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Farm Worker/Groom (2138)
- Salary:£25,350 per annum
- PoscitySidmouth
- PoscountryUnited Kingdom
- Area:Equine Operations
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Full or Part Time?:Full Time
The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.
We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and proactive team player with a passion for Donkeys to join our busy team at Trow and Hurford farms, Sidmouth, Devon. Possessing substantial equine and animal husbandry experience, you will provide care and rehabilitation for the resident donkeys, mules and hinnies, and support the Farm Manager in maintaining a safe working environment.
About you:
- Previous equine or animal husbandry experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and people skills.
- Physically fitness and able to lift, for example, a bag of feed (approx. 20 kg).
- Willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
- Willing to undertake work related training as required.
- Full current valid UK driving licence.
About the role:
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include –
- Routinely checking, feeding, medicating, grooming, weighing, worming and training the resident donkeys.
- Assisting visiting vets, farriers and dentists.
- Operating machinery, and/or manually, mucking out, feeding and bedding up of barns and stables and distributing hay, haylage and bagged feedstuffs.
- Maintaining the farm by sweeping, pressure washing, cleaning, field sweeping, haymaking, strimming, compost management, willow management and dirty water control.
- Maintaining up to date manual records for the donkeys, farming practices, holidays and overtime.
- Providing feedback on a daily basis to the Farm Manager and Supervisor on matters such as donkey health, feeding regimes and land management and liaising with other staff to facilitate smooth running of the farm.
What we offer in return:
This is a full-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, working 37.5 hours per week., 5 days over 7 with weekend work as part of a team rota.
Benefits:
Competitive pension.
Life Assurance.
31 Days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service.
Wellbeing Team.
Recorded Pilates classes.
Long Service Awards.
Healthshield Plan –
- Reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership.
- Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets.
- Access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service.
Free Parking.
Subsidised restaurant and shop at The Donkey Sanctuary main site.
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2026.
The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
The Donkey Sanctuary also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and, for relevant posts, may request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. ...
Job Description: Catering and Housekeeping Coordinator Job Title: Level: Salary/Hourly Rate: Term: Hours: Responsible to: Accommodation: Catering Coordinator 3 £24,479 + meals when on shift fixed term, 20th April 2026 to 4th September 2026 with the possibility of a contract extension depending on booking levels 35 hours a week with split shifts, evening shifts on Monday to Friday Hospitality Manager Live in Preferable at favourable rates (Static caravan available) Role Summary and Accountabilities: The Catering Coordinator (CC) will be the lead member of staff ensuring that the catering provision at BF Adventure (BFA), primarily focused on children’s residentials is operating to an extremely high standard in all regards. The CC as part of their duties will be responsible for planning, purchasing, and preparing food as well as maintaining excellent levels of food hygiene and ensuring excellent customer service. Job Description: Planning, preparation, and administration Working with the Hospitality Manager and [Centre Manager] to prepare in advance meals for school residential groups ranging from 20 to 150 people Ordering food in advance Planning a cleaning schedule for all catering facilities Planning to meet groups needs with regards to allergies and intolerances Keep up to date menus, the safer food better business (SFBB), policies, rota’s, schedules as needed. Report to the Hospitality Manager any issues and problems. Report to the maintenance coordinator things in need of repair, fixing or replacing in a timely fashion. Report to the Hospitality Manager differences in catering numbers timely so invoices can be adjusted in good time. Cooking Storing food safely, rotating stock efficiently and being proactive with ordering and stock levels are essential. Preparing food hygienically in line with SFBB and food and hygiene level 3 standards Be able to cook tasty and attractive meals from a standard recipe for large groups of people. Be able to cook to a schedule and serve food in multiple locations. Have high standards of personal hygiene. Promoting and enforcing standards for good food safety and hygiene across staff and guests Promoting recycling, composting and environmentally friendly procedures when it comes to waste food and packaging. Be prepared to work split shifts and antisocial hours to meet the demands of the catering needs. Cleaning Ensuring all catering facilities are kept clean during food preparations, before and after use Creating and maintaining a schedule of deep cleaning for all catering facilities Ensuring all cooking equipment, plates and crockery are cleaned after each use. Maintaining cleaning stock levels suitable for catering processes Customer service Have excellent face to face skills with customers including children and group leads and teachers. Have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills