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Growing Faith Lead (Plymouth)

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on 10th February 2026

Interview date: 25th & 26th February 2026

Growing Faith Lead

This role is vital in ensuring that children and young people are central to the Plymouth 2035 project. The Growing Faith Lead will:

1. Be a strategic leader, responsible for a new initiative to reach significant numbers of children and young people across the city;
2. Work in partnership with churches across the city to recruit, support and resource staff and volunteer teams.

You will have:

1. Significant experience of youth or children work in church and schools;
2. Exceptional organisation skills, being proficient in creating and implementing policies and procedures, especially safeguarding.

For an informal conversation about either post, please contact the Venerable Jane Bakker, the Archdeacon of Plymouth:

Tel: 01752 858382 Email: ADP@exeter.anglican.org

Watch our latest Promotional Video for the Diocese of Exeter

These appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative
diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise. 

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With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and​​is​playing​it’s​part in​once-in-a-generation ​opportunity​to support the transformation of England’s second city​as part of the​ Sports Quarter project.​ With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch.​

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​The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.​

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​We are looking for a detail driven, Matchday Monitoring Coordinator to join our Content & Fan Experience team.

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This role will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital and broadcast experiences for Birmingham City Football Club fans on both men’s and women’s matchdays. Working closely with the Content, Video, and Fan Experience teams, this position will oversee live streaming feeds and related matchday services, ensuring they meet brand guidelines, operate smoothly, and deliver the best possible viewing experience for supporters.

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Please note - This is a matchday-based position, averaging 4 hours per fixture.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Matchday Broadcast Monitoring

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• Monitor live streaming services (e.g. Blues+, International feeds) pre-match and throughout fixtures to confirm streams are live, with optimal picture/sound quality and correct branding.
• Verify that pre-match programming, graphics, and presentation align with club brand guidelines and standards.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly by liaising with in-house production staff, external vendors (ADI, StreamAMG, etc.), and the wider matchday team.
• Keep relevant departments informed of any issues and progress toward resolution in real-time.
• Provide clear matchday reporting on stream performance and any incidents.
• Where required, support the matchday team with live reporting and fan engagement duties.

Content & Fan Experience Support

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• Work alongside the video and content teams to ensure consistency of digital presentation across channels.
• Support the wider Fan Experience team by feeding back insights that help enhance the digital matchday offering.

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What You’ll Bring To This Role:

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• Foundation level experience in broadcast operations, live streaming, digital media, or technical event support (sports/media environment desirable).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot and resolve issues under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with multiple internal teams and external partners.
• Confidence with streaming platforms, live broadcast tools, and digital monitoring systems.
• Flexible to work remotely on evenings, weekends, and holidays in line with men’s and women’s first team match schedules.

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What We Offer​:

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• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Discount on purchases from the club shop​
• A supportive and inclusive working environment and opportunity to contribute to a defining period in the Club’s future​

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Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.​

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​Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family ...

The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a full-time priest to be Team Rector to the Benefice of Benwell Team Ministry.

Benwell and Scotswood are to the West of Newcastle City Centre with a diverse population and a vibrant community life. A new Team Rector is sought who can bring energy and vision to the creative missional work of the churches throughout the team. We are looking to increase capacity to engage with the different challenges and opportunities in the area whilst deepening the discipleship and ministry of those in our congregations.

Key to this role is working to strengthen the infrastructure around the current mission priorities of the parish. This includes enabling the current congregations to continue to deepen their faith, engage with the community and grow their participation in mission and ministry. There are distinct worship centres across the parish but a growing sense of church communities seeking to worship and serve as one. Another main part of this role is continuing close links with the West End Foodbank and other community partnerships, as well as strengthening schools’ work.

Might God be calling you to Benwell, as a priest with an enthusiasm for building relationships across different communities, confident in the role of the church as a community development partner, a passion to see people grow in faith and confidence and a vision for celebrating the Good News?

For an informal conversation, and expressions of interest, contact:

Archdeacon of Northumberland is The Venerable Rachel Wood

0191 270 4157

northumberland@newcastle.anglican.org 

A Chiltern Way Officer would be expected to walk the Chiltern Way in your given/chosen area on a regular basis, ideally twice per year, to ensure the route is adequately waymarked.

