Job Description for Receptionist

Purpose:

To  serve  customers  at  Reception,  managing  all  administrative  aspects  and  functions  of  the
Reception department at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre. Overseeing all general office administration
tasks, managing the day to day office environment, managing block bookings.

Reports to: Sales, Marketing & Admin Duty Officer

Salary: TBC

Pattern of work:

You will be required to work a rota which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Key responsibilities:

Operational and administration

•  To  work  shifts  on  Reception,  answering  telephone  calls,  transferring  calls  to  relevant

colleagues and taking messages where appropriate.

•  To manage all pay as you go bookings and payments for activities taking place in the Centre.

•  Be accurate when handling cash and have excellent attention to detail.

•  To  respond  to  or  forward  Plas  Madoc  Leisure  Centre  emails  from  members  of  the  public,

clients, associated organisations and suppliers in accordance with instructions.

•  To  field  enquiries  for  block  bookings,  placing  bookings  and  maintaining  a  waiting  list,

maximising the usage of all facilities at all times.

•  Confirm  all  block  bookings  and  one-off  event  bookings  in  writing.  Coordinating  the  relevant

information to the relevant departments.

•  To keep and maintain records of block bookings payments and chase outstanding payments.

•  To  support  the  maintenance  of  the  membership  scheme,  processing  new  members  and
managing the administration of the membership forms, including the maintenance of the direct
debit system.

•  To attend meetings as required.

•  To support your line Manager in the administration of all events and tournaments.

•  To maintain good working relationships with outside agencies and the general public in order to

uphold the Centre’s image.

Special conditions

•  To carry out such duties as may be determined by the Senior Management team.

General responsibilities:

•  To  maintain  the  highest  standard  of  professional  conduct  at  all  times  with  customers,

colleagues, stakeholders and the general public, both at work and socially.

•  To make a contribution to sharing ideas, knowledge and best practice to ensure the long term

success of Plas Madoc Leisure Centre.

•  To adhere to employment policies as detailed in the Employee Handbook.

•  To  follow  all  health  &  safety  procedures  in  order  to  ensure  the  safety  of  you,  colleagues,

customers and others who may be affected by your behaviour.

•  To  uphold  Plas  Madoc  Leisure  Centre’s  commitment  to  equality  of  opportunity  to  all  by

following the Equality & Diversity Policy.

•  To support Plas Madoc Leisure Centre in achieving its environmental aims and objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications or Training:

•  Must have GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English

Practical Skills:

•  Must have strong organisational skills

•  Must be able to communicate with a wide range of people effectively at all levels, both orally

and in writing

Personal Qualities & Attributes:

•  Must be able to work unsupervised and to agreed outcomes

•  Must  have  a  thorough  and  accurate  approach  to  all  work  with  the  ability  to  apply  set

procedures

•  Must  have  a  flexible  and  adaptive  attitude  to  change  and  do  everything  to  make  new

approaches and methods work

•  Must be able to work in a busy environment

•  Must be able to work as part of a team

•  Must have an open, honest, approachable and pleasant, friendly personality

•  Must be confident and professional

•  Must ensure personal appearance is of the highest standard of tidiness and hygiene

•  Must  accept  the  importance  of  maintaining  and  improving  standards  and  strive  to  exceed

expectations at all times

Person Specification for Receptionist

Experience:

•  Must  be  able  to  demonstrate  administrative  experience  within  a  public  or  private  sector

organisation

•  Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of customer needs.

•  Should  ideally  be  able  to  demonstrate  experience  of  working  within  a  busy  leisure  centre

environment within the public or private sector.

•  Should  ideally  be  able  to  demonstrate  a  understanding  of  how  a  third  sector  organisation
operates;  be  sympathetic  to  the  aims  of  Splash  Community  Trust;  and  be  sensitive  to  the
political nature of the organisation

Qualifications or Training:

•  Must have GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English

•  Should ideally have relevant IT qualifications

•  Should demonstrate evidence of Continuous Personal Development

Practical Skills:

•  Must have strong organisational skills

•  Must be able to communicate with a wide range of people effectively at all levels, both orally

and in writing

•  Must have excellent Information Technology skills

•  Most b...

