Fitness & Wellbeing

Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialist 

Islington FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Part time

Up to £28,972.92 pro rata depending on experience 

15 hours per week

 
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. 

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.

You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).

As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:  

• Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.

• Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.

• Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.

• Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.

• Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.

• Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.

Skills required: 

• Problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Organisational ability

• Effective decision-making skills

• Time and resource management

• Experience working with vulnerable adults

• Qualifications showing good English and number skills

Helping you feel good. 

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. 

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adve...

Fitness & Wellbeing

Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialist 

Portsmouth FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Part time

Up to £27,993.16 pro rata depending on experience 

15 hours per week

 
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. 

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.

You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).

As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:  

• Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.

• Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.

• Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.

• Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.

• Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.

• Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.

Skills required: 

• Problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Organisational ability

• Effective decision-making skills

• Time and resource management

• Experience working with vulnerable adults

• Qualifications showing good English and number skills

Helping you feel good. 

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. 

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them...

Clinical & Medical

Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialist

Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital | Fitness | Permanent | Full time 37.5 hours per week – flexibility required | Monday - Friday

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Healths Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity. As part of this exciting role you will be out in the local area and communities near to the hospital where you will deliver engaging talks and offer practical support sessions at local outreach venues. Travel expenses to and from anywhere that isn’t your “normal” place of work(Highgate Hospital) will of course be covered and reimbursed.

You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).

As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:

• Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
• Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
• Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
• Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.
• Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
• Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.

Skills required:

• Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Organisational ability
• Effective decision-making skills
• Time and resource management
• Experience working with vulnerable adults
• Qualifications showing good English and number skills

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

...

Fitness & Wellbeing

Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialist 

Rugby FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Part time 

Up to £28,972.92 pro rata depending on experience 

7.5 hours per week

 
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. 

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.

You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).

As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:  

• Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.

• Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.

• Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.

• Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.

• Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.

• Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.

Skills required: 

• Problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Organisational ability

• Effective decision-making skills

• Time and resource management

• Experience working with vulnerable adults

• Qualifications showing good English and number skills

Helping you feel good. 

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. 

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to cl...

Fitness & Wellbeing

Rehabilitation Specialist - Long Term Conditions

Rehabilitation Specialist

Taunton Fitness & Wellbeing Gym | Rehabilitation | Permanent | Part Time |Salary up to £28,953.60 pro rata depending on experience15 hours per week

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.

You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).

As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:  

• Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.

• Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.

• Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.

• Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.

• Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.

• Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.

Skills required: 

• Problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Organisational ability

• Effective decision-making skills

• Time and resource management

• Experience working with vulnerable adults

• Qualifications showing good English and number skills

Helping you feel good. 

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. 

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for ex...

Fitness & Wellbeing

Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialist

Chigwell | Fitness and Wellbeing  | Permanent | Part time Up to £29,551.06 pro-rata depending on experience15 hours per week

Nuffield Health is Britain’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation. Join us as a Rehabilitation Specialist in our Chigwell Fitness & Wellbeing Gym and play your part in building a healthier nation.

As our Rehabilitation Specialist you will:

• Run a series of 12-week rehabilitation programmes.

• Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people of varying abilities and physical function.

• Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week programme.

• Be able to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in effort and performance.

• Identify any deterioration of participants and where necessary follow internal escalation processes.

• Be able to deliver or facilitate various exercise modalities from circuit training to strength training, whilst working within peoples varying physical abilities.

• Be required to work flexibly and have good organisational skills to balance multiple programme groups (cohorts) at once and process new referrals.

• Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.

• Ensure that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.

• Respond to the ongoing requirements of the programme to ensure successful delivery of each cohort.

• Have experience and an understanding of rehabilitation (desired not essential).

To succeed as a Rehabilitation Specialist, you will have the following skills and abilities:

• Leadership & influencing skills

• Good communicator

• Calm under pressure

• Motivational and engaging personality

• Self-starter with high levels of drive, energy and commitment

• Strong organisation skills, with ability to manage time and workload effectively

• Personal values that drive performance with clarity, transparency and fairness to team colleagues

• Collaborative working within your site as well as Central Operations and the Charity Team

• Have an energising impact on those around you

• Excellent IT skills

• Level 3 Qualified Personal Trainer

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you. 

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free fo...

