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Creative Director

The Board of Upland CIC is looking to appoint a dynamic Creative Director who is passionate about developing the art and craft sector in Dumfries & Galloway, working closely with staff, board and the Upland membership. Job Title: Creative Director Salary: The salary is £34,000 FTE p/annum paid pro rata for 21 hours per week… Read more »

Upland Arts Development CIC

Part time

Permanent dependent on future funding

Dumfries

£34,000 FTE pro rata for 21 hours per week

21

2026-02-12

The Board of Upland CIC is looking to appoint a dynamic Creative Director who is passionate about developing the art and craft sector in Dumfries & Galloway, working closely with staff, board and the Upland membership.

Job Title: Creative Director

Salary: The salary is £34,000 FTE p/annum paid pro rata for 21 hours per week (with scope to increase to £36k FTE dependent on 2027/28 funding)

Contract: An initial 2-year contract (1st April 2026 – 31st March 2028) with the intention to extend.

Probationary period: 3 months

Location: A combination of home working and in the Upland office at Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ

Responsible to: Chairperson & Upland Community Interest Company Board of Directors

B:Music Summer School Creative Director 2026

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Job Description

🎵Calling passionate music freelancers! Join us in delivering a summer school of musical diversity, community and collaboration 💫

Are you a talented music educator with a heart for making a difference through your craft? Are you dedicated to inspiring the next generation of musicians? We need YOUR expertise to create meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of young aspiring musicians based in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Is this for you? Look no further - we invite you to apply for the position of Creative Director at our B:Music Summer School 2026.

About Us

B:Music is the music charity that runs the iconic venues, Symphony Hall and Town Hall. Our aim is to inspire a love of live music, through performance, participation and learning across Birmingham and beyond.

We are dedicated to supporting the next generation of young musical minds through the transformative power of music. Our extensive impact programme aims to nurture creativity, foster talent, and build a strong musical community.

The B:Music Summer School is a longstanding initiative with a legacy spanning over a decade. It is a week-long creative music-making programme which is open to musicians of all abilities, aged 11 to 19 years from Birmingham and the West Midlands. Our 70 participants will work with an exceptional team of tutors to develop skills in improvisation, harmony and ensemble performance through the exploration of Jazz and beyond.

This summer, we're excited to bring together a team of passionate musicians and music educators who share our vision to ...

• Inspire and guide young musicians at varying stages of their musical journeys
• Bring freelancers together to foster a creative and vibrant environment that supports community-focused music making

By joining our team, you’ll be able to…

• Sharpen and develop your current skillset while gaining valuable working experience in the arts industry
• Share expertise as a hands-on mentor for young instrumentalists and budding music educators, supporting them to unlock their full potential

Role Description

As Creative Director of the B:Music Summer School you will shape and lead a week-long music project for 70 participants aged 11-19; developing their performance skills and knowledge in the musical features of Jazz and other interconnecting genres from around the world. Your role is to enable the young participants involved to connect the musical dots of Jazz and beyond through creative, collaborative music making. You will work with and provide support to a team of brilliant freelance musicians and educators, including: 6 Lead Tutors, 8-10 Support Tutors and 8 Aspiring Music Leaders (our trainee music educators).

You will work in collaboration with the Development and Impact team to develop and deliver a strong and innovative programme of creative learning for the week, that reflects B:Music’s charitable objectives and agreed outcomes for the project. You’ll also offer creative direction to the supporting team of experienced tutors, regarding the areas of focus and methods of delivery for all workshop sessions – both in the lead up to and during the week of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with B:Music’s Talent Development and Education Manager to discuss and agree format, structure and content of the summer school that meets B:Music’s strategic objectives and agreed outcomes for the project and all involved participants
• Communicate B:Music’s charitable objectives, agreed outcomes for the participants, form, content and structure of the week to the team of Lead Tutors in advance of the Summer School
• Provide creative direction and guidance to the full team of tutors, both in the lead up to and during the week of delivery
• Develop the aural skills of the participants including teaching them to learn jazz repertoire by ear (supportive resources can be provided to meet individual learning needs e.g transcribed scales for Eb/Bb instruments, chord charts)
• Expand and develop the participants’ improvisational skills
• Focus on developing the participant’s subject knowledge of jazz, its heritage and how it has shaped and influenced the music of today
• Support Lead Tutors in their preparation for the end of project performance
• Lead whole class warmups and staff performances during the week
• Support all students in each subgroup, targeting those who need to be stretched and challenged and those who may...