Clinical & Medical

Pharmacist (Bank)

Pharmacist (Bank) Leeds Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank contract - Ad hocSalary up to £25 hour depending on experience

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.  

Build a brighter future while you’re helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you’ll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It’s everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.

As a Pharmacist at our Leeds hospital you’ll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you’ll have proven post-qualification experience. It’s also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you’ll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff.

As a Pharmacist, you will:

• Join our talented multidisciplinary team

• Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital

• Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it’s needed

• Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres

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. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

About Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital is proud to have received an "Outstanding" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following an inspection in February 2017. The CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of the service and this is testimony to the commitment, skill, and pride of the team at the hospital.

Our successful, purpose-built hospital deals with complex surgery and a vast range of specialities involving some 300 consultants. There are 80 bedrooms, an 8 bed Level 3 critical care unit and 6 theatres (2 Stryker laparoscopic and 2 laminar flow). We are close to the city centre and central railway station.

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

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

It starts with you. 

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

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

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Season Ticket Loan

Spread the cost of your annual travel ticket and save money with our interest-free Season Ticket Loan benefit.

Relevant Stories

Sharing memorable experiences.

Hints & Tips

Help with your application.

Once you’ve found the right role for you, you can apply online. All you need to do at this stage is submit your CV, a cove...

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Pharmacist (Bank)

Pharmacist (Bank)

Warwickshire | Hospital | Bank Contract - Ad hoc

Up to £25 per hour

Build a brighter future while you’re helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you’ll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It’s everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.

As a Pharmacist at our Warwickshire Hospital, you’ll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you’ll have proven post-qualification experience. It’s also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you’ll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff.

As a Pharmacist, you will:

• Join our talented multidisciplinary team

• Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital

• Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it’s needed

• Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.  

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

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

It starts with you. 

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

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

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Season Ticket Loan

Spread the cost of your annual travel ticket and save money with our interest-free Season Ticket Loan benefit.

Relevant Stories

Sharing memorable experiences.

Hints & Tips

Help with your application.

Once you’ve found the right role for you, you can apply online. All you need to do at this stage is submit your CV, a covering email, and a few personal details.

Our recruitment team screens all of the applications we receive. So, if they see that you’ve got the right sort of skills and experience needed for the role, your details will be passed on to the relevant hiring manager. Then, if you fit all the criteria at this stage, you’ll be invited to take part in a video, telephone or face-to-face interview.

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SEN Sixth Form TeacherLocation: St Elizabeth’s Sixth Form, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (just 10 minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow)Contract: Permanent, full-timeSalary: Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)

Inspire Independence. Empower Young Adults. Transform Futures.

About St Elizabeth’s Sixth Form
Set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s Centre is a national charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs. Our newly developed Sixth Form offers a unique and specialised learning environment for young people aged 16–19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities, and health conditions, including epilepsy and autism.

We provide bespoke education and transition support that equips our learners with the skills, confidence, and independence they need for adulthood. It’s a calm, structured, and aspirational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day.

We are proud to be a values-led organisation — aspirational, collaborative, joyful, and compassionate — and we’re looking for a talented teacher who shares our commitment to helping young people live life to the full.

About the Role

Following the successful launch of our brand new Sixth Form in September, we are seeking an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our Sixth Form team to support our increasing admissions as the service continues to grow. In our newly renovated building, purpose built to meet the individual needs of our learners, you will lead a small group of learners with complex profiles, supporting them in the development of academic, life, and employability skills within a highly individualised curriculum.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver purposeful, person-centred education in a nurturing and well-resourced setting with each learner having a minimum of 1-1 support. Whether you come from a special or mainstream background, if you’re ready to teach with heart and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver tailored teaching and learning to meet a wide spectrum of needs — from pre-entry to Entry Level and Functional Skills
• Promote independence and real-world skills in line with EHCP outcomes
• Work closely with Learning Support Assistants and therapy teams to provide holistic support
• Create an inclusive and motivating environment that prepares learners for life beyond education
• Track, assess, and report on progress toward academic, personal, and vocational goals

About You

You’re a committed educator with a flexible and person-centred approach. You understand that success for our learners looks different, and you celebrate every step of the journey.

