JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Events Assistant Reports to: Hospitality Manager Salary: National Minimum/Living Wage Location: Dumfries House, Cumnock The King’s Foundation The King’s Foundation is a charity founded by King Charles III and was first formed in 1990. Inspired by the vision and values of His Majesty, the Foundation focuses on creating better communities where people, places and the planet can coexist in harmony. The charity offers education courses for over 15,000 students annually, health and wellbeing programmes for nearly 2,000 people every year, and spearheads placemaking and regeneration projects in the UK and overseas to revitalise communities and historic buildings. The King’s Foundation is headquartered at its flagship regeneration project, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, and acts as custodian of other historic Royal sites including the Castle of Mey in Caithness, Scotland, and Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, which are open to visitors. The Foundation also carries out its work at educational and cultural hubs in London, based at The King’s Foundation School for Traditional Arts in Shoreditch, Trinity Buoy Wharf on the River Thames and the Garrison Chapel in Chelsea. The work of The King’s Foundation is underpinned by our Founder His Majesty The King’s philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future. We have a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating a welcoming, safe space for everyone. This means that every member of our team can bring their whole self to work. We encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join The King’s Foundation and bring their valuable skills and experiences. The Foundation is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees, including the provision of workplace adjustments. We do not tolerate discrimination based on protected characteristics (age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership) or other difference such as socio-economic background or social origin. The Role: We are looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic individual to join our Function and Events team, the candidate will assist in the delivery of the various events held here at Dumfries House including: • Weddings • Conferences • Coach Parties • Private Dining • Corporate Events The role will include all aspects of the hospitality industry from greeting the guests on arrival, serving teas and coffees, serving lunch or dinner through to the departure of guests. Key Tasks Specific Duties will include: The role will involve all aspects of the hospitality industry. These include but are not limited to: • Delivering a high standard of customer service particularly when giving guests a warm welcome to the house and ensuring their needs are catered for. • Ensuring all hospitality aspects are delivered; Lunches, Dinners, Weddings Conferences etc. • Working on the bar during weddings and events. • Working alongside our chef team to ensure delivery of events in a timely fashion. • Understanding the history of Dumfries House and relaying this to guests of the House. • Be an Ambassador for The King’s Foundation. Person Specification The essential skills, knowledge and experience required are: • We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individual who can work as part of a team as well as working conscientiously on their own. • The candidate must be able to interact with customers. • Experience in a public facing role is advantageous. • Having a knowledge of hospitality, ideally events service, however restaurant or café service would be beneficial to the role. • A polite manner and being able to work well under pressure in a busy environment. • Experience in hospitality is desirable not essential, all training will be provided. Other: • The post will be based at Dumfries House, Dumfries House Estate, Cumnock, KA18 2NJ with the requirement to travel on occasion. • Variable hours contract. • Your working hours will vary, but will be between 10 – 40 hours per week. Shifts will include weekend work. • You must have the legal right to work in the UK. Applications: Please submit a cover letter and CV (please note one A4 page maximum each for CV and letter) to Gordon Watson, email address: - hr.recruitment@kings-foundation.org and request an application form.
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IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.
Position Overview:
As the Officer , Learning and Innovations (L&I), you will work closely with the Director, RME (Research, Monitoring and Evaluation) and engage at a strategic level with cross-teams at both national and state levels. Your role will be crucial in collating learning from program implementation processes as well as gathering evidence of knowledge transfer between the organization and government systems. Your work will span research, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, you will facilitate knowledge exchange across internal teams and integrate external research and innovative ideas to align with the context and goals for RtR programs. You will also prioritize learning dissemination – including organizing learning conferences, exposure visits, and similar sharing/networking events. This position would be a great fit for someone who thrives on intellectual stimulation and excels in a fast-paced work environment.
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Planning and Coordination: Contribute to the planning of learning studies, creation of learning products, and coordination with national and state teams, as well as external agencies to ensure timely delivery of outputs.
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Learning Captures: Capture program processes, innovative practices and pivotal learning principles from RtR interventions by employing qualitative research, field-visit and comprehensive stakeholder consultations.
