COURSE COORDINATOR (BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP) JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: COURSE COORDINATOR (BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP) Responsible to: Course Leader (Business & Entreprenuership) Main Purpose: The Course Coordinator will support the smooth delivery and high educational quality of the Future Founders programme for students aged 14-17 by teaching lessons, assisting with workshops and project work, and contributing to the pastoral and social elements of the summer school. They will be actively involved in the teaching of the course – in the mornings and some afternoons – and will work closely with the Course Leader to ensure the course is engaging, well-run, and enjoyable for all students. Course Dates: The Future Founders (formerly LIRA) programme in 2026 will run for 2 weeks, from the 4th to the 18th of July. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (dates outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh). See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - 2nd July 2026: induction begins 4th – 18th July: Future Founders programme 18th – 21st July: London trip The Coordinator may be asked to assist with the London trip at the end of the course. This is a 4-day trip with all activities, accommodation, transport and meals pre-arranged by an experienced tour operator. Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school, unless accompanying students (e.g. to London). Roles and Responsibilities: To take overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Future Founders programme, which includes, and is not limited to: Support students in developing their business ideas, teamwork, and presentation skills. • Assist with the induction and site orientation of Future Founder attendees. • Deliver lessons and activities under the guidance of the Course Leader. • • Help maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment. • Assist with the organisation and facilitation of external workshops and business guest sessions. • Help coordinate resources, materials, and logistics for sessions. • Accompany and support the Course Leader on Future Founders excursions, including the Apprentice-style challenge, ensuring student safety. • Assist with selected afternoon workshops related to the course. • Engage with pupils in a friendly and professional manner, encouraging full pupil participation. • Ensure all sessions are delivered competently, professionally and safely, in accordance with Sedbergh policies and risk assessments. • Maintain accurate plans and records of lessons, workshops, and student progress. • Participate in wider afternoon and evening activities as part of the summer school staff team. • Assist within the boarding house on a rota basis, contributing to a positive residential experience. • In line with school safety, assist the Social Media Coordinator in providing effective photographic material for use in social media daily. • Manage students’ conduct and behaviour to ensure students enjoy and get the most out of the summer school programme. • Ensure the facilities used by Future Founders are returned to their original state, to include all school facilities and equipment, at the end of the course. • Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. • Any other tasks as required by the Course Director to ensure the smooth running of the Future Founders programme. Pre-Course Duties will include: • • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Course Director and the Future Founders Course Leader as required to prepare for the programme and to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Course Director. • Attending the compulsory on-site induction training prior to the course start date. • Helping set up the campus prior to the pupils’ arrival. Health and Safe...
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VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.
At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker covering various areas across Aberdeen. We have Full & Part-time permanent positions available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: Between 16-39hrs
Rota: This role has shifts available from 7am and latest shift finishing at 10pm. Rotas are reviewed on a fortnightly basis. You must be able to work every second weekend.
Location: Variable locations, caring for service users in their own home. Driving license would be beneficial but not essential. Salary: £12.81 per hour
We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
- Access to our employee discount scheme
VSA is proud to be part of Granite Care Consortium which is made up of local 3rd & private sector providers with decades of experience in delivering health and social care services. The Consortium was set up so that people have quick and easy access to person-centred, integrated care so that they feel supported, safe and well.
You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities to maintain their independence while living at home.
We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience within a care setting is preferred, but we accept applications from individuals who are looking to progress with a career in Health & Social Care.
You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.
Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.
Start your career journey with VSA today!
Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
- Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
- Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
- Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
- Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
- Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
- Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
- A...
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £13.85 per hour
- Location
- Richmond
- Hours
- Every Saturday during term-time
Looking for a fun, varied role which provides the ultimate job satisfaction? We’re searching for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Play and Youth workers!
We have Play and Youth schemes across the South East where we bring smiles and laughter to disabled children and young people, transforming their lives through the power of play.
We’re looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to delivering inclusive fun for young people, so if you enjoy working in a busy, social environment this role could be perfect for you!
Rates of pay
We believe in paying our staff fairly for a days work and are proud to be an accredited as a Living Wage Employer, paying all of our staff the Real Living Wage.
We pay Play and Youth workers £13.85 per hour.
Work locations
We have Play and Youth schemes in the following locations:
- Richmond
Hours
As a Play or Youth worker, you must commit to working the following:
- Every Saturday during term time.
