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Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic children, young people, and their families?
As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll be a vital part of our mission, providing empathetic, hands-on support for children, young people, and their families.
Join Our Compassionate Team at Suffolk/Essex Neurodiversity Support Service
At Kids, we believe that every child and young person deserves to feel understood, valued, and supported. Our service is dedicated to helping those who experience anxiety and low mood due to Autism Spectrum Condition or other neurodevelopmental conditions, whether diagnosed or not. We’re here to offer a sense of community, reassurance, and empowerment—not just for the young people we support, but also for their families.
We know that the journey can feel overwhelming at times, which is why we take a compassionate and family-centred approach. Through peer-to-peer connections, resilience-building, and dedicated parental support, we help families navigate challenges and find a path forward together.
A Message from one of our Kids team members:
"Working at Kids doesn’t feel like a job—it feels like being part of something truly special. Seeing the difference we make in the lives of children and their families is incredibly rewarding. Every family deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported. Parenting a child with additional needs can be isolating, and we are here to bring back hope, laughter, and confidence.
One of the things I love most is the incredible support within our team. We lift each other up, debrief after tough days, and share plenty of laughter along the way. It’s a place where you always feel valued, no matter what.”
Role Overview
As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll be a vital part of our mission, providing empathetic, hands-on support for children, young people, and their families. You’ll help create safe spaces where young people can express themselves, build resilience, and feel a sense of belonging.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a trusted source of support for children and young people with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Help families feel empowered, providing parents and carers with guidance, encouragement, and reassurance.
- Build strong partnerships with professionals across health, education, and social care to ensure families receive the best possible support.
- Take a holistic, person-centred approach, recognising that every child and family’s journey is unique.
- Offer mentorship and guidance to colleagues, volunteers, and those with lived experience, ensuring our whole team grows together.
- Manage cases with care and sensitivity, creating tailored support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding the well-being of children and young people.
- Bring warmth and joy to the lives of those who may feel isolated, helping them reconnect with a supportive community.
- Be able to deliver Holistic workshops to families and professionals in Suffolk.
- All training will be provided.
Person Specification
- Someone with confidence and experience in working with children and young people with autism and mental health challenges.
- A compassionate and understanding communicatorwho can connect with families in a meaningful way.
- A strong problem-solver with excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.
- A team player who values collaboration, laughter, and mutual support.
- Someone with a genuine passionfor making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Further details
- Location:Hybrid with travel around Northeast Essex
- Salary:£ 12,789.50 per annum
- Hours:18 hours per week
- Essential Criteria:
- Must live in the Northeast Essex area
- A full driving licence, access to a car and business-use insurance
Why Join Suffolk/Essex Neurodiversity Support service?
At Suffolk/Essex Neurodiversity Support Service you’ll never feel alone in your role. Our team is built on mutual care, encouragement, and shared passion for what we do. You’ll be making a profound impa...
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Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic children, young people, and their families?
As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll be a vital part of our mission, providing empathetic, hands-on support for children, young people, and their families.
Join Our Compassionate Team at Suffolk/Essex Neurodiversity Support Service
At Kids, we believe that every child and young person deserves to feel understood, valued, and supported. Our service is dedicated to helping those who experience anxiety and low mood due to Autism Spectrum Condition or other neurodevelopmental conditions, whether diagnosed or not. We’re here to offer a sense of community, reassurance, and empowerment—not just for the young people we support, but also for their families.
We know that the journey can feel overwhelming at times, which is why we take a compassionate and family-centred approach. Through peer-to-peer connections, resilience-building, and dedicated parental support, we help families navigate challenges and find a path forward together.
A Message from one of our Kids team members:
"Working at Kids doesn’t feel like a job—it feels like being part of something truly special. Seeing the difference we make in the lives of children and their families is incredibly rewarding. Every family deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported. Parenting a child with additional needs can be isolating, and we are here to bring back hope, laughter, and confidence.
One of the things I love most is the incredible support within our team. We lift each other up, debrief after tough days, and share plenty of laughter along the way. It’s a place where you always feel valued, no matter what.”
Role Overview
As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll be a vital part of our mission, providing empathetic, hands-on support for children, young people, and their families. You’ll help create safe spaces where young people can express themselves, build resilience, and feel a sense of belonging.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a trusted source of support for children and young people with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Help families feel empowered, providing parents and carers with guidance, encouragement, and reassurance.
