Client Services Coordinator (Front of House - Accounts)
Clinical Science and Services
We are seeking an experienced and resourceful Client Services Co-Ordinator to join our unique and busy veterinary hospital.
This is a vital front-facing role that requires a high level of professionalism, empathy, and organisational skill. You will be the first point of contact for our clients and play an essential role in delivering exceptional service and support throughout their journey with us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greeting clients and providing a warm, welcoming experience
- Handling and accurately processing client and patient information
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies quickly and efficiently
- Dealing with incoming calls and emails
- Processing card and cash payments
- Processing and sending invoices in a timely and accurate manner
- Processing and sending insurance claims in a timely and accurate manner
- Liaising with clinical, non-clinical, and other internal departments
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in a client-facing role, ideally within a healthcare or veterinary setting
- Strong administrative skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in basic accounts processes
- Experience handling insurance claims is highly desirable
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence in discussing sensitive topics with empathy and discretion
- Highly organised, conscientious, and diligent in your work
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and compassionate team, where your skills and contribution will be valued every day.
Normal working hours will be 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday, covering between the hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm, weekend cover as and when required in consultation with your line manager.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Michelle Bhogal –Client Services Manager on: 01707 669354 or email: mbhogal@rvc.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding this vacancy.
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Project Worker Croydon Opportunity Zone (COZ) RESPONSIBLE TO: Project Manager Croydon Opportunity Zone (COZ) Salary: £12.55 per hour Hours: 20 hours per week /4 days (5 hours per day) JOB SUMMARY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To provide high quality personal, social, and emotional care for service users within day care settings. To care for and beware of the needs of people who attend a day center and help them achieve a fulfilled, self-determined and dignified life. To take part in the care planning process and provide care for individual service users to meet the objectives of agreed personal care plans. To always work within the section’s philosophy of care, promoting equality of opportunity, choice, privacy, dignity, rights independence, and fulfilment for service users. To provide ongoing support to people from any ethnic community who are affected by difficulties related to physical or sensory disability, learning difficulties and mental illness. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To welcome new service users in the introduction to the service using a holistic approach. In conjunction with Croydon Opportunity Zone Manager to take part in the care planning process and act as a Key Worker for individual service users. To support and assist service users and encourage independence and self- determination during their time at the centre. To be aware of the individual needs of service users and respond appropriately to their likes and dislikes with regards to: a. b. c. d. Personal Care. Clothing and personal belongings. Food and diet. Emotional, Social, Cultural and religious needs. To provide all aspects of personal care as necessary e.g., washing, bathing, dressing, feeding and mobilising service users. To be able to move and handle clients and equipment. To assist service users in personal care and, if needed, carry out an incontinence program. In addition, assist allocated nurse/qualified staff to change and clean colostomy and catheter bags, and take responsibility for the safe disposal of incontinence waste. To monitor service users’ practical and personal needs which may include clothing, hairdressing and health needs, such as dentistry and chiropody and liaise with other agencies as appropriate. To be aware of the service users’ emotional needs, provide support in times of distress and assist in maintaining good relationships with relatives, friends, and other service users of the service. To maintain a responsible approach to the service users’ personal belongings and ensure that valuables are kept in a safe place. 1 10. To prepare and serve simple meals and beverages and assist service users who need help with eating, in providing choice, to be aware of any special dietary needs of the clients and assist with menu planning. 11. To clean and tidy eating areas after meals, wash up crockery and kitchen tools when necessary. 12. To organise and be prepared to accompany service users on outings which may include visits to shops, theatres etc. and activities outside the centre and, when required, to escort service users to and from the centre. 13. To assist with organising and leading activity groups for service users this may focus on educational, leisure or therapeutic themes. 14. In direct practice with service users, to be able to provide a high level of professional, personal, and social care and be capable of meeting the needs of service users who have multiple disabilities and a high care of need. 15. To immediately inform the Croydon Croydon Opportunity Zone Manager of any significant change in the service users’ behaviour pattern or appearance and provide a full report at the end of the agreed period. 16. To use IT skills in compiling reports and assist the admin staff in maintaining routine administrative system. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To attend all meetings all relevant to the service which may include away from the centre. To be aware of quality issues including the implementation of investors in people and other organisations. To receive formal supervision and appraisal from Croydon Croydon Opportunity Zone Manager/Supervisor and to attend relevant training as identified through appraisal. To abide by all the organisation’s Policies and Procedures and its Code of Conduct. To be aware of and implement Departmental procedures on access to records, complaints procedures and confidentiality. To implement the organisations policy on valuing Diversity and ensure that issues relating to equal opportunities are incorporated in the planning and monitoring of services. To ensure that all relevant aspects of health and safety regulations and organisation policies are fully implemented in carrying out risk management. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be required reflects the developing ...
