Activity  Leaders  also
provide  support  in  the boarding  house, assisting  with residential  boarding  duties  and  supporting  the  House
Parent  team as required.

Course Dates:  The  course in 2026  will  run  for 4 weeks, and  we will be  offering contracts of varying  lengths,
depending  on  the  candidates’  availability  and  experience  and  our  student  numbers.  All  candidates  must
attend  on-site  induction  prior  to  the  start  date  (outlined  below).  If  candidates  have  holidays,  weddings,
graduations  etc booked,  they  must mention  this  at the  interview  stage. Time  off for such  events  cannot be
guaranteed  otherwise.
The course  is run  on the Senior  School campus  (Sedbergh),  with  three London  trips  running  throughout  the
course. See breakdown  of dates below (subject  to change).

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27th – 30th June 2026: London trip  (induction  takes place on 26th June in London).
30th June  – 25th July: Senior  School campus  at Sedbergh  (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June
or 2nd July, depending on contract start date)
18th – 21st July: London trip
25th – 28th July: London trip

Activity  Leaders may be asked to assist with  one of the London trips. These are 4-day trips  with all activities,
accommodation, transport  and meals pre-arranged  by an experienced  tour operator. Adequate  time off will
be given prior to/following the London trip.

Summer  School roles are residential  and involve  variable  hours, including  evenings  and weekends.  Weekly
pay reflects both  active working hours  and periods  of standby/on-call  duty. Staff receive one full day off per
week and reasonable  daily rest periods.

The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school/London, unless  on a journey
accompanying  students.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Assist  the Activity Manager  in the  delivery  and management  of the day to day running  of the ISS co -
curricular  programme:  mainly  through  afternoon and evening  activities and Sunday  (half-day)
excursions.

•  Prepare,  organise and  oversee one or more co-curricular activities  daily, assisting  with the delivery

of the entire  sport and activity programme  both  on and off site.

•  Ensure  all co-curricular  activities are delivered  competently,  professionally  and safely, in

accordance with  Sedbergh  policies and  risk assessments.

•  Assist  with the pupil  arrivals  on Saturdays.
•  Assist  with the pupil  induction  and site orientation  on Sunday  mornings, prior  to a half-day local

excursion.

•  When  completing  activity registers, compare these with the expected  student  list, communicating

any discrepancies  to the Activity  Manager immediately.
Supervise  pupils  on excursions  and always ensure  their safety.

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•  Engage with pupils  in a friendly  and professional manner,  encouraging full pupil  participation.
•  Oversee a creative and engaging social media presence  in line  with the Summer  School’s mission
and ethos, ensuring  that photos and videos are taken, stored and distributed  following GDPR
guidelines.  This will involve  taking photos/videos  and motivating other staff members  to do so as
well, collating these and sharing  them online  in a consistent  and  safe manner.

•  Manage students’  conduct and  behaviour  to ensure  students  enjoy and get the most out of each

activity/excursion.

•  Assist  with break or mealtime  duties  as outlined  on the Teams schedule  (rota basis).
•  Escort pupils  to clas...

CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO

Estate Biodiversity Industry Placement

Job reference:001574

Salary:Unpaid Placement

Closing date:30/01/2026

Department:Field Programmes

Location:Chester

Employment type:Temporary

Hours Per Week:40

Job Description

Field Programmes – Estate Biodiversity Industry Placement – Full-time 12 month industrial placement commencing September 2026

Are you excited by the prospect of gaining invaluable work experience with one of Europe’s leading Conservation Zoos? This one-year placement provides experience within our Field Programmes Department at Chester Zoo, which facilitates, coordinates and develops field conservation projects. This placement will focus on habitat management and native species monitoring across the wider Zoo Estate, which is home to a wide range of habitats and some of the UK’s most protected species.What you’ll be doing... 

The placement will work alongside the wider Field Programmes Team, but predominantly within the Estate Biodiversity team who manage the Chester Zoo estate’s biodiversity areas. The Estate Biodiversity placement will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day practical habitat management activities including scrub clearance, coppicing, and hedge laying.
• Assisting with bird surveys, butterfly transects, great crested newt monitoring and other surveys on the Zoo Estate.
• Regular data management, reporting, writing of articles and involvement in other field programme projects as and when needed.
• Involvement in partnership activities, including collaboration with Record – The Local Environmental Record Centre for the Cheshire Region.
• Opportunity to focus on at least one specific project in relation to the current work in our conservation field programmes, often aligned with the data collected on the estate.

The Work Placement 

• The year in industry placement is for a period of up to 12 months commencing in September 2026
• Full Training with the Conservation & Science Teams
• Uniform provided, along with lunch vouchers for the days you attend 
• Monthly stipends of up to £120 per month may be payable based on appropriate expenses
• Full Time Hours (40 hours per week) alternatives can be discussed if you are successfully shortlisted

Our Requirements 

• A passion for in situ biodiversity conservation and its connection to ex situ work, demonstrated through previous work experience and related study
• Experience and interest in UK species conservation
• Ability to work outdoors in all weathers on challenging terrain.
• Highly organised, proactive in your approach to work and able to work independently as well as in a team, in the field and in the office.
• A desire to learn how science can be used to help support and inform best practice in field conservation projects 
• Experience of using Microsoft Office software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and ideally GIS software. 
• Driving licence preferred

This opportunity is only available to those studying at a UK university on a degree programme with an industrial year.

All industrial placements are full-time voluntary positions for 12 months, commencing September 2026. Although no direct animal contact takes place in this role, you will attend monthly workshops to gain wider knowledge of modern zoo management.

This role is based entirely at Chester Zoo with no overseas travel.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Interested in applying? 

To apply for this opportunity, click the ‘apply for job’ button on this page where you’ll need to submit a CV and covering letter detailing your qualifications, interest in the position and your university and degree programme
As part of your application, we would also like you to create a short, 2-minute video answering 2 questions. Further details on this will be included within the application form.

Do you want to find out more about these placements? Speak to our experts? Register for our Zoom webinar on 13/1/26 at 5pm!
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