- Build strong partnerships with professionals across health, education, and social care to ensure families receive the best possible support.
- Take a holistic, person-centred approach, recognising that every child and family’s journey is unique.
- Offer mentorship and guidance to colleagues, volunteers, and those with lived experience, ensuring our whole team grows together.
- Manage cases with care and sensitivity, creating tailored support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding the well-being of children and young people.
- Bring warmth and joy to the lives of those who may feel isolated, helping them reconnect with a supportive community.
- Be able to deliver Holistic workshops to families and professionals in Suffolk.
- All training will be provided.
Person Specification
- Someone with confidence and experience in working with children and young people with autism and mental health challenges.
- A compassionate and understanding communicatorwho can connect with families in a meaningful way.
- A strong problem-solver with excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.
- A team player who values collaboration, laughter, and mutual support.
- Someone with a genuine passionfor making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Further details
- Location:Home-based / online
- Salary:£12,289.50 per annum
- Hours:18 hours per week
Why Join Suffolk/Essex Neurodiversity Support service?
At Suffolk/Essex Neurodiversity Support Service you’ll never feel alone in your role. Our team is built on mutual care, encouragement, and shared passion for what we do. You’ll be making a profound impact every single day—bringing light into the lives of children, young people, and parents who truly need it.
If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and support, we’d love to welco...
Learning Disability Community Leader, L'Arche Manchester
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working, and regular on-call)
Salary: £47,946 per annum
Reports to: L’Arche UK Regional Leader
Place of work: L’Arche Manchester Community, Manchester M20 4AW. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK
Contract type: Temporary 12-month appointment to cover maternity leave
Closing date: Monday, 2nd March at 12 pm.
Main purpose of the role
The Community Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Community is living the mission of L’Arche, by providing excellent and sustainable care and support services, support for spirituality, and engaging with our neighbours and the wider community around us.
The Community Leader will:
- Lead the Community by responding to the needs, choices and context of our members while being faithful to the L'Arche UK Vision and Values, the L'Arche International Identity and Mission Statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan;
- Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services in partnership with the Registered Manager, the local and national teams, individual circles of support, and external partners.
- Ensure the Community’s financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management. This includes setting budgets and controlling spending, maximising housing occupancy, supporting the negotiation of care contracts, growing our day services and spotting fundraising opportunities.
- Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, and builds listening and collaboration between Community members. This will include working with an active Community Support Group, Community Gatherings, listening groups, and other forums.
- Lead and manage a committed and engaged leadership team to achieve objectives, set a positive culture, and support the personal and professional growth of our teams.
- Cultivate an open, creative, and inclusive spiritual life, inviting everyone in the Community to deepen their connections.
- Model, advocate for, and embrace the L’Arche ethos of deep, long-term, and mutually transforming relationships between people with and without learning disabilities. Plan and lead a regular calendar of events that build community belonging and help keep people connected.
- Contribute to the national work programmes of L’Arche UK, as part of the National Council, collaborating with Community Leaders of other L’Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice and resources.
- Be a visible representative of L’Arche locally in the wider community, with stakeholders like local authorities, professional organisations, schools, faith communities, and L’Arche world wide.
Key essential criteria
- Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely-related field).
- Experience leading and managing an organisation or large teams to deliver results, maintain compliance and quality, and to respond to risks and opportunities.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams to flourish, individually and together.
- Good financial planning skills and experience successfully managing a substantial budget.
- Evidence of the ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively to develop and implement community plans.
- Experience of living or working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autistic individuals
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
You may have held these job titles in the past: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Community Director, Head of Community Services, Country or Regional Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead;
You can find more details about L'Arche Manchester here.
Additional details about L'Arche can be found
here.
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Job description
People Team Assistant (2150)
- Salary:£21,372 per annum
- PoscitySidmouth
- PoscountryUnited Kingdom
- Area:People and Planning
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Full or Part Time?:Part Time
The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.
We have an exciting opportunity for a well‑organised, customer‑focused professional to join our busy People Team. You will provide high‑quality administrative support across all HR/People functions and act as a trusted first point of contact for employee enquiries. You will be confident using HR systems, have a keen eye for detail and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
About you:
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of HR/People Team principles, processes, and HRIS systems.
- Posses strong communication and interpersonal skills..