to be able to touch base with customers prior to arrival to discuss needs and alternative plans such as complex dietary needs. Be able to problem solve issues with respect and efficiency during groups stay on site to factor in changing requirements and needs for the group such as a change in group numbers. Coordination To be self-managing and highly organised To line mange other catering staff. This includes staff directly focused on kitchen duties and other support staff such as apprentices, instructors and managers assigned to support or to cover sickness. General duties During periods where there are no catering groups, the CC should be prepared to: Carry out additional cleaning associated with catering operations (such as deep cleaning and stock takes) Support with or take lead on cleaning of the site, building and washroom facilities working closely with the Hospitality Manager. Support with grass cutting and other general site work working closely with the maintenance coordinator. Support with general activity tasks and maintenance where trained working closely with the Centre Manager Other: Support overnight on-call cover of residential groups (Additional Remuneration available) Due to the varied and ever-changing nature of operations at Via Ferrata Cornwall & BFA you may be required to undertake additional roles, responsibilities, and tasks* as necessary to facilitate the smooth running of activities. *(within your level of experience, training, and capability) Person Specification Summary We are looking for someone who is very organised, able to cook good but simple food following a standard menu who is polite and great with people. The catering provision is small so being able to work alongside someone is key and the willingness to step in and get stuck in with all aspects of the job is important. Experience Catering to groups of people Operating as part of a team System and process management Stock tak...
EYFS Teacher
- Vacancy Type
- Term-Time Only
- Location
- Prep School
- School
- Prep School and Nursery
- Application Deadline
- Friday, January 23, 2026
- Job Summary
Bede's Trust requires a creative and passionate individual to join our Pre-Prep and Nursery as a EYFS Teacher in our Early Years department.
This is a Permanent, Term Time only teaching position, although the Nursery is open 51 weeks of the year, the role is for a teachers contract. While we are looking for the successful candidate to start immediately, we welcome applications from candidates with notice periods and can accommodate start dates up to and including September 2026.
The successful candidate will demonstrate high levels of care for children in EYFS. They will be responsible for setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. They will be required to plan, prepare and deliver lessons across the age and ability range.
Bede’s is an exciting environment where you can excel in the delivery of academic excellence and an exceptional co-curricular programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and inspirational, determined to inspire young people, you must have a sound knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and Statutory Framework.
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QTS is essentialfor this position, proof of certification will be requested at the time of interviews.We will be offering a competitive salary based on our Bede’s Teacher pay scale along with a range of staff benefits including:
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A complimentary lunch provided each day
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A generous company pension with salary exchange options
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Retail Discounts
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Electric Vehicle Scheme
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Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
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Discounted nationwide gym membership
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Eye care vouchers,
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Refer a Friend Scheme
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Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
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An idyllic working location by the sea!
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.
For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@bedes.org. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.
Application Closing Date:Friday 23rd January 2026 at 8am.Tours of the school will be held at the interview stage.Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check-
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Job Profile document
Description
Employer
Location
The British School of Bucharest is seeking an enthusiastic and committed EYFS teacher to join our successful team from August 2026.
We are looking for dedicated teachers and leaders who are:
- Present and proactive
- Supportive and solutions-focused
- Aspirational and inspiring
- Adaptable and flexible
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Reflective, life-long learners
The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher, experienced with the UK curriculum and will have a strong desire to work in a diverse, international environment. We are looking for a passionate, dynamic educator, eager to contribute to our extensive extra-curricular programme and to be committed to our whole school community. Preference will be given to applicants with experience of ‘In the Moment Planning’, as well as those who have an interest in teaching across key stages in the future.