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Inter-team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-teams such as State, Program teams, RME and Communications to ensure effective coordination of cross-functional learning initiatives.
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Learning and Knowledge Products: Produce high-quality knowledge products elucidating the RtR approach, on-ground and systemic efforts through technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations
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Research and Sharing: Stay attuned to the latest national and global research pertaining to foundational literacy reform initiatives. Be proactive in sharing this knowledge with peers via a bibliographic database, informal discussions, contributions to email newsletters, and occasional blog posts including conducting secondary research and synthesize findings from existing evaluations and assessments.
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Strategic Support: Contribute to solving key learning queries within the organization. Support the team in developing presentations for strategic reviews, leadership gatherings and interactions with funders.
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Knowledge Hub: Support in building and maintaining a knowledge repository and knowledge hub in RtR program areas, such as language teaching-learning, scaling pathways, systems reforms, girls education program, life skills, etc.
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Knowledge Dissemination: Curate and participate in networking and knowledge-sharing events, effectively infusing insights gleaned from RtR initiatives into the wider ecosystem.
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Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
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We are in search of an entrepreneurial, results-driven teammate with 4-8 years of relevant experience.
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Master's in education / social sciences / social work/ development studies, or equivalent from a reputable institution.
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Familiarity with various programs and organizations in the field of early-grade reading/literacy and gender, both in India and internationally.
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Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively and inclusively engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to undertake, interpret and analyse qualitative research and collate reports in the form of compelling presentations and learning briefs.
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Capacity to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of ...
Salary: up to £21,087 per annum (depending on working hours)
Hours: part-time, 25 hours per week (0.71 FTE), with requests for working hours from 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) also welcome. Please specify when applying.
Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation
Selwyn College wishes to appoint an Alumni Relations Officer to join the College's busy, friendly Development team. Working as part of a job share with a fellow Alumni Relations Officer, you will be an important part of a small but dynamic team responsible for keeping in touch with over 7,000 alumni and friends of Selwyn College, scattered all over the world. In dealing with a wide range of enquiries from alumni, you will be friendly and confident with excellent communication skills.
A strong team player, you will assist with the organisation of regular events in Cambridge, London and elsewhere and online. You will also be responsible for recording and updating event information and attendees’ details accurately on the database – Raiser’s Edge.
There is potential for career advancement, so it may especially suit a candidate with aspirations for a more senior role. The College is happy to consider flexible working arrangements although the role is principally office based.
The College offers excellent benefits, including:
- Generous occupational pension scheme
- A free meal on duty
- Free use of the College gym
- Free on-site parking
- Pleasant working environment
- University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety of perks and local discounts
- Access to the College Library and University Library
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Healthcare benefits*
*subject to completion of probationary period
Our beautiful grounds are generally open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to call in at the Porters’ Lodge. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact us at the email address below and we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with a member of our Development team.
Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.
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How to Apply
Send a completed application form via email to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk. (Please do not send a CV unless this is accompanied by a completed application form.)