You would carry out, waymarking and minor clearance to ensure the waymarking is visible. You would liaise with the Area Secretaries where there are issues and report any major issues to the Rights of Way Group.

To find out more, please email office@chilternsociety.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

Interested?

If you like walking in the countryside and would be interested in learning more about being a Chiltern Society path rep, please contact:

Louis Upton, Area Secretary Chiltern Society – Tel: 07963 054996,

email: louisupton@chilternsociety.org.uk

Maps and guidance notes will be provided.

Alternatively you can apply using the form below, we look forward to hearing from you.

Read more about what we do in Rights of Way, here.

Group Leaders- Human Genetics and Disease Prediction

• locations
• Hinxton, Cambridgeshire

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR103433

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

Join the Frontier of Human Genomics and Disease Prediction

Become a Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, we’re rethinking how human data can be used to understand, predict and ultimately change the course of disease. We’re hiring Group Leaders to join our Human Genetics Programme where large-scale cohorts, longitudinal multi-omics and patient data come together to power predictive models of health and disease.

About the Programme

Our mission is bold: to generate the datasets, build the predictive models and develop the causal understanding needed to predict, prevent and treat human disease. We design and generate large-scale, longitudinal multi-omic resources, tightly linked to detailed patient data, and use these to understand how genetic and environmental variation shape molecular states, trajectories and outcomes. We will use AI, machine learning, and robust causal inference methods to turn that understanding into better risk prediction, diagnosis and treatment, deriving openly accessible predictive models that are generalisable and transferable between populations and clinical contexts.
You’ll join a group of creative faculty comprising Carl Anderson, Emma Davenport, Matthew Hurles, Hilary Martin and Gosia Trynka, with strong links across the Institute’s diverse programmes — Cellular Genomics, Cancer, Ageing and Somatic Mutation,

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The programme offers sustained core funding, large-scale technology and informatics platforms and a genuinely collaborative, supportive working environment in the Cambridge–London science hub. If you’re excited by our ambitious mission and want to make a bold, personal contribution to it in an environment that values diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome applications from researchers with backgrounds in clinical medicine, human genetics, genomics and multi-omics, epidemiology, statistics, computer science, clinical informatics and AI/ML. We are keen to hear from both clinician scientists and non-clinical/basic scientists. We do not expect any individual to span all of the areas below; we are looking for depth and originality in one or more of them, together with a strong commitment to collaboration.

You might, for example, have expertise in:

• Human genetics and multi-omics for complex traits and diseases.

• Epidemiology and longitudinal cohort design and analysis.

• Electronic health records and real-world data science, including phenotyping and data linkage.

• Causal inference and statistical methods for target and biomarker prioritisation.

• Development and application of AI/ML and predictive modelling methods using multi-omic and clinical data.

• Methods and resources...

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Assistant Head of Academic Development

ApplyUWC Dilijan (Armenia)

Job title: Assistant Head of Academic Development

Location: UWC Dilijan, Dilijan, Armenia

Working pattern: Full-timeDuration of contract: Fixed-term contract

Application deadline:  6 February 2026

Start date: 1 August 2026

Enquiries: careers@uwcdilijan.am

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UWC Dilijan – one of the 18 United World Colleges – is an intentionally diverse international boarding school in Armenia. It first opened its doors in August 2014 and now has more than 220 students (16 to 18 years old) from 70 countries, studying for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

We believe that education is “a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future” (UWC Mission Statement). We are a caring learning community that aims to support the intellectual, moral, emotional, social, spiritual and physical development of our students following the UWC educational principles and values.

UWC Dilijan is also part of a wider network of organisations that work to transform Armenia, such as the IDeA Foundation, the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, and the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology.

UWC Dilijan is looking for an experienced and committed Assistant Head of Academic Development, reporting to the Head of School.

The Assistant Head of Academic Development (AHAD) works closely with the Head of School in all aspects of school life, advising and supporting him, representing his views both internally and externally as an ambassador for the school. The AHAD reports to the Head of School. The AHAD is a member of the Pedagogical Leadership Team and collaborates closely with the Assistant Head Pastoral and the Assistant Head of DP Programme.