Benefits
- To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
- Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
- Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
- Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All of our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health health care plan.
Any other questions?
More details about the role can be found in the Job Description.
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £12.60 per hour
- Location
- Guildford
- Hours
- Saturdays and Half Terms
Looking for a fun, varied role which provides the ultimate job satisfaction? We’re searching for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Play and Youth workers!
We have Play and Youth schemes across the South East where we bring smiles and laughter to disabled children and young people, transforming their lives through the power of play.
We’re looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to delivering inclusive fun for young people, so if you enjoy working in a busy, social environment this role could be perfect for you!
Rates of pay
We believe in paying our staff fairly for a days work and are proud to be an accredited as a Living Wage Employer, paying all of our staff the Real Living Wage.
We pay Play and Youth workers £12.60 per hour.
Work locations
We have Play and Youth schemes in the following locations:
- Guildford
Hours
As a Play or Youth worker, you must commit to working the following:
- Every Saturday and every day the scheme is running during the half term.
Benefits
- To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
- Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
- Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
- Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All of our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health health care plan.
Any other questions?
More details about the role can be found in the Job Description.
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £12.60 per hour
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- Saturdays and Half Terms
Looking for a fun, varied role which provides the ultimate job satisfaction? We’re searching for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Play and Youth workers!
We have Play and Youth schemes across the South East where we bring smiles and laughter to disabled children and young people, transforming their lives through the power of play.
We’re looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to delivering inclusive fun for young people, so if you enjoy working in a busy, social environment this role could be perfect for you!
Rates of pay
We believe in paying our staff fairly for a days work and are proud to be an accredited as a Living Wage Employer, paying all of our staff the Real Living Wage.
We pay Play and Youth workers £12.60 per hour.
Work locations
We have Play and Youth schemes in the following locations:
- Farnham
Hours
As a Play or Youth worker, you must commit to working the following:
- Every Saturday and every day the scheme is running during the half term.
Benefits
- To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
- Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
- Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
- Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All of our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health health care plan.
Any other questions?
More details about the role can be found in the Job Description.
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £12.60 per hour
- Location
- Chichester
- Hours
- Holiday Worker from Easter 2026
Looking for a fun, varied role which provides the ultimate job satisfaction? We’re searching for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Play and Youth workers!
We have Play and Youth schemes across the South East where we bring smiles and laughter to disabled children and young people, transforming their lives through the power of play.
We’re looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to delivering inclusive fun for young people, so if you enjoy working in a busy, social environment this role could be perfect for you!
Benefits
- To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
- Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
- Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
- Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All of our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health health care plan.
Rates of pay
We believe in paying our staff fairly for a days work and are proud to be an accredited as a Living Wage Employer, paying all of our staff the Real Living Wage.
We pay Play and Youth workers £12.60 per hour.
Work location
- Chichester
Hours
As a Play or Youth worker, you must commit to working the following:
- Every Easter and Summer holidays when the scheme is running.
Any other questions?
More details about the role can be found in the Job Description.
Academic and Student Support Officer
Administrative
Full-time, permanent
£30,378 to 35,608 plus £1,730 Oxford weighting
35 hours per week
Deadline: Tuesday 17 February 2026
We’re looking for an organised, approachable and student-focused Academic and Student Support Officer to join our Academic Office at St Antony’s College. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week), with a salary of £30,378 to 35,608 gross per year plus an annual Oxford weighting allowance of £1,730.
Reporting to the Academic Services Manager, you will play a key role in supporting students throughout their time at the College and ensuring the smooth delivery of academic and examination-related administration.
About the role
The Academic and Student Support Officer provides high-quality administrative support to current students and works closely with colleagues across the College and the University. You will be an important point of contact for students, offering clear guidance, excellent customer service and well-judged support.
The role sits within the Academic Office, which supports students across the full student lifecycle, from admissions and pre-arrival communication through to graduation. You will work as part of a small, friendly and busy team, liaising closely with academic leads and other key College teams. The role is based on site at the College.