Closing Date: Noon, Monday 9 February 2026
Interviews: expected to be held Friday 13 February 2026
Alumni Relations Officer Job Description Job title: Alumni Relations Officer Department: Development Reports to: Development Director Working pattern: This post will operate as a full-time equivalent job share Contract: Permanent, subject to a probationary period Purpose of the role To encourage and strengthen the relationship between alumni and the college through managing a successful events programme. Key responsibilities The Alumni Relations Officer has principal responsibility for the creation and running of a wide range of events for alumni and friends. The post offers an attractive range of responsibilities and career development opportunities for an individual who is looking to become part of a successful and well-regarded team. The small but increasingly busy alumni and development office is responsible for keeping in touch with over 7,000 alumni of Selwyn College scattered all over the world. The organisation of regular events online and in Cambridge, London and elsewhere is one of the most important and effective ways for the College to maintain and develop its relationships with alumni, friends and other potential supporters; this position is integral to that operation. The role requires following established administrative procedures to ensure that event information and attendees’ details are recorded and updated accurately on the database – Raiser’s Edge. The post will also support running an established programme of local, regional and international events and looking for new opportunities to engage with alumni and friends of all ages. In addition, the post liaises with the Publications and Marketing Officer in promoting online and live events via email invitations, social media and other traditional publication Alumni Relations Officer JD – January 2026 opportunities. Close attention to detail and a good eye for creating visually attractive communications is required. The role will require liaison with individual alumni who contact the office with a wide variety of enquiries. This requires sensitivity and tact, together with a flexible approach to communications using letter, email or phone as required. When fully staffed, the Alumni and Development Department will comprise six individuals, two of who are part time and four full time: the Development Director (p/t), the Major Gifts and Legacies Manager (f/t), the Development Officer (f/t), Communications and Marketing Officer (f/t), Database Manager (p/t) and this post (f/t – shared). Although each role has its own specific tasks to fulfil, the team is flexible and works closely together during busy periods. As a member of this close-knit team, the post can expect help and support as needed, as well as being expected to reciprocate by helping with other fundraising and alumni activities as required. Members of the Alumni and Development Office enjoy a light and spacious open plan office within the recently refurbished former library building. Team members are expected to work from the office as this improves communication and learning, mutual support and efficiency. Occasional working from home or variable hours will be considered, but working from the departmental office is the norm and encouraged wherever possible. Duties • Organising upwards of 40 local, national, and international events per annum, including attendance at some events in evenings or at weekends. • With the Publications and Marketing Officer producing and distributing posters, leaflets and other events related publicity as required. • Recording and responding to event bookings in line with office protocols. • With the Database Coordinator, maintaining accurate records and updating the database (Raiser’s Edge) daily, ensuring that information is entered consistently, accurately and in a timely fashion. • Communicating with alumni and answering queries or requests in a mature, polite and friendly manner. • Assisting with the organisation of Master’s Circle and Patrons events and attending these and similar events as necessary. • Liaising with the College Archivist on occasions where access to archive material is required • Alongside other team members, providing general administrative and office support as required. • Performing any other comparable and reasonable duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Development Director. Alumni Relations Officer JD – January 2026 Requirements for the role Person specification SKILLS Good, accurate, computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel and a willingness to undergo training for other IT skills that may be required General office and administration skills Well organised and able to deal with several projects at once. Attention to detail and accuracy Self-starter with an ability to manage own work-load A mature approach to communicating with a wide variety of people of all ages, in person, in writing and on the telephone. Flexible and wil...
Priest-in-Charge of Biggin Hill, St Mark
Job Title:
Priest-in-Charge of Biggin Hill, St Mark
Position type:
Clergy post
Parish Name:
St Mark, Biggin Hill
Area:
Bromley & Bexley Archdeaconry
Work Terms:
Full-time
Applications Deadline:
25/02/2026
Interview Date:
23/03/2026
Other Information:
The parish of Biggin Hill (pop. 12,018) is a small town - still referred to by many residents as a 'village' - on the edge of the London Borough of Bromley. It is mainly residential and surrounded by beautiful, open countryside, yet sits within just a few miles of the M25.
The Living is currently suspended to allow for the possibility of future pastoral reorganisation, but the hope is that our new priest will guide the parish towards achieving its full potential and the suspension being lifted.
The ideal candidate will be:
- A prayerful and practical leader, keen to develop the prayer life of the congregation;
- Able to work collaboratively with our enthusiastic ministry team, and have experience enabling others in their discipleship;
- Comfortable leading a wide range of worship styles;
- Creative in extending the use of our church space and facilities;
- Willing to work with a team to establish a Youth Group.
St Mark's Church was dedicated in 1959 and is Grade II Listed. A complete refurbishment of the lighting has recently been completed, enabling a range of lighting arrangements for traditional worship, concerts and other community events. The modern audio-visual system enables Parish Communion services to be live-streamed and recorded, which is very popular.
The Church Hall complex is very well used by a number of local organisations, with a large hall, separate lounge, well-equipped kitchen, meeting room and office.
The adjacent Vicarage is a 4-bedroom family home with a separate study, double garage and good-sized garden providing private and well-screened accommodation.