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with learners with special educational needs, ideally in a post-16 setting
• Ability to adapt teaching for learners with complex profiles
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills
• Passion for supporting young people to thrive, both academically and personally

Why Join St Elizabeth’s?

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Newly renovated space with a dedicated area for education staff
• Structured induction, training, and CPD tailored to SEN and post-16 education
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking and countryside setting
• Access to the wellbeing platform, discounts, and staff benefits
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting a completed application form and CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

We welcome informal visits — to arrange a tour, contact the Recruitment team.

Please note: Due to our rural location, access to personal transport is essential.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to v...

• Posted 14 January 2026
• Salary circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits
• LocationStratford
• Job type Fixed Term
• DisciplineProgramming
• Reference004663

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Head of Programme, East Bank

Job description

East Bank is the UK’s newest cultural quarter — a place where entertainment, inspiration and discovery come together. Located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East Bank is home to some of the world’s most innovative cultural and educational organisations: London College of Fashion; UAL, UCL, Sadler’s Wells East, V&A East and BBC Music Studios. For more information on East Bank, please use this link.

We are looking for a Head of Programme, East Bank to develop, produce and deliver East Bank’s collaborative cultural and public programmes. Working across multiple partner institutions, the Head of Programme will bring creative and logistical leadership to ambitious, multi-disciplinary projects that engage diverse audiences and reflect East Bank’s mission: to be open to everyone who visits, lives and works in East London.

This role will initially be hosted and employed by Sadler’s Wells. Subject to the establishment of the East Bank charity, the role will then legally transfer across to the new organisation. The role is a fixed-term contract for a 3-year period.

You will have the following skills and experience

• Experience producing multi-stakeholder projects, at scale.
• Experience working collaboratively with artists, academics, and cultural institutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Sadler’s Wells benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Complimentary tickets and discounts
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
• Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17 February 2026.

For more information, please view the job pack - Head of Programme East Bank - January 2026 Job Pack

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com. You can also review our FAQs here.

• Posted 14 January 2026
• Salary circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits
• LocationStratford
• Job type Fixed Term
• DisciplineProgramming
• Reference004663

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Head of Programme, East Bank

Job description

East Bank is the UK’s newest cultural quarter — a place where entertainment, inspiration and discovery come together. Located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East Bank is home to some of the world’s most innovative cultural and educational organisations: London College of Fashion; UAL, UCL, Sadler’s Wells East, V&A East and BBC Music Studios. For more information on East Bank, please use this link.

We are looking for a Head of Programme, East Bank to develop, produce and deliver East Bank’s collaborative cultural and public programmes. Working across multiple partner institutions, the Head of Programme will bring creative and logistical leadership to ambitious, multi-disciplinary projects that engage diverse audiences and reflect East Bank’s mission: to be open to everyone who visits, lives and works in East London.

This role will initially be hosted and employed by Sadler’s Wells. Subject to the establishment of the East Bank charity, the role will then legally transfer across to the new organisation. The role is a fixed-term contract for a 3-year period.

You will have the following skills and experience

• Experience producing multi-stakeholder projects, at scale.
• Experience working collaboratively with artists, academics, and cultural institutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Sadler’s Wells benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Complimentary tickets and discounts
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
• Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17 February 2026.

For more information, please view the job pack - Head of Programme East Bank - January 2026 Job Pack

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com. You can also review our FAQs here.

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Facilitator – Day service

24 hours per week – Flexi part-time contract

Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.

Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.

Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for people who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Schedule

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 13.5 days annual leave pro rata
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.

