Chef de Partie

Chef De Partie

Location: Wellford Gardens, Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1ND

Pay rate: Up to £14.31

Contracted hours: 36 Hours per week (08:00-18:00)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food?

Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love?

Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required.

Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll build relationships with our residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Wellford Gardens is our first luxury new build incorporating all-inclusive in the comfort of luxurious surroundings. It will include en-suite bedrooms, fresh air ventilation, acoustic monitoring, landscaped gardens, private dining, hair and beauty facilities, cinema, lounge and sun terrace. The home is located just off the A40 on Park Hill in Wheatley. Wellford Gardens is a three-storey home with 65 bedrooms, offering residents round-the-clock residential and dementia care. The home design includes innovative new technologies including E-care and providing person centred care with many personalised options.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers, with knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets. Ideally you will hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent but this is not essential.

You’ll have experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs. You’ll know how to manage your budget and stock effectively.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a chef within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Chef de Partie

Job Grade:

2

Responsible to:

Head Chef

Overall Objective: Prepare, cook and serve meals that meet the standards set by the Head Chef

Essential Job Functions

Food Production

1.  Help create, prepare and cook the assigned dishes as per recipe specification
2.  Participate in the development and design of seasonal menus
3.  Assess all dishes before leaving kitchen for taste, presentation, and food quality
4.  Control food cost with minimum wastage including correct food preparation and handling

of leftover food items

5.  Ensure safety and security is adhered to at all times
6.  Maintain personal tidy appearance and works in a hygienic manner
7.  Keep control of their responsible station and report low stock levels to shift supervisor
8.  Be fully aware of all health, safety and security issues associated with work area
9.  Understand and be aware at all times of food costs and percentages and understand how

daily departmental costs influence profit and loss results

10. Ensure minimum wastage by correctly handling surplus food after service
11. Assist at private dinners as required

Quality

1.  Ensure work station and kitchen environment, e.g. stores, fridges are spotlessly clean
2.  Complete quality control checks according to HACCP regulations
3.  Perform cleaning tasks as per schedule and record
4.  Adhere to uniform, personal hygiene and appearance standards within the kitchen and

servery areas

5.  Assist in the control of food costs as directed, trained by senior chefs
6.  Conducts quality checks of goods received, proper storage of raw and cooked foodstuffs

in compliance with food hygiene requirements

Supervision

1.  Assist with training of junior chefs and their development within the kitchen team

Communication

1.  Teach junior chefs and apprentices new skills
2.  Help maintain effective communication within the kitchen and assist in resolving problems
3.  Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management and other

departments

4.  Be customer-oriented and able to converse with diners
5.  Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish descriptions

including allergens

6.  Report all machinery faults e.g. coolers/freezers and promptly inform senior chef on duty

(e.g. call-out, visual check of trip switch/fuse)

Authorised: Head of Catering Services

     Date: January 2026

Chef de Partie – January 2026

Applications are invited for the position of Chef de Partie at The Queen’s College.

The Chef de Partie plays an essential role in the catering team and the kitchen provides excellent everyday meals for students, staff and Fellows, as well as executing formal, fine-dining events which include prominent guests. The calendar has a number of gaudies, which are celebratory feasts, often incorporating specific culinary traditions, frequently attended by old members (former students) of the College. The College kitchen supplies hot and cold food for around 275 diners through the Servery at lunch and approximately 150 students each evening in term time. Summer schools, conference catering, and private dinners are also provided throughout the year, in a number of locations throughout the College, and the standards of production and presentation are high.

The Chef de Partie will have experience as a Chef de Partie or have considerable experience as a Commis Chef, and ideally will have professional qualifications too. They will bring a range of skills, but also be prepared to learn a great deal in our kitchen from the Head Chef and Sous Chefs, executing innovative and creative daily meals for students, staff and Fellows, and exceptional food for formal, fine-dining events.

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented chef to further develop their culinary skills and engage in a wide range of innovative cooking styles within our modern & fully equipped kitchen.

The Chef de Partie will be working as part of a team to ensure the provision of high-quality meals to fellows, students, staff, guests, and commercial customers. A commitment to produce high quality cuisine in a busy kitchen environment is essential along with a positive professional attitude.

Salary range: £28,778-£33,002 p.a. plus £1,730 p.a. Oxford Weighting Allowance.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days, predominately straight shifts and alternate weekends off.

Essential qualifications:

· Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or equivalent

· Level 3 Professional Cookery or equivalent qualification/experience

Excellent benefits including:

· 30 days holiday including Christmas shutdown, plus bank holidays

· Generous contributory pension scheme

· Uniform provided and laundered

· Training & development opportunities

· Strong focus on positive work-life balance

· Travel pass/cycle to work scheme

· Meals on duty

New College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please click here to view the full job description and requirements.