Sunday Worship takes place at 10.30am, with an All-Age Family Service on the first Sunday and Parish Communion services on other Sundays (USA 50-55). Worship is supported by a choir and band or keyboard player with a mix of hymns and songs. A said Midweek Communion takes place on a Wednesday morning (USA 12). There are also a number of special services held throughout the year. Full details can be seen in the accompanying Parish Profile.
Biggin Hill is renowned for its contribution to WWII when the RAF base within the parish played a key role in defence of Britain. Our priest also acts as Chaplain to St George's RAF Memorial Chapel, taking one service per month in the Chapel as well as supporting and working alongside their ministry team.
You will be supported by an enthusiastic and experienced PCC, a part-time paid Administrator, an LLM-in-training, a Pastoral Visiting Team, and a large number of volunteers who all play a part in regularly organising and planning church activities and outreach (including five who have completed the Hearing and Speaking God's Word course and able to lead worship and/or preach).
For an informal discussion with the Archdeacon of Bromley & Bexley, The Ven Allie Kerr, about this post, please contact her EA, Fiona Porter, by emailing fiona.porter@rochester.anglican.org
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes. We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide-range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Job Advert:
Priest in Charge of Battyeford Christ the King (0.7 FTE) and Lecturer & Tutor at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield (0.3 FTE)
Overview
This is a unique opportunity for a priest committed to parish ministry and theological education, to serve as priest in charge of a vibrant parish and as a lecturer & tutor in a college forming ordinands and others for Christian Ministry.
Christ the King Battyeford seeks a new parish priest to lead us as we seek to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to God and in service to the local community.
The adjacent College of the Resurrection is unique in being the only Anglican Theological institute founded by and living in close proximity to a monastic community, the Community of the Resurrection.
Please see the Person Specifications, Role Descriptions, Brochure and Parish Profile attached for further details of the roles and the essential and desirable qualities we are seeking in relation to this post.
The Diocese of Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
The closing date for applications for this post is 31st March 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on 21st April 2026
If you require further information including copies of the accounts or would like a conversation about this post please do not hesitate to contact The Ven Bill Braviner, Archdeacon of Halifax by email initially on archdeacon.halifax@leeds.anglican.org
He will then arrange to have a telephone or Zoom conversation with you.
The Principal of the College of the Resurrection can be contacted via principal@mirfield.org.uk for conversations about the college element of the post.
About Us
The Anglican Diocese of Leeds comprises five episcopal areas, each coterminous with an archdeaconry. This is now one of the largest Dioceses in the country and its creation in 2014 is unprecedented in the history of the Church of England. It covers an area of around 2,425 square miles with a population of around 2,642,400 people. The Diocese comprises major cities (Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield) large industrial and post-industrial towns (Halifax, Huddersfield and Dewsbury), market towns (Todmorden, Harrogate, Skipton, Richmond, Ripon and Wetherby) and deeply rural areas especially in the Dales. The whole of life is here, along with all the richness, diversity and complexities of a changing world.
Five area bishops (of Bradford, Huddersfield, Kirkstall, Ripon, and Wakefield) and five archdeacons (of Bradford, Halifax, Leeds, Richmond & Craven, and Pontefract) assist the Diocesan Bishop (The Rt. Revd Nicholas Baines, till 30th November 2025).
This Benefice is in the Huddersfield Deanery of the Huddersfield Episcopal Area, in the Archdeaconry of Halifax. The Bishop of Huddersfield is The Rt. Revd Smitha Prasadam. The Archdeacon of Halifax is The Venerable Bill Braviner.
Our vision as a Diocese is about confident clergy and laity working together, equipping confident Christians to live and tell the Good News of Jesus Christ, to grow our churches and transform our communities.
For all our appointments we are seeking clergy who have a joyful and confident faith, and a passion and commitment to work with their lay and ordained colleagues to foster church growth, both numerical and spiritual.