The AHAD should embody our UWC values, using the aims of UWC Dilijan as the guiding principles when decisions are made. The AHAD endeavours to be seen as a role model by the whole community, giving a lead in personal values, development and aspirations. Participation as a classroom teacher, activity leader and involvement in residential life are integral to this. The approach should always be supportive, consultative and, as far as possible, democratic in the spirit of a liberal educational institution, taking into account requirements for the safety and well-being of members of a close-knit residential community and the smooth running and continuity of a complex organisation. A deep understanding of the needs of young people from diverse cultures and backgrounds underpins all that the AHAD does.

To perform the AHAD role to the full, it is necessary to pay attention to the current needs of the School while also being up-to-date in developments and research relevant to education in its widest sense, including, for example, advancements in psychology, neuroscience and technology, and being abreast of the global context within which we live.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of high-quality teaching and learning in all areas of our learning programme inside and outside the classroom.
• Inform, guide and support all students in their studies, choices and educational development, working closely with the Assistant Head DP, the University and Careers Counsellor, the mentors and the Toon teams (residential life - Toon means home in Armenian).
• Support and advise all staff, through Heads of Department and others in middle-management, in their endeavours in support of all learning activity․
• Lead the implementation of an appraisal system for academic staff, in collaboration with the pedagogical leadership team
• Encourage and celebrate student and staff activity as appropriate
• Approve the request for leave from students and academic staff
• Approve requests for academic trips
• As appropriate, approve the POs of Academic HODs
• Oversee the design, implementation and review of the induction programme for new students and academic staff
• Oversee the implementation of the educational curriculum, ensuring it is comprehensive, balanced, and challenging.
• As appropriate, co-chair staff meetings
• Lead Health and Safety Coordinator
• Lead mentors
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An independent day school for girls aged 4-18

Recruitment Pack

General Estates Assistant

The School
Pipers Corner is a Girls’ School Association (GSA) and Heads’ Conference Association (HMC) Independent
School for girls aged 4-18. Set in 96 acres of beautiful Chiltern countryside, the School is four miles north
of High Wycombe and two miles from Great Missenden. In its most recent ISI inspection (March 2023) the
School was graded as “excellent” in all categories.

Founded in 1930, the School was established on its current site in 1945. The School comprises
approximately 600 students, employs more than 170 staff, and has a total income approaching £15m.
Demand for a place at Pipers has increased in recent years, and we remain full.

Our site has incredible facilities to inspire the next generation, we have a 280 seat theatre, fully equipped
for our student technical team, with plenty of performances for our aspiring performers. Our Pipers Radio
studio broadcasts live every lunchtime.

Sporting facilities include the swimming pool, fitness suite, astro pitch and gymnasium. Forest School is
conducted in our on-site woodland, and to encourage environmental awareness we have two outdoor eco-
classrooms with wind turbines and water butts. Students of all ages benefit from outdoor lessons in our
wildflower meadow.

Welcome from the Head
At Pipers, there is no such thing as a typical ‘Pipers’ girl. All members of staff support the students to fulfil
their academic and personal potential, enabling them to emerge as mature, confident and independent
young adults. Investment in talented and inspirational teaching staff and professional support staff is at the
heart of our success, and our recent academic results and overall performance bear testament to this.

Every member of the Pipers community, both academic and support staff, play a vital role in maintaining
the excellent standard of education we provide. Underpinning everything that we do is a team of
enthusiastic and determined staff, with a willingness to think outside of the box.

Personal development is always encouraged and supported, and well-being is at the forefront for staff as
much as students.

I am incredibly proud of the Pipers community and it is a privilege to work alongside such talented staff and
positive students.