We are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. We have been awarded BSO status via the Independent Schools Inspectorate, are also a COBIS Training School and are a provider of accredited ECT induction and teacher training.
Bucharest is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city and Romania ranks highly in desirable countries to live in Europe, offering a safe environment, as well as a relatively inexpensive and yet high standard of living. There are opportunities nearby to ski and explore the countryside, as well as travel around the Balkans and Central Europe.
We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits including:
- Accommodation allowance
- Medical insurance
- Pension contribution
- Annual flight allowance
- Extensive CPD programme
Further details of our school can be obtained from our website.
To apply, please submit a completed application form along with a letter outlining your suitability for the role via our website.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 23 January, 2026.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to references and a satisfactory International Child Protection Certificate or similar checks from both the country of origin and the previous countries of employment.
Safeguarding Statement
The British School of Bucharest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The British School of Bucharest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients
- Job reference
- 122633
- Department
- Outpatients
- Location
- Crowborough
- Full/Part-time
- Part-time
- Pay scale from
- No Pay Scale
- Pay scale to
- No Pay Scale
- Closing date
- 31/01/2026
- Description
- Join our dedicatedOutpatients teamatHorder Healthcareand play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a close-knit team of experienced professionals, ensuring a seamless and high-quality outpatient experience.we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career development. This includes family-friendly policies, outstanding training and development opportunities, full medical insurance, and access to a complete health and wellbeing programme. At Horder Healthcare, we are committed to helping you grow while ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way.What You’ll Be Doing
- Actively participate as part of the multi-disciplinary outpatient team to deliver excellent care.
- Support clinics by taking patient observations, recording appointment outcomes, and completing documentation.
- Assist patients and act as a chaperone during clinical examinations and procedures.
- Carry out routine care tasks to maintain patient health and wellbeing.
- Report any changes in patients’ conditions to senior staff and ensure safety protocols are followed.
- Help with administrative duties such as answering calls, relaying messages, and completing timesheets.
- Attend mandatory training and complete relevant e-learning.
Uphold infection control standards and maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Passionate and empathetic, with excellent communication skills.
- Experienced in patient care within a hospital or care setting
- NVQ Level 1, 2, or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to train).
- Proactive, forward-thinking, and committed to continuous learning.
- Good computer skills and experience in a patient-facing role.
- UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Aligned with our values: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity,andPride
Nursing
Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients
Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients (Bank)
Vale Hospital | Outpatients | Permanent | Part Time
£24,043.50 pro rata
30 hours per week
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.
As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients at our hospital, you’ll bring relevant experience, a keen eye for detail and a flexible approach. You demonstrate patience, focus and excellent communication skills. A real team player, you have the diligence, IT literacy and passion for development and training to make a difference. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting,
As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients, you will:
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Assist colleagues in Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Plastics Surgery, ENT, Cardiology, GP Services, Psychiatry and Physiotherapy
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Enjoy more time to care for patients as individuals
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Manage a wide range of activities and changing priorities
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Make sure the day-to-day operations of our various clinics run smoothly
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Assist consultants and nurses with procedures, such as dressings and wound care
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.
Healthcare Scheme
Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).
Overtime
For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of basic hourly rate.
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Cleaning Assistant
The Boards of Directors of Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are committed to appointing and developing high-quality staff who demonstrate excellence in their work. In support of the College’s strategic plan, values, and behaviours, staff are expected to show professionalism, reliability, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The role of Cleaner is vital in ensuring that the College provides a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for learners, staff, and visitors, to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the College estate, ensuring that all assigned areas are cleaned efficiently, safely, and in accordance with College policies, Health & Safety legislation, and COSHH requirements.