Salary: £32,517
Benefits: Contributory Pension, Generous Holiday Allocation and Wellbeing Offer
Job Type: Full Time
Closing date: 6th February 2026
Location: Kincardine
Role
The CRT Game On Development Officer will support the CRT Game On Scotland Development Manager in delivering and expanding the Game On programme within coalfield communities.
This role will involve:
Programme Delivery & Co-ordination
- Organise and oversee weekly sports sessions, events, and training initiatives.
- Ensure all sessions align with the programme's key missions: Community, Health and Skills, as well as community needs.
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Report the impact of the programme through completing various administration tasks including but not limited to uploading and populating session registers.
- Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Support development of new initiatives that respond to community needs.
- Identify opportunities to expand the reach and impact of the programme.
- Contribute ideas to improve programme delivery and engagement.
Community Engagement & Relationships
- Work closely with community and grassroots organisations' to identify local needs and build meaningful relationships that support co-delivery opportunities. This collaborative approach will ensure the programme remains responsive and relevant to the communities it serves.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, participants and partners.
- Act as a point of contact for community members, offering guidance and support.
- Engage with a variety of audiences, including young people, families, and local leaders to promote participation and inclusivity.
Additionally, the role will involve helping to maintain high-quality standards by: following established processes; reviewing programme documents annually with the Development Manager, and suggesting improvements in line with the document control procedure. As well as adhering to data protection processes and ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.
Please note the Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children/young people and adults at risk. This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check.
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is a Charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1074930), a Charity registered in Scotland (No. SCO39277) and a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales (No. 3738566)
Organisation Profile
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is Britain's leading regeneration agency dedicated to Coalfield Communities. Since 1999, we have awarded over £100 million in grants. However, we are far more than a grant maker and we are increasingly taking a pro-active approach to developing and investing in strategic programmes to address regeneration issues. In fact, CRT has always prided itself as being more than a funder often supporting groups and communities in ways that do not involve grant funding such as training, facilitation, mentoring, advising, supporting, brokering and being a trusted friend. CRT has a constituency of supporting communities, groups and partners which places it in a unique position to help communities develop community regeneration projects.
Application Notes
Further information and applications
Closing date: 5pm Friday 6th February 2026
Junior Programme Officer Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (Madagascar) Position Overview Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support to our Environment and Conservation projects implemented by the NGO. The successful candidate will work within a combined national and international team to assist in the development of projects, from initial planning stages to final evaluations. Primary responsibilities include the writing of donor reports and proposals, providing additional support to the project team surrounding project management and monitoring and evaluation. The role is predominantly office-based with some bush travel. The diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for an early career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development. Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar Timeframe: 1 year, extendable Terms and conditions: Voluntary with local monthly stipend towards accommodation and contribution to insurance of £650 Duties and responsibilities ● Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the Environment and Conservation projects, learning and providing clear budgetary information ● Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner ● Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects ● Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate ● Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer to build a communications plan for the Conservation and Rural Livelihoods projects, writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website copy ● Support the development of projects that fulfil local need and sit within the aims of SEED taking into account research findings, local needs and constraints, government objectives and SEED’s previous experience ● Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Conservation and Rural Livelihoods programmes and take the lead in discussing these with the team ● Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives ● Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate ● Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team ● Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate ● Assist in data collection and basic analysis where required and where there is an Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer in post assist them in developing monitoring and evaluation tools and completing MEL reports for projects ● Work alongside the Head of Programmes and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects ● Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK team in London ● Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required ● Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times ● Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing, and anticorruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times ● Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Conservation and Rural Livelihoods Project Coordinators, Head of Department, Head of Programmes, or Director of Programmes and Operations to further the aims and work of the organisation Person specification ● Hold an undergraduate in or relating to conservation, environmental studies, related disciplines or have equivalent experience ● Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset ● Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Conservation and its interface with international development; previous experience of Conservation or community-based work would be an asset ● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times ● Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others ● Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers ● Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations ● Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect ● Demonstrate the ability, social skill...
JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION Head of Economics Section: Academic Staff Responsible to: Deputy Head (Academic) Status of position: Full time, permanent Main purpose of the role Heads of Faculty report to the Deputy Head (Academic) and are expected to lead their team of teachers, to oversee Faculty administration, and to deliver the subject to an exceptional level across all relevant year-groups, helping pupils to cultivate confidence, knowledge and understanding in all areas of the subject. Heads of Faculty also contribute to the wider academic leadership of the school as a collective body. Management • Line-managing all staff within the Faculty, including supporting colleagues with their Individual Development Plans and ensuring the sharing of good practice. • Promoting and monitoring the quality of evidence-based pedagogical practice throughout the Faculty. • Ensuring equitable and effective delegation of responsibilities within the Faculty, including teaching load and super-curricular activities. Page 1 of 6 • Ensuring that appropriate provision in made, on a faculty level, for pupils for whom adjustments must be made (SpLD, EAL, more able). • Oversee super-curricular Faculty activities (e.g. trips, societies, clinics). • Assisting in the appointment of new members of staff to the Faculty. Curriculum • Developing an appropriately ambitious Economics curriculum that incorporates the Public Examination specifications that best suit our pupils. • Constructing and developing schemes of work for all year groups. • Giving advice about subject choices, exam results and higher education to pupils, parents and guardians as appropriate. • Liaising with the School’s Examination Officer and examination boards on matters related to Public Examinations in Economics. • Ensuring that the super-curricular opportunities (e.g. competitions, trips & lectures) are available and inspire our pupils to participate. Classroom Teaching • Teaching an allocation of lessons that reflects the additional responsibilities of the Head of Faculty, as directed by the Deputy Head (Academic). • Undertake occasional additional teaching duties (e.g. the delivery of the Extended Project Qualification, or Supervised Study) as directed by the Deputy Head (Academic). • Plan and deliver excellent lessons, consistent with the published schemes of work, and faculty and school policies which engage and inspire pupils of all levels to make outstanding academic progress. • Adapt the planning and delivery of lessons to ensure that all pupils are able make good progress. • Set high expectations of classroom behaviour and maintain a classroom environment which is safe, stimulating and within which the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils are consistently Page 2 of 6 modelled. • Continuously evaluate and refine teaching to improve the pupil learning experience. • Model the highest standards of literacy in spoken and written communications. • Liaise effectively with the pastoral teams to ensure that any pupil’s progress can be seen in full context of their wider school life. • Use school ICT equipment and systems confidently to support learning. Assessment & Reporting • Take responsibility for pupils’ ongoing attainment, progress and final outcomes. • Mark work regularly (in accordance with the Faculty and School marking policy) and use assessment and feedback as a means of giving pupils an opportunity for reflection as well as to inform the planning of future sessions. • Write academic reports according to the published schedule and guidance. • Attend Parent Consultation meetings for all pupils taught each year. Administration • Taking overall responsibility for Health and Safety for all Faculty work. • Organising and chairing regular Faculty meetings that enable all staff to contribute to planning and policy making. • Playing an active role in Heads of Faculties’ meetings and attending any other meetings as directed by the Deputy Head (Academic). • Taking responsibility for setting internal examinations. • Preparing the faculty timetable, including the class set lists. • Publishing an annual Faculty Report, Faculty Handbook and Faculty Development Plan. • Ensuring the Faculty is well-resourced and that Economics classrooms are inspiring learning spaces. Page 3 of 6 • Taking overall responsibility for the Faculty budget. Wider Professional Responsibilities • Supply cover teaching for colleagues within the Faculty and the whole school as required. • Engage thoroughly with all processes of induction and the Individual Development Plan process. • Assist with School Partnership and Community Engagement projects and Admissions events as required...
Department: Retail and Licensing
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Specific Purpose (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Sunday 7 February 2026
1. The Department
At Aston Villa Football Club, our Retail and Licensing department plays a vital role in supporting the club's commercial success and fan engagement. We take pride in offering a wide variety of high-quality football merchandise and leisurewear to our supporters, both online and in-store, while maintaining a strong connection to our brand and culture. As the Club has grown, we have expanded our team to enhance the produce offering and ensure we continue delivering an exceptional customer experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative department that works collaboratively to bring our fans closer to the Club through products they love.
