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Samaritans listening volunteer
About
Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, they spend over 900,000 hours responding to calls for help, and they can change the course of someone’s life.
What it’s like being a listening volunteer:
- It’s always different and always interesting – no two conversations are the same.
- It feels like a privilege to have people confiding in you.
- You’re never on your own, and there’s a fun, supportive atmosphere in our branches.
- You can offer support on the phone or email.
- You can take a break between conversations whenever you need to.
- Spending a few hours helping other people can make you feel good about yourself.
Advice Locality Manager
Apply before 11.59pm on 26 January 2026.
Job summary
- Salary
- £28,000 (FTE)
- Location
- Ringwood
- Workplace
- Office based
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours per week
- 18
How to apply
You can check for more information and how to apply.
About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have the skills to lead a team, build strong local partnerships, and drive high-quality advice services? If so, Citizens Advice New Forest has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Advice Locality Manager.
Location: Ringwood, New Forest
Pay: £28,000 FTE (Pro rata for 18 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent (Flexible working arrangements considered)
The Role
As the Advice Locality Manager, you will oversee the delivery of advice services in the West New Forest area, ensuring they are accessible, high-quality, and meet the needs of the local community. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing advice services across local offices and outreach locations.
- Leading a team of staff and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Building and maintaining relationships with local partners, including councils, health services, and housing associations.
- Monitoring service performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement.
- Contributing to local and national campaigns, using client data to influence positive change.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven experience managing advice services or similar functions in the charity or related sectors.
- Knowledge of key client issues such as energy, welfare benefits, debt, and housing.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with strong organisational abilities.
- Experience in community outreach and partnership development.
- Knowledge of the Citizens Advice network is desirable but it’s not essential – we value relevant experience and a commitment to making a difference.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance.
- 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays.
- A welcoming, inclusive, and purpose-driven work environment.
At Citizens Advice New Forest, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
For a full job description and person specification visit www.newforestcab.org.uk/about-us/jobs/ or contact us by email for an informal chat jobs@canf.uk
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter (maximum 500 words) to jobs@canf.uk.
Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis).
Job Introduction
- Location:Norwich, Norfolk
- Hourly rate:£12.25 per hour
- Hours per week:Bank
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way
Supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities means embracing their unique journey. Every day brings new opportunities to explore interests, from a peaceful walk in the park to enjoying a favourite café or engaging in their hobbies. Your role is to empower and connect, helping them navigate life with confidence and independence.
We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well. What we can’t teach you, is the stuff that comes from within:
✨ That buzz you get when you celebrate someone’s wins – big or small.
✨ That natural sense of wanting to make someone’s day brighter.
✨ That understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step.
In essence, that’s what we are looking for from you.
What does it mean to be a support worker?
Think about your daily routine and what matters to you. If you needed support to keep your day the way you like it, what would be important to you?
In this role, you will:
- Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
- Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on both their strengths and your own.
- Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.
People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by:
Working together
- Respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with
- Communicating openly and building trust.
- Helping each other to provide the best support possible.
Giving our best
- Being dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
- Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support.
Having courage
- Being open to new ideas and approaches.
- Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
- Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.
If you’re all about possibilities and interested to support someone in a way that is meaningful to them, apply today.
If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Move More Coordinators (2 posts)
Derbyshire Dales District Council are recruiting two new Move More Coordinators to join our team and deliver our new Move More Derbyshire Dales Strategy which is currently in co-production. The 2 roles are part time and will deliver a variety of physical activities across the Derbyshire Dales. This position will include weekend and evening delivery when required. Contract 1: Starts Immediately Contract 2: Starts 1st April 2026 ****Previously advertised as 12 month contract, but these have now been extended to 3 year contracts - funded until 31st March 2029.****
- Location
- Matlock, DE4 3NN
- Contact Name
- Katie Burns
- Contact Telephone
- 01629 761 389
- Contact Email
- katie.burns@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
- Salary
- Grade 5: (SCP 6 - 9) £25,989 - £27,254 per annum, pro rata
- Hours
- Part Time
- Contract
- Permanent (Fixed term until March 2029)
- Placed On
- Fri 16th January, 2026
- Closes
- 6:00pm - Tue 27th January, 2026
- Job Reference
- JOB/25/03875
- Interview Date
- Thu 5th February, 2026
About Move More Coordinators (2 posts)
The Move More Coordinators will deliver sports and activities to all ages and abilities. Targeting different groups from the inactive, people with long term conditions or disabilities, women and girls, youth diversionary, events and festivals, and sports specific programmes e.g. Tennis & Pickleball.