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Vice Principal & Head of College of Social Sciences

• Posted 22 January 2026
• End date 23 February 2026
• Job Type Research and Teaching
• Reference190973
• Expiry 23 February 2026 at 12:00

Job description

Vice-Principal and Head of College of Social Sciences

The University of Glasgow is a world-renowned institution with a proud history of academic excellence dating back to 1451. A QS global top 80 university, Glasgow is a place where world-changing research meets transformative teaching and where talented people are empowered to realise their ambitions

We are seeking to appoint a Vice-Principal and Head of College of Social Sciences to provide strategic and academic leadership to one of the University’s largest Colleges. Reporting to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the postholder will be a member of the University’s Senior Management Group and will contribute to the overall leadership and direction of the University.

The College of Social Sciences comprises five academic Schools and the Centre for Public Policy, with over 12,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate taught and doctoral programmes and more than 1,100 academic and professional services staff. The College plays a central role in delivering the University’s research, education and civic missions.

The Vice-Principal and Head of College will lead the development and delivery of a compelling College strategy aligned to the University’s priorities, with responsibility for academic performance across research, education and impact. The role will ensure effective leadership of significant people, physical and financial resources, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture and empower Heads of School through a distributed approach to leadership. Working closely with colleagues across the University, the postholder will strengthen interdisciplinary activity, grow external income and build productive relationships with policymakers, funders, industry, alumni and international partners.

Candidates will bring a distinguished academic profile and a strong record of senior leadership within a complex, research-intensive university. They will demonstrate the ability to deliver strategic change, inspire high-performing teams and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Integrity, emotional intelligence and a collaborative leadership style will be essential.

Anderson Quigley (AQ) is partnering with the University of Glasgow on the appointment of the Vice -Principal and Head of College Social Sciences.  You will be directed AQ's website to complete your application.  For full information on this role please visit  http://www.andersonquigley.com/job/aq3425

Closing date for applications is midday, Monday 23 February 2026.

Part Time 7 hours per week

To support the Community Grocery Manager in the everyday running of the Grocery.

• Completing regular stock takes and ensuring the shop is adequately stocked and well presented at all times.
• Providing a great level of customer service and building a good rapport with Community Grocery members, sharing your faith wherever the opportunity arises as well as encouraging members to engage with courses.
• Assisting in operating the day-to-day running of the Grocery and providing good customer service.
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety and food safety requirements and the completion of relevant documentation.

Check out the benefits of working at The Message here: Benefits - The Message

Hear the heart of what we are about at The Message:  Message Values Talk - The Message– you will be asked about these in any interview.

See links for job description and Working at The Message document.

If applying from an external website, please visit www.message.org.uk/jobs for further details and to access the job description.

This post has been identified as having a GOR to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Training Qualifications UK - Qualifications Engagement Coordinator

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R7410

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Permanent Full-time

Location: Remote, UK

Reports to: Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Salary: £26,000 - £33,000

Line management responsibilities: No

Closing date: 13/02/2026

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**Application Instructions:

Please apply directly to Training Qualifications UK – Qualifications Engagement Coordinator 

Applications submitted to AQA will be referred back to the sender**

For any queries relating to this role, please contact the Training Qualifications UK directly on the following email address: recruitment@tquk.org

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Overview

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Training Qualifications UK is the fastest-growing Awarding Organisation in the UK and a market-leading End-Point Assessment Organisation. We work with over 500 schools, colleges, universities, and training providers across the world to provide qualification certificates, endorsements, and apprenticeships to over 150,000 learners.

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What’s the secret to our success? Simply put, we do things differently here!

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The qualifications that we offer, and the assessments that we design and deliver, are the core of what we do. It is important that we are constantly delivering world-class service to our learners and Apprentices to ensure that assessments are valid and as stress-free as possible.

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The Qualifications Engagement Coordinator supports the delivery of structured, well-governed stakeholder and Subject Matter Expert (SME) engagement activity across the qualification lifecycle. The role ensures engagement activity is planned, coordinated, documented, and quality-assured, enabling stakeholder and SME input to be captured consistently and used effectively by qualification teams.