The role of Cleaner is vital in ensuring that the College provides a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for learners, staff, and visitors, to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the College estate, ensuring that all assigned areas are cleaned efficiently, safely, and in accordance with College policies, Health & Safety legislation, and COSHH requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure that the college is cleaned to a high standard within your assigned area and throughout.
- All bins to be emptied and re-lined, rubbish to be left outside buildings at the end of the shift.
- Carpeted areas to be fully vacuumed as and when required.
- Hard floor areas to be dry mopped or brushed. Certain hard floors to be mopped or buffed daily.
- Work surfaces, desks, tables and other equipment to be cleaned and dusted as required.
- To maintain and use all materials and equipment in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
- To provide additional cleaning as necessary after major/additional events to ensure that the building is prepared to the required standard for operational purposes.
- To operate in accordance with all Health & Safety legislation and COSHH requirements.
- Rooms to be secured on leaving with lights turned off when you leave.
- Report any damage or maintenance requirements to your supervisor
- To undertake the opening and/or the locking up of campus in the event of the cleaning supervisor/caretaker being unavailable (due to holiday or sick leave)
- Contributing as appropriate to the effective implementation of all college policies and procedures.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal, Director of Estates and Health & Safety, Estates Officer and Cleaning Supervisor.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant experience
- Able to work effectively on one’s own and as part of a team
- Able to follow instructions and complete tasks relating to the post in an effective manner
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
- Well motivated and committed to the post
- Able to show initiative within the work environment
Welsh Language Requirements:
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable
(See detailed language descriptions attached)
Benefits
- You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
- Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
- Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Online and instore retail discounts
About Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Sai...
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- Location:Soar Valley Leisure Centre
- Contract:Charnwood
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Hours per Week:10
- Salary:£10.18-£12.21
- Pay Type:Per Hour
- Function:Facilities & Maintenance
We are looking for a Cleaning Assistant
Who We Are:
Fusion Lifestyle has the mission to bring health and wellbeing to communities across the UK. We are a registered charity and we invest back into the communities that we serve.
Who You Are:
We are looking for local people who share our passion for customer service, accept only the best, and have the ‘can-do’ attitude that creates the positive atmosphere in our centres. As a person you’ll be engaging; always championing exemplary standards and service.
Your Experience:
To be successful as a Cleaning Assistant you will have:
- Understanding of relevant hygiene, health and safety legislation
- Effective and flexible communication skills, including the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
- Effective numerical and written skills for the relevant duties
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the customers and the centre
What you will do:
Fusion’s Cleaners ensure a safe, clean and enjoyable experience for all of our guests and members, and ensure everything is in its place. From special events to changing rooms and reception, you will be responsible for ensuring cleaning standards are excellent, and that every care has been taken to ensure the safety of our members and staff. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to offer exceptional customer service at all times.
Some of the main tasks and responsibilities of this role will include (but are not limited to):
- Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene within the centre’s public and back of house spaces
- Champion in role and take personal responsibility for all hygiene, health and safety policy and procedure
- Carry out testing and / or other hygiene, health and safety checks as directed, passing results immediately to the appropriate person and escalating potential issues promptly
- Safely support managing customer flow and expectation of waiting times and attendance across all areas of the leisure centre
- Undertake all day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the equipment and fittings, to the highest possible standards, bringing attention any faults or major repairs to the relevant team
- Proactively manage customer behaviour during the use of facilities to ensure highest possible levels of safety and enjoyment
- Conduct and record regular cleanliness checks of the centre’s facilities
- Ensure the safe storage of all chemicals and equipment to comply with COSHH regulations
- Notify Centre Manager on Health and Safety and maintenance issues
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with our customers and potential customers and escalating complaints where appropriate
*Something on this list you can't tick off? That's a good thing - because we can teach you!
