Ticket Sales Officer (TSO)
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Ticket Sales Officer to support the delivery of ticket sales across our venues.
You will process ticket bookings across multiple channels, respond to customer enquiries, upsell memberships, manage exchanges and refunds, and act as an escalation point for colleagues and customers. On event days, you will supervise the box office, liaise with promoter representatives and internal teams, manage guest lists, oversee end-of-show reporting.
You will have experience working with a ticketing system (Spektrix desirable), strong communication and organisational skills, and a calm, proactive approach in busy, live event environments. A commitment to outstanding customer service and an enthusiasm for live music and the arts are essential.
This is a 36-hour per week role, worked on an annualised hours basis including evenings and weekends.
If you are interested in this role, please download the forms, complete them and return to recruitment@bmusic.co.uk
Flexible working
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Salary £13.09 - £13.73 per hour
Location Ferfadd Court - Rothesay
This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 12:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
Relief Staff, to cover staff sickness and holiday
Location: Ferfadd Court, Bute
Salary: £13.09 - £13.73 per hour
Argyll Community Housing Association is seeking to recruit relief Wellbeing Assistants, to support tenants 60+ so that they can live independently and maintain successful tenancies.
We are looking for individuals with a positive outlook, patience and willingness to go the extra mile.
If you have an enthusiastic, caring nature and have experience of providing support to older or vulnerable people, we would love to hear from you.
Relief staff are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.
For further details and to apply to join our relief staff bank, please go to the recruitment section of our website at www.acha.co.uk
If you are unable to access the website, contact the Recruitment Team:
Tel 01546 605964 or email recruitment@acha.co.uk
For more information, please contact Katie Martin on 01546 60 5805
The Company
The Group is made up of Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) which is a Registered Social Landlord and Argyll Homes for All (AHFA) which is a wholly owned repairs and maintenance subsidiary of ACHA.
As Scotland’s twelfth largest housing association, ACHA has approx. 5200 affordable homes for rent, which is over 10% of Argyll and Bute’s population. The ACHA group employs around 285 people.
The reason we exist is to provide quality, affordable, sustainable homes for our tenants. Our vision is that we will deliver quality housing and more homes in great places to live and work.
Argyll Community Housing Association is a Fair Work First committed employer.
The Benefits
About Us
- Delivering more homes in great places
- Achieving housing quality & affordable warmth
- Enabling ACHA to be a sustainable business
- Realising the ACHA transformation programme
- Delivering effortless customer experiences
Delivering quality housing and more homes in great places to live and work.
Implicit in this vision is ambition that:
- All homes meet consistently high quality standards
- Our homes connect people to jobs and retain/attract a working age population
- The ACHA Group is a great place to work
Providing quality, affordable, sustainable homes.
Simplify it
We believe in streamlining how we work to achieve effortless customer experiences
Own it
We believe in being accountable for achieving the right outcome for customers and for ACHA
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There are no admin vacancies at present, but we always welcome CVs from people who are interested in working at our wonderful home.
Please email your CV to info@williamsimpsons.org.uk and we will come back to you if a suitable role opens up.
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Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. Call them on 0118 3540345 or drop an email to recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.
If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Every day is different at Guide Dogs. And no person with sight loss is the same. We work side by side, on our sites and in the community, in schools and on our streets, supporting people to live the life they choose. Our staff therefore also work in different ways to support the delivery of our life changing work.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.
Clergy
St Judes, Plymouth: Priest in Charge
Closing date for applications: 11:59am on 25th February 2026
Interview date: 5th & 6th March 2026
PRIEST IN CHARGE – ST JUDE’S, PLYMOUTH
We are seeking a full-time stipendiary priest who:
- Has a heart for mission and is able to communicate the gospel
- Is prayerful and open to the work of the Holy Spirit
- is able to encourage people to explore faith and grow as disciples
- Is a leader, listener and collaborator as we develop vision and strategy
- Is grounded in scripture while exploring ways of reaching people with the good news of the gospel
- Will help us provide opportunities through small groups for new church members to grow in fellowship
St Jude’s is a single urban parish with a beautifully refurbished church, finished to a high specification. You’ll be supported by a strong team of licensed lay ministers, committed PCC members, and dedicated lay leaders, alongside an enthusiastic congregation. A spacious five bedroom vicarage, conveniently located adjacent to the church, completes this attractive opportunity.