Qualifications required:

A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Permission to work in Ireland essential.

Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere

Notifications

This role is based in Bogota, Colombia. This role is open to the nationals of the country where the role is based. 

You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 3 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 2 days.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The Programme Officer will ensure the timely delivery (within budget, to scale, and in line with the project proposal) of the EU-funded project “Igualmente, Justas: Puerta hacia el reconocimiento: Innovaciones desde la justicia feminista interseccional para el fin de la impunidad”. They will ensure timely reporting based on robust data on activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact of the project in line with the project M&E plan, ensuring full and effective implementation of the work plan, and working with key stakeholders to build relationships and support effective implementation. The post holder will also liaise closely with colleagues at Christian Aid Ireland, Programme Funding and Development and the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Regional Programme to inform them of the project’s progress. They will also be proactive in suggesting solutions to issues that arise.

About you

We expect the selected candidate to be pro-active in the day-to-day work and suggest solutions to the issues that may arise. For the success of the project, it is essential that the selected candidate develops a professional relationship with the partners based on common values, trust and a clear division of roles and responsibilities.

Strategic decisions are made jointly by the team, but each member of the team is expected to work relatively independently in carrying out those decisions, including preparing and undertaking field trips with partners.

The selected candidate would need to demonstrate capability to work in a systematic way with project management and ensure compliance with all policies. The postholder must pay attention to detail and understand administrative and financial regulations and be able to develop a work plan that ensures compliance and effective delivery of the EU project.

Would have the ability to understand the political and socio-economic context and how best to respond to opportunities and challenges is also important. Likewise, the selected candidate needs the personal skills to develop and sustain strong relationships with partners based on trust and shared values and objectives.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact   csantos@christian-aid.org

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Sche...

Programme Officer -
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
(Madagascar)

Position Overview
This  is  a  fantastic  opportunity  for  a  motivated development professional with 1-3 years’ experience to
contribute to impactful agricultural and livelihoods work in one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse regions.
SEED’s  agriculture  project  works with communities to strengthen food security, promote climate-smart
farming,  and  support  sustainable  land  management  practices.  We  use  community-led,  participatory
approaches,  working  with  local communities to identify and implement projects that meet their needs
and priorities.

This is an exciting position for someone who has 1-3 years in-field experience and a particular interest in
and exposure to agricultural development and climate-resilient farming systems. You will work alongside
national  and  international  staff,  supporting  the  development, funding, reporting and evaluation of our
programme.   You  will  be responsible for generating funds across the programmes to maximise impact.
This  post  will  partner  our  national  implementation  teams,  managing  donor  compliance,  ensuring
proposals and reports are to a high standard and budgets are appropriately managed.

It  is  essential that the post holder has grant writing experience and is able to work in English to a high
standard. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Title: Programme Officer
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 2 years, extendable
Contract Type: Local salary, £1,200 contribution to flights and £650 towards insurance

Core Duties

●  Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and international best

practice in an engaging and professional manner

●  Write project reports that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the projects,

learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information

●  Provide first-stage editing of all proposals and reports across the Department to a high standard

and providing detailed, constructive feedback to interns and Officers

●  Support in the management of donor compliance across several projects, working with the

Programme Manager and the implementation team to ensure that project milestones are being
met

●  Work alongside the Programme Manager and Head of Department in problem-solving and
providing additional support in line with emerging issues from project implementation

●  Manage pieces of long-term project work that require a higher level of expertise and experience

across the Department

●  Support in the recruitment of new staff and provide support, management, review and

professional development to Programme Interns, Junior Officers and specialists

●  Foster essential cross-cultural collaboration, providing support to both the national and

international teams to bridge gaps in understanding and priorities for project development and
implementation

●  Provide pastoral care, guidance and act as a role model, both professionally and personally, for a

team of early career professionals living in country

●  Work alongside the Head of Department, Programme Manager and Head of Finance in

developing and managing the budgets relating to projects

●  Develop and update resources to support project development processes, including proposal

and budget templates and style guidelines

●  Assist MEL specialists in developing MEL tools and analysing data, including the writing of MEL

reports when needed

●  Support the development of project development procedures, guidelines and training and
provide project-specific information to inform policy development across the organisation