2. The Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Buyer to join the team to provide maternity cover. In this key role, you will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing football-related merchandise and leisurewear, ensuring that we stay ahead of market trends and continue to deliver exciting and relevant products to our fans. You will manage the end-to-end purchasing process from sourcing products, negotiating terms, to managing stock levels ensuring they are aligned with demand and seasonal events.
A typical day will involve collaborating with a range of stakeholders across the club, , planning for new product launches, seasonal promotions, and special club milestones. You will also be involved in analysing sales data to ensure our products are meeting customer expectations and driving profitability.
The role also offers an exciting opportunity to be part of key projects tied to club events, new kit launches, and special promotions. You will ensure that merchandise aligns with our financial goals, working within budgetary constraints while maximising value for our fans.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
We’re looking for someone who is creative, adaptable, and can bring fresh ideas to the table. You will need to have proven experience in retail clothing buying, preferably within the football industry. You will need to have strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of the impact of margins on profitability. The ability to analyse sales trends and make data-driven decisions is key to this role, along with the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.
You must be highly organised, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with. experience with inventory management systems and forecasting techniques.
You will need to have access to a vehicle and / or the ability to travel between our Club sites; Villa Park, London Office and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.
We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.
Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safe...
The Hires and Events Producer leads on the strategy and on the ground delivery of internal and external Events and Hires. The role is responsible for generating £85k+ income through seeking out, planning, and delivering hires and events across all of our spaces working creatively and strategically within the restrictions of the current building programme to maximise sales. The role ensures the smooth delivery of all visiting productions and internal events working closely with the Technical, Venue and Producing teams.
At a glance
Hours: 35 hours per week, across at least 5 days excluding a 1 hour unpaid meal break. Regular evening and weekend work will be required for this role
Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata
Holidays: 30 days including Bank Holidays per annum pro rata
Probation: Three months
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months with the possibility of extending
Key dates
Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 4 February 2026
First Interview date: w/c 9 February 2026
Second Interview date: w/c 16 February 2026
Purpose of the role
The Hires and Events Producer will have a strong focus on strategy delivery, event programming and coordination, venue management, administration and finance.
How to Apply
We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain why this position is right for you in whatever way feels most appropriate. Send one of the following, alongside a basic CV:
- A personal statement (500 words max)
- Presentation – Keynote or PowerPoint
- Short video or sound file (5 minutes max)
All applications will be judged on content not on format. We have suggested some options above, but if you would like to suggest an alternative let us know.
All applications should address the following questions:
- Tell us about your experience, skills and knowledge that mean you meet the person specification outlined in the Job Description; include demonstrative examples and achievements
- Tell us why this position interests you
- Tell us what you would bring to this role and the Bush Theatre
- Read the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Apply through our recruitment portal Breathe HR. Include a CV.
You can upload video or sound files using the We Transfer service https://wetransfer.com/. When using this service, please include the We Transfer link in your Breathe HR attachments by including the link in your CV or submitting it on a separate document.
- Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. This helps us to better understand if our recruitment practices are accessible and equitable to all.
If you have any need for this information in a different format please contact our People & Culture Administrator, Dorothy Ekema-Walla by email jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.
Equal Opportunities
The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to interview. If you would like to apply through our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know. You can state anywhere in your application: ‘I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme. If you have any questions or need any of this information in a different format, please contact our People And Culture Administrator, Dorothy Ekema-Walla, by emailing jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.
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Define Mercy Corps’ value proposition in the weather risk insurance sector consultancy
Description
Background:
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.
Decreases in humanitarian funding overall from both US and European institutional donors will not respond to the needs, which are bound to increase due to climate change. The frequency and impact of climate-related disasters is likely to increase in the years to come, leading to further displacements and negative impacts on both households and small businesses. Many climate hazards are predictable – they do not have to be treated as surprises. We do need to find ways to protect the populations we are working with against those shocks – not only to respond to their immediate needs and help them rebuild after a disaster hits, but also to protect the economic gains our programs have contributed to.