Please contact the Ven, Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth on 01752 858382 or adp@exeter.anglican.org
The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.
Job Introduction
Day Centre Manager – Norfolk Opportunities Centre (NOC)
Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well-established independent charity, is looking for a Day Centre Manager to join our dedicated team at our Norfolk Day Centre in Dereham, Norfolk.
The Day Centre Manager is responsible for the day to day running of the centre. The Manager is tasked to actively promote the development of each individual using a holistic approach, which demonstrates an understanding of their personal, physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs. The NOC promotes and supports individual's wellbeing, goals and aspirations in everyday community life.
For more information about our charity, visit www.autism-anglia.org.uk
Location
24-27 Bertie Ward Way, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1TE
Salary
£29,000 - £31,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Please note, unfortunately we do not offer sponsorships and candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.
About the role
- Responsible for overall day to day management of the Opportunities Centre, to include; staffing ratio, overseeing departments and leading on contracts.
- Manage the referral, assessment and transition process for individuals identifying individual support needs and their goals and objectives they wish to achieve within their day service package.
- To work collaboratively with the wider Adult Services team on project development and management.
- Attend events to promote the organisation and day service as required.
- Work alongside the Registered Manager for Norfolk to develop and implement goal plans, risk assessments, Support Plans appropriate communication methods and annual reviews – and to ensure these are regularly updated for the people we support.
- Providing opportunities for the adults to experience a wide range of community based activities.
- Responsible for ensuring all Instructors are up to date with current legislation and procedures through the regular supervision and appraisal process.
- To manage and ensure that all training requirements are up to date and relevant to all Instructors.
- Continually monitor and evaluate the individual’s progress and development of new social and daily living skills, confidence and self-esteem and ensuring these are communicated effectively and accurately to the appropriate people through regular reviews, ensure any actions are completed within a specific time frame.
- Ensure Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures are an integral part of the working practices of the opportunity centre.
- Work closely with the individual’s and their family to ensure all needs are being met with a consistent approach and effective communication.
- Follow Safeguarding procedures and act promptly on any concerns.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Formal Teaching qualification advantageous, but non essential
- Experience with individuals with ASD or Learning Difficulties would be highly beneficial
- Highly motivated and a desire to learn
- Ability to organise department work in an efficient and effective manner
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.
Benefits & Support
At Autism Anglia, we know our staff are key to our success. We provide:
- Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support.
- Comprehensive training, supervision, and professional development.
- Free on-site parking.
- A supportive and accessible leadership team, ensuring guidance and assistance are always available.
- Access to GP and dental services.
Commitment to Diversity
Autism Anglia is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates where needed.
How to apply
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CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Food & Beverage Warehouse & Logistics Assistant
Job reference:001593
Salary:£12,698.40 per annum
Closing date:09/02/2026
Department:Food & Beverage
Location:Chester
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:20
Job Description
Food & Beverage Warehouse & Logistics Assistant
How would you like to work in a truly unique environment where you can stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
The Role
Our Food & Beverage Warehouse & Logistics Assistants undertake a variety of warehouse duties. This includes maintaining high internal customer satisfaction levels through excellence in identifying, receiving and ensuring quality of products delivered to and across site. Carrying out warehousing activities, you will be organising storage and inventory space while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all incoming and outgoing stock. You will place all stock orders, receipt and invoice match via our stock management system whilst ensuring food safety standards are maintained at all times.
Our Food & Beverage outlets at the zoo include fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, kiosks and concession stands which are your key internal customers who you will be working with on a daily basis.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
The Package
Your typical working hours will be 7am to 3.30pm, although some evening work may be required. TBC hours per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays.
• Permanent contract - 20 hours per week
• Salary £12,698.40 per annum
• 33 days annual leave
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Access to healthcare plan
• Employer contributory pension scheme
Our Requirements
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A good knowledge of Food & Beverage food safety requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of warehouse software application packages and Microsoft Office proficiency with previous experience of stock ordering and invoicing
• Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy
• Experience of manual handing and lifting heavy loads
Desirable requirements
• Valid UK Forklift Truck Operating Licence
More About Us
We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 30,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.