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Facilitator – Day service

39 hours per week – Permanent Contract

Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.

Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.

Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for people who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Schedule

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.

Qualifications required:

A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Permission to work in Ireland essential.

Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere

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• Cardiff

• Commercial

• Fixed Term

This role offers a competitive salary, with hybrid working with 1 just day (usually a Wednesday), in the Cardiff office. 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.

Salary £30,000 - £34,000 per annum

About the role

As a Premier Account Manager you will be the main point of contact for corporate clients across all Which? B2B propositions in your business area. You will be responsible for providing ongoing engagement and education to the clients about the services we provide, ensuring they are seeing a positive commercial impact in order to maintain/renew the ongoing relationship. You will focus on optimizing renewals and retention,to meet business targets.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Building and maintaining effective client relationships
• Client retention
• Consistent ability to meet set personal and departmental targets
• Ability to manage a busy administrative workload

About you:

To be successful in this role, you should have experience in delivering results within a customer-focused industry, preferably within a high-performing sales or retention team. You should be skilled in value delivery, business development, retention and stakeholder management. You should have demonstrable experience of account management at senior level, and be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Additionally, you should be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and cultivate relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The interview process for this role involves:-

• 1.5 hour interview, covering competence based questions and a task (will be briefed in the interview.)

Benefits

 We also have these benefits for you to consider: 

• 35 hour working week
• Generous 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional holiday days
• Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service)
• Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance)
• Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)
• A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary
• Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money & legal helplines
• Free wills for all Which? employees, plus, partners of employees can make their will at cost price.
• Discount site Pluxee which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays
• Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy

About Which?

We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at recruitment@which.co.uk.

Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. You can find out more about what we do, our people and culture as well as hints and tips on how to complete your application on our Careers site.

At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are proud that we are in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List and currently ranking 3rd.

We want to receive applications from everyone. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email recruitment@which.co.uk. Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme here.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.

Teacher of Photography

A dynamic and enthusiastic teacher of Photography is wanted for September 2026 to join a thriving Art department to teach A Level Photography, to lead the teaching of the discipline more widely, and to contribute to the work of the Art department across all year groups. The introduction of Photography into the curriculum at St Edward’s offers a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

The successful candidate must be willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

St Edward’s has its own salary scale and benefits; accommodation in North Oxford may be available.

A full job description is available below:

Full job description for the role of Teacher of Photography

Application forms can be found in the blue ‘useful links’ box to the right, or below, depending on your device. Completed forms should be emailed to wardenpa@stedwardsoxford.org or posted to The Warden, St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN.

The deadline for applications is noon on Thursday 5th February 2026. Interviews will take place during the week of 9th February 2026.

St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Registered Charity No: 309681

Vacancy at Peterborough United

Volunteer Academy Scout

Salary Volunteer role

Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough

Details

📍 Location – Remote to you
🕐Volunteering days and hours – weekdays/weekends at grassroots games

An exciting Volunteer opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough United Academy to support the recruitment within the Academy in line with our academy philosophy.

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An exciting Volunteer opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough United Academy to support the recruitment within the Academy in line with our academy philosophy.

The successful person will support by watching grassroots games and report on players aligned with the club’s philosophy.

• Attend grassroots, school, and academy matches to identify potential players.
• Assess players based on Peterborough United Academy's Recruitment philosophy.
• Provide detailed match and player reports using the club's scouting templates.
• Submit player reports in a timely manner to the Head of Academy Recruitments.
• Attend Scout CPD Meetings to gain knowledge on players in the academy and be updated on what the academy is doing
• Maintain clear and professional communication with academy staff regarding player recommendations.

• Experience of volunteering/working in football
• Proactive
• Professional at all times
• Passionate about football and willing to attend CPD Events and training sessions/matches at the training ground

📝HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the Volunteer Application Form on our vacancies page and upload when you click 'apply'.  If you wish to also upload a CV, you can do this. You MUST however complete an Application form. If you have any questions regarding this role, please email ben.crawford@theposh.com and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.