Hygiene and Safety:
- Champion in role and take personal responsibility for all hygiene, health and safety procedure
- Carry out health and safety checks as directed by Centre Management, passing results immediately to the appropriate person and escalating potential issues promptly
- Undertake all day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of all fittings, to the highest possible standards, bringing to the attention of the Centre Management any faults or major repairs
What We Can Do For You:
We offer attractive employee benefits and competitive rates of pay. We can provide training and qualifications in a range of leisure activities as well as providing skills for life. Our extensive range of training and development opportunities have options for full or part funding.
We want to hear from you. Click the link to apply.
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Chef de Partie - fixed term
Salary: Grade 4.1- £30,599 to 4.6 £35,005Contract type: Fixed term – 6 months
Department: Kitchen
Reports to: Executive Head Chef/ Second Chef/ Third chef
Hours: 40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7, as per the published rota, flexibility regarding hours will be required. Every other weekend off, straight shifts. Additional hours (generous overtime paid) may be requested at busy times.
Location: Balliol College Broad Street
Balliol College
Balliol was founded in 1263 and is now one of the larger Oxford College, with about 400 undergraduates in residence at any one time. The College takes academic work very seriously, but visitors are generally struck by the informal and friendly feel of the place. The College occupies a historic site in the middle of Oxford.
Balliol is a constituent college of the University of Oxford and employs some 70 fellows, 40 lecturers and about 120 support staff with Dame Helen Ghosh as its current Master.
Purpose of the Post
The college seeks to appoint a Chef de Partie on a six month contract to assist the Executive Head Chef and Second Chef in food production for all areas of catering within the college. The successful applicant will be able to produce well-prepared simple dishes as well highly complex for our fine dining operation.
The post holder would be eligible to join the Oxford University Staff Pension Scheme – contributions being made by the post holder and the college. A two course hot lunch will be provided when the kitchens are open. There is also a bus pass scheme.
Main Duties:
1. To prepare food to the highest standard within your specified section under the direction of the Executive Head Chef and Second Chef
2. To liaise and work harmoniously with the Hall and SCR staff
3. To play your part in providing a good working environment promoting a positive attitude and pride in your work
4. To adhere to time schedules in preparation and cooking of foods.
5. To adhere to strict portion and waste controls.
6. To stock up and replenish service points as necessary.
7. To assist with training of apprentice Chefs.
8. To comply with the Food Safety Act and general food hygiene regulations
9. To comply with Health & Safety Regulations, including COSHH, the correct use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all time, and also be aware of fire safety precautions.
10. To participate in any training to improve your standards and performance.
11. To ensure regular checks of equipment and report any problems/deficiency to the Executive Head Chef or Second Chef
12. To behave in an appropriate manner to all members of college, visitors and staff
13. Be prepared to undertake further duties when necessary
In addition, Balliol wishes to recruit those who can be flexible, and are great team players with a passion for food.
Selection Criteria
The person appointed will have the following essential qualities:
Personal Requirements:
• Neat personal appearance and high level of personal hygiene
• Excellent attention to detail
• A customer-focused attitude
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to taste a wide range of foods
• Good level of fitness necessary to work on your feet for the shift
Technical ability (knowledge and experience)
All-round experience of working in key sections of the kitchen including
Fine-dining
Ability to interpret recipes
Basic food hygiene (level 2)
NVQ level 2 or above or equivalent
Junior/Demi Chef de Partie or above
Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
Communicating and relating to others
• Able to communicate in English
• Builds strong working relationships with other members of the team
• Presents self in a positive way
Service delivery
• Prepare and deliver food to the highest standard
• Highly customer-focused
• Eye for detail
Line management
• Share and communicate issues
• Implement changes as directed
• Work in line with management to work in cost-effective way
• Flexible approach and able to adapt to meet the needs of the team
Teaching and learning support
• Can improve own performance in the job and consequently improve Balliol College kitchen’s performance
• Proactively seeks to take on stretching responsibilities
Decision-making, problem-solving, planning and organising
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Leader of Orchestra
The Beacons Orchestra
The Beacons Orchestra, a new amateur orchestra based in Brecon is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic leader. If you have leader experience or ambitions to lead, we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the musical development of a new and growing orchestra. The leader will provide guidance within the string section and work closely with our experienced and inspiring conductor Emily Singh.