Your work will include:
Student administration
- Acting as the first point of contact for taught-course students, responding to enquiries about academic progression and student status
- Managing on-course processes such as progression, suspensions, withdrawals and returns to study
- Maintaining accurate student records, ensuring data integrity and GDPR compliance
- Preparing standard documentation, including status letters, transcripts and enrolment certificates
- Supporting induction and enrolment for new students and helping maintain accurate student records and lists
- Assisting with hardship funds and College grants, and escalating welfare or academic concerns when appropriate
- Organising termly student events and preparing the weekly student newsletter
Examinations support and administration
- Coordinating examination processes in line with College and University regulations
- Monitoring academic progress and proactively identifying issues
- Arranging reasonable adjustments and alternative exam arrangements for students with disabilities
- Processing applications for extensions, mitigating circumstances and academic adjustments
- Supporting examinations held in College, including exam set-up, invigilation coordination and paper handling
- Updating examination records and relevant College webpages
Graduation and Academic Office coordination
- Managing graduation administration, including registration on the student system and liaison with the University
- Organising College graduation ceremonies and acting as the attending College Officer on the day
- Maintaining the graduation section of the College website
- Supporting Academic Office projects, initiatives and peak-period activity across the student lifecycle
Some evening or weekend work will be required at key points in the academic year, including graduation ceremonies.
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Proven administrative experience with a strong commitment to excellent customer service
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
- Good numeracy and strong IT skills, with confidence using office systems and learning new applications
- Ability to prioritise competing demands, plan work effectively and remain calm under pressure
- Sound judgement and the ability to use initiative when dealing with queries or complex cases
- Awareness of data protection and GDPR requirements
- Tact, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters
- A collaborative, hands-on approach and willingness to support colleagues as part of a small team
- Flexibility and a cooperative attitude, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends
Desirable
VSA currently have an exciting opportunity available to join our Aberdeenshire Carers Service as a Carer Advisor working with Adult Carers and their Families across Aberdeenshire (North). This will be a Full-time, Permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
VSA's Aberdeenshire carers service, supports adults, children, and young people who care for someone living in Aberdeenshire.
VSA currently have an exciting opportunity available to join our Aberdeenshire Carers Service as a Carer Advisor working with Adult Carers and their Families across Aberdeenshire (North). This will be a Full-time, Permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
VSA's Aberdeenshire carers service, supports adults, children, and young people who care for someone living in Aberdeenshire.
The advantage of our information and support is that we are a local based organisation. We have an in-depth understanding of the people of Aberdeenshire and take a localised approach to all our information and carers services.
We are also network partners with the National Carers Organisations, Carers Trust and Coalition of Carers which keeps us briefed with all matters relating to unpaid carers.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £14.15 ph or £25,761.49 p.a.
Location: Working from Home (however this role will include home visits to Carers and their families as well as community engagement sessions/drop in's, which will be delivered in and around the localities this role supports). A drivers license and access to your own transport is essential for this role.
Work Pattern: Working 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)
Locations to be Covered: Central Aberdeenshire – Ellon, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, Huntly, Alford, Kemnay, Westhill
We offer our staff fantastic benefits including:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme - Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
- Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications
- Access to our employee discount scheme
About the role:
You will make an effective contribution to the provision of appropriate information, advice, support, guidance and access to services and social opportunities for Adult & Young carers in Aberdeenshire, according to their changing needs, working both on an individual and group work basis. You will also support the carer in preparing an Adult Carers Support plan in accordance with relevant carers legislation.
Responsibilities of our Carer Advisor will include:
- Work alongside carers referred to service and establish the impact of their caring role & complete young carers statement/ adult carers support plan as appropriate
- Raising awareness of the role undertaken by people as carers, their statutory rights & their needs, amongst those professionals who plan and manage services.
- Collating and disseminating information on services available locally, and providing an information resource giving details of such services which can be safely accessed by carers, and understood by them.
- Work within a designated Cluster group/ locality giving talks to raise awareness of carers’ issues and to provide information about services available to carers.
- Advising, guiding and supporting both young and adult carers both on a one to one and group basis, taking on an advocacy role when required.
- Facilitating group activities, social and training/educational events as determined by the needs and wishes of the carers.
- Investigating the nature and extent of on-going unmet needs of carers, and determining ways of meeting these needs in accordance with available resources.
- Regularly reviewing needs of carers in the light of changing and evolving circumstances, ensuring that support and information given is relevant and appropriate.
- Exploring and developing effective communication and informal networks amongst a wide range of individuals, including young and adult carers, volunteers, groups and agencies.
- Any other tasks which may arise from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the post-holder’s capabilities.
What we...