Mrs Helen Ness-Gifford

Why work at Pipers?
We have a strong community and pride ourselves on being a warm and supportive workplace. Visitors to
the school often comment on the positive atmosphere. Benefits for teaching and support staff include:

•  Competitive salaries and excellent pension schemes
•  Annual professional review and commitment to CPD for all
•  On-site car parking and the possibility of on-site single accommodation
•  Free lunch provided in term time, with numerous hot and cold options
•  Staffroom with free tea, coffee and fruit
•  Use of the fitness suite and swimming pool
•  Staff clubs such as yoga, running and football
•  Cycle to work scheme
•  Access to a counselling service

The school is less than an hour from Central London and has excellent rail links and motorway connections.
It is four miles north from High Wycombe, which has a large shopping centre, two multiplex cinemas, a
sports centre and several out of town shopping areas.

Testimonials
“The students at Pipers Corner understand the importance of their own, and each other’s development,
making the classroom culture supportive and nurturing. But what makes Pipers special to work in is that
they appreciate this environment, as well as the staff, allowing them to grow as individuals and make
progress.”

“Since joining Pipers I have been impressed by the strong sense of community between colleagues and
the amount of trust and support shown by the parents.”

“Pipers Corner School is a great place to work. It has encouraged me to push myself to be the best
teacher I can be, allowing me to experiment with my teaching style and get to know pupils in a fun and
engaging way. The School has excellent facilities and is focused on helping students reach their highest
potential.”

“Pipers has a warm working environment, with friendly staff who will do all they can to support your
development and positive spirit.”

“I enjoy working at Pipers because of the great relationship between staff and students. Lessons have a
fun but productive atmosphere and classes of all ages are keen to learn.”

Job Advert

General Estates Assistant

Full-time
Required ASAP

We are looking for a reliable and flexible member of the School’s Estates Team to assist as needed across
maintenance, grounds, general cleaning and operations. This role involves carrying out general school and
estates support duties. Individuals with specialised groundskeeping or maintenance skills will be primarily
assigned tasks within their area of expertise.

An application form can be obtained from the HR Department, email hr@piperscorner.co.uk, or downloaded
from our website www.piperscorner.co....

Hours: Full time 35 hours a week

Term: Six months fixed-term contract

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Location: Home-based with some travel to meetings in South East England

Closing date: Midnight 4 February 2026

Interview date: w/c 9 February 2026

Download th full job description

Action Medical Research is the leading UK-wide charity dedicated to funding vital research to help sick babies and children. We’re on a mission to save and change children’s lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures. A UK-wide charity, we’ve been funding medical breakthroughs for over 70 years, helping to beat polio, fight meningitis, prevent stillbirths and develop ultrasound scanning in pregnancy. Our work is now needed more than ever. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Finance & Operations to provide strong financial and operational leadership during a key transition period.

Reporting to the Interim CEO, you will ensure robust financial management, effective governance, and organisational resilience. You will lead the finance function, overseeing budget monitoring, forecasting, management accounts, financial modelling, and compliance, while working closely with senior leaders to support income generation, grant management, and strategic decision-making. Alongside this, you will oversee core operational functions, including assisting with company secretarial duties, contracts management, data protection, and business continuity planning.

You will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, strong governance knowledge, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. Experience of leading teams, working with auditors and suppliers, and supporting fundraising activity is essential.

 Applications should be by CV with a supporting statement showing how you meet the skills and experience in the person specification. These should be sent to bsheridan@action.org.uk by midnight on 4 February but you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we will close the role before the closing date should a suitable applicant be found. If you have not heard from us by 9 February then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.  

 First interviews will be held w/c 9 February. 

Benefits include 25 days annual leave per annum and a Group Flexible Retirement Plan.

We have a vacancy for an Area Secretary in South Oxon. This includes the parishes of: Checkendon, Eye and Dunsden, Goring, Goring Heath, Ipsden, Kidmore End, Mapledurham, South Stoke, Whitchurch, Woodcote.

An Area Secretary is the key liaison between the Society and the local Council on ROW matters such as, requesting work needed to keep a ROW clear and responding to path diversion requests. They also get involved in ad hoc issues such as requests to change the status of paths and discussions with landowners about access issues on their land. An Area Secretary covers a number of Parishes and is supported by a group of Path Reps and the Society’s ROWG Team. This Team compromises all the other Area Secretaries, Path Maintenance Volunteer Leaders and representatives of various associated activities such as walking, cycling and horse riding.