We're looking for great communication skills, lots of energy and a proactive leadership style that will positively enhance people's experience of sport and physical activity. We are looking for self-motivated and dedicated individuals, passionate about sport and physical activity and their ability to engage people across all ages. We welcome applications from those who thrive on new challenges and the opportunity to make change, while demonstrating empathy and understanding of challenges and barriers to participation.
The successful candidate should hold a Level 2 National Governing Body coaching certificate and be capable to lead sessions independently.
The successful candidates will have knowledge and experience of creating and delivering engaging activity sessions and working collaboratively with partners. You will need to be bold and innovative, have excellent organisational, communication and partnership working skills.
This position is based in the Sports Development section of the Community Development department in the District Council Offices, Matlock. However, the majority of the work will be out in the community.
Supporting Documents:
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Project Coordinator (Thatta), Roshan Rastay 2.0
Job Title
Project Coordinator (Thatta), Roshan Rastay 2.0
Location
Pakistan
Type
Full-Time
Application Deadline
February 1, 2026
The Project Coordinator reports directly to the Project Officer and is responsible for the implementation of Right To Play project activities in schools and NFE centers and providing support and guidance to the community team in using Right To Play tools in the project location. You will also be responsible for monitoring the project for quality of delivery and effectiveness.
Compliance, Student Records & Engagement Administrator
Job Number
BU03923School/Department
Student Services: Student AdministrationGrade
5Salary Information
Grade 5: £26,942 - £29,959 p.a.Contract Duration
PermanentResponsible to
Senior Officer: Compliance, Student Records & EngagementClosing Date
25-01-2026Make a difference to the student experience at Bangor University.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administrator to join our Student Administration team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, student-focused environment where your contribution will help shape a positive experience for all students at Bangor.
As a Compliance, Student Records & Engagement Administrator you will provide vital administrative support across a range of activities, including data quality checks, maintenance of student records and support for key University activities such as registration and enrolment. You’ll also contribute to the delivery of services in the Hub, dealing with student queries efficiently and professionally, and helping to ensure that every student receives clear, timely, and friendly support.
We’re looking for someone who has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, who would enjoy working as part of a team providing high-quality customer service, is comfortable handling routine administrative tasks and managing competing priorities and can communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people. Previous experience of dealing with queries and providing information to students and academic staff is essential.
Candidates should be educated to A level or NVQ level 3 in an appropriate subject e.g Customer Service or Business Administration or possess equivalent experience.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a job share basis.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 382646.
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Heledd Selwyn, Senior Officer: Compliance, Student Records & Engagement; email: h.selwyn@bangor.ac.uk Tel 01248 383082.
Committed to Equal Opportunities.
Overview
The Directorate of Student and Academic Services brings together key professional services that support the student journey and enhance the academic experience at Bangor University. The Directorate comprises three main areas:
- Registry, which oversees student administration and business support, and leads on quality assurance, academic enhancement, and curriculum management.
- Student Life, which encompasses a wide range of student-facing services including Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Library Collections, Residential Life, Student Success (covering Teaching, Learning and Language Support, Careers, and Student Advice), and the Student Experience team.
- Campus Services, responsible for the University’s day-to-day operational environment, including Facilities, Catering, Sport, the Nursery, and the Security and Response Team. From August 2025, it will also include the Management and Development Centre.
Together, these services work in close partnership with academic colleagues and other professional service directorates to provide a supportive, inclusive and high-quality environment in which students can thrive.