Craft Teacher (Textiles/Wool)
Based in Forest Row
Craft Teacher (Textiles/Wool)
40 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Salary Range: Qualified Actual Salary: £27,215 - £38,619 (FTE £28,887 - £40,990)
Unqualified Actual Salary: £24,786 - £31,537 (FTE £26,308 - £33,474)
(Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Textiles & Wool Craft Teacher to join the team at our new Ashdown Garden School, in Forest Row.
The school is aiming to open in 2026 and is based near the Emerson College site near the beautiful Ashdown Forest and the village of Forest Row.
Customer Resolution Specialist
We are looking for a Customer Resolution Specialist to join Ecclesiastical Planning Services based at our Gloucester office. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working.
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Gloucester
Job Ref: 204548
About the role
Ecclesiastical Planning Services, are looking for a Customer Resolution Specialist to join our Gloucester office.
In this role you will support the Head of Compliance & Risk (SMF16) and the Compliance & Risk Manager (Compliance & Risk Management) with the ongoing handling and management of customer complaints. You will be the lead investigator of complaints, liaising between business stakeholders and complainants.
Why join us?
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group — where all profits go to charity and good causes.
What you'll be doing
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Manage the full complaints process, including logging, acknowledging, investigating impartially, and producing fair written responses within regulatory timescales.
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Maintain accurate, audit‑ready records and ensure all complaint handling complies with FCA rules and internal procedures.
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Communicate professionally with stakeholders, including customers, funeral directors, senior management, and the Financial Ombudsman Service.
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Identify risks, trends, and root causes, escalating serious issues, reporting breaches, producing MI, and recommending or carrying out remedial actions.
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Support wider business needs, contributing to a positive team environment and assisting with pricing, product matters, and cross‑department collaboration.
What you'll need to have
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Excellent knowledge of customer services and complaints handling within financial services
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Experience of investigating complaints and writing complaint responses
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Experience of managing and influencing internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
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The ability to build collaborative, productive relationships.
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Commitment to deliver exceptional service contributing both as an individual and as an effective part of a team.
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Competent IT and data skills (including Microsoft Office).
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Understanding of data protection and importance of confidentiality.
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High levels of personal organisation and accuracy, with the ability to manage own workload.
What we offer
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A competitive salary - let's discuss it
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Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and up to
24%25
days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme-
An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
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£200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
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Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Full study support to gain professional qualifications
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Access to virtual GP
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Hear from the hiring manager
"Join our close-knit team where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact. This role offers fantastic exposure across the business, and you’ll be part of an organisation that’s not only a leader in our financial sector but also one of the UK’s largest corporate charity donors—helping us make a difference every day.”
About us
Ecclesiastical Planning Services (EPS) work with a UK-wide network of funeral directors to provide pre-paid funeral plans. Our business is based on trust, ...
Teacher of Maths
Type of Position:Teaching and Learning
Subject:St Bede's School, Redhill
Salary:.
Start Date:September 2026
Closing Date: 09:30am on 29 January 2026
Recruitment page: https://www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/198/working-at-st-bedes
Assets Officer
Department: Asset Management
Role: Housing and Support
Contract Term: Permanent
Date posted: 24 December 2025
Closing date: 26 January 2026
Employment hours: Full time, 34.5 hours
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary: £42,643.38
Benefits:
- 7 weeks holidays including public holidays
- Training opportunities
- Attractive pension scheme
- Blue Light Card Discount
Location: Edinburgh, EH9 2HG
Reporting directly to the Head of Assets, you will be responsible for ensuring VHA’s assets are maintained by agreed standards of service delivery.
We have recently restructured our Asset Management Department to reduce line management layers and giving greater levels of responsibility, autonomy and accountability to our front-line officers for budget management, contract management, service delivery and performance management.
As one of a team of Assets Officers you will share responsibility for ensuring that our properties are maintained to agreed standards, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements and for the delivery of value for money and positive service outcomes for customers.
You will ensure all properties are maintained to agreed standards in relation to Health and Safety compliance.
Please be aware there is a business requirement to work 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm on a Friday to provide the expected level of customer service.
More details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
How to Apply
To apply for the vacancy, you must complete our online application form - we do not accept CV's.
When completing the form please refer to our Job Description and Person Specification as we are looking for you to evidence and demonstrate in the personal statement section of our online application why you are the best person for this role.