Maps and guidance notes will be provided.

Read more about what we do in Rights of Way,  here.

Interested?

If you are interested, please contact Susan Maguire at 07835 872791 or email susanmgr131@gmail.com or please complete the form below:

Clerk of Works

An exciting opportunity for a pro-active and dynamic manager. The Clerk of Works is responsible for the
effective day-to-day management, maintenance, and security of the school site, ensuring a safe, clean, and
well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The role includes line management of site staff,
oversight of external contractors, and responsibility for health and safety compliance, ensuring all works
are carried out to the required standards and in line with safeguarding and statutory requirements.

Located in the heart of Cambridge with excellent facilities and benefits.

Reporting to:

Hours:

Salary:

Pension:

School Bursar

37.5 hours per week, usual hours Monday to Friday 08:00
– 16:00, with half hour unpaid break. Flexible working
hours may also be required in the case of emergency or
staff shortage.

University of Cambridge Salary Spine points 8.1 to 8.11
(£43,310 to £56,535) depending on experience.

The School operates a defined contribution pension
scheme, which all support staff are eligible to join with
immediate effect and to which the School and the member
of staff both contribute. Contributions are currently 10%
and 4% respectively.

Start date:

April 2026

The School
Located near the centre of the beautiful and vibrant city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading
independent prep school. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College
Choir,  the  School  now  educates  more  than  400  boys  and  girls  aged  4  –  13  following  the  traditional
preparatory model. We have around 40 boarders, including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly
and flexi-boarding. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools,
often with scholarships.

The choristers are occasionally required to be at school during holiday time (e.g. Christmas and Easter),
and therefore, the Clerk of Works may be required for occasional duties.

The Maintenance Department

The Maintenance Department is a busy group with a friendly team of 5 working together to maintain the
grounds and buildings of the entire school site.

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Person specification

ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications

ESSENTIAL
•  A professional qualification in at

DESIRABLE

least one area of site
maintenance e.g. electrician,
plumber

Experience

•  Prior experience working as part

•  Experience of working in

of a maintenance team.

•  Prior experience of supervising a

team of staff.

a school or similar
environment with
children and young
people (either paid or
unpaid).

Knowledge

•  Practical DIY skills to carry out

Skills & Ability

minor repairs.

•  Good problem-solving skills.
•  Awareness of health, safety,
security and hygiene issues.

•  Basic computer skills.
•  Effective communication skills,

both in verbal and written
format.

•  Ability to work effectively as part

of a team and to apply given
instructions.

•  Ability to use own initiative.
•  Ability to react calmly and quickly

in an emergency.
•  Polite and friendly.
•  Reliable and practical.

•  A good sense of humour.

The Role
The post holder will be expected to:

•  Take responsibility for full preventative rolling maintenance programme.

•  Manage the routine maintenance of the School buildings and surrounds within an agreed annual

budget, as advised by the School Bursar.

•  Undertake routine plumbing and minor maintenance tasks as time permits, and to employ (in
conjunction with the School Bursar) outside contractors where the task is too complex or too
large to undertake from our own resources

•  Manage the annual maintenance budget allocation and service contracts, reporting to the School

Bursar.

•  Liaise with, and supervise of outside contractors with whom the School holds maintenance

agreements for specific items of plant and equipment.

•  Provide advice to the Bursar on the state of the school buildings and necessary improvements

that may be required to keep pace with current Health and Safety legislation.

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•  Manage the Maintenance Team, delegation of tasks where appropriate.

•  Conduct appraisals of the Maintenance Team.

•  Take responsibility for site security.

•  Manage the use and maintenance of the School’s minibuses including hiring replacements when

required.

•  Manage the allocation of keys to staff, including record keeping.

•  Be a member of the School’s Health & Safety Committee.

•  Undertake day-to-day management of Health & Safety in accordance with School procedures,

including to:

o  Ensure adequate School site fire and emergency procedures are in place.

o  Ensure testing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems in accordance with written

procedures.

o  Ensure arrangements for annual inspection of fire extinguishers, including recordkeeping,

are in place.

o  Arrange 14 monthly LEV inspections of fume cupboards and spray boards.

o  Arrange annual inspection and maintenance of lightning conductor.

o  Ar...

