Visitor Services Manager
Job Description
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Join Our Team: Visitor Services Manager Anderton Boat Lift and Visitor Centre
We’re excited to welcome a new Visitor Services Manager at our North West location
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows a 37 hours, over a 7 day working pattern. This is a site-based role, requiring occasional travel to meetings with partners, other attractions and to our main hubs for collaborative meetings and team activities.
Role Overview
The purpose of the post is to manage and lead the day-to-day operations, business development and visitor experience at Anderton Boat Lift and Visitor Centre. The Visitor Services Manager (VSM) will lead the site team at Anderton (colleagues and volunteers) on a day to day basis to focus on the visitor offer, striving for excellence in experience, achieving financial sustainability around income generation and charitable giving and delivering a consistently high-class visitor welcome across the board. This includes managing a range of front of house functions including food and beverage, retail, events and commercial boat trips. The Visitor Services Manager plays a central role in overseeing, coordinating and championing the experience of every visitor from site presentation, to large/small scale events and programming, making the site a must-see attraction, acclaimed internationally, nationally and loved locally.
As a key member of the Destinations and Attractions Management Team the VSM will work strategically with colleagues in other attractions and with other teams within the Trust such as, Operations, Fundraising, Collections, Marketing and Volunteering teams amongst others to promote, drive and deliver excellence in customer service and a visitor centred approach. The VSM will work collaboratively with teams and volunteers to ensure focused visitor activity which will help build our audiences and increase visitor footfall whilst building engagement for the Trust brand.
A key accountability of the role is managing and reporting on financial performance, delivering on KPI’s and leading and motivating teams to deliver income targets whilst effectively managing costs.
The Visitor Services Manager will manage a range of stakeholder relationships including representing the Trust at local partnership groups, representing the site at relevant external meetings as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver on financial KPI’s working to control costs and maximise income (commercial and charitable giving) including managing diverse budgets relating to the Front of House operations
- Monitoring and delivering other appropriate KPIs set in the Business Plan, reporting back to the management team on progress and actions
- Overseeing the recruitment of permanent and seasonals and volunteers and ensuring they are trained to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
- Owning the visitor experience and ensuring colleagues and volunteers work as a team to deliver an unforgettable, quality visit whether in the café/shop or at events
- Lead on volunteer growth, building the volunteering team to deliver key operational functions
- Maintain an overview of the presentation of the site at all time
- Leading on gathering visitor data and analysing customer feedback to ensure that necessary actions are taken to improve performance.
- Playing a key role in all projects that hav...
Female Recovery Support Volunteer
- locations
- North Devon - Riverside Court
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR010848
We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.
The role:
Recovery Support Volunteers can be involved in various aspects of service delivery. It is a front line, client facing role and may involve a focus on one particular area, such as group work or Duty support, or, it may involve a combination of tasks and activities. We are looking for a team player with a willingness to learn.
We are seeking Female recovery support volunteers to enable us to create a safe space for vulnerable women in recovery.
This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, non-judgmental attitude who can build strong working relationships with others.
Tasks may include:
- Support people engaged in support with Together to achieve their Recovery Plan goals
- Support the facilitation of structured and unstructured group work programmes, both virtually and face to face
- Support and empower individuals to engage in recovery activities, including those provided by Together and the wider community
- Conduct welfare and check-in phone calls
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
- Discounts from various schemes
- Training and personal development
- A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
- Free induction and role-specific training
- Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
- Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
- Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
- Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
New Year, New Role – are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?
Our vision at Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect – we won’t give up – and our valued employees bring this vision to life.
Healthy Mind is a flexible, accessible, and person-centred community mental health and wellbeing service that promotes early intervention, resilience, and social connection for adults with emerging or non-clinical mental health needs, reducing the risk of escalation and supporting individuals to manage their mental health effectively within their community.
At the core of peer support is the value placed on the use of lived experience of mental health difficulties, to foster hope, resilience and recovery.
Are you an expert by experience, a positive role model and enthusiastic/passionate about the value of peer support? If you would like to be part of our empowering Healthy Mind Service, we want to hear from you! Join us – with your help, we can make an even greater impact.