- Able to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook and calendar management.
- High accuracy and attention to detail when handling data and documentation.
- Demonstrate excellent organisation skills and ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work confidentially, collaboratively, and on own initiative.
About the role:
As a People Team Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our People Team operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for People Team enquiries, resolving routine queries and escalating complex matters appropriately.
- Communicating professionally and confidentially with employees and stakeholders.
- Managing the Applications and HR Helpdesk inboxes and all associated administrative tasks.
- Preparing employment contracts and conducting Right to Work checks; completing Credit Safe checks for roles requiring financial vetting.
- Compiling and importing sensitive data for system transfers and monthly payroll processing.
- Instructing payroll on new starters, leavers and contractual changes.
- Coordinating induction days and liaising with relevant teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
- Maintaining and updating absence and holiday records for variable‑hours employees.
- Managing DBS renewals for employees, volunteers and trustees, as well as other safeguarding checks.
- Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and coordinating with Procurement to set up new suppliers in eBIS (UK and international).
- Generating and distributing weekly and monthly reports to internal and external stakeholders.
What we offer in return:
Based in Sidmouth, Devon – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – this is a part-time permanent contract, to start as soon as possible, working 28 hours per week.
Please note, the hours could be worked 09.00 – 15.30 over 5 days, Monday – Friday or over 4 days working 08.30 – 16.30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
The working pattern for this role will be hybrid working, which combine onsite and home working under our guiding principles for such roles, with onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 2-4 days per month. The working pattern will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder.
Please refer to the FAQs section regarding travelling to work on our Candidate Journey page:
https://jobs.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/jobs/candidate-journey/
Benefits:
Competitive pension.
Life assurance.
31 days holiday (including Ba...
PMI Consultant
We are looking for a PMI Consultant to join our South West offices. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working.
Salary: Starting from £38,000.00 (depending on experience) plus benefits!
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Location: South West
About the role
Lloyd & Whyte, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Private Medical Insurance specialist to join our growing PMI team within Community Broking.
This is a hybrid role with the ideal candidate needing to be able to commute to our Taunton or Exeter office 2-3 days per week.
An exciting opportunity to join our new and growing PMI team! Great potential to develop and shape how the PMI business looks within Lloyd & Whyte group. We are looking for someone with ambition and drive to bring unique ideas and determination to build the business.
As a Private Medical Insurance specialist, you will be responsible for being a focal point for PMI within the Lloyd & Whyte Group with accountability for finding new opportunities, hitting hew business targets and broking Corporate and SME clients policies. As part of the Insurance Consultant role you will be expected to deliver cultural, service and compliance objectives in support of the overall business strategy.
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 top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, 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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Deliver individual and team new business income and retention targets, service KPIs and meet workflow standards
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Develop and maintain strong propositions for relevant Individual/Private, SME and Corporate clients
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Provide on-hand support and coaching to the team ensuring a consistent approach is adopted for process and advice; making certain all procedures and guidelines are followed
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Attend face-to-face meetings with clients
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Be accountable in the delivery of relevant lead generation targets ensuring focus on growth aims and objectives . Work with client liaison to build pipeline of activity away from own self generation.
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Quote & remarket Private Medical Insurance within the FCA guidelines and targets
What you'll need to have
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Confident and capable in communicating, managing relationships and building rapport with clients to provide an excellent client experience
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Creative and effective in helping to shape the team to focus on service, quality standards and efficiency
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Driven to be pro-active to new challenges and positively shape the desired opportunities and outcomes
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Ability to deliver projects effectively with strong stakeholder engagement
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Resourceful, organised and deadline driven with good time management and self-motivation
What makes you stand out
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Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance
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Willing to work towards Chartered Insurance Institute Diploma in Insurance.
What we offer
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Your birthday off
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Group Personal Pension
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Bonus scheme
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A holiday buy scheme
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An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance
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Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
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Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications
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Paid time off for volunteering
Hear from the hiring manager
"We are seeking a proactive, focused new business developer with partnership and rapport building skills to join the team in Taunton as a PMI Consultant. Experience...
Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer ...
Producing & Administrative Assistant
Job Description
The Watermill Theatre seeks a positive and proactive Producing and Administrative Assistant to ensure the successful delivery of the theatre’s operations and administration, supporting the production and programming processes, including throughout casting, rehearsals, tech and performance runs. The post-holder will also provide administrative support for the wider building, including general office management and tasks relating to customer feedback, human resources and health and safety.