Technical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Co-OrdinatorContract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,047.89 Per Annum pro-rata (£26,685.04 Per Annum pro-rata is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 17.5 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (to be discussed), HybridLocation: Speke, LiverpoolIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as a Technical Co-Ordinator
Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination activities to support service delivery for a range of complex repair projects, ensuring appropriate protocols are always adhered to and financial impacts recorded. Activity will include scheduling of appointments, liaising with contractors, compiling and evaluating disclosure documents.

About you
We are looking for someone with (to be taken from essential criteria)
• Experience of scheduling / diary management ideally within a repairs environment
• Proven track record of providing administrative services including accurate record keeping
• Experience of maintaining databases and proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to show initiative and propose solutions to issues identified

Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
•    Competitive pay & generous pension 
•    28 days holidays plus bank holidays, pro-rata
•    Flexible working options available
•    Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
•    A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
 Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered

Role Profile
•    Maintain all appropriate records and reports including payments, post inspection of works, collating information for databases with stock records, disrepair logs, stock condition records, asbestos etc. 
•    Process letters of claim promptly upon receipt, and play a supportive role in case management including system updates, accurate collation of files and claim documentation on behalf of Asset and Legal teams, ensuring full compliance with the protocols to deliver financial savings to the Group 
•    To liaise and assist contractors with the scheduling of works, tracking and monitoring through to completion to the right standards
•    Support the Case Management Officer in identifying issues requiring management input to ensure escalation when needed.
•    Support the Case Management Officer in the processing of payments associated with formal claims settled within agreed timelines updating the records accordingly
•    Support the Case Management Officers in the production of management data on the status of caseload, detailing trends and geographical concerns which feed into the management of assets 
•    Ensure collaboration with all internal and external teams to deliver the disrepair and complex repairs process, including liaiso...

Technical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Co-OrdinatorContract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,047.89 Per Annum pro-rata (£26,685.04 Per Annum pro-rata is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 17.5 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (to be discussed), HybridLocation: Speke, LiverpoolIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as a Technical Co-Ordinator
Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination activities to support service delivery for a range of complex repair projects, ensuring appropriate protocols are always adhered to and financial impacts recorded. Activity will include scheduling of appointments, liaising with contractors, compiling and evaluating disclosure documents.

About you
We are looking for someone with (to be taken from essential criteria)
• Experience of scheduling / diary management ideally within a repairs environment
• Proven track record of providing administrative services including accurate record keeping
• Experience of maintaining databases and proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to show initiative and propose solutions to issues identified

Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
•    Competitive pay & generous pension 
•    28 days holidays plus bank holidays, pro-rata
•    Flexible working options available
•    Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
•    A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
 Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered

Role Profile
•    Maintain all appropriate records and reports including payments, post inspection of works, collating information for databases with stock records, disrepair logs, stock condition records, asbestos etc. 
•    Process letters of claim promptly upon receipt, and play a supportive role in case management including system updates, accurate collation of files and claim documentation on behalf of Asset and Legal teams, ensuring full compliance with the protocols to deliver financial savings to the Group 
•    To liaise and assist contractors with the scheduling of works, tracking and monitoring through to completion to the right standards
•    Support the Case Management Officer in identifying issues requiring management input to ensure escalation when needed.
•    Support the Case Management Officer in the processing of payments associated with formal claims settled within agreed timelines updating the records accordingly
•    Support the Case Management Officers in the production of management data on the status of caseload, detailing trends and geographical concerns which feed into the management of assets 
•    Ensure collaboration with all internal and external teams to deliver the disrepair and complex repairs process, including liaiso...

Political Advice and Support Officer

Job Overview

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students.

Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.

About the role

We're seeking a Political Advice and Support Officer to join our Council Secretariat team.

This role plays an important role in supporting the Chief Officer team and ensuring the smooth delivery of their priorities. You will work closely with the Senior Special Advisor and PA to the Chief Officers, managing information flow coordinating actions, and contributing to strategic projects.

You'll be part of a team the heart of our organisation, working on key council issues, priorities and projects that shape the strategic direction of the BMA.

As a Political Advice and Support Officer you will:

• Monitor and manage the Chair of Council and Chief Officers’ communications, prioritising and directing communications appropriately.
• Capture and circulate actions to ensure timely follow-up across the organisation.
• Support the delivery of Chief Officers’ priorities, including tracking progress and outcomes.
• Produce high-quality communications materials for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate on special projects, providing project management support where required.
• Identify opportunities to raise the profile of Chief Officers in support of policy and campaigning objectives.