The post holder acts as a central coordination point between stakeholders, SMEs, and Qualifications team, ensuring engagement processes are followed, evidence is maintained, and activity is delivered to agreed timescales and standards.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Coordinate stakeholder and SME engagement activity in line with agreed engagement plans and frameworks.
• Schedule and support engagement activities, including meetings, workshops, surveys, and consultations.
• Act as the primary operational contact for stakeholders and SMEs involved in qualification activity.
• Ensure engagement activity is delivered to agreed timelines and quality expectations.
• Support the identification, onboarding, and coordination of Subject Matter Experts in line with defined criteria and processes.
• Maintain accurate records of SME involvement, including areas of expertise, engagement history, and declarations of interest.
• Ensure SMEs are provided with clear briefs, documentation, and expectations for their contribution.
• Escalate potential conflicts of interest or suitability concerns in line with governance processes.
• Capture, collate, and maintain records of stakeholder and SME feedback in agreed formats.
• Ensure engagement outputs are clearly documented, version-controlled, and stored in line with internal processes.
• Support the production of engagement summaries and evidence reports for Qualification Managers and Developers.
• Ensure audit trails are complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Liaise with Qualification Developers, Learning Resources, Assessment Design, and EQA colleagues to support engagement activity.
• Ensure relevant internal teams are informed of engagement schedules, outputs, and next steps.
• Support the smooth flow of information between stakeholders and qualification teams.
• Ensure engagement activity follo...

Sous Chef

Full-time (40 hours per week)

We currently have a unique opportunity to join our team.

The railway offers a wide variety of services which include working aboard our prestigious 1920’s Golden Arrow dining train, preparing full afternoon tea as well as early evening supper specials and a more traditional offering in the Bessemer Arms. We run a number of events throughout the year, ranging from railway enthusiast events to family orientated events where you can meet Paddington, Dinosaurs and Robots. No two days are the same!

Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a strong team player.

They must have all relevant catering and hygiene qualifications.

The role requires weekend work, but offers a good work/life balance with few evening shifts, typically one per week in the main season. Due to the location, applicants must have their own transport.

Benefits:

• 21 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Membership of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society
• 75% reduced rate travel on the national rail network for you and your family (railcard can be applied for after a successful probation period).

If you would like any further information or to apply, please contact Head Chef Lee Moulding at:

lee.moulding@bluebell-railway.com

Position offers a competitive salary. Closing date for applications 8^th February 2026.

HT TPS:// WWW.A MES BURYSCHOO L.CO.UK/

SOUS CHEF

Term Time plus 10 days
Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm

Dear Prospective Applicant,

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity to join our school as a Sous Chef, supporting the
Catering Manager in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for our pupils, staff and visitors. This is a
key role within our catering team, contributing to the smooth daily operation of the kitchen and
helping to create a positive, enjoyable dining experience for our school community.

The successful candidate will be passionate about food, highly organised and able to work efficiently
in a fast-paced environment. You will play an active role in menu preparation, food production, team
support and maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and safety.

Our school is a vibrant, friendly and inclusive community where children thrive academically, socially
and creatively. We are committed to providing healthy, balanced meals that support pupil wellbeing
and promote lifelong positive eating habits.

If you are dedicated, enthusiastic and keen to develop your skills within a supportive school
environment, we warmly encourage you to apply.

Application forms can be found at Careers – Amesbury School

School Aims

Our primary aim at Amesbury Prep School is to ensure that every child enjoys a fulfilling and
enriching educational journey. We strive to create an environment where each student feels valued,
supported and empowered to reach their full potential. Specifically, our goals include:

1.  Equipping every child with the skills, aptitudes and resilience necessary for success in senior

school and beyond.

2.  Cultivating a caring community that promotes commitment, courtesy,

cooperation, tolerance and compassion.

3.  Fostering strong partnerships between home and school to enhance the educational

experience.

4.  Setting a high standard of achievement and innovation, while nurturing personal

development among staff.

5.  Fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities to society.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our catering department as a Sous Chef. Working closely with
the Catering Manager, you will support the planning, preparation and delivery of meals to the
highest standard. You will also help supervise kitchen staff, assist with ordering and stock control,
and contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

This role requires strong teamwork, excellent organisational skills, creativity and a genuine passion
for delivering outstanding food.

Person Specification

As the Sous Chef, you will:

Stay calm under pressure and work effectively during busy service times.
Show strong organisational and time-management skills.

•  Believe in the school’s ethos and contribute positively to its culture and values.
•  Be an enthusiastic team player with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
•  Demonstrate good communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
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•  Be confident in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
•  Understand the importance of nutrition, allergy awareness and dietary requirements.
•  Maintain strict standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
•  Work with accuracy and attention to detail.
•  Demonstrate reliability, integrity and a positive work ethic with flexibility on hours as

required.

