Applying for Assistant Clerk to the Trustees
You will shortly be redirected to our secure application processing portal.
If you are not redirected please click here:
Assistant Clerk to the Trustees
Job details
Contract hours: 14
Basis: Part time
Salary: £9,900 per annum
Location: Uppingham School
Closing date: 13 February 2026, 11:59 pm
Description
This newly created, part-time role supporting the governance of Uppingham School, is well suited to someone who enjoys applying senior-level governance or board experience in a focused, thoughtful way. Working closely with the Bursar and Clerk to the Trustees, you will become a trusted part of the governance function, supporting the School’s Trustees in carrying out their responsibilities with clarity and confidence.
Your work will centre on preparing and supporting Trustee and Committee meetings, handling agendas and papers with care, and producing clear, accurate minutes that form the formal record of decisions and discussion. The quality of this work matters. It is relied upon by Trustees and senior leaders and plays a meaningful role in the long-term stewardship of the School.
Although the role is part-time and term-time only, it carries senior responsibility and a high level of professional trust. You will work within a small, collegiate governance team where expectations are clear, meetings are planned well in advance, and your judgement and experience are respected. The role offers autonomy, balance and purpose, alongside the satisfaction of contributing quietly but significantly to the life and leadership of Uppingham School.
About you
You will have experience supporting boards, trustees or senior committees and will be comfortable working with discretion, sound judgement and accuracy. Good governance matters, as does producing clear, well-judged minutes that capture decisions and key discussion.
The role may suit someone seeking term-time or reduced-hours work after a full-time career, returning to work after a break, or combining this post with other professional commitments. An appreciation of education, professionalism and Uppingham School’s values will matter as much as technical experience.
Working hours
The role is estimated to require two days per week on average during term-time (32 weeks per year), amounting to approximately fourteen hours per week, or approximately 448 hours per year.
These hours are inclusive of Saturday morning Trustee meetings. No work is required during School holidays.
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.
Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.
Working at Uppingham
Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.
Senior Advisor Major Gifts - US
Description
Location:remote, US base (preferred East Coast or Midwest)
Position Status:Full Time, exempt
Salary Level:Starting salary range for this role will be from $86,000.00 USD up to $100,00.00 USD annually, commensurate with experience.
Closing date:Please submit application by
Friday February 6 2026
Risk Level:☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2 X Level 1
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
Program / Department Summary
The mission of the Resource Development (RD) department is to advance the organization’s strategic goals and support our worldwide team by raising flexible funds, profile and influence. The RD team encompasses several dozen dynamic professionals who possess a wide range of skills. We are gift officers, direct response fundraisers, web developers, marketers and media relations strategists. We are database managers, digital specialists, creative designers, storytellers and teachers. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps’ mission and believe a better world is possible.
General Position Summary
Positioned within the High Impact Philanthropy department, the Major Gift team plays a critical role in securing flexible, unrestricted funding to support Mercy Corps’ global programs. This role is responsible for expanding private sector support by cultivating, engaging, and soliciting high-net-worth individuals based in the Western United States.
The Major Gift Senior Advisor is a dynamic frontline fundraiser who will drive revenue growth by managing a portfolio of donors and prospects giving between $10,000 and $250,000. Geographically positioned in a key city (East Coast or Midwest preferred) the Major Gift Senior Advisor will serve as a relationship manager for a well-blended portfolio of current supporters and new prospects. The primary focus will be on retaining and upgrading current supporters through strategic, high-touch relationship building and engagement opportunities. The Senior Advisor will also collaborate with colleagues across the High Impact Philanthropy team to grow the donor pipeline and increase revenue across the region. Approximately 20% of the portfolio will be focused on new donor acquisition.
This role requires a strong ability to articulate Mercy Corps’ global mission and build a compelling case for unrestricted giving. The Senior Advisor should be confident discussing a variety of giving vehicles—including legacy giving, multi-year commitments, donor advised funds (DAFs), family and community foundations, and giving circles. The position calls for a high level of social acumen and the ability to move comfortably within the realm of high-net-worth individuals.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a regional portfolio of 80-150 individuals capable of giving between $10,000 and $250,000.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward leadership gifts with a focus on flexible and unrestricted funding.
- Deepen donor engagement and increase giving through exceptional relationship management and compelling cases for support.
- Partner with the Director of Major Gifts on proactive prospect discovery, utilizing network mapping, research, engagements, and executive travel to grow the major gift pipeline within the United States.