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Trinity Concert Band

A very brief summary of Trinity Concert Band:

A high quality wind orchestra based at Trinity Church, Earley
Regular entrants at the NCBF Festival UK
A fun, friendly group of 40-50 musicians
Active social scene; theatre trips, pub quizzes, dog walks etc...
Enjoy touring at home and abroad

We pride ourselves on performing a challenging repertoire, so if you play to a high standard, have previous ensemble experience and can commit to weekly rehearsals and regular concerts, we’d love to hear from you. If you've had a break from banding, please do not let that stop you from coming along to meet us – we're a friendly bunch, and you'll soon pick it up again! Head to our website for more information

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Part Time
• Category
• Administration
  (Administration)
• Salary Range
• Grade C £14,743.24 - £17,149.67
• Hours
• 21 hours per week
• Welsh Language Level Requirement
• Desirable
• Job Summary

• Amgueddfa Cymru holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Welsh botany, geology, and zoology specimens in the world, providing a unique record of the natural history of Wales, charting evolutionary and environmental change. These collections are used to deliver the Museum’s Strategy commitments, with particular focus on inclusivity, protecting the environment and digital presence. All of our collections belong to the people of Wales, and we prioritise making them a relevant and useful resource for everyone to explore and enjoy.

  The department has a team of 26 natural science staff who work to deliver the Amgueddfa Cymru strategy.

  Main Purpose of job

  The main purpose of the job is to provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Department of Natural Sciences and Research. This will be achieved by working in partnership with staff in the department and across the Collections and Research Division.

  You will provide support to the Head of Department in management meetings, maintaining external partnerships and associated reporting.

  You will work closely with another part time administrator to ensure that all financial administration, record keeping and departmental communications are managed efficiently.

• Job Profile
• Job Profile document
  
  

We are looking for a collaborative, Eucharistically-centred and mission-minded priest to serve as Associate Vicar at St George’s Waddon in the Parish of Croydon. St George’s offers inclusive Anglo-Catholic worship and aims to share God’s love and serve the community. The Associate Vicar will have incumbent status, chair the DCC, attend parish committees, and share safeguarding responsibilities. The role also involves liturgical duties and supporting wider parish work alongside other the Vicar of Croydon and Associate Vicar at Croydon Minster. 

Main responsibilities:

• Lead in worship, preaching, and sacramental ministry at St George’s and assist in some liturgical and ministerial tasks and responsibilities in the wider parish (e.g. weekday Eucharist and choral Evensong at the Minster).
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to individuals and families.
• Support and develop lay ministry, encouraging volunteers and nurturing discipleship at St George’s.
• Lead, and enable others, in mission, outreach, and community engagement.
• Chair the St George’s District Church Council and lead on safeguarding and administration at St George’s.

  The ideal candidate:

• A priest of the Church of England with a deep commitment to the Gospel and parish ministry in the context of estates’ ministry.
• Strong preaching and teaching gifts, rooted in scripture and responsive to contemporary life.
• Pastoral sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Collegial and mutually supportive with fellow clergy, staff, PCC, DCC and volunteers.
• A heart for mission and growth in numbers and discipleship.
• Rejoices in Eucharistic worship.

  About us:

We describe ourselves as ‘a small community with a large heart’: we’d like to be ‘a larger community with a large heart’. We are seen as welcoming and prayerful, rejoicing in our Anglican tradition that is open to all with worship at the heart of our life together. We are proud of our commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity, ensuring that every person feels safe, valued and supported. We are keenly aware of our need to grow: in discipleship, in numbers and younger. Nonetheless we host a weekly toddler group and community lunch, developing the Christian character of both, and regular social events for the church and community. Though we are not many, our core people are dedicated, generous and give of their time, working together to sustain a church that is both a spiritual home and a hub of community life.

To find out more and to apply, please visit https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9551

For an informal conversation with the Vicar of Croydon, please contact his PA t.kierzek@croydonminster.org to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026 midnight

Parish Visit & Interviews: Monday 16 February 2026

 We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Diocese, and particularly welcome applications from women and people of UKME heritage.

This post is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

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