Download the Job Description & Person Specification
Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is a successful independent registered charity, helping to improve the lives of people with mental health problems. We are affiliated to national Mind, and we are proud to be part of a network of over 100 local Mind organisations.
Our vision is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect.
Our Charity Values are at the heart of everything we do:Respect – put people firstIntegrity – do the right thingCollaboration – stronger togetherEvolve – keep learning and adaptResponsible – own it and find creative solutions
We are Investors in People accredited and value the people that bring our vision to life via competitive salaries, 35 days annual leave (increase with service), pension scheme, access to discount schemes (inclusive of corporate gym membership and a Blue Light Card), ongoing support, training and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme via Bupa, a family ‘feel’ team working environment and flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance. We are also a Mindful Employer, and are proud to champion the lived experiences and unique perspectives of our employees and volunteers.
This post comes under the terms of Mind’s Equal Opportunities Policy. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our service users as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Any provisional offer of employment made will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), to include an annually renewed DBS Update Service subscription.
Supporter Care officer
Closing date: Saturday 31 January 2026
Location: Office-based in Andover, Hampshire.
Salary: £16,686 (£27,810 FTE) - Part time, 22.5 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Join us in Beating Macular Disease
Are you an experienced customer service administrator who would love to use your skills to help us Beat Macular Disease? Join the Macular Society as a Supporter Care officer and help us Beat Macular Disease by supporting our incredible our community.
About the Macular Society
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. We're the only UK charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease through:
- World class researchto find new treatments and a cure
- Practical supportfor people affected by sight loss
- Trusted advice and support servicesthat empower those living with macular disease
About the role
As Supporter Care officer, you will be the first point of contact for our supporters, donors, volunteers and members of the public and ensure they have a positive and memorable experience of contacting the Macular Society. The roll will coordinate across colleagues and partner organisations to deliver an exceptional level of customer care that deepens relationships with our supporters. You will also:
- handle enquiries via phone, email and post, processing payments and maintaining accurate records.
- input data and use your IT skills to work with our database as well as Microsoft Office 365, predominantly Word, Outlook and Teams.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- proven experience in a customer care role and used to multi-tasking in a busy, fast paced office environment.
- excellent customer service skills, good telephone manner and experience of taking a large volume of calls.
Why join us?
In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working options
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one year
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Supportive family-friendly policies
- 6% pension contribution
To read about our benefits in more detail, see link below.
Inclusion and diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, particularly people with lived experience of sight loss.
- Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum (essential) criteria and disclose their disability in their application
- Opportunities to request reasonable adjustments for interviews and the role
We aim to be an inclusive employer reflecting the communities we serve.
How to apply
For a full job description and person specification, please see below.
To apply: Please email your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@macularsociety.org
Questions? Please address any questions by email to rachel.edey@macularsociety.org
Closing date: 31 January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 9 February 2026
Centre Trainer (South Lincolnshire)
Salary: £25,993.50 Per annum
Hours: 37.5hrs average per week on a 6-week rolling rota (to include some weekends and Bank Holidays)
Location: Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Marsh Lane, Algarkirk, South Lincolnshire, PE20 2BB
N.B. Please note, there is potential fora job share for the right candidate(s)
Help us give every dog the home they deserve.
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of rescue dogs? We’re looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Centre Trainer to join our South Lincolnshire team. In this vital role, you’ll lead on behaviour assessment and training plans, support dogs with complex needs, and play a key role in preparing them for happy, successful homes.
You’ll work closely with staff, volunteers and adopters, sharing your expertise to improve welfare standards and champion our mission of rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming. From hands on behaviour modification to supporting public enquiries and contributing to wider organisational projects, this is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.
If you are compassionate, purposeful and driven by dog welfare, we’d love to hear from you.
Do you love dogs and want to use your retail skills to make a real difference? Jerry Green Dog Rescue is expanding our charity shops, and we’re looking for a Shop Manager to join our brand-new Immingham shop. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your passion for people, retail, and animal welfare – raising vital funds to support dogs on their journey to safe, loving homes.