Assistant Curate (Associate Minister): St Mary, Balderstone

St Mary, Balderstone, is seeking an Assistant Curate (to be known as the Associate Minister).

Assistant Curate (to be known as the Associate Minister) in the parish of Balderstone, St Mary

This is a three-year post. The stipend is at incumbent level and appropriate housing will be provided by the PCC.

The Incumbent and PCC are looking for a male presbyter secure in the complementarian Evangelical tradition, able to assent to the theological principles inhabited by the Manchester Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship and the Church of England Evangelical Council. He should be enthusiastic about developing the diversity of the church, committed to leading them in mission and growth and developing work with children, young people and families in school and in church.

He will

• be a person of strong faith and sustained prayer, trusting in the Bible as the revelation of God’s grace
• be committed to a strong Safeguarding culture
• be committed to the Diocesan Mission Goals of Growing, Nurturing and Serving and the key themes of Growing Younger; Church Planting and Revitalisation; Developing Missional Leaders – Lay and Ordained; and Mission Renewal.
• be purposeful about developing positive links with the Mission Community and the Deanery
• be able creatively to build on and develop a ministry among children, young people and families
• be committed to pastoral care and developing the ministries of others in this area
• be able to make Christ known to new Christians and able to deepen and develop the faith of all
• able to inspire the congregation to strengthen and develop mission to the local community
• be able to lead on, or learn about, building projects

This post is open only to ordained men who believe men and women are equal in dignity but hold different ministries.

Further information is available in the Parish Profile, Role Description, Person Specification and Diocesan Statement of Needs.

Please apply via Pathways https://www.cofepathways.org/members/?j=9098 

Conversation about the post is welcomed. Please contact The Reverend Ben Wilkinson, Incumbent of St Mary’s Balderstone and Christ Church Chadderton:

Email: vicar.balderstone@gmail.com

Mobile: 07878806174

Applications close: Monday 23rd February

Interviews: Morning of Wednesday 25th March

Chair of Trustees
Role Requirements

About MensCraft

MensCraft is a Norfolk-based charity focusing exclusively on the health and wellbeing of men.

We support men facing life’s challenges or experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

We offer information, activities and programmes and provide one-to-one support and access
to other specialist services.

Our range of activities give men purpose, the opportunity for connection with others, and for
improved wellbeing.

We  are  committed  to  providing  an  inclusive  environment  for  all, regardless  of  age,  gender
identity, race, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and faith.

Chair of Trustee Responsibilities

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the duties of the Chair include:

•  Providing leadership to the organisation and board by ensuring focus on the delivery

of the charitable purposes in order to provide greater public benefit.

•  Chairing and facilitating board meetings.
•  Giving direction to board policy making.
•  Checking that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
•  Representing the organisation at functions, meetings and serving as a spokesperson,

as appropriate.

•  Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making.

In association with the MensCraft Development Manager:

•  Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and, where required, annual general

meeting.

•  Developing the board of trustees, including induction, training, appraisal and

succession planning.

•  Addressing conflict within the board and wider organisation and liaising with the

Development Manager to mitigate.

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In relation to MensCraft employees:

•  Liaising with the Development Manager to keep an overview of the organisation’s

affairs and to provide support where relevant.

•  Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the

Development Manager.

•  Sitting on recruitment and disciplinary panels.
•  The Deputy Chair of Trustees acts for the Chair when the Chair is unavailable and

undertakes assignments at the request of the Chair.

Person Specification

The Chair of Trustees should have the following qualities:

•  Leadership and authority.
•  Experience of committee work.
•  Tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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•  A commitment to the ethos and values of Menscraft.

Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.

How to Apply

Please submit a covering letter and CV outlining your experience and credentials addressed
to Dr. Georgia Philip, Interim Chair of Trustees, to info@menscraft.org.uk.

CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be accepted.