- Set annual goals and develop personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for assigned donors. Prioritize highly personalized touch points, including face-to-face meetings, tailored communications and programmatic engagement with Mercy Corps field teams.
- Stay abreast of Mercy Corps’ priorities and mission, as well as key issues and trends in the international aid and development community and effectively communicate these to donors and prospects.
- Lead and collaborate with a Senior Account Manager to strategize, accurately track, and measure progress toward financial goals and other KPIs.
Organizational Learning
● As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
A...
Executive Director of Fundraising & Digital TB16122025
- Location
- ADH Stratford/Hybrid
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent, Full-time
- Hours per week
- 35
- Application Deadline
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- Salary
- £90000
- Job Profile
-
Job Profile document
- Job Summary
-
About the Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at local level.
Inclusion and accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do:
-
Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
-
Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
-
Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
-
Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact ryan.burdock@prospect-us.co.uk
-
Executive Director of Fundraising & Digital TB16122025
- Location
- ADH Stratford/Hybrid
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent, Full-time
- Hours per week
- 35
- Application Deadline
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- Salary
- £83,910
- Job Profile
-
Job Profile document
- Job Summary
-
About the Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at local level.
Inclusion and accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do:
-
Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
-
Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
-
Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
-
Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact Tamsin.Baxter@RefugeeCouncil.org.uk
-
Customise Consent Preferences
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...
For more information on how Google's third-party cookies operate and handle your data, see: Google Privacy Policy
Always Active
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Other uncategorised cookies are those that are being analysed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Careers
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that’s passionate about investing in the growth and development of its people. We’re currently seeking an a Senior Insolvency Administrator to join our team in Bristol.
Location
Team
Service
Salary
Bristol
Restructuring and Insolvency
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that’s passionate about investing in the growth and development of its people. We’re currently seeking an a Senior Insolvency Administrator to join our team in Bristol.
This role involves managing a personal caseload of liquidations and administrations from start to closure, driving case progression and statutory reporting while ensuring compliance with corporate insolvency procedures. Responsibilities include conducting investigations into directors’ conduct and company affairs, liaising with third parties such as agents and solicitors, and engaging with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits. The position requires autonomy in decision-making and flexibility to handle ad hoc tasks as needed.
Job requirements
- A minimum of 3 years corporate Insolvency Administrator experience
- Experience of managing a diverse caseload
- Experience of liaising directly with clients
- Good numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues
- Flexible attitude with an ability to be adaptable
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio
- Excellent team player
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Job responsibilities
- Managing own caseload of liquidations and administrations from inception to handove/ closure.
- Driving case progression and statutory reporting to a variety of stakeholders
- Ensuring the correct application of corporate insolvency procedures
- Conducting investigations into the conduct of Directors and the affairs of the company
- Liaising with third parties such as agents and solicitors
- Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance
- Dealing with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits, as required
- Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required
- Having a degree of autonomy in decision making
Job benefits
- Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
- 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
- A clear progression route to further your career
- Flexible benefit and well-being schemes
- Birthday leave
- 2 giving bac...
Customise Consent Preferences
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...
For more information on how Google's third-party cookies operate and handle your data, see: Google Privacy Policy
Always Active
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Other uncategorised cookies are those that are being analysed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Careers
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that’s passionate about investing in the growth and development of its people. We’re currently seeking an a Senior Insolvency Administrator to join our team in Fareham.
Location
Team
Service
Salary
Hampshire
Restructuring and Insolvency
This role involves managing a personal caseload of liquidations and administrations from start to closure, driving case progression and statutory reporting while ensuring compliance with corporate insolvency procedures. Responsibilities include conducting investigations into directors’ conduct and company affairs, liaising with third parties such as agents and solicitors, and engaging with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits. The position requires autonomy in decision-making and flexibility to handle ad hoc tasks as needed.
The specific duties and responsibilities will include:
- Managing own caseload of liquidations and administrations from inception to handover / closure.
- Driving case progression and statutory reporting to a variety of stakeholders
- Ensuring the correct application of corporate insolvency procedures
- Conducting investigations into the conduct of Directors and the affairs of the company
- Liaising with third parties such as agents and solicitors
- Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance
- Dealing with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits, as required
- Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required
- Having a degree of autonomy in decision making
What you’ll bring to the team:
- A minimum of 3 years corporate Insolvency Administrator experience
- Experience of managing a diverse caseload
- Experience of liaising directly with clients
- Good numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues
- Flexible attitude with an ability to be adaptable
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio
- Excellent team player
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
- Excellent interpersonal skills
What we offer:
- Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
- 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
- A clear progression route to further your career
- Flexible benefit and well-being schemes
- Birthday leave
- 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
- A hard working, fun and professional...