Benefits include
- 30 days’ annual (pro rata to employment time and hours worked)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts through Bright HR, Charity Workers and Give As You Live platforms
- Dog Friendly shops
- Paid sick leave (dependent on time of service) and family-friendly polices
- NEST pension
- On the job training
Closing date: Friday 13th February 2026 – 5pm
How to apply
To apply please complete the below.
Diversity & Accessibility
Jerry Green Dog Rescue is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please contact HR, at: hr@jerrygreendogs.org.uk.
Role summary
Algarkirk, South Lincolnshire
£25,993.50
Friday 13th February 2026 - 5pm
37.5hrs average per week on a 6-week rolling rota (to include some weekends and Bank Holidays)
Permanent
Vacancies
St Luke's is proud to be a London Living Wage employer, take a look at our current job opportunities below.
St Luke’s South Islington London – Job Vacancies
Welcome to our job vacancies page at St Luke’s Community Centre in the heart of South Islington, London.
Explore our job listings below. If no vacancies are currently listed it means we are not recruiting at present, but we regularly update this section.
We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
Please contact us at St Luke’s Community Centre for more details on 020 7549 8181 or via our email info@slpt.org.uk
Casual Facilities Assistant
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Job Description / Personal Specification
Title: Casual Facilities Assistant
Responsible to: Facilities Manager
Salary: £14.65 per hour plus 11% holiday pay
Terms: Zero-hour contract with work possibly over 7 days a week as needed by the business. There may be possible work on bank holidays when necessary
Place of work: St Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central Street, London EC1V 8AJ
Purpose
- As part of a team be responsible for the visual presentation of the premises and the day-to-day caretaker tasks
- To assist the Facilities Manager with keeping the building and machinery maintained effectively
- To be responsible for the day-to-day compliance with health and safety related to this role
Casual Facilities Assistant
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Job Description / Personal Specification
Title: Casual Facilities Assistant
Responsible to: Services Manager
Salary: £14.65 per hour
Terms: Casual contract/holiday cover
Place of work: St Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central Street, London EC1V 8AJ
Purpose
The Casual Minibus Driver/Helping Hands Assistant will be responsible for supporting St Luke’s older members Helping Hands service by providing a daily transport service to/from the homes of members with disabilities or limited mobility, practical assistance and social support to older members ensuring our services are accessible, inclusive and help to improve health and wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Reception Team Member
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Job Description / Personal Specification
Title: Reception Team member
Responsible to: Reception Manager
Salary: £11,700 per annum
Place of work: St Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central Street, London EC1V 8AJ
Purpose
· To provide effective, professional and smooth running of the reception.
· Answer incoming calls and respond to general enquiries in a polite and helpful manner.
· Provide information about facilities, events, and bookings as required.
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We’d love you to join us!
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How It Works
1. Take a Look Through Our Latest Job Vacancies
You can pay for your membership through this website, or you can contact us2. Apply For Your Dream Role at St Luke's
Look through our activities and events - choose what you'd like to do, maybe something you've never tried before!3. Relax and Wait to Hear Back from Our Dedicated Team
We look forward to welcoming you at the Centre when you come in for your class.Why Choose St Luke...
Rehearsal Director
Benoit Swan Pouffer, Artistic Director of Rambert, is looking for a Rehearsal Director to support a large and international programme of works for the world- recognised Rambert company.
He says:
I am looking for a Rehearsal Director that will both support my artistic vision and maintain the high-quality standard I have come to expect from the company. As my artistic right- hand person, the Rehearsal Director will shape, push, inspire, and challenge our artists.
The Rehearsal Director will add their own artistic value to the company and bring their past experiences to their work.
Benoit Swan Pouffer
Choreographer and Artistic Director at Rambert
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We are seeking an experienced, talented rehearsal director with the skills and knowledge to inspire the diverse and exceptionally skilled dancers of the company and to ensure that our guest choreographers and the Artistic Director find their work to be presented to the highest possible standards on stage and approached with serious, knowledgeable creativity in the studio.
The RDs are at the hub of the organisation maintaining and keeping the artistic integrity of the repertory. They work with the producers, production team, administration as well as the choreographers to ensure that our programme is immaculately scheduled and planned, that time in the studio is maximised, the dancers of the company have the conditions they need to do their best work and are both supported and empowered in the studio, and that Rambert is able to take opportunities to take more work further.