Purpose of the Job
The Compliance, Student Records & Engagement Administrator will work as part of a small team within Student Administration, who are responsible for the monitoring of attendance and engagement of all students. The role holder will work with the team to embed new workflows and working practices within the area of engagement and will ensure that all working practices are consistent across Home/EU and International Students. They will assist with data quality checks with regards to student administration functions to maintain accurate student records and support key activity such as enrolment and registration. In addition, the role holder will contribute to the continuous improvement of services for students in line with the strategic priorities of the University and taking into account the needs of the diverse student body.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities of the Role
- Assist with the early identification of ‘at risk’ students and be involved in the intervention to provide support as required and, in discussion with the Com...
Empowering
Inclusive
Committed
Location Hybrid - London and home working
Salary £97,000 pa
Permanent/Full time/37.5 hours per week
This is a Permanent, Full time vacancy that will close in 19 days at 10:00 GMT.
About The Role
Are you a forward‑thinking leader ready to take on a rewarding challenge and drive positive change?
We are looking for a strategic leader to join us as Director of Property Services. As a housing association and homelessness charity, our ambition is to end homelessness for good. Providing safe, comfortable and sustainable homes is key to helping people rebuild their lives, and our Property Services teams play a vital role in making this happen.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team with strategic oversight of repairs, fire and building safety, landlord compliance, sustainability, reinvestment and housing services. You would be responsible for a mixed portfolio of buildings (owned and leased) that range from big hostels to self-contained flats, including some more quirky buildings like a converted church, ensuring throughout that St Mungo’s, as a registered social landlord, meets all its regulatory obligations. As part of the senior leadership team, you will:
- Lead, develop and manage St Mungo’s Property and Housing Services functions, embedding a culture of excellent customer service and compliance.
- Shape and deliver investment to meet resident priorities now and in the future, ensuring homes are safe, compliant and aligned with new and emerging regulation.
- Drive continuous improvement across property services while managing risk so our asset portfolio is safe, compliant and performing well.
- Develop and deliver key organisational strategies and programmes, including Asset Management, Environmental Sustainability, St Mungo’s Homes Standard, Decent Homes, Warm Homes and Building Safety.
- Build strong delivery partnerships that provide high quality, customer focused services and deliver value for money.
- Work closely with the Executive Director of Client Services and Service Directors to deliver an integrated Supported Housing Service that meets residents’ housing and support needs.
About you
We are looking for are a passionate, self-driven leader with a strategic, forward-thinking approach. You will bring senior level experience in asset management and compliance, with a strong track record of delivering successful Asset Management and Sustainability strategies, complex programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You demonstrate inspiring leadership who motivates teams, drives high performance and delivers tangible results. Skilled in communication, influencing and building strong relationships, you work confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
You have experience in planning, financial management and delivering outstanding property services within a regulated housing environment. Collaborative by nature, you thrive as part of a leadership team and are committed to delivering on St Mungo’s vision and mission.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this senior management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to submit your CV and Supporting Statement.
Closing date: 10am on 9 February 2026
We will be holding colleague panels week of 16 February 2026, followed by interviews from 23 February 2026
In this role you will be work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 to a ...
רכז/ת איסופים מזון מבושל
איסוף עודפי מזון ראויים ומזינים וחלוקתם לנתמכים בשיתוף פעולה עם עמותות ברחבי הארץ
- חלוקת מזון ואיסוף מזון עודף לנזקקים באזור המרכז/ דרום
- יצירת ממשק עבודה נעים ותקשורת רציפה לאיסופים
- איסוף מזון באתרים בהם נדרש תחקיר ביטחוני
- עבודה תחת נהלי בטיחות מזון קפדניים מאוד-מול העמותות/מוסדות/ספקים
- העבודה כרוכה במאמץ פיזי והרמת משקלים
- יכולות בין אישיות גבוהות
- רגישות לעבודה מול מגזרים ואוכלוסיות מגוונות
- שירותיות
- ראייה מערכתית
- עצמאות ואחריות אישית
- רישיון ב’ – חובה
- רישיון ג- יתרון
- דיווחים יומיים למנהל הישיר
לקט ישראל הוא ארגון הצלת המזון הלאומי של ישראל. הארגון אחראי לאיסוף עודפי מזון טריים ומזינים: פירות וירקות משדות של חקלאים ובתי אריזה, מזון מבושל מבתי מלון, מבסיסי צה”ל, מטבחים מוסדיים ועוד, וחלוקתם באמצעות עמותות שותפות למאות אלפי נזקקים מדי שבוע בכל רחבי הארץ.