Assistant Manager, Tax
HKSAR, HK
John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited
A highly-diversified and global corporation, the Swire Group’s businesses encompass property, aviation, beverages and food chain, as well as marine and trading & industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused in Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in two Hong Kong listed companies: Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.
John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is the holding company of the publicly-listed conglomerate, Swire Pacific Ltd. Our Taxation Department is now inviting candidates to apply for the following position:
Assistant Manager, Tax
The position is crucial for maintaining effective tax management and compliance to support the organisation’s strategic goal. The job holder supports Hong Kong tax compliance, transfer pricing, and desktop research. The person would also assist with global minimum top-up tax compliance, international tax advisory, restructuring, tax planning and M&A projects.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with operating companies to manage Hong Kong tax provision review, profits tax returns and computations preparation, and liaise with external service provider for the preparation of domestic minimum top-up tax notifications and tax returns
- Prepare formal objections and holdover applications. Liaise with operating companies for the preparation of responses to Inland Revenue Department (IRD)'s query letters, discuss technical tax issues and monitor tax status of Swire Group's Hong Kong companies
- Manage the tagging and conversion of files into iXBRL format with the use of e-filing tools, and upload them to IRD’s designated tax portal for the electronic filing of Hong Kong profits tax returns, supplementary forms and supporting documents
- Collaborate with the People Department to collect and review travel itineraries of overseas secondees for determining their chargeability to Hong Kong Salaries Tax
- Support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, including Master File, Local Files and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCr) notifications
- Conduct desktop research on international tax regulations and development, and assist in obtaining Hong Kong tax resident certificates for claiming treaty benefits for cross-border transactions
- Participate in tax audits, group restructuring, and capital gains tax filings for Chinese Mainland and ASEAN subsidiaries
- Assist in M&A transactions by conducting desktop research and advising on tax-efficient investment holding structure, performing due diligence, and assessing tax implications/exposures
- Handle tax-related enquiries from operating companies and provide technical guidance on compliance matters
- Contribute to special projects, including but not limited to tax health checks, field audits, and global minimum top-up tax compliance
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- At least 7 years’ relevant experience in the taxation field, either from in-house or Big 4 professional service firms, with exposure to a variety of tax jurisdictions
- A professional accounting qualification such as HKICPA or equivalent
- Sound knowledge of the prevailing Hong Kong, PRC and international tax laws and regulations, and their practical application
- Demonstrated expertise in transfer pricing, and conducting desktop research on emerging tax issues
- Sound knowledge of tax software including e-Filing tools, IRD’s tax portals, and digital tools to enhance the efficiency of tax analysis and tax compliance
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
Application:
At Swire, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.
We offer a competitive package to the righ...
Aspiring Music Leaders 2026
Job Description
B:Music Aspiring Music Leaders supports musicians who have an interest in teaching or community work. Successful applicants will shadow and support our team of professional tutors across the following opportunities:
- After school ensembles (Secondary outreach)
- Generation Birmingham (Primary outreach)
- B:Music Summer School 2025
- B:and Together Weekend Jazz & Gospel Ensembles
With support from their mentors, they will develop skills to lead their own music workshops to whole classes, groups & small group ensembles during the project.
This is a hands-on learning experience, where musicians will be mentored by professional tutors and experience working in a range of different schools and communities.
This is a paid learning opportunity, with the intention of welcoming successful applicants to our B:Music team of tutors once they have completed their training.
We encourage applicants from all musical backgrounds to apply. A good knowledge of jazz music and theory is desirable but not essential.
Please note that for all long form questions on our application form, there is an option to submit a video instead of providing a written answer.
Application closing date
10am Monday 16 February
Shortlisting for interview
You will hear back from us regarding the outcome of your application on Wednesday 18 February
Interviews
Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February
Assistant Curate (Associate Minister): St Mary, Balderstone
St Mary, Balderstone, is seeking an Assistant Curate (to be known as the Associate Minister).
Assistant Curate (to be known as the Associate Minister) in the parish of Balderstone, St Mary
This is a three-year post. The stipend is at incumbent level and appropriate housing will be provided by the PCC.
The Incumbent and PCC are looking for a male presbyter secure in the complementarian Evangelical tradition, able to assent to the theological principles inhabited by the Manchester Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship and the Church of England Evangelical Council. He should be enthusiastic about developing the diversity of the church, committed to leading them in mission and growth and developing work with children, young people and families in school and in church.