We are seeking team members who can bring in-depth knowledge of techniques and styles and with a healthy respect for a wide range of work. Previous work with a major international dance company and knowledge of the world’s leading contemporary and ballet companies will be expected.
In this pack you will find:
- Background information on Rambert
- Job description and person specification
- Conditions of employment
- Information on how to apply
Conditions of Employment
Contract Type and Length: Full time, permanent.
Location: The majority of your time will be spent in the offices and dance studios at 99 Upper Ground, London. You might also need to be away from base if the dancers are rehearsing or performing off-site.
Salary: £43,000 – £47,000 per annum depending on experience.
Accountable to: Artistic Direcctor, Benoit Swan Poufer
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 6pm with some evenings and weekends as required.
Supporter Care Administrator
Location – Nr Stroud
Salary – £26,775.49 FTE (£15,851.09 part time equivalent)
Hours – Part time, 22.50 hours per week
We are seeking a warm, organised and detail-focused Supporter Care Administrator to join our Fundraising team at Longfield Hospice. This key role supports the day-to-day running of fundraising activity while ensuring every supporter receives excellent, compassionate care.
You will be central to delivering meaningful supporter journeys, handling donations and enquiries, maintaining accurate records, and helping build long-term relationships that support the hospice’s vital work.
Key responsibilities
- Process, receipt and thank donations, including in-memory gifts, with timely and personalised communication.
- Deliver excellent supporter care via phone, email, post and in person.
- Accurately maintain supporter data using Donorfy, ensuring compliance and high data quality.
- Support in-memory giving and legacy administration with sensitivity and care.
- Work with the fundraising team on events, campaigns and supporter journeys.
- Support volunteers and represent Longfield Hospice positively in the community.
About you
You’ll be highly organised, people-focused and confident handling sensitive information. Experience in administration, supporter care or fundraising is desirable, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your work directly helps deliver compassionate care to patients and families at Longfield Hospice.
Apply now to join Longfield Hospice and help deliver outstanding, person-centred care.
If you would to arrange a visit or have an informal chat about the role, then please contact jobs@longfield.org.uk.
For more information about this role, please click on the “Job Details” below. To apply for this position, please fill out your contact details and upload your CV via the “Upload CV” below.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals
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Fleet Administrator - Cambridge
Fixed-term contract for 18 months (with possible renewal).
Salary Range: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum.
Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. Our size and reputation ensure that we work on the most exciting and varied range of projects and can offer real opportunities for long term employment and career development.
An exciting opportunity to provide day-to-day administrative support for fleet operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, legal compliance, and efficient coordination of fleet-related processes through the Fleet Management System (FMS), telematics portal, and associated tools.
Please note this role requires occasional short travel to our Oxford and Lancaster offices to meet with other Fleet Administrators, supporting alignment of processes and fostering collaboration across locations. Training on Fleet Management Systems and telematics tools will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vehicle Records & Compliance Administration
Maintain accurate records for all fleet vehicles (MOT, insurance, service schedules, defect logs, mileage, fuel cards, telematics data, contract hire agreements).
Monitor expiry dates and schedule bookings for vehicle services, repairs, and MOTs.
Administer the maintenance and replenishment of vehicle safety kits (First Aid, Vehicle Kit, Spill Kit).
Support incident reporting and insurance claims by collating required documentation.
2. Supplier & Cost Administration
Track vehicle hire contract start and end dates.
Liaise with contract hire providers for vehicle delivery, collection, and off-hire inspections.
Coordinate with telematics provider for device installation/removal and key fob supply.
Raise purchase orders, process invoices, and reconcile costs against quotes.
Manage fuel card issuance/cancellation, PIN distribution, and report lost/stolen cards; code fuel card invoices.
3. Driver Support
Maintain driver records and conduct licence checks.
Prepare induction packs and track policy acknowledgements.
Schedule driver inductions and training sessions.
Manage telematics key fob stock, online setup, and distribution to drivers.