We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We recommend that if you do wish to be considered that you submit your application as promptly as possible as shortlisting, and interviews may be taking place whilst the advert is live.
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- West London, North west London, North London
- Work Base
- Site based
- Salary
- £13.85 per hour plus holiday pay
- Hours per week
- Casual, as and when required
- Shift Pattern
- Casual, as and when required
- Application Deadline
- Thursday, February 5, 2026 12:12 PM
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Job Profile document
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We are keen to find the right candidate so for an informal meeting or to discuss the role further please contact
Melania on 07923169030.Join Our After School Play Service in London!
P3 is on the lookout for energetic, enthusiastic, and creative individuals to join our vibrant after school play team in London. If you have a passion for working with children and plenty of fun ideas to share, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for reliable and committed team players who bring a warm, patient, and caring approach to their work with children. You'll be working collaboratively with others to create a safe, engaging, and enjoyable environment.
What we offer:
- Full safeguarding and paediatric first aid training, with accredited certification.
- A combination of online learning and on-the-job training through colleague shadowing.
- A supportive and welcoming team environment.
Previous experience working with children is desirable but we value the right attitude and enthusiasm!
To upload your CV to this role, click Apply Now.
Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.P3 have committed to achieving ‘Net Zero’ Carbon emissions by 2050. Clickhereto read our Carbon Reduction Plan.In partnership withTreeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide.
Graduate Assistant (Music) 6-month contract
Music at Lancing College
Music is at the heart of life at Lancing and the renowned Choir sings at services in Chapel as well at major cathedrals across the country and regularly broadcasts choral evensong on BBC Radio 3 most recently in October 2025 and December 2023. Music at Lancing is extremely well resourced, and the College Chapel is an inspiring setting in which to make music in services and concerts and is fortunate to possess magnificent organs by Frobenius and Walker. Large-scale symphonic and chamber music concerts are frequently given in Great School which houses a Steinway model D and extremely good acoustics for instrumental and choral music.
Choral and instrumental music flourish in the Choir, Choral Scholars (Chamber Choir), A Cappella Club, College Singers (Choral Society), Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia, Concert Band, Big Band, Rock Society, a host of chamber music groups and a Music tech club.
There is a full and varied programme of events, ranging from lunchtime concerts, rock concerts and masterclasses to large-scale evening concerts and musical theatre. In the Lent Term the House Music Competition receives over 200 entries from pupils in solo, duet and ensemble categories, and the House Singing Competition in October involves every pupil in the school.
Concert highlights have included Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Sibelius’ Finlandia, Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending as well as numerous concerto movements. Chamber ensembles have performed Dvorak’s Dumky Trio, Borodin’s String Quartet no.1 first movement and Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio second movement.
The College Singers together with the College Choir give an annual performance of major choral works including Mozart’s Solemn Vespers Rossini’s Petit Messe Solennelle, Handel’s Messiah and Vivaldi’s Gloria in recent years.
To celebrate the completion of the Chapel in 2022, the College commissioned a new anthem The Earth is the Lord’s composed by Matthew Martin and now published by Novello. In 2024 the school celebrated its 175th Anniversary with the musicians performing in a Gala Concert in London at Southwark Cathedral and also giving the first performance of Lancing Beatitudes composed by Roxanna Panufnik and published by Peters.
There are regular musical productions in the theatre and recent shows include Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, The Addams Family, Anything Goes, Chicago and My Fair Lady.
There are twenty-seven Music Scholars and Exhibitioners in the College with over half coming to Lancing from cathedral choir schools such as St Paul’s, Chichester, Salisbury, Ely and Exeter. Lancing’s Music Scholars regularly go on to study Music at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, winning Choral and Organ scholarships and to many of the top music colleges including the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Enrichment activities for Lancing’s musicians include visits from professional musicians to give concerts, masterclasses, and lectures with recent visits from Nigel Short (conductor), Sally Beamish (composer), Meurig Bowen (arts administration) and the Kokoshka Trio.