He will
- be a person of strong faith and sustained prayer, trusting in the Bible as the revelation of God’s grace
- be committed to a strong Safeguarding culture
- be committed to the Diocesan Mission Goals of Growing, Nurturing and Serving and the key themes of Growing Younger; Church Planting and Revitalisation; Developing Missional Leaders – Lay and Ordained; and Mission Renewal.
- be purposeful about developing positive links with the Mission Community and the Deanery
- be able creatively to build on and develop a ministry among children, young people and families
- be committed to pastoral care and developing the ministries of others in this area
- be able to make Christ known to new Christians and able to deepen and develop the faith of all
- able to inspire the congregation to strengthen and develop mission to the local community
- be able to lead on, or learn about, building projects
This post is open only to ordained men who believe men and women are equal in dignity but hold different ministries.
Further information is available in the Parish Profile, Role Description, Person Specification and Diocesan Statement of Needs.
Please apply via Pathways https://www.cofepathways.org/members/?j=9098
Conversation about the post is welcomed. Please contact The Reverend Ben Wilkinson, Incumbent of St Mary’s Balderstone and Christ Church Chadderton:
Email: vicar.balderstone@gmail.com
Mobile: 07878806174
Applications close: Monday 23rd February
Interviews: Morning of Wednesday 25th March
Legal Operations Specialist (Part Time) - 7257
Save the Children UK has a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative individual with legal operations experience to join us as our part-time Legal Operations Specialist, where you will work closely with Legal Team colleagues and wider Save the Children UK teams to optimise the efficiency, performance and strategic impact of the Legal Team.
This is a part-time position working 21 hours per week (days/times can be flexible and discussed with the team at interview).
About us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Legal Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening how the Legal Team operates, enabling it to deliver high-quality, timely and impactful legal support across Save the Children UK.
Working closely with the General Counsel and Head of Legal, you will design and implement operational frameworks, processes and tools, use data and technology to improve efficiency, and support effective management of external legal resources. By doing so, you will help ensure the legal function is well-positioned to support SCUK's strategy and put the safety and best interests of children at the heart of decision-making.
In this role, you will:
• Develop and implement strategies, processes and playbooks to improve Legal Team workflows, efficiency and service delivery.
• Use data, dashboards and reporting to track legal OKRs, workload, spend and performance.
• Implement, manage and continuously improve legal technology systems, ensuring strong adoption and effective training.
• Introduce automation and self-service tools to streamline legal processes for business teams.
• Support the management of external legal counsel, including spend oversight, performance monitoring and pro bono strategy development.
• Act as an operational liaison between the Legal Team, Procurement and wider SCUK teams, supporting planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement.
About you
You'll bring a passion for innovation and efficiency, with proven success in playing a key role in enabling legal teams to operate strategically, agilely and with impact.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Proven experience in legal operations, legal project management or a related field, with a strong understanding of in-house legal functions.
- Experience with in-house legal technology platforms and in implementing process improvements, automation and other technology solutions.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools and workflow automation.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner with and influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong organisation, problem-solving and project management skills, with confidence working in complex and evolving environments.
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
To learn more about the pos...
Senior Clinical Psychologist - Horsham
Job Description
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Location: Kerwin Court
Salary: Band 8A £55,690 - £62,682 per annum DOE FTE
21 or 14 Hours per week
Why Join Us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We also have a range of residential and supported living services across the UK in which we deliver person centred support that enables life changing outcomes. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly enthusiastic about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Kerwin Court delivers specialist neuro rehabilitation to adults with an acquired brain injury in a residential setting just outside of Broadbridge Heath. You will be working with a team of rehabilitation support workers alongside a multi-disciplinary team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and speech and language therapists.
There is so much to see and visit in our area, and for people we support to be supported to explore even more.
MAIN PURPOSE
To work as part of a multi/inter disciplinary team, providing clinical psychology and neuropsychology input within the Brainkind neurobehavioural model to service users with acquired brain injury. You will lead in ensuring the neurobehavioural model of rehabilitation is delivered through multi/inter disciplinary working. You will consult with internal and external professionals, family members and the People We Support. You will engage in relevant research and advise other professionals as appropriate.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide specialist psychological assessment and neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred to Brainkind and related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service user’s care.
- To complete pre-admission assessments, highly developing specialist, collaborative and holistic neurobehavioural formulations of an individual’s rehabilitation needs, including the development of SMART goals.
- To coordinate the People We Support care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker/clinical lead.