Financial Operations Officer
- Salary From:£30,000
- Salary To:£33,000
- Region:UK Wide
- Location:Dual London/Home
- Advertised Job Category:Finance and Operations
- Department:Accounting & Financial Operations
- Job type:Permanent
- Closing Date:16 February 2026
Financial Operations Officer
Permanent
Hybrid - Split between home and our London Office
£30,000 to £33,000 per annum
About the role:
You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all income received and expenditure paid by Macmillan is fully and correctly recognised within our financial systems. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners, you’ll help maintain strong financial controls, resolve queries, and support the smooth running of our finance operations. This is a hands on, detail-driven role where accuracy matters but it’s also a people-focused role, built on collaboration, problem-solving and shared purpose.
What you’ll be doing:
- Reconcile financial data between third-party systems, Macmillan bank accounts and the Agresso financial ledger
- Process journals to ensure income and expenditure are recorded in the correct business areas
- Compile month-end balance sheet reconciliations
- Process income received via bank accounts, payment gateways and third parties, ensuring systems are fully updated
- Manage and maintain data across finance systems and team-owned portals
- Process payments to colleagues and third parties, checking documentation and remaining alert to fraud risks
- Provide accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making
- Support HMRC submissions through data compilation and processing
- Assist with audit activity, including annual and ad-hoc audits
- Act as a subject-matter expert on finance policies and procedures, sharing knowledge with others
- Be flexible, supporting colleagues across Finance Operations as business needs change
- Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement
About you
- Experience of complex reconciliations using Excel (or other Microsoft tools), including large data sets
- Confidence creating and posting accounting adjustments into finance systems
- Experience using finance systems and third-party portals
- Knowledge of bank account management, including reconciliations and transaction queries
- A proactive approach to resolving issues independently
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confidence working to month-end and year-end timetables
- Professional, courteous communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
- Experience supporting audit processes
Recruitment Process
The application deadline is 13th Feb, with virtual interviews to take place W/C TBC
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team TATeam@macmillan.org.uk for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
If you would like to discuss your application or anything further in regards to a career at Macmillan Cancer Support please email us at TATeam@macmillan.org.uk.
Claims Examiner, Commercial Property
We are looking for a [job title] to join [Company Name] in our [Location] office. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working. [Delete as appropriate]
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Toronto / Calgary / Vancouver
Job Ref: REQ204689
About the role
Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Claims Examiner, Commercial Property to join our downtown Toronto office.
As a Claims Examiner, you’ll manage a portfolio of commercial property claims. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough investigations and assessments of property losses, determining coverage, and negotiating fair settlements. You will be collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve claims efficiently and effectively, and ensuring a high standard of service that upholds customer trust and satisfaction.
We are actively recruiting for this opportunity. We don’t use AI tools in our screening or hiring process. Every application is reviewed by real people who want to learn what makes you shine. Ready to make an impact and love what you do? Let’s make it happen together!
Why join us?
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. For the seventh consecutive year, we are recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employer’s for 2025 - we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.
What you'll be doing
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Critically review Independent Adjuster, Contractor, Building Consultant, and other technical expert reports to support accurate assessment of complex claims.
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Apply sound judgment to determine final claim outcomes by evaluating loss details, coverage, and potential salvage and subrogation opportunities.
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Analyze policy wordings and endorsements to determine coverage applicability and set accurate reserves based on investigation findings.
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Conduct thorough and timely investigations of commercial property losses to determine the cause of loss, scope of damage, and applicable coverage.
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Document findings accurately and clearly in the claim file.
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Provide exceptional customer service throughout the claims process, maintaining open and transparent communication
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Collaborate with expert engineers, contractors, and Independent Adjusters to assess damages
What you'll need to have
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Completed or currently pursuing the insurance CIP designation.
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Minimum of 3 -5 years' progressive experience in property claims examining, with a focus on commercial property
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Familiarity with the nuances of commercial property coverage, including business interruption and equipment breakdown.
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Experience with claims involving multiple parties and technical issues.
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Proven ability to communicate effectively with claimants, brokers, and other stakeholders in a professional and empathetic manner.
What makes you stand out
- Expertise in Commercial Property Claims, with a deep understanding of risk assessment and policy wording.