האוכלוסיות המקבלות את המזון המוצל הינן ממעמד סוציו אקונומי נמוך וסובלות מאי-ביטחון תזונתי. בקרב אוכלוסיות אלו אין גישה סדירה למזון בריא, וכן חסרים הידע והמודעות בנושאי תזונה נבונה והשפעתה על הבריאות. אוכלוסיות אלה הן בעיקר: קשישים, ניצולי שואה, ילדים בסיכון ומשפחות במצוקה.
אנו בלקט ישראל מאמינים כי המשאב החשוב ביותר הוא המשאב האנושי, על כן אנו מחפשים עובדים טובים ואיכותיים השואפים להגשים את מטרות הארגון.
אתם מוזמנים להצטרף לעשייה המשמעותית של לקט ישראל ולשלוח את קורות החיים שלכם למשרה המוצעת.
מטרת התפקיד
איסוף עודפי מזון ראויים ומזינים וחלוקתם לנתמכים בשיתוף פעולה עם עמותות ברחבי הארץ
תחומי אחריות עיקריים
- חלוקת מזון ואיסוף מזון עודף לנזקקים באזור המרכז/ דרום
- יצירת ממשק עבודה נעים ותקשורת רציפה לאיסופים
- איסוף מזון באתרים בהם נדרש תחקיר ביטחוני
- עבודה תחת נהלי בטיחות מזון קפדניים מאוד-מול העמותות/מוסדות/ספקים
כישורים נדרשים לביצוע התפקיד
- העבודה כרוכה במאמץ פיזי והרמת משקלים
- יכולות בין אישיות גבוהות
- רגישות לעבודה מול מגזרים ואוכלוסיות מגוונות
- שירותיות
- ראייה מערכתית
- עצמאות ואחריות אישית
- רישיון ב’ – חובה
- רישיון ג- יתרון
- דיווחים יומיים למנהל הישיר
אודות לקט ישראל
לקט ישראל הוא ארגון הצלת המזון הלאומי של ישראל. הארגון אחראי לאיסוף עודפי מזון טריים ומזינים: פירות וירקות משדות של חקלאים ובתי אריזה, מזון מבושל מבתי מלון, מבסיסי צה”ל, מטבחים מוסדיים ועוד, וחלוקתם באמצעות עמותות שותפות למאות אלפי נזקקים מדי שבוע בכל רחבי הארץ.
האוכלוסיות המקבלות את המזון המוצל הינן ממעמד סוציו אקונומי נמוך וסובלות מאי-ביטחון תזונתי. בקרב אוכלוסיות אלו אין גישה סדירה למזון בריא, וכן חסרים הידע והמודעות בנושאי תזונה נבונה והשפעתה על הבריאות. אוכלוסיות אלה הן בעיקר: קשישים, ניצולי שואה, ילדים בסיכון ומשפחות במצוקה.
אנו בלקט ישראל מאמינים כי המשאב החשוב ביותר הוא המשאב האנושי, על כן אנו מחפשים עובדים טובים ואיכותיים השואפים להגשים את מטרות הארגון.
אתם מוזמנים להצטרף לעשייה המשמעותית של לקט ישראל ולשלוח את קורות החיים שלכם למשרה המוצעת.
Job title
Home From Hospital Co-ordinator
Location
Working across Craven, Silsden and parts of Keighley
Closing date
15th February 2026
Full/part time
See job description
Salary
£24,437- £26,802 (FTE)
We are looking for a Home from Hospital Co-ordinator – working across Craven, Silsden and parts of Keighley
Up to 37 hpw (job share can be considered)
Salary: £24,437- £26,802 (full time equivalent)
Are you passionate about supporting individuals after hospital stays? Join our experienced team at Carers’ Resource. We specialise in helping individuals transition from hospital to home, emphasising independence and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support individuals discharged from hospital, aiding in their transition to home life.