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Chair of Trustees

Job details

Contract hours: c. 3 days per month
Basis: Initial three-year appointment, with annual review
Salary: Reasonable expenses
Location: Uppingham
Closing date: 2 February 2026, 12:00 am

Description

The Chair of Trustees will provide leadership to the Board and play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term success of Uppingham School. Working in close partnership with the Headmaster, the Chair will ensure the highest standards of governance, strategic oversight and accountability, while safeguarding the School’s ethos, values and charitable purpose.

The Chair will be a senior leader from any sector with substantial experience at board level. They will bring sound financial and commercial judgement, together with the ability to guide an organisation through both opportunity and challenge within a complex and evolving independent education landscape. A clear understanding of effective governance, and of the distinction between governance and executive leadership, will be essential. Whilst direct education experience is not essential, the successful candidate must have a deep interest in education and an appreciation of the value that independent schools play in society.

The successful candidate will have the personal authority, judgement and interpersonal skills to work in close partnership with the Headmaster, providing both robust challenge and thoughtful support, while fostering trust and collaboration across the Board of Trustees. They will be an inclusive and collegiate leader, able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including senior staff, parents, alumni, and external partners.

An interest in, or experience of, international strategy, partnerships or operating in a global context will be advantageous, as will exposure to income diversification, endowment growth or other long-term sustainability initiatives. Above all, the Chair will demonstrate a deep commitment to educational opportunity, inclusion and ambition, balancing respect for Uppingham School’s rich heritage with openness to innovation and change.

In the best interests of the School and good governance, the appointee should not be a current parent.

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Chair of Trustees

• Job Reference: SPEAR via Peridot
• Date Posted: 12 January 2026
• Recruiter: SPEAR via Peridot Partners
• Location: SW London
• Salary: On Application
• Bonus/Benefits: Reasonable expenses paid
• Role: Volunteer jobs
• Job type: Temporary
• Work hours: Part Time

Job Description

Support SPEAR’s mission to end homelessness through strong governance and collaborative leadership as Chair of Trustees.

Location: SW London
Time commitment: c.1 day per month
Applications close: 9 a.m. Tuesday 3rd February 2026

About SPEAR

SPEAR was founded in the borough of Richmond and has grown into a multi-service homelessness charity working across Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Tower Hamlets, with ambitions to extend its reach further. Throughout its history, SPEAR has remained focused on enabling people experiencing homelessness to find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future.

They recognise that homelessness is rarely a single issue. Many of the people SPEAR supports face complex challenges linked to health, trauma, isolation and inequality. SPEAR responds by working alongside individuals, partners, staff and volunteers to provide services that meet people where they are and support long-term change.

Shaped by clear values, the organisation has a culture of working collaboratively, aiming high for the people it supports, treating everyone with respect, remaining determined in the face of challenge, and is open to learning and innovation in pursuit of better outcomes.

About the role

As Chair of Trustees, you will lead SPEAR’s Board and play a key role in ensuring the organisation is governed with integrity, clarity and purpose. This non-executive role is firmly focused on governance leadership. You will help the Board work together effectively, creating the conditions for thoughtful discussion, shared responsibility and well-judged decisions. In line with core principles of effective Charity governance (e.g. as set out in the Charity Commission Governance Code) and Nolan Principles, you will promote high standards of accountability, openness and collective leadership, ensuring trustees understand their role and contribute at a strategic level.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will provide support and constructive challenge, maintaining clear boundaries between governance and management while fostering a strong, trusting partnership.

This is an opportunity to help shape how the Board works together, supporting SPEAR to remain aspirational, determined and well-governed as it delivers its mission.

Who we are looking for

SPEAR is seeking a Chair who brings strong governance experience and a leadership style that reflects the organisation’s values.

You will bring:

• A deep understanding of charity governance and the responsibilities of a Board and Chair.
• A clear working knowledge of principles of effective Charity governance and/or Nolan Principles and how to apply them in practice.
• Experience of leading boards in a way that is inclusive, calm and effective.
• The ability to chair meetings that encourages open discussion, respectful challenge and shared ownership.
• Sound judgement, integrity and a strong sense of accountability.
• A commitment to values-led leadership and to supporting others to contribute at their best.

Above all, you will demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively, listen carefully, ask good questions and help a board operate with confidence and clarity.

Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 3rd February 2026.