To be successful as a Political Advice and Support Officer you’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience of supporting elected leaders in a local authority, trade union, parliament or similar setting
• An understanding of the motivations and priorities of elected leaders
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build effective relationships.
• Resilient and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• An understanding of the NHS and wider health system including policy developments would be desirable

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• Electric vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes (available after completion of probationary period)
• Long service recognition every 5 years
• Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for your role
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) (after completion of probationary period)

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

To apply please upload an up to date version of your CV and supporting information setting out your suitability for the role.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any...

Vacancy

North America

United States

University of California, Santa Cruz

Dean, Social Sciences Division

The University of California, Santa Cruz, seeks a collaborative leader and strategic convener to serve as the Dean of the Social Sciences Division.  The Dean serves as the executive officer of the Division and partners closely with the Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor to lead the Division and help guide the academic program of one of the nation’s most distinctive research universities through a period of transformative opportunity and change. The Dean will join a highly collegial and collaborative group of academic leaders and be expected to work closely with the deans of the four other academic divisions (Arts, Engineering, Humanities, Physical and Biological Sciences).

Set within 2,000 acres of coastal redwood forest overlooking Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz is a top-tier public research university that combines academic excellence with a bold commitment to access, sustainability, and social impact. With a total enrollment of nearly 20,000 students—approximately 17,370 undergraduates and 1,890 graduate students—UC Santa Cruz is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and holds R1 status. In fiscal year 2024, UC Santa Cruz secured over $250 million in extramural research funding, reflecting a dynamic research enterprise. The University’s annual operating budget exceeds $1 billion, with core funds supporting its mission of teaching, research, and public service. Guided by its strategic plan, Leading the Change, UC Santa Cruz is advancing student success, interdisciplinary innovation, and inclusive excellence.

The Division of Social Sciences at UC Santa Cruz encompasses eight academic departments: Anthropology, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology. It is the largest division on campus, enrolling roughly 36% of UCSC’s undergraduates and 17% of its graduate students. The Division offers fifteen undergraduate majors, four master’s programs, and eight doctoral programs—many of them interdisciplinary in scope and design.

Research in Social Sciences is supported by a wide array of interdisciplinary centers and initiatives that address critical social, economic, and policy issues. These include the Center for Agroecology, which manages a 35‑acre organic farm in partnership with UCSC’s Agricultural Experiment Station, as well as the Center for Economic Justice and Action, the Center for Integrated Spatial Research, the Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas, the Center for Analytical Finance, the Science and Justice Research Center, the Center for Statistical Analysis in Social Sciences, the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History, the Center for Labor and Community, the Right Livelihood Center, and the Institute for Social Transformation. The Division also houses two residential undergraduate colleges—College Nine and John R. Lewis College—whose Provost reports to the Dean and the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education. In total, the Dean oversees a $40 million budget, approximately 150 full‑time faculty, and more than 100 staff members dedicated to advancing the Division’s teaching, research, and public service mission.

The next Dean of Social Sciences at UC Santa Cruz will assume this role at a pivotal time. As the Division with the largest undergraduate enrollment, a diverse interdisciplinary research portfolio, and a deep commitment to social justice, Social Sciences requires an experienced leader who will lead with vision and creativity. Navigating fiscal realities while driving innovation within the Division, the Dean will be tasked with strengthening research and teaching infrastructure, advancing graduate pathways, enriching experiential learning, deepening community engagement, and amplifying the Division’s impact locally and globally.

Equally critical will be the Dean’s role in expanding fundraising and strategic partnerships. The Dean must articulate a compelling vision that attracts transformative investments and cultivates collaborations with industry, government, and nonprofits. Through courageous leadership, creative problem‑solving, and a commitment to socially engaged scholarship, the next Dean will position Social Sciences as a dynamic, resilient, and globally impactful division,...

Can you build strong relationships and help others achieve their fundraising goals?

At the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, we are looking for a Relationship Fundraiser to join our team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will help strengthen connections with individuals, local businesses, and our branches and groups face-to-face across the region. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting fundraisers, delivering events, and ensuring every supporter feels valued.