Log fines and recharges for internal processing.
Arrange delivery and collection of vehicles from service and repair workshops.
4. Data & Reporting
Notify head office of vehicle incidents and support insurance claims by collating documentation.
Export telematics reports (e.g., speeding alerts, idling) for management review.
Track and report carbon emissions.
Generate fleet reports as required (KPIs, CO₂ emissions, vendor tracking).
Customer Experience Committee Member
Job Description
Customer Experience Committee Member
Background
The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) is looking to recruit someone who has the knowledge and experience set out in the person specification. The successful candidate will take up a place on the Committee for an initial three-year term with the possibility of a second three-year term.
About Riverside Governance
The TRGL Board is the senior governance body within Riverside and sets the mission, strategy, corporate and business plans and policy for the Group as well as overseeing performance against these.
The work of the Board is supported by seven committees. The powers of committees are delegated by the Board and set out in the Terms of Reference of the committees.
About Riverside
Riverside is a group of complementary businesses driven by a clear social purpose, with a not-for-profit charitable housing association at its core.
Established over 95 years ago, we remain driven by a deep sense of social purpose, providing a range of homes and wider support services for a diverse community of people across England and Scotland.
The Riverside Group is a sector-leading national housing association group:
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owning over 75,000 homes, putting us in the top ten English housing association groups by size.
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operating across a national footprint, with ‘weight’ in London, the North-West, the East Midlands, the East Coast and Scotland.
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being the nation’s largest housing association provider of supported housing.
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with secure financial foundations: £680 million annual turnover, £5.2 billion assets.
Our Corporate Plan for 2023-2026 entitled Forward Together, sets out our three-year strategy. The Plan follows our merger with One Housing Group and comes at a time of stronger regulation across our sector. There is an increased emphasis on consumer regulation through a refocused Regulator of Social Housing and a more muscular Housing Ombudsman, a new regime for building safety and the strengthening of the CQC and Ofsted regimes applying to some of our care and support services.
The key objectives under our Corporate Plan are:
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Warm and safe, decent homes
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Trusted customer services
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Support through the cost-of-living crisis
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Leadership in care and support
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New homes, better places.
We are currently developing a new Corporate Plan for 2026-2031.
The successful candidate joining the Committee will provide leadership and help to shape how Riverside delivers on those objectives, whilst also expanding their own skills and experiences.
About the Role
We are looking for a non-executive Committee Member to join our Customer Experience Committee.
As a Housing Association, it is essential that our governance community promote and champion Riverside’s values, vision and social purpose. Customers are at the heart of everything that we do, and Committee members must be committed to work in the best interests of our current and future residents and customers.
Terms and Conditions
The total time commitment is estimated at 7 days per year which includes four formal Committee meetings per year (variously in person nationwide, and via Microsoft Teams), members ...
Research Assistant - Computational
- Posted 09 January 2026
- Salary GRADE 6, £33,951-£37,694 per annum
- LocationGlasgow
- Job Type Research and Teaching
- Reference190393
- Expiry 02 February 2026 at 23:45
Job description
Job Purpose
The post holder will join the School of Infection and Immunity, working in the structural biology and bioinformatics research areas under the supervision of Dr Victor Tobiasson (Principal Investigator).
The applicant will make essential contributions to a research programme focussed on understanding the evolution of macromolecular structures from the phylogenomic perspective as well as contribute to understanding the development of rRNA fragmentation in Myzozoan parasites.
A successful candidate will have proven skills in computational biology and a working understanding of structural biology and evolution. They will be self-motivated in designing and executing experiments, with a proven track record in most of the following techniques, scripting and programming in python and bash, processing of sequencing data, sequence database construction and maintenance, molecular phylogenetics and evolutionary analysis.
Main Duties & Responsibilities.
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Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
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Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
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Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
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Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
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Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
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Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.
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Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
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Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
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Carry out modest Teaching activities [e.g. demonstrating etc] and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
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Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
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Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
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Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of computational biology and bioinformatics
A2 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism
Desirable
B1 An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] PhD in subject specialism or equivalent
Skills
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Lead Data Engineer
We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Gloucester office. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working.