We rehearse on alternate Tuesdays 7.30-9.30 in term time
Terms by negotiation.
For applications or requests for further details, please contact Emily Singh at thebeaconsorchestra@gmail.com. Trials will begin in January 2026
Healthcare Assistant - Lancashire
Job Description
Healthcare Assistant - Lancashire
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role
Location: Preston
Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour with £1 extra on a Bank Holiday and Weekend
Why join us?
If you are passionate about providing expert and compassionate care and looking to develop in your career as a Healthcare Assistant in the field of Neurological care, Brainkind has an amazing opportunity for you!
About the role:
• Working with other team members to ensure optimum cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and functional recovery. Ensuring that rehabilitation goals, strategies and procedures are implemented and reinforced
• Carrying out personal care duties with close supervision and making judgements involving straightforward facts or situations
• Monitoring the physical and emotional well-being of all clients in order to be aware of changes and to alert senior colleagues, as necessary. Assisting in maintaining morale of clients by communication and contact – achieved by talking and working with them
• Ensuring accurate reporting and documentation
• Reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the individuals’ experience. Challenging practice as appropriate and supporting junior and new staff
• Promoting choice in the delivery of care and support. Enabling concerns and complaints to be raised freely by the individual and/or their representatives.
• Supporting service users to have their views and experiences considered in the way the service is provided and delivered
• Having a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources. This includes safeguarding, handling cash and service users’ valuables
• Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks
• For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind: Working at Brainkind: A day in the life - Millie
About you:
• Proven experience of working within a team
• Care delivery experience
• Willing to provide personal care
• Good communication skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• IT skills including accessing and using the internet, email and word
Rewards
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
- A competitive rate of £12.75 per hour with £1 extra on a Bank Holiday and Weekend
- 33 Days AL
- Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Company Pension
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Long service and staff awards
- Free parking
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
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**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
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We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Treatment & Quality Lead to join our senior management team and shape the future of treatment quality at Open Road. This role leads on clinical governance, psychosocial model development, and quality improvement across all Open Road services. You’ll ensure our interventions are consistent, safe, recovery-focused, and evidence-based — empowering staff to deliver the very best support to our clients.
Criminal Justice Recovery Worker, Basildon
Criminal Justice Recovery Workers will be part of the All Age Recovery Service (AARCS) team working specifically with clients involved with the criminal justice system. Being required to encourage, initiate and sustain recovery, workers will facilitate both 1:1 and group-based psychosocial interventions with prolific offenders, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with partnership agencies.
Young Persons Targeted Intervention Worker, Southend
The Young Person’s service provides a substance misuse service to young people up to 18 and a transition service for those aged 18 to 30.
Facts. Analysis. Influence.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a defence and security think tank that has a deep understanding of regional geopolitics and geo-economics in a global context. Its international researchers provide best-in-class independent and impartial analysis and provide insights on strategic challenges and priorities to governments and the private sector. It is expert at bringing together national leaders and senior policymakers in foreign policy, defence and security; promoting dialogue; and facilitating effective and influential bilateral and multilateral consultations.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is looking to recruit a Research Analyst to work for the IISS Defence and Military Analysis Programme (DMAP), focusing on air and space forces and the air and space domains. The programme’s major print and online output is the IISS flagship publication The Military Balance and the Military Balance+ electronic database, widely regarded as the global benchmark in the assessment of national military capabilities and defence economics.
- Reporting to the aerospace data team lead; collect, assess and validate air and space domain force structure, equipment inventory and deployment data for IISS publications and databases.
- Assist in DMAP research and analysis on air and space forces and military aerospace issues.
- Contribute as required across the spectrum of DMAP activities.