Customise Consent Preferences
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...
For more information on how Google's third-party cookies operate and handle your data, see: Google Privacy Policy
Always Active
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Other uncategorised cookies are those that are being analysed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Careers
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that’s passionate about investing in the growth and development of its people. We’re currently seeking an a Senior Insolvency Administrator to join our team in Fareham.
Location
Team
Service
Salary
Hampshire
Restructuring and Insolvency
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that’s passionate about investing in the growth and development of its people. We’re currently seeking an a Senior Insolvency Administrator to join our team in Fareham.
This role involves managing a personal caseload of liquidations and administrations from start to closure, driving case progression and statutory reporting while ensuring compliance with corporate insolvency procedures. Responsibilities include conducting investigations into directors’ conduct and company affairs, liaising with third parties such as agents and solicitors, and engaging with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits. The position requires autonomy in decision-making and flexibility to handle ad hoc tasks as needed.
Job requirements
- A minimum of 3 years corporate Insolvency Administrator experience
- Experience of managing a diverse caseload
- Experience of liaising directly with clients
- Good numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues
- Flexible attitude with an ability to be adaptable
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio
- Excellent team player
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Job responsibilities
- Managing own caseload of liquidations and administrations from inception to handove/ closure.
- Driving case progression and statutory reporting to a variety of stakeholders
- Ensuring the correct application of corporate insolvency procedures
- Conducting investigations into the conduct of Directors and the affairs of the company
- Liaising with third parties such as agents and solicitors
- Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance
- Dealing with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits, as required
- Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required
- Having a degree of autonomy in decision making
Job benefits
- Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
- 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
- A clear progression route to further your career
- Flexible benefit and well-being schemes
- Birthday le...
Customise Consent Preferences
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...
For more information on how Google's third-party cookies operate and handle your data, see: Google Privacy Policy
Always Active
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Other uncategorised cookies are those that are being analysed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Careers
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that’s passionate about investing in the growth and development of its people. We’re currently seeking an a Senior Insolvency Administrator to join our team in Bristol..
Location
Team
Service
Salary
Bristol
Restructuring and Insolvency
This role involves managing a personal caseload of liquidations and administrations from start to closure, driving case progression and statutory reporting while ensuring compliance with corporate insolvency procedures. Responsibilities include conducting investigations into directors’ conduct and company affairs, liaising with third parties such as agents and solicitors, and engaging with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits. The position requires autonomy in decision-making and flexibility to handle ad hoc tasks as needed.
The specific duties and responsibilities will include:
- Managing own caseload of liquidations and administrations from inception to handover / closure.
- Driving case progression and statutory reporting to a variety of stakeholders
- Ensuring the correct application of corporate insolvency procedures
- Conducting investigations into the conduct of Directors and the affairs of the company
- Liaising with third parties such as agents and solicitors
- Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance
- Dealing with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits, as required
- Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required
- Having a degree of autonomy in decision making
What you’ll bring to the team:
- A minimum of 3 years corporate Insolvency Administrator experience
- Experience of managing a diverse caseload
- Experience of liaising directly with clients
- Good numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues
- Flexible attitude with an ability to be adaptable
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio
- Excellent team player
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
- Excellent interpersonal skills
What we offer:
- Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
- 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
- A clear progression route to further your career
- Flexible benefit and well-being schemes
- Birthday leave
- 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
- A hard working, fun and professional ...
Charity Trustee
We are recruiting for members of the community to join our Board of Trustees!
Our trustees are volunteers who bring a diverse range of skills, some relevant knowledge or experience together with enthusiasm to help us make a difference.
The Role Of A Trustee
The board of trustees is a group that bring independent judgement and experience based on commercial, financial, legal or governance expertise from outside the organisation.
Trustees have overall control of the charity, decide how it is run and are responsible for making sure it is doing what it was set up to do.
Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact upon people’s lives and make a difference to the local community. The commitment includes monthly board meetings, involvement with the sub-committees, board training and the promotion of our organisation.
There are 6 main duties:
- To ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
- To comply with the charity’s governing document and the law
- To act in the charity’s best interests
- To ensure the charity is accountable
- To manage the charity’s resources responsibly
- To act with reasonable care and skill.