- Assess client needs and develop tailored support plans.
- Collaborate with hospital staff and community health & social care teams.
- Establish referral pathways to increase community awareness.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in assessing client needs and developing support plans.
- Ability to provide support in home settings.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
- Previous experience of inputting information to a database
Additional Information:
No personal care involved.
Contact Vanessa Rayner if you wish to discuss the role on 07940 982167
Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th February 2026.
Initial virtual Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th February 2026
School Caretaker Chaigeley School, Lymm Road, Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2TE Split shift 6:30am to 10:00am and 2.30pm to 6.30pm. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only NJC Payscale (Scale 1 spine 3 £24,796 to scale 4 spine 7 £26,403) Actual Pay £22,428 to £23,882 To start as soon as possible About us Chaigeley School is a Non-maintained Special School that caters for young people between the ages of 8 and 16 who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We provide a specialist environment where all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school ethos is rooted in the Quaker principle of respect for the individual and valuing every person's contribution. We are an Ofsted- rated 'Good' school committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their best. Our Vision is to prepare and empower our young people with all the skills they need to live independent lives, become valued members of the community and achieve their true potential. The Role We are seeking a reliable and practical School Caretaker to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day security, safety and upkeep of the school site, ensuring that buildings and grounds are well maintained and ready for use by pupils, staff and visitors. This is a split-shift role, requiring the caretaker to open and close the site working 6.30am to 10.00am and 2.30pm to 6.30pm. We would consider job share arrangements for suitable candidates. Duties include opening and securing the site each day, carrying out routine site and safety checks, supporting minor maintenance and repairs, maintaining the school grounds, and acting as a keyholder responding to emergency call-outs when required. The caretaker will have supervisory responsibility for the cleaning team, ensuring cleaning standards are maintained across the site. In the absence of a member of the cleaning team, the post holder will be expected to support and cover cleaning duties to ensure the school remains clean and safe. The Candidate The successful candidate will be dependable, hands-on and able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider site and school team. You will take pride in maintaining a safe and well-presented environment and will have a strong awareness of health and safety and security and be fit enough to carry out the duties of the role. You will be flexible in your approach to working hours, including the split-shift pattern and occasional emergency call-outs, and confident supervising staff and managing day-to-day site responsibilities. A professional manner, good communication skills and an understanding of safeguarding within a school setting are essential. Essential Qualifications and Experience: • Previous experience in a caretaking, site maintenance, facilities or similar role • Ability to carry out routine site checks and identify health and safety issues • Experience of undertaking minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks • Understanding of site security, locking procedures and alarm systems • Ability to supervise cleaning staff and maintain cleaning standards • Willingness to undertake cleaning duties when required • Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding requirements, or willingness to be trained • • Basic literacy and numeracy skills • Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and health and safety • Clear and enhanced DBS check Flexibility to work a split-shift pattern and respond to emergency call-outs If you've got what it takes to join our amazing team, download and complete the application form on the Chaigeley School Website Vacancies | Chaigeley School no later than: 31st January 2026 Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date. You are welcome to come and visit the school prior to submitting your application. To do so, please email your request to HR@Chaigeley.org.uk This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to disclose any relevant criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. An online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates and references may be requested prior to interview. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. If you have a disability and need any adjustments to help you with an interview, then let us know and we will be happy to work with you to find out more abou...