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Gloucester
Job Ref: 203895
About the role
Benefact Group are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Gloucester office.
Join us at the forefront of data innovation, where you’ll lead the design and delivery of high-impact data solutions using Azure, DBT, and Snowflake. As a Lead Data Engineer, you’ll architect scalable pipelines, champion engineering best practices, and mentor a talented team in a multi-cloud environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy, driving automation, and embedding governance across our platforms.
This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise and vision will directly influence how data powers decisions across the organisation. With access to cutting-edge tools and a culture that values continuous learning, you’ll be empowered to innovate and grow. If you're passionate about building modern data platforms and leaving a lasting legacy through technology, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.
Why join us?
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group—where all profits go to charity and good causes.
What you'll be doing
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Architect, build, and optimise robust data pipelines using Azure Data Services, DBT, and Snowflake
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Lead the delivery of high-quality, governed data products across our Azure and Snowflake platforms
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Drive automation and deployment with CI/CD and infrastructure as code, leveraging Azure DevOps and Terraform
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Mentor and guide a team of data engineers, fostering best practices in DBT modelling and cloud data engineering
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-impact data solutions
What you'll need to have
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Deep hands-on experience with Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks) and Terraform
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Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering and transformation
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Proven track record in designing and maintaining cloud-native data pipelines and data models
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Experience implementing CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep), and DevOps practices in Azure
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Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
What makes you stand out
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Expertise in DBT for data modelling and transformation at scale
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Experience integrating Snowflake with Azure-native services and orchestrating complex data workflows
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Certifications in Azure Data Engineering or Snowflake
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Familiarity with modern data governance frameworks (Data Contracts, OpenMetadata) in a cloud context
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Passion for driving innovation and uplifting engineering culture in a multi-cloud environment
What we offer
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A competitive salary - let's discuss it
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Hybrid working
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Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
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Generous annual bonus scheme between 7.5% and 30%
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme
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An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
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£200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
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Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Full study support to gain professional qualifications
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Access to virtual GP
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Enhanced...
- Job Type: Part Time
- Job Location: Inverness
- Reporting to: Removals Manager
- Department: Operations
- Closing Date: 30/01/2026
The post-holder will work closely with and report to the Removals Manager across the range of activities covered by the post.
The post-holder will be required to develop effective and positive working relationships with all New Start Highland departments, colleagues and customers.
- To deliver a high quality, professional service to meet departmental KPIs and New Start Highland quality standards.
- To deliver an excellent customer experience.
- To perform all duties of the post in a professional manner in line with New Start Highland culture and core values.
- To assist in ensuring that in all aspects of work, New Start Highland's values, policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent manner
- To maintain confidentiality
- To liaise with staff, volunteers, service users and the general public in a courteous manner that promotes a positive image and upholds the company reputation
- To maintain safe systems of work at all times ensuring quality of service and all relevant Health & Safety and driving regulations are consistently delivered
- To communicate clearly and effectively with other members of the team and the general public
- To drive company vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonnes safely and efficiently
- To complete lifting and handling of a wide range of household and commercial items, whilst delivering excellent customer experience
- To ensure careful handling and efficient packing of all goods and furnishings.
- To assist in ensuring that all relevant records are accurately maintained and are available for inspection as required.
- To assist with the general maintenance of the vehicles.
- Any other duties appropriate to post.
- Understanding/awareness of good health and safety practices in a warehouse/driving context
- Current, clean driving licence with authorisation to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Current digital tacograph card. Driver CPC qualified.
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- FLT qualification, good awareness of Scottish geography
- Previous experience of maintaining accurate records/documentation
- Previous experience in a similar environment
- Exceptional ability to relate to people and form and develop constructive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to maintain good humour and remain focussed under pressure
- Solution focussed
- Smart and presentable appearance
- Team mind set
- Good time keeping
- Accountable and responsible
- Initiative and common sense
- This is a physically demanding role which necessitates the requirements to routinely lift and handle heavy items of furniture and equipment. In many domestic and commercial removals, heavy items will require to be moved up and down flights of stairs. A good state of physical health is therefore essential.
- This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure 'clearance' and Police Scotland checks.