It is about using your skills and experience to make balanced and informed decisions, managing risks, protecting assets and people, recognising and dealing with conflicts of interest in order to help the charity to achieve its aims and objectives.
Trustees should have a strong personal commitment to the aims and objectives of our mental health charity.
If you are over 18 years of age and can identify with any one of the following skills or experience (or similar) we would love to hear from you.
- Experience of professional leadership
- Experience of financial planning & management
- Experience of strategic planning/project management
- Clinical knowledge & experience
- Awareness/personal experience of the challenges faced by Mental Health issues
- Knowledge/understanding of the issues relating to the provision of Mental health services
- Experience of supported housing
- Strong links with the local community/local business
- Experience of the 3rd/voluntary sector
If you are interested in becoming a trustee for SECE Mind or have any questions, please get in touch with David Sollis, our CEO via david.sollis@secemind.org.uk to express your interest, share your CV and tell us about yourself. We will be in touch to arrange a meeting with you and some of the trustees to discuss the role further.
About Our Charity
South East and Central Essex Mind has been successfully supporting mental health in the local community since 1966. Our aim is to ensure everyone susceptible to, or experiencing mental health issues is given all the help, support and guidance needed to enable them to cope more easily and effectively. Early intervention can ease the situation for those with mental health concerns and provide support for their families. We provide supported housing, counselling services, wellbeing mentoring, mental health training and mental health signposting for anyone who needs it.
CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Lead Horticulturist - Nursery
Job reference:001586
Salary:£28,000-£29,260 depending on experience
Closing date:25/01/2026
Department:Plants
Location:Chester
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description
We are Chester Zoo
We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 30,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.
The Role
We now have an exciting new role for an outstanding Lead Horticulturist Reporting to the Assistant Team Manager with the support of the Team Manager.
We’re looking for someone who can:
- To assist Assistant Team Managers (ATM) with the daily operations of Horticulturists, Voluntary Work Placements (VWP’s) and Volunteers.
- To assist ATM with the nursery operations, including Plant Collections, Native Species programmes, daily maintenance of various growing environments and feature gardens.
- To ensure team members including Horticulturists and VWP’s adhere to Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices.
- To further develop our Plant Heritage National collection of Nepenthes.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
Well, where do we start? Here goes…
We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
The Package
- Contract Type – Permanent
- Working 10 days in 14 including weekends and bank holidays as rostered. 7:30am - 16:20 all year round.
- Salary £28,000-£29,260 per annum depending on experience
- 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
- Cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%
Our Requirements – Lead Horticulturist
- Have proven practical horticultural experience with a wide range of horticultural skills and have good plant knowledge.
- A NVQ Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or equivalent experience.
- Have some experience supervising a team.
- Hold PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates.
- An ability to network with other partners to develop our plant collections.
- As Chester Zoo has recently been accredited as a ‘Botanic Garden – Conservation Practitioner’ to have current best horticultural practices related to conservation initiatives.
- Experience of using horticultural machinery and monitoring Health and Safety compliance.
- Hold a full driving licence valid in the UK.
- Good communication skills to engage with other staff and deal with visitors, public talks and requests for information from outside sources.
Although not essential, the following would be desirable:
- Have experience work...
Community Programme Coordinator
Please note this is a fixed term position for 3 years
Working hours: 20 hours per week (4 hours Tuesday and Thursday mornings, the remaining hours are flexible).
Interview Date: Week Commencing 16th February 2026
The Community Programme Coordinator will work alongside the Corps Officer and existing volunteers to be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of community programmes within our Corps. This includes community support drop-ins where practical assistance is provided. The role will ensure that individuals in need are appropriately helped or signposted and ensure people are treated with dignity and respect as they become part of our welcoming and supportive communities.
Key responsibilities:
This role will contribute to the planning for programmes and activities to ensure continuous improvement to meet the changing needs of the community. The role will also work to build and extend existing relationships with other Churches, community groups, charities and external agencies.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of organising effective community programmes for a diverse range of participants.
- Ability to use your own initiative, prioritise, organise, and manage your own workload to meet objectives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others and develop effective working relationships with colleagues, programme participants and the wider community.
- Experience of dealing with programme related administration and working with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email programmes.
- An awareness of safeguarding people.