Post Title: Salary: Contract: Reports to: National Mining Museum Scotland Job Description Estates and Compliance Manager £31,000 per annum Full Time (35 hours per week) Chief Executive Responsible for: Technical Assistant, Cleaning Staff, Estates/Facilities Volunteers, Contractors Background National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) is an independent charitable trust and the national body responsible for the preservation and interpretation of Scotland’s mining heritage. Based at the Category ‘A’ listed Lady Victoria Colliery, the museum cares for collections of national significance and provides a wide range of events, exhibitions, and education programmes. The site includes historic buildings, visitor facilities, commercial tenancies, and large outdoor areas requiring specialist conservation and estates management. Job Purpose The Estates and Compliance Manager will lead on the maintenance, safety, and development of the museum’s estate and technical functions, ensuring that NMMS operates to the highest standards of safety, sustainability, presentation, and conservation. The role will manage property, facilities, security, health & safety, environmental management, and capital works, as well as support events and visitor services to ensure an excellent visitor experience. The postholder will be responsible for delivering statutory compliance, safeguarding historic fabric, managing contractors, supporting museum staff and volunteers, and planning preventative maintenance to secure the long-term sustainability of the museum. Key Responsibilities 1. Property, Estates, and Maintenance • Develop and deliver a proactive estates management and maintenance plan, including preventative maintenance. • Oversee all site infrastructure, including buildings, utilities, grounds, green spaces, and specialist heritage assets. • Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance and minimal disruption to our visitor offer. • Undertake regular inspections of estate facilities and infrastructure, addressing issues promptly. • Oversee security arrangements, including CCTV, alarms, key holding, out-of-hours cover and the locking up of the site at close of play of the day/evening. 2. Health, Safety, and Compliance • Lead on compliance with all statutory health & safety, fire safety, and environmental obligations. • Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and ensure robust record-keeping. • Act as lead officer for emergency response planning, including evacuation, accidents, and first aid. • Ensure compliance with asbestos management, safe working at height, and contractor safety. • Deliver training and awareness sessions for staff and volunteers in line with legislation and best practice. 3. Technical and Conservation Support • Work closely with the Chief Executive and Curatorial Team to ensure conservation standards are met across the historic estate and within exhibitions. • Provide technical support for collections movement, installations, and exhibitions. • Support large-scale projects (capital development, refurbishments, new installations) from planning through to completion. • Liaise with statutory bodies (Historic Environment Scotland, Midlothian Council) to ensure legal and heritage compliance. 4. Event and Visitor Support • Provide technical and estates support for public and private events, including set-up, late-night working, and safety oversight. • Ensure high standards of presentation across all facilities to enhance the visitor experience. • Work closely with the Visitor Services Team to provide a safe, welcoming environment for events, functions, and venue hire. 5. Team and Volunteer Management • Line-manage Technical Assistant and Cleaning Staff, setting objectives and monitoring performance. • Support and coordinate technical/estates volunteers and contractors, ensuring safe and effective contribution. • Build strong cross-team working relationships with Visitor Services, Education, Events, and Curatorial teams. We expect candidates to already hold IOSH Managing Safely (or NEBOSH General Certificate) and Asbestos Awareness (Category A), and to be able to evidence recent Fire Warden and basic First Aid training (or a commitment to complete these within the first 3 months). For candidates without some of the desirable qualifications, NMMS will support a development plan to achieve them within 6–12 months, with priority on BOHS P405 (asbestos management), Legionella Responsible Person, and CDM Client duties training Person Specification Criteria Recognised Health & Safety qualification, certificate level e.g. IOSH, CITB or NEBOSH Experience in museum/visitor attraction, hospitality, or similar environment. Understanding of requirements in a museum or historical buildings setting, particularly in relation to care of collections. Experience/understanding of regulations around listed buildings maint...
Duty Worker
- Job Reference: 00004519-1
- Date Posted: 16 January 2026
- Recruiter: YMCA Together
- Location: Liverpool
- Salary: £14,468.61
- Role: Frontline jobs
- Job type: Permanent
- Work hours: Part Time
Job Description
Duty Worker
Location: Hestia House
Salary: £14,468.61 per annum
Hours: 20 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent/Fixed Term
Shortlisting: 2nd February
Interview: 10th February
Application closing date: 30 January 2026
Why this role would be great for you
As a Duty Worker at YMCA Together you will naturally be an empathetic and caring person wanting to provide unconditional support for those experiencing homelessness and addiction issues. Your role as a Duty Worker will be to be alongside our Support Practitioners and residents to create a safe environment that empowers residents to make positive changes in their lives.
What your week may look like
Customer Service
- Build excellent relationships with our residents who have a wide range of complex and challenging support needs, NB-Post holders must be willing to support residents who display challenging behaviour, including verbal aggression.
- Assisting Residents with their day to day enquiries
- Greet agencies attending the service and build excellent relationships to support partnership working.