●  Ensure that statistics, research, funding trackers, photo database and handovers relating to the

projects are accurate

●  Oversee the project-specific website and social media content

●  Work with the national team and external partners in increasing their skills and capacity,

providing mentoring or training where appropriate

●  Take an active role in project management meetings, leading discussions and standing in for the

Programme Manager where appropriate

●  Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required

●  Liaise closely 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 any other tasks required by the Programme Manager, or Director of Operations and

Heads of Departments commensurate with this role.

Person specification

●  Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in agriculture, rural development, food

security, or a related field

●  At least two years’ experience with similar programmes
●  Minimum of 2 years’ professio...

Programme Officer -
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
(Madagascar)

Position Overview
This  is  a  fantastic  opportunity  for  a  motivated development professional with 1-3 years’ experience to
contribute to impactful agricultural and livelihoods work in one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse regions.
SEED’s  agriculture  project  works with communities to strengthen food security, promote climate-smart
farming,  and  support  sustainable  land  management  practices.  We  use  community-led,  participatory
approaches,  working  with  local communities to identify and implement projects that meet their needs
and priorities.

This is an exciting position for someone who has 1-3 years in-field experience and a particular interest in
and exposure to agricultural development and climate-resilient farming systems. You will work alongside
national  and  international  staff,  supporting  the  development, funding, reporting and evaluation of our
programme.   You  will  be responsible for generating funds across the programmes to maximise impact.
This  post  will  partner  our  national  implementation  teams,  managing  donor  compliance,  ensuring
proposals and reports are to a high standard and budgets are appropriately managed.

It  is  essential that the post holder has grant writing experience and is able to work in English to a high
standard. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Title: Programme Officer
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 2 years, extendable
Contract Type: Local salary, £1,200 contribution to flights and £650 towards insurance

Core Duties

●  Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and international best

practice in an engaging and professional manner

●  Write project reports that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the projects,

learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information

●  Provide first-stage editing of all proposals and reports across the Department to a high standard

and providing detailed, constructive feedback to interns and Officers

●  Support in the management of donor compliance across several projects, working with the

Programme Manager and the implementation team to ensure that project milestones are being
met

●  Work alongside the Programme Manager and Head of Department in problem-solving and
providing additional support in line with emerging issues from project implementation

●  Manage pieces of long-term project work that require a higher level of expertise and experience

across the Department

●  Support in the recruitment of new staff and provide support, management, review and

professional development to Programme Interns, Junior Officers and specialists

●  Foster essential cross-cultural collaboration, providing support to both the national and

international teams to bridge gaps in understanding and priorities for project development and
implementation

●  Provide pastoral care, guidance and act as a role model, both professionally and personally, for a

team of early career professionals living in country

●  Work alongside the Head of Department, Programme Manager and Head of Finance in

developing and managing the budgets relating to projects

●  Develop and update resources to support project development processes, including proposal

and budget templates and style guidelines

●  Assist MEL specialists in developing MEL tools and analysing data, including the writing of MEL

reports when needed

●  Support the development of project development procedures, guidelines and training and
provide project-specific information to inform policy development across the organisation

●  Ensure that statistics, research, funding trackers, photo database and handovers relating to the

projects are accurate

●  Oversee the project-specific website and social media content

●  Work with the national team and external partners in increasing their skills and capacity,

providing mentoring or training where appropriate

●  Take an active role in project management meetings, leading discussions and standing in for the

Programme Manager where appropriate

●  Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required

●  Liaise closely 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 any other tasks required by the Programme Manager, or Director of Operations and

Heads of Departments commensurate with this role.

Person specification

●  Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in agriculture, rural development, food

security, or a related field

●  At least two years’ experience with similar programmes
●  Minimum of 2 years’ professio...