- An ability and willingness to work within and be empathic with the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure for the adult workforce
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
Community Programme Coordinator
Please note this is a fixed term position for 3 years
Working hours: 35 hours per week (22 hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, the remaining hours are negotiable)
Interview Date: Week commencing 16th February 2026
Newtownards Corps gives a voice and a space to those who would seldom be heard or where people are not given enough time to be heard. The Community Programme Coordinator will work alongside the Corps Officer to be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of community programmes within our Corps. This includes community support drop-ins where practical assistance is provided. The role will ensure that individuals are appropriately helped or signposted and ensure people are treated with dignity and respect as they become part of our welcoming and supportive communities.
Key responsibilities:
This role will contribute to the planning for programmes and activities to ensure continuous improvement to meet the changing needs of the community. The role will also work to build and extend volunteering opportunities within the Corps and with other Churches, community groups, charities and external agencies.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of organising effective community programmes for a diverse range of participants.
- Ability to use your own initiative, prioritise, organise, and manage your own workload to meet objectives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others and develop effective working relationships with colleagues, programme participants and the wider community.
- Experience of dealing with programme related administration and working with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email programmes.
- An awareness of safeguarding people.
- An ability and willingness to work within and be empathic with the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure check for the adult and child workforce.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
LIMITLESS ELIM & PIONEERS:
LIMITLESS is the National Youth and Children’s ministry of the Elim Pentecostal Church in the UK & Ireland. We exist to equip leaders and inspire churches to raise up a limitless generation, which we accomplish through offering a range of activities including national and regional youth events, training programmes (up to degree level), resources and church consultancy.
The values that lie at the heart of our ministry are:
- FAMILY is our heart
- FUN is our spirit
- SERVICE is our posture
- EXCELLENCE AND OPPORTUNITY is our pursuit
- LISTENING is our culture
- PIONEERING is our calling
For further information about our various ministries visit our website.
LIMITLESS PIONEERS exists to help local churches with no youth groups to reach out to the young people in their communities and launch new youth ministries. Limitless has a vision to launch 100 new youth ministries in churches who are not currently reaching young people. In September 2017, the LIMITLESS Pioneers project was officially launched, and we have so far established 37 new youth ministries through the work of this initiative. This initiative has been built on training youth workers up and sending them out to serve, partner and work with local churches to launch and establish new youth groups, as well as training local teams to continue the new ministries. We have planted 37 new youth ministries, however we have not seen all 37 last the test of time. Part of this role is to work alongside those ministries that have been planted to continue to equip and resource them to be able to stand the test of time, and make sure each ministry is sustainable.
For further information on Limitless Pioneers visit: www.limitlesselim.co.uk/pioneers.
LIMITLESS Pioneers is looking for a passionate, experienced, action-oriented, and strategic leader to drive forward our vision to ensure we launch and keep 100 new youth ministries in churches that are not currently reaching young people by 2033.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE:
This role is two fold:
1. To be the Lead Pioneer’s Resourcer for the UK: To look after those projects planted across the UK so that they are sustainable, and continue to flourish long after the lead Pioneer’s Worker has finished. This will involve researching their needs, maintaining relationships, and developing resources and strategies that help planted Youth Ministries be sustainable for the long term.
2. To be a Pioneers Developer for your Region:Under the Leadership of the Lead Pioneer’s Developer you will oversee the launching of Limitless Pioneers Projects in churches near your location. It will include running up to two local projects at a time connected to local Elim churches, and developing other connections and partnerships to help grow and develop the projects around this region.
Sustaining
- Research what the ongoing needs of the church are and create systems and resources that address these needs to achieve long-term sustainability.
- Equip Pioneers’ churches with the relevant training and tools needed to sustain youth work beyond the initial setup phase.
- Regularly visit new projects to offer guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure momentum.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of each new youth ministry, ensuring continued growth and development.
Resourcing
- Curate high-quality youth ministry resources, including training materials, session plans, and best practice guides.
- Signpost churches to external funding opportunities and assist in developing sustainable financial plans.
- Work alongside the Limitless teams to share insights, stories, and learning from new projects.
- Direct towards online and offline support networks to provide ongoing encouragement and development opportunities for youth leaders and volunteers
Pioneering
- Identify churches in target regions with a vision for youth ministry, but limited capacity or experience.
- Build relationships with church leaders, equipping and inspiring them ...