- Excellent communication skills to deal with telephone enquiries and priorities to the team any return calls or actions are completed.
- Resident support and Engagement
- Be first point of contact for resident enquiries at reception, prioritising support and helping care and support practitioners throughout the shift.
- Provide a safe welcoming enviro with excellent standards and an ethos of service delivery that encourages residents to engage with the team and service.
- Use therapeutic approach to work alongside our residents. Understanding their individual needs and risk.
Multi Agency Working
- Working Closely with agencies and statutory services to ensure wrap around care for residents including health, mental health and substance misuse services.
- Encourage service users to engage with external agencies and allocated key workers.
- Understand and get to know who are the key contacts for residents particularly those regularly visiting the service.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain accurate up to date electronic and written records and ensure daily paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
- Deal with feedback from residents and external agencies, keeping appropriate records.
- Ensure messages and calls are handed over and dealt with appropriately.
- Update residents records using DAVE computer systems, including serious incident reporting, safeguarding records.
- Provide clear accurate information on handovers to the team making recommendations where appropriate.
Health and Safety
- Liase with emergency services
- Ensure at all times the safety of yourself and others on the premises you work.
- Conduct health and safety checks.
What can we offer you
Working with YMCA Together comes will a whole host of benefits. We hope that people will find deep personal fulfilment and purpose by working with alongside people in our services. Our teams are compassionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community. With opportunities for professional growth, YMCA together offers training to support your role and personal development.
For a full list of benefits see here: Careers Page | YMCA Together
The skills we are looking for
- Experience working in accommodation based support service care home service or something similar.
- Experience of partnership working.
- Working experience of maintaining up to date electronic records and calenders.
- An understanding of complex needs in relation to homelessness and mental health
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Knowledge and understanding of how to deal with challenging and chaotic individuals-
- Knowledge of our Shrek values
What is a nice to have
- Experience of care work
Office Manager | Abernethy Nethy Bridge
Full time
Permanent contract, live-in (where required)
Location: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED
Start Date: Immediate
This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.
A warm welcome and great customer service are key parts of how our guests experience Jesus shining through the hospitality that we offer at Abernethy.
As Office Manager, you will lead and oversee our office team in providing a warm, friendly and smooth-running service for all who come into contact with team, and ensure that other departments have the information they need to help our guests have an amazing time. As a Christian, you will be a role-model for the office team and wider Centre staff, having a discipling and mentoring input into their lives. You will also be part of the Centre leadership team.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc).
Accommodation will be provided if needed.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is: ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.
The team as Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:
- Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
- Through community we create belonging and see growth
- Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
- Through witness we provoke curiosity
- In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a committed Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and Christian discipleship, who is passionate about providing great customer service. You will oversee the delivery of a high-quality administration and reception service for our guests and staff, running a well-organised office, maintaining high standards of data security, and building a team that works well together and has fun.
To achieve this, you will have a passion for good hospitality, an eye for detail, and a warm, friendly and collaborative approach. You will be great at organising and planning, be adaptable in the face of changing plans and a good problem solver, work in a calm and efficient manner under pressure to set deadlines, enjoy working in a fast-paced job, and be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.
You will have a heart to get alongside all your team members, helping to disciple them in their Christian faith and making their time at Abernethy a life-changing experience.
KEY ROLES
- A hands-on manager, leading and motivating the Office Team to provide a warm, friendly and smooth-running service for all who come into contact with the team.
- To provide information to other departments within the centre and also to guests before, during and after their visit.
- To undertake general administration relating to the running of a busy outdoor centre.
- To conduct banking duties, including staff bills.
- To preserve the confidentiality and security of sensitive data passing through the office.
- To continually monitor and, if needed, improve administration processes to make them more effective and efficient.
- Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.
QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A mature and growing Christian faith
- Ability to lead and motivate the office team to provide an excellent level of service
- Previous experience of administration and working in an office environment with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to prioritise personal workload
- Self-motivated, discreet, has a high level of initiative and good attention to detail
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Monthly salary
- Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
- Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
- Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
- Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
- Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- Opportunity for personal training and development
- Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
- Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
- Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
- Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the ...
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