It is in this context that Mercy Corps is currently re-evaluating its strategy and exploring how it can better leverage the insurance sector to 1. Improve impact in our support to climate-affected populations; and 2. Expand our programmatic approach into disaster risk finance.
Mercy Corps is not starting from zero, but rather seeks to build on its experience and a series of initiatives that have, over the years, contributed to generating a strong body of knowledge. Our experience ranges from establishing MiCRO in Latin America, a micro-insurance company providing insurance policies against earthquakes to the most vulnerable, to working with local insurance companies such as Takaful in Kenya to test remote-sensing insurance for pastoralist populations, or providing equity to Pula Insurance through Mercy Corps Ventures. While these experiences have been successful overall, it is now time to not only bring all of our experiences under one roof but also develop a strong value proposition for Mercy Corps in the disaster risk management and insurance space.
Purpose / Project Description:
Mercy Corps is seeking support from insurance experts to define our value proposition and partnership models for advancing inclusive insurance. Mercy Corps’ positioning will need to be built on our current experience; and considered at three levels – at the macro level, working with national governments and insurance partners to pool funds and protect a large segment of the population; at the meso level to protect aggregators such as agribusinesses and financial institutions who can then provide coverage to their members/clients; and at the micro level, working with small businesses, smallholder farmers and individuals to facilitate access to insurance. It also includes taking stock of Mercy Corps’ experience with different models such as anticipatory action models, parametric/index-based insurance and/or traditional indemnity insurance, and bundling insurance with other financial services.
Mercy Corps is already working with a student team from George Washington University to map the weather-related insurance sector, identify areas of opportunity, and compile lessons learned from the broader insurance sector in that region. Mercy Corps is seeking a consultant to complement this work and develop a strategic roadmap that will include:
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A framework and theory of change based on a comprehensive SWOT analysis and strong understanding of the current trends in inclusive insurance, underlining how Mercy Corps can respond to the challenges currently faced by private insurance corporations in expanding their offering/client base and how much of the gaps left by the loss of funding in emergency response insurance can fill. This framework will clearly define the connection points between anticipatory action, private insurance, and macro schemes such as ARC Replica.
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Recommendations on investable and scalable models;
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A clear, actionable blueprint for engaging with new insurance partners
Consultant Activities:
The consultant will:
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Identify the areas of opportunity for Mercy Corps at the macro, meso and micro levels
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Develop a clear value proposition for Mercy Corps, including programming areas and messaging
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Develop a donor engagement plan, including the identification of priority donors who have aligned priorities and those donors to engage with within a longer-ter...
Cleaning Operative - Casual
Part time | Whitegate Drive Health Centre
Cleaning Operative (casual)
Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Eric Wright Construction would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
Our values:
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
- Integrity– We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
- Excellence– We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
- Respect– We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
- Innovation– We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
The Role
We are looking to recruit a Casual - Cleaning Operative to work at the Whitegate Drive Health Centre in Blackpool.
Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, you will work individually or as part of a team to undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the property and to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment.
You duties will include but not be limited to:
- Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bin, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include toilets and shower areas), and fixture and fittings, using where appropriate, powered equipment.
- The movement of items of furniture.
- All duties must be carried out to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act; statutory and company instruction and regulation and any other legal requirements.
- To relieve and assist in other establishments in certain circumstances.
- To attend and take all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or reports.
- To attend meetings as requested.
- Duties may vary dependant on the requirement to cover in times of staff absence.
- Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
- Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
It is essential that you have worked in a similar role and enjoy working as part of a busy team. You will have excellent customer service skills and be confident in communicating with clients, patients and colleagues.
The hourly rate for this role is £13.45 this is a casual role and the hours are not guaranteed
This role is subject to completion and satisfactory outcome of a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
The Person
We are looking for someone with a positive, willing attitude who is eager to learn all aspects of the Apprentice Helpdesk Administrator role and enjoys working as part of a team. You will take a proactive approach to your own training and development throughout the programme. Many of the skills needed for success in this role will be gained during your apprenticeship.
In line with our values, we are looking for the following key behaviours:
Our Ethos:
Working at the Eric Wright Facilities Management is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a differenc...