- To be responsible for relevant data collection on work activities, as required.
- To formulate and implement plans of highly specialist psychological and/or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurobehavioural rehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.
- To elicit personal goals from service users and translate this to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant timed SMART goals with the team.
- To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family, group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention.
- To be responsible for providing a specialist psychological perspective in the multi/inter disciplinary assessment of the People We Support and their families. You will highly contribute specialist psychological and neuropsychological advice to the multi/inter disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and to be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaborations with other staff.
- To undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant clients and provide advice on the psychological aspects of risk to the multi/inter disciplinary team.
- To consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance to carers and families of the People We Support.
- To exercise autonomous professional judgement and responsibility for the psychological management of service users on own caseload.
- To participate in regular on call support for the Unit on a rota basis.
Vice Principal & Head of College of Social Sciences
- Posted 22 January 2026
- End date 23 February 2026
- Job Type Research and Teaching
- Reference190973
- Expiry 23 February 2026 at 12:00
Job description
Vice-Principal and Head of College of Social Sciences
The University of Glasgow is a world-renowned institution with a proud history of academic excellence dating back to 1451. A QS global top 80 university, Glasgow is a place where world-changing research meets transformative teaching and where talented people are empowered to realise their ambitions
We are seeking to appoint a Vice-Principal and Head of College of Social Sciences to provide strategic and academic leadership to one of the University’s largest Colleges. Reporting to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the postholder will be a member of the University’s Senior Management Group and will contribute to the overall leadership and direction of the University.
The College of Social Sciences comprises five academic Schools and the Centre for Public Policy, with over 12,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate taught and doctoral programmes and more than 1,100 academic and professional services staff. The College plays a central role in delivering the University’s research, education and civic missions.
The Vice-Principal and Head of College will lead the development and delivery of a compelling College strategy aligned to the University’s priorities, with responsibility for academic performance across research, education and impact. The role will ensure effective leadership of significant people, physical and financial resources, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture and empower Heads of School through a distributed approach to leadership. Working closely with colleagues across the University, the postholder will strengthen interdisciplinary activity, grow external income and build productive relationships with policymakers, funders, industry, alumni and international partners.
Candidates will bring a distinguished academic profile and a strong record of senior leadership within a complex, research-intensive university. They will demonstrate the ability to deliver strategic change, inspire high-performing teams and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Integrity, emotional intelligence and a collaborative leadership style will be essential.
Anderson Quigley (AQ) is partnering with the University of Glasgow on the appointment of the Vice -Principal and Head of College Social Sciences. You will be directed AQ's website to complete your application. For full information on this role please visit http://www.andersonquigley.com/job/aq3425
Closing date for applications is midday, Monday 23 February 2026.
Nursing
Healthcare Support Worker
Healthcare Support Worker (Bank)
Tees | Hospital | Bank Contract - Ad hoc
£12.33 per hour
Build a brighter future while you’re helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you’ll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It’s everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.
As a Support Worker on the ward at our hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. You will need to be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.
As a Healthcare Support worker, you will:
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Put patient care first
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Carry out administrative duties
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Supporting a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in the delivery of exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery
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Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients
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Meet the needs of every individual
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Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact and experience
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.
Healthcare Scheme
Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).
Overtime
For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of basic hourly rate.
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...Sous Chef
Full-time (40 hours per week)
We currently have a unique opportunity to join our team.
The railway offers a wide variety of services which include working aboard our prestigious 1920’s Golden Arrow dining train, preparing full afternoon tea as well as early evening supper specials and a more traditional offering in the Bessemer Arms. We run a number of events throughout the year, ranging from railway enthusiast events to family orientated events where you can meet Paddington, Dinosaurs and Robots. No two days are the same!
Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a strong team player.
They must have all relevant catering and hygiene qualifications.
The role requires weekend work, but offers a good work/life balance with few evening shifts, typically one per week in the main season. Due to the location, applicants must have their own transport.
Benefits:
- 21 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Membership of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society
- 75% reduced rate travel on the national rail network for you and your family (railcard can be applied for after a successful probation period).
If you would like any further information or to apply, please contact Head Chef Lee Moulding at:
lee.moulding@bluebell-railway.com
Position offers a competitive salary. Closing date for applications 8th February 2026.