Non-Executive Directors/ Trustees Role Description Version 1.0 / December 2025 [Type here] [Type here] [Type here] Non-Executive Directors/ Trustees Role Description Roles available Boccia England is currently recruiting for up to four Trustees/ Non-Executive Directors. Our Board skills matrix highlights a particular need for skills in the areas below • People (Human Resources) • Legal • Finance and/ or governance • Sport • Marketing and/ or communications Purpose of the roles The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Boccia England. The core purpose of the Board is to set and monitor the strategic direction of the charity and to ensure that it is properly managed and complies with all relevant legislation. Reporting to Chair of the Board of Trustees Time commitment • 3 full Board meetings annually o Two online meetings o One full-day in-person meeting • Annual General Meeting (online meeting) • Minimum of one Committee o A minimum of three meetings per Commitee annually (all online meetings). Remuneration: Voluntary positions with reasonable expenses reimbursed Non-Executive Directors/ Trustees Role Description 2 Purpose and outline of the role of Trustee The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Boccia England. The core purpose of the Board is to set and monitor the strategic direction of the charity and to ensure that it is properly managed and complies with all relevant legislation. Trustees support the staff team of Boccia England to ensure that the organisation has the resources, policies and structures necessary to be effective and to ensure that the organisation maintains the highest standards of corporate governance. Meeting a minimum of three times annually as a full Board, Trustees approve all major decisions and policies. Trustees are also responsible for approving the annual accounts of Boccia England. Trustees are responsible for ensuring that appropriate protection, systems, and checks remain in place to mitigate exposure of the organisation to major risks. As a small National Governing Body and charity, clear communication is critically important and our Board of Trustees is expected to act as powerful, and vocal, advocates for Boccia England, and boccia in general. They should also communicate openly, effectively, and in timely fashion with Boccia England staff and other Trustees. As well as their role on the full Board, Trustees are expected to fulfil roles on at least one Board Committee, which include • Nominations Committee • Sport Committee • Governance Committee • Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee • People Committee Boccia England Strategy 2022 – 2032 Boccia England’s 10-year strategy was published in 2032 and establishes the strategic direction and priorities for the organisation. Three core strategic goals are outlined in the strategy 1. A nationwide infrastructure for the boccia community 2. Increased public awareness of boccia 3. Every household with physically disabled child/ young person has the chance to play boccia The Board of Trustees is responsible for monitoring progress against these goals and supporting the staff team and volunteers to deliver on them. Our strategy can be read in full on our website – insert link. Non-Executive Directors/ Trustees Role Description 3 Person Specification Personal Attributes We are looking for Trustees who are • Genuinely passionate about creating opportunities for people to play the most inclusive sport in the world • True team players able to challenge and inspire within a busy organisation • Able to build effective relationships at all levels to influence and support others • Open-minded with the ability to create strong and productive discussions • Creative thinkers confident in exploring ideas whilst maintaining a positive mind set • Respectful with the ability to empathise and understand the experiences and opinions of others • Clear and effective communicators, able to appropriately challenge internally, and to advocate powerfully for boccia and Boccia England externally. Qualifications & Training Following a review of the Board Skills Matrix, we are seeking to recruit Trustees with particular skills to support our future development. Alongside other attributes, we are seeking applications from people with professional qualifications in the following areas • People (Human Resources) • Legal • Finance and/ or governance • Sport • Marketing and/ or Communications. Knowledge Trustees should be able to demonstrate a high level of relevant knowledge, including • Knowledge of principles of good governance, including the Code for Sports Governance (desirable) • Knowledge of the national sport landscape and key stakeholders (desirable) • An understanding of boccia and/...
We are seeking a Senior Access to HE Officer, to be based at our office in NG8, Nottingham.
Skills and Education Group offer over 400 Further Education qualifications through approved colleges and training providers across the UK. The qualifications we offer cover a wide variety of vocational subjects, including hospitality, door security, transport, and childcare.
This role involves both administration and customer service on a daily basis, ensuring the efficient operation of registrations, achievements, examination, and certification processes. You will need to have experience of working in a busy office and have excellent organisational and time management skills. A keen eye for detail is essential to work accurately at a fast pace. You should have excellent IT skills and be competent in Microsoft Office.
Customer service is a significant part of the role, and we work hard to provide our customers with a courteous, professional, and efficient service at all times. You should be good at handling queries professionally and be a confident communicator, liaising with internal and external customers by telephone and email.
At Skills and Education Group, we are passionate about the advancement of skills and education to improve the lives of individuals. Our work makes a real difference to people’s lives locally, nationally, and internationally.
If you are interested in working for a lively and welcoming organisation where you can directly contribute to continued success, please apply with a CV and covering letter via the links below.
We offer good terms and conditions of employment with a generous holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme.
No agencies please. Should you not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.
How to apply
You can find further information about the role and to how to apply here.