- The opportunity to develop future areas of specialisation in the organisation and equipment of armed forces and defence technology developments.
- Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant subject such as strategic studies or military affairs, OR relevant professional experience in the armed forces, defence intelligence, or a background in relevant defence analysis, specialist publications or defence industry.
- Experience of research and analysis using the full range of open-source information, and disseminating conclusions in written and verbal forms.
- Experience in using or contributing to database products, managing large datasets, and maintaining data standards consistently.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English. Additional languages desirable.
The IISS provides a full employment package.
This position is for an initial one-year Fixed Term Contract with the potential for renewal by mutual agreement.
Candidates should submit their applications by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ blue button above and follow the instructions to submit two documents:
- A cover letter outlining what skills and experience they can bring to the role, as well as salary expectations.
- A full Curriculum Vitae (resume), including details of two referees.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or in Germany (EU). Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Due to the volume of expected applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
The deadline for receipt of applications is
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Blueprint for All
Founded in 1998, Blueprint for All tackles inequality, working with young people, communities and organisations to create an inclusive society in which everyone is provided with tangible opportunities to thrive. Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.
Application deadline : 30 January 2026
Sessional Delivery & Engagement Facilitator
Blueprint for All
Founded in 1998, Blueprint for All tackles inequality, working with young people, communities and organisations to create an inclusive society in which everyone is provided with tangible opportunities to thrive. Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.
Application deadline : 30 January 2026
Seeking Sessional Delivery & Engagement Facilitator for charity based role.
Looking to inspire the youth of tomorrow? Well look no further, we're recruiting a Sessional Delivery & Engagement Facilitator to help reach and engage young people across the UK, particularly outside London.
Role Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging in-person and hybrid sessions to introduce and promote the digital platform
- Facilitate workshops that support young people to access, navigate, and use the platform confidently
- Travel across regions to build on existing relationships and engage new audiences
- Attend career fairs and youth centres/hubs to support participant outreach and recruitment
- Support outreach to schools, charities, and community organisations to increase platform uptake
Personal Skills & Attributes:
- Experience engaging young people in workshops, training, or outreach settings
- Strong facilitation and engagement skills, both in-person and online
- Confident communicator, able to explain digital tools clearly and accessibly
- Comfortable working independently as a freelancer while collaborating with a wider team
- Willingness and ability to travel across UK regions for delivery and engagement
- Alignment with Blueprint for All’s mission, values, and commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Competent IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- This post is subject to a Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check.
Pay: £150 per day / £75 half day (freelance contract)
Expenses: Travel to events covered
Working pattern: Flexible working
Contract level: Temporary, minimum 2 days per month
How to apply
Send your CV and your Cover Letter to Lhatch@blueprintforall.org Your Cover letter can be a written piece or video
Blueprint for All is a DEI‑led employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
These are rolling applications and it will be closed once the position is filled.
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Trades Assistant, Estates & Facilities (EST416M)
Estates and Facilities is one of the nine directorates which form the University’s Professional Services. We are responsible for maintaining and managing all aspects of the University’s properties, facilities, buildings and grounds: our services range from strategic capital development of the Estate, to maintenance and upkeep of buildings, and the provision of day-to-day related services for students, staff and visitors. The University’s Estate includes a range of modern and historic buildings spread over several locations and includes a number of Aberdeen’s most culturally distinguished buildings.
Job Description
A Trades Assistant is required within the Estates Section to assist electrical/mechanical tradesmen with carry out essential maintenance. The individual will assist trades within the University to carry out required maintenance work.
The successful candidate will be educated to a standard grade level and have a basic knowledge of Health & Safety.
Experience in the use of hand and power tools is also essential. Previous experience of a similar role would be advantageous.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 3, £25,255 – £26,707 per annum, with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal queries should be made to Deanjohn Aitken, Mechanical and Electrical Team Leader, deanjohn.aitken@abdn.ac.uk.
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: EST416M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 6 February 2026
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.