HT TPS:// WWW.A MES BURYSCHOO L.CO.UK/ SOUS CHEF Term Time plus 10 days Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm Dear Prospective Applicant, We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity to join our school as a Sous Chef, supporting the Catering Manager in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for our pupils, staff and visitors. This is a key role within our catering team, contributing to the smooth daily operation of the kitchen and helping to create a positive, enjoyable dining experience for our school community. The successful candidate will be passionate about food, highly organised and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You will play an active role in menu preparation, food production, team support and maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and safety. Our school is a vibrant, friendly and inclusive community where children thrive academically, socially and creatively. We are committed to providing healthy, balanced meals that support pupil wellbeing and promote lifelong positive eating habits. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic and keen to develop your skills within a supportive school environment, we warmly encourage you to apply. Application forms can be found at Careers – Amesbury School School Aims Our primary aim at Amesbury Prep School is to ensure that every child enjoys a fulfilling and enriching educational journey. We strive to create an environment where each student feels valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential. Specifically, our goals include: 1. Equipping every child with the skills, aptitudes and resilience necessary for success in senior school and beyond. 2. Cultivating a caring community that promotes commitment, courtesy, cooperation, tolerance and compassion. 3. Fostering strong partnerships between home and school to enhance the educational experience. 4. Setting a high standard of achievement and innovation, while nurturing personal development among staff. 5. Fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities to society. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join our catering department as a Sous Chef. Working closely with the Catering Manager, you will support the planning, preparation and delivery of meals to the highest standard. You will also help supervise kitchen staff, assist with ordering and stock control, and contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment. This role requires strong teamwork, excellent organisational skills, creativity and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding food. Person Specification As the Sous Chef, you will: Stay calm under pressure and work effectively during busy service times. Show strong organisational and time-management skills. • Believe in the school’s ethos and contribute positively to its culture and values. • Be an enthusiastic team player with a proactive, “can-do” attitude. • Demonstrate good communication skills and a professional, approachable manner. • • • Be confident in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen equipment. • Understand the importance of nutrition, allergy awareness and dietary requirements. • Maintain strict standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety. • Work with accuracy and attention to detail. • Demonstrate reliability, integrity and a positive work ethic with flexibility on hours as required. • Take initiative and show the ability to work independently when required. • Build strong relationships across the catering team and wider school community. Qualifications • Previous professional kitchen experience is essential, preferably in a school or similar catering environment. • A recognised food hygiene qualification (Level 2 or above) is desirable. • Knowledge of allergens, dietary needs and safe food handling practices is required. • Additional catering or culinary qualifications would be advantageous. Specific Responsibilities Food Preparation & Service • Assist the Catering Manager with planning and preparing high-quality meals for pupils and staff. • Help develop menus that follow nutritional guidelines and accommodate dietary needs. Support the smooth running of breakfast, lunch, tea and additional school events. • • Ensure portion control, presentation and quality standards are consistently met. Kitchen Operations Supervise kitchen assistants during service and preparation. • • Maintain cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas. • Ensure all food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly. • Assist with stock control, ordering and deliveries. Health & Safety • Uphold all hygiene, food safety and allergen management regulations. • Maintain accurate records, including temperature checks and cleaning schedules. • Follow school and legal policies relating to health, safety and safeguarding. School Events • Support catering for school functions such as open days, concerts, parents’ evenings and celebrations. • Assist wi...
CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Sous Chef
Job reference:001588
Salary:£33,500 per annum
Closing date:08/02/2026
Department:Food & Beverage
Location:Chester
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description
Sous Chef
We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing team, working in a truly unique environment at the UK’s number 1 zoo! As part of the Food and Beverage team, the Sous Chef will be responsible for the daily management of the Chef team working on Islands, our Asian inspired restaurant Manado’s.
All of our kitchens are led by our sustainable values. We work hard to source high quality, local and seasonal produce, are making progress towards zero waste kitchens by 2030. We also collaborate with our suppliers to ensure only ethically sourced palm oil enters our kitchens.
Our venues, all held within our 128 acre site of stunning gardens, will jointly operate a turnover of £12.5 million. As a not for profit, everything we make is ploughed into conservation both here in the UK and around the world. Your role has a huge part to play in delivering our mission.
The Role
As part of our team of Chefs, you’ll prepare and cook food working predominantly in Manado restaurant.
Our Sous Chefs take a lead role supporting our Executive Head Chef and Head Chef. They run the daily back of house operation in Manado, training and mentoring our brigade of Chefs. They help to devise and develop on-trend menu’s with a twist. Working closely with the front of house team, they ensure we deliver a world-class experience for all customers.
You will:
- Run the day-to-day operation of the fast paced and exciting kitchens you are responsible for.
- Devise and deliver on-trend restaurant menus ahead of competition, ensuring all venues at Chester Zoo maintains its world class reputation as a