•  Take initiative and show the ability to work independently when required.
•  Build strong relationships across the catering team and wider school community.

Qualifications

•  Previous professional kitchen experience is essential, preferably in a school or similar

catering environment.

•  A recognised food hygiene qualification (Level 2 or above) is desirable.

•  Knowledge of allergens, dietary

needs and safe food handling practices is

required.

•  Additional catering or culinary qualifications would be advantageous.

Specific Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Service

•  Assist the Catering Manager with planning and preparing high-quality meals for pupils and

staff.

•  Help develop menus that follow nutritional guidelines and accommodate dietary needs.
Support the smooth running of breakfast, lunch, tea and additional school events.
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•  Ensure portion control, presentation and quality standards are consistently met.

Kitchen Operations

Supervise kitchen assistants during service and preparation.
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•  Maintain cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas.
•  Ensure all food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly.
•  Assist with stock control, ordering and deliveries.

Health & Safety

•  Uphold all hygiene, food safety and allergen management regulations.
•  Maintain accurate records, including temperature checks and cleaning schedules.
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Follow school and legal policies relating to health, safety and safeguarding.

School Events

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Support catering for school functions such as open days, concerts, parents’ evenings and
celebrations.

•  Assist wi...

CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO

Sous Chef

Job reference:001588

Salary:£33,500 per annum

Closing date:08/02/2026

Department:Food & Beverage

Location:Chester

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:40

Job Description

Sous Chef

We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing team, working in a truly unique environment at the UK’s number 1 zoo! As part of the Food and Beverage team, the Sous Chef will be responsible for the daily management of the Chef team working on Islands, our Asian inspired restaurant Manado’s.
All of our kitchens are led by our sustainable values. We work hard to source high quality, local and seasonal produce, are making progress towards zero waste kitchens by 2030. We also collaborate with our suppliers to ensure only ethically sourced palm oil enters our kitchens.
Our venues, all held within our 128 acre site of stunning gardens, will jointly operate a turnover of £12.5 million. As a not for profit, everything we make is ploughed into conservation both here in the UK and around the world. Your role has a huge part to play in delivering our mission.

The Role
As part of our team of Chefs, you’ll prepare and cook food working predominantly in Manado restaurant.
Our Sous Chefs take a lead role supporting our Executive Head Chef and Head Chef. They run the daily back of house operation in Manado, training and mentoring our brigade of Chefs. They help to devise and develop on-trend menu’s with a twist. Working closely with the front of house team, they ensure we deliver a world-class experience for all customers.

You will:

• Run the day-to-day operation of the fast paced and exciting kitchens you are responsible for.
• Devise and deliver on-trend restaurant menus ahead of competition, ensuring all venues at Chester Zoo maintains its world class reputation as a world class visitor attraction.
• Produce food for customers of Chester Zoo’s restaurants and events to the highest standards in order to maximise profit and deliver a world class experience.
• Train and mentor Lead Chefs and Chef de Parties, ensuring an effective and efficient work practice.
• Work collaboratively with the front of house team to ensure seamless delivery and world class customer service.
• Take the lead in ensuring health and hygiene policies and associated legislation (HACCP, etc) are completed and ensure team members adhere to, policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices including food safety systems.
• Ensure the team are trained to correctly manage stock on a day-to-day basis, are able to place orders in a timely fashion, accept deliveries, ensuring they are correct and rotate stock as required.
• Complete weekly staff rotas for your team in a timely fashion.
• Complete monthly stocktakes for your restaurant, achieving monthly set GP% targets, ensuring team members are adhering to food specs created by the Head Chef.

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?

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 futures depend on the sustainable work we do today, and our team of Chefs are conscious that every little effort counts. We work alongside the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil to ensure all palm oil used is certified sustainable, and during 2018 our food and beverage department removed over 2 million pieces of plastic from our operation.

The Package
You’ll be working sociable hours typically during zoo opening hours which are generally between 10am – 6pm, although evening or early morning work will be required for events such as weddings or corporate functions. Contract hours are 40 per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays and overtime will be paid for agreed additional hours.

• Permanent contract
• £33,500 per annum based on 40 hours per week
• 33 days annual leave
• Staff/ family pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family