This is a home-based role with travel requirements across: North and East Yorkshire. Applicants need to be based in or close to the designated region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver community and local business fundraising events in your region
• Provide a tailored supporter journey through a range quality communications including meetings, calls and emails
• Support our branches and groups to grow income from local events, trusts, and corporates
• Build strong relationships to maximise fundraising potential and engagement
• Ensure funds are processed accurately and on time
• Collaborate with the wider community team to maintain consistent processes and accurate CRM records
• Represent the Association at events, presentations, and local media opportunities
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with law, best practice, and internal policies

About You:

• Experience in community fundraising or relationship management
• Experience coaching and motivating people
• Confident using CRM databases with knowledge of GDPR
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Passionate about inspiring supporters to reach their fundraising goals
• Strong communication skills with tact and diplomacy
• Excellent attention to detail across written and verbal communication
• Track record of working to income targets
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required
• Full clean driving licence

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hubfor discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Relationship Fundraiser

Remote

£31,600 per year

Contract - Full-time

Posted today

Closing date: 03/02/2026

Documents

Relationship Fundraiser Candidate Pack North and East Yorkshire.pdf

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Relationship Fundraiser

York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

£31,600 per year

Acorns Children's Hospice are seeking a dedicated Cook to support the Lead Cook with all catering requirements for our Hospice in Worcester. At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and serve meals throughout the day.
• Assist with safe disposal and storage of food, adhering to food hygiene and COSHH requirements.
• Support with maintaining cleanliness and perform catering-related cleaning of kitchen, storage areas, equipment, crockery, and cutlery.
• Be involved with planning menus, catering for special diets, cultural needs, and hospice events.
• Meet the dietary needs of the children in our care.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in catering, including food preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Knowledge of nutrition, food hygiene, and infection control procedures.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• A good standard of general education.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate.

What We Offer:

• £15,724.80 per annum / £12.60 per hour (£24,570 FTE)
• 24 hours per week
• Based in our Three Counties Hospice, Worcester (WR5 3EZ)
• Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
• Discounts on refurbished tech
• Eye Test discount
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
• Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Part Time

Worcester

Facilities

Friday 6th of February 2026

Bookings Officer & Office Team Member | Abernethy Nethy Bridge

Full time

Permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED

Start Date: Immediate

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.

The Booking Officer is responsible for handling incoming enquiries and repeat bookings for the centre and will provide a seamless handover to operational departments by making sure that the contracting and pre-event planning processes are executed effectively. The role will involve close co-ordination with all departments and customers to ensure a consistent high level of service throughout each event. Working closely with the Business Development Manager, the Booking Officer will help with both proactive and reactive sales efforts in order to generate new business and to ensure a high level of repeat business.

Most of all we are looking for someone who has an ability to share the Christian heart behind what we do and the positive impact that the residential experience makes on guests will be essential in fostering these relationships. Networking and relationships will be a key skill as the candidate reaches out to potential guests, which will include schools, churches and other organisations.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors.

The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.

KEY ROLES

Bookings Officer (3 days)

• To maximise occupancy for the centre throughout the year
• Handle incoming enquiries in a professional and efficient manner, liaising with key departments as required to ensure the smooth running of events at the centre
• Work with Business Development Manager and Centre Director to help generate new business for the centre, undertaking proactive sales tasks as directed

Office team member (2 days)

• To provide a friendly and efficient reception service to the Centre.
• To assist in providing an effective administration service for the work of the Centre.

QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good telephone manner ability to build relationships with new and potential schools/groups
• Ability to prioritise and use own initiative
• Self-starter with a keen eye for detail
• Demonstrate a high level of sales and customer service skills
• IT literate, preferably with an understanding of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO HAVE

• A college or university qualification in an events or sales discipline, or
• Experience in an events, sales or office environment
• Experience working for a charity
• A passion for outdoor education

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

GOOD TO KNOW

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith.
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this ...

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Creation Care Champion

Are you passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team and support the Diocese of Exeter to equip churches to better care for creation.

What you’ll do:
Assist the creation care team in supporting churches to operate in a more environmentally friendly way. Championing the Eco Church scheme and other opportunities for churches to be missional through creation care. Assisting the creation care team with widening and maintaining a network of parish eco contacts and disseminating information to this network. Initially working across your own mission community, moving onto deanery, archdeaconry and diocese wide work as capacity allows and in discussion with the Creation Care Engagement Officer.

What we’re looking for:

• Already be involved in Creation Care activity in their own parish/mission community.
• Have a good understanding of the twin climate and biodiversity crisis.
• Have sound knowledge of the theological grounding for creation care.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a team and see positive change in our churches.
• Leader for Creation Care Training – click herefor more information

Click here for the Role Description.

Click here for the Application Form.

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please complete a copy of the application form and apply to: click here to email our Eco Team.

Hours: Various
Location: Various with regular visits to the Diocesan Offices
Closing Date: Ongoing
An informal interview will be required prior to starting in the role.

As a Diocese, we aim to represent the rich diversity of the community we serve. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, differing abilities, identity and experience. We welcome all applications. Our church is for everyone and so is our workplace.