Expected Interview dates: 4 th/5th February 2026
CW+ Art and Design Research Volunteer About CW+ CW+ is the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our vision is to enable every patient to receive outstanding care, in our Trust’s community of more than 1.5 million people and beyond. Our mission is to work with our Trust to create world-class facilities, drive innovation and research, and enhance patient and staff wellbeing. Using our expertise in partnership building, arts in health and healthcare innovation, we develop creative solutions to support an evolving NHS. We are proud pioneers in the field of Arts in Health. Built in 1993, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was the first hospital in the UK to lay an arts and design manifesto as part of its build plans, briefing architects to include artworks in public and clinical areas, and having an acquisitions and commissioning policy from its inception. About the CW+ Arts in Health programme Our pioneering Arts in Health programme focuses on the link between human health and the environment, building on the robust body of evidence that outstanding design and engagement with the arts can improve physical and mental wellbeing. We hold a collection of more than 2,000 works of art and digital installations, many of which are on display around our hospitals for all to enjoy. And our Arts for All programme brings daily music, performance and creative activities into the wards, using art as a tool for healing. Drawing on 30 years of expertise, we create environments that encourage patient recovery and support staff in delivering the best possible care. Our Design and Environment programme works with renowned partners who specialise in health, technology and environmental design, to address the factors which create the optimum healing environment. These include temperature, lighting, acoustics, air quality, closeness to nature, wayfinding, privacy and the arts and technology. Underpinning all of our work is an objective to grow a robust body of evidence that clearly demonstrates the impact on patient outcomes, care delivery and cost effectiveness of these programmes and enhancements. Become an Art and Design Research Volunteer This is an exciting opportunity to support the research and evaluation of the Arts in Health programme. We are looking for an individual with an interest in arts in health, design, and research or evaluation methods, who is looking to gain experience in data collection and analysis in a busy healthcare setting. Duties may include: • Working directly with patients and staff to collect feedback on art and design projects, using qualitative research methods such as surveys, interviews and focus groups. • Assisting with the analysis of feedback data in both qualitative and quantitative forms, and helping turn this data into useful reports and presentations. • Contributing to the development of new approaches to capturing feedback, such as creative arts-based methods. • Assisting with the delivery of the Arts in Health programme and activities where relevant. • Supporting colleagues, contributing to a happy and productive, values-driven working environment. • Championing CW+’s mission and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Person specification The Arts for All volunteer will have good research and IT skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent project support skills and strong organisational skills • Professional and excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office • An effective team worker with energy, initiative and flexibility • Comfortable working in a hospital/clinical environment • Interest in the arts and health What does this role offer? • The opportunity to learn more about the CW+ Arts and Health programme, and the impact that art and design can have on patients and staff within a busy healthcare setting • Training opportunities – the chance to work with our wide network of specialists and experts to develop skills in arts and health research and evaluation. • The chance to meet new people – working directly with our Art and Environment team, as well as other teams and the CW+ Head of Impact and Evaluation • Out-of-pocket expenses will be covered, including travel to and from the hospital. Where? The role will be based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and occasionally at West Middlesex University Hospital. There is a free shuttle bus from Chelsea to West Middlesex if transportation is required. When? Due to the training and induction required, we are looking for someone who could commit at least one working day per week for a minimum of six months, and who would become a key part of our team. CW+ is committed to helping our volunteers thrive and develop in their role, and ensuring we provide exciting opportunities, training and support. If you are interested in working with us at CW+ o...
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YMCA Black Country Group
Reference: NHL34
Salary: £13.22 per hour
Location: YMCA Hayes Lane Day Nursery, Stourbridge, DY9 8QJ
Successful applicants may receive a £1000 payment after they have been in the role for 6 months. To be eligible for a payment, you must either:
• not have worked in a nursery before,
• have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months,
• have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract
YMCA Hayes Lane offers a homely, caring environment for children aged 6 weeks – 5 years old. We can offer day care places in flexible sessions, all year round, 8am – 6pm Monday-Friday.
We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and passionate deputy manager to support in delivering an exceptional childcare service to the local community. Motivated by the desire to help children develop, you will be part of a team providing and maintaining high quality education and care for the children.
As part of the Nursery management team, you will provide leadership within the setting, displaying a positive example to nursery staff, and work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure good practice.
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:
- 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Wellbeing Support
- Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
- 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service
- SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
- Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
- Life Assurance scheme
- Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes
It is a requirement that the successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
Closing Date:26th January 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply by submitting a YMCA Application form as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. You can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support. We do not accept CV’s.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.