The Department holds annual music events for Prep School pupils; orchestral and choral which have proved very popular amongst local preparatory schools.
Music Department Staff
The Department comprises three members of teaching staff; the Director of Music, Assistant Director of Music & Head of Academic Music and a Graduate Teacher of Music, supported by a Graduate Music Assistant and an administrator. There are twenty-four visiting music teachers offering tuition in the full range of orchestral and rock instruments and voice, many of whom also lead and direct school ensembles.
The Music School
The Music School has 14 practice rooms, a drum room, a chamber music room, a recital room and a computer suite. The recital room, where much of the academic teaching takes place, is also used for rehearsals and lunchtime concerts. The computer suite has recently been upgraded with 14 Macs fitted with a range of software such as Sibelius, GarageBand, and Logic. Further rehearsal space is located below the Chapel in the Bedford Studio for the Symphony Orchestra and the Crypt for the Choir.
Examinations
Pupils in Year 9 follow a foundation course in preparation for the GCSE courses in Years 10 and 11. We currently follow the AQA GCSE specification. In Years 10 and 11 there are nor...
JOB DESCRIPTION – CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM LEADER RESPORTING TO: HEAD OF PROPERTY & ASSETS LINE MANAGING: 1 X CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR, 1 X REPAIRS ADVISOR CONTRACTUAL BASE: The Coach House, Gresham Road, Staines OVERALL JOB PURPOSE Key Responsibilities To oversee Ability’s contact centre service and team, ensuring a knowledgeable, skilled and motivated team are consistently able to provide an excellent service experience for all customers, colleagues and stakeholders who access the service To continually monitor, review service levels, and to seek and implement improvements in process service delivery, accessibility and inclusivity across all areas of the contact centre service and duties detailed below To act as first point of contact for all those accessing the contact centre services via any channel, demonstrating Ability+Positive values through all interactions with the team, colleagues and customers To manage and resolve Service Requests in line with Ability’s complaints policy and process, and the administrative duties associated with complaints management within the contact centre. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Effectively line manage the contact centre team ensuring a motivated and capable work force via thorough induction, regular supervision, appraisal, and performance management processes. Monitor and report on team performance targets, acting swiftly to identify trends and implement corrective actions where needed. Work with HR colleagues where any formal processes may be required, and to safeguard the health and safety and wellbeing on the contact centre team. Assist colleagues across the Directorate with compilation and reporting of team KPIs as required. Undertake regular call monitoring using a quality assessment framework which supports coaching and learning opportunities for the team to continually improve services 1 Lead by example, take ownership of all customer enquiries; seeking to resolve these at the first point of contact where possible, and otherwise ensuring queries are allocated or sign-posted to the right person to assistance in resolving that query effectively. Where needed, follow-up with colleagues, partner organisations or stakeholders to ensure that satisfactory resolution is reached with the customer, in communication with them Ensure that all contact received by the team is accurately and factually recorded on Ability’s IT systems, and that information provided by the team is likewise accurate, factual and in line with Ability’s policies and service standards. Organise and plan team resources effective to ensure there is always adequate cover to manage incoming queries and other tasks required of the team. Where staff vacancies arise take swift action and engage with HR to recruit the best candidates available. Be responsible for operational staff safety in ensuring they are accounted for at the end of each working day in line with Ability’s lone working policy; escalating matters if needed without delay. Be an expert on all aspects of Ability’s contact centre communication system, customer database, complaints policy and repairs and maintenance service provision, ensure that all contact centre activity is in line with these. Be accountable for ensuring that all staff within the contact centre adhere to Ability’s code of conduct, customer care standards, safeguarding policies and the obligation upon all staff to be aware of GDPR and to take the greatest of care with sensitive information and data we hold relating to those we support and work with. Take personal ownership for data accuracy within Ability’s systems, updating customer and property details accurately where new or updated information comes to light. Ensure the contact centre team is skilled to accurately diagnose repairs through customer communication, identifying the required trade and adequate detail to enable a first-time fix, and ensuring works orders are raised in line with agreed service levels and timelines. Manage “no access” and “no contact” cases in partnership with contractors and associated communication, and where possible to proactive measures to achieve access. Maintain routine reporting and scrutiny of contractors to monitor appointment scheduling and fulfilment. Ensuring that all completed jobs are updated within Ability’s IT system in a timely manner to ensure data accuracy in relation to repairs service KPIs. Be duty holder for contract approvals, within the agreed thresholds set and documented by the Head of Property & Asset. Communicate directly with customers in the medium of their choosing, and support colleagues across the business with wider communication such as mail-merged letters as required. 2 Support colleagues with facilities management duties as required, for example post, stationary, minor office and equipment maintenance issues. Assist the team and Ability as a whole to fulfil our Safeguarding duties by being vigilant and proactive about assessing...
CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Lead Horticulturist - Nursery
Job reference:001586
Salary:£28,000-£29,260 depending on experience
Closing date:25/01/2026
Department:Plants
Location:Chester
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description
We are Chester Zoo
We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 30,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.
The Role
We now have an exciting new role for an outstanding Lead Horticulturist Reporting to the Assistant Team Manager with the support of the Team Manager.
We’re looking for someone who can:
- To assist Assistant Team Managers (ATM) with the daily operations of Horticulturists, Voluntary Work Placements (VWP’s) and Volunteers.
- To assist ATM with the nursery operations, including Plant Collections, Native Species programmes, daily maintenance of various growing environments and feature gardens.
- To ensure team members including Horticulturists and VWP’s adhere to Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices.
- To further develop our Plant Heritage National collection of Nepenthes.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
Well, where do we start? Here goes…
We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
The Package
- Contract Type – Permanent
- Working 10 days in 14 including weekends and bank holidays as rostered. 7:30am - 16:20 all year round.
- Salary £28,000-£29,260 per annum depending on experience
- 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
- Cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%
Our Requirements – Lead Horticulturist
- Have proven practical horticultural experience with a wide range of horticultural skills and have good plant knowledge.
- A NVQ Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or equivalent experience.
- Have some experience supervising a team.
- Hold PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates.
- An ability to network with other partners to develop our plant collections.
- As Chester Zoo has recently been accredited as a ‘Botanic Garden – Conservation Practitioner’ to have current best horticultural practices related to conservation initiatives.
- Experience of using horticultural machinery and monitoring Health and Safety compliance.
- Hold a full driving licence valid in the UK.
- Good communication skills to engage with other staff and deal with visitors, public talks and requests for information from outside sources.
Although not essential, the following would be desirable:
- Have experience work...
We are currently recruiting for volunteers to support with our craft group on Friday afternoons.
The Living Life Creatively Group gives people the opportunity to explore new skills through a creative project. In this context ‘art’ is used as an expressive medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing or distressing. It may give an opportunity to create something as a remembrance of a life lived in whatever form is meaningful to the individual: e.g. (but not limited to) a memory box or scrapbook of things significant to that person’s life, a life history, a cookery book, a sound recording.
As part of the therapy team, providing rehabilitation interventions within a group setting, facilitating a flexible group environment which allows a creative space.
Sessions are scheduled for two hours once a week.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you would like more information about this role please email volunteers@tappinghouse.org.uk
Apply online, or download the Application Form
Salesforce Implementation and Delivery Manager
- Vacancy
- Permanent
- London/Hybrid
- From £45,061 per year
Access is currently looking for a Salesforce Implementation and Delivery Manager on a six-month fixed term contract.
Access is about to implement a new CRM and Grant Management System (Salesforce-based, delivered by implementation partner Vera) to support its programmes, partner relationships, and reporting needs.
The role will play a critical part in ensuring the system is delivered well and that Access is ready to operate it confidently at go-live.
- Reports to:CRM Project Manager
- Location:Remote working with ideallyone day per week (Tuesday) in the London office (Old Street).
- Salary:£45,061-£52,884 per annum pro-rata
- Hours:Fixed-Term Contract (6 months minimum); Full-time preferred (we are also open to 4 days per week).
- Closing Date / Interviews:We are interviewing on a rolling basis. We expect the interview process to be one remote interview.
Download the job description here
Please submit your CV and a short covering note (max 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and availability to info@access-si.org.uk