- Strong communicator, adept at building effective relationships with brokers, senior leadership, and internal teams.
- Technologically proficient, with the ability to navigate complex systems and manage challenging conversations with confidence and tact.
What we offer
At Ecclesiastical Insurance, we believe work should feel rewarding — and we mean that in every way! Our Total Rewards package goes way beyond competitive pay, bringing you excellent benefits, wellness & well-being support, and perks that make a real difference.
We’re committed to transparency and fairness for this role; the base salary range is between $75,000 and $92,500. That’s just the base —the full package includes so ...
Underwriting Associate
We are looking for a [job title] to join [Company Name] in our [Location] office. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working. [Delete as appropriate]
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Toronto / Calgary / Vancouver
Job Ref: REQ204691
About the role
Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for an Underwriting Associate to join our downtown Toronto office.
This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity for a customer-oriented individual who is interested in pursuing a commercial underwriting career. Start to develop your skills by providing underwriting support to a Regional Underwriting team in addition to providing administrative support.
We are actively recruiting for this replacement opportunity. We don’t use AI tools in our screening or hiring process. Every application is reviewed by real people who want to learn what makes you shine. Ready to make an impact and love what you do? Let’s make it happen together!
Why join us?
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. For the seventh consecutive year, we are recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employer’s for 2025 - we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.
What you'll be doing
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Review applications, submissions and change requests to ensure accuracy and completeness for the regional team
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Provide a full range of administrative support and act on agreed action plans, working closely with Underwriters
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Assist with filing, data entry, research and report production
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Support renewals under $10,000 in premium
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Approve endorsements and prepare for processing to the National Data Support Team (NDST)
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Other duties as required
What you'll need to have
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A university degree or a College Diploma in an insurance management or related program
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional office environment
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Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
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High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
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Demonstrates a proactive, positive attitude and a strong work ethic
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
What makes you stand out
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Strong Analytical & Detail-Oriented Mindset
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Proactive Communication & Collaboration
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Tech-Savvy & Process-Oriented
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Passion for Purpose & Growth
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Prior Exposure to Insurance or Risk Management
What we offer
At Ecclesiastical Insurance, we believe work should feel rewarding — and we mean that in every way! Our Total Rewards package goes way beyond competitive pay, bringing you excellent benefits, wellness & well-being support, and perks that make a real difference.
We’re committed to transparency and fairness for this role; the base salary range is between $55,00 and $67,700. That’s just the base —the full package includes so much more! Actual pay depends on your experience, skills, and fit for the role. If this range isn’t quite what you had in mind, we’d still love to hear from you!
Compensation & Financial Perks
- Competitive annual bonus- where individual performance is recognized.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)- Up to 8% and no employee mat...
Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer ...
Why Join Us as a Support Worker?
We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.
Your Development & Appreciation
• Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions – your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy – take your next step
Your Work-Life Balance
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising to 36 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave
Your Money Goes Further
• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Wagestream
Your Wellbeing Counts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confidence Employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itsel...
Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer ...
Join our Team as Special School Dispensing Optician-Mobile- SEN Services
About You
This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time/ part-time dispensing optician to work in a non-commercial, clinically challenging setting providing complex, creative and often life-changing support with spectacles to young people as part of our NHS special school eyecare service. You will have your own caseload of London schools and will work collaboratively with our established eye care team, as well as the school staff teams, and under the guidance of the special schools service manager and dispensing optician clinical lead. Ability to attend multiple schools in your South West London region is required, as well as a full driving license and regular access to a car.
What will you be doing?
The successful candidate would be expected to work 4-5 school days (20-25 hours) in the school setting during term time. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of clinics across your defined school caseload. This will include managing your own diary, under the supervision of the service manager and dispensing optician clinical lead, to ensure efficient, timely, high-quality care for all children under our care. You will be responsible for providing spectacle dispensing, repairs, replacements and follow ups to your caseload.
Your responsibilities for the remainder of you Full Time role and school holidays, will be to support the special schools service manager in ensuring the smooth running of the service. The service manager will have overall responsibility for the planning of clinics, and you will support by liaising with schools to book clinic rooms and gain consent from parents, book appointment diaries for yourself and the optometrists, respond to parent and school enquiries and offer and provide teaching staff inset training on eye care and vision.
*Please see the attached job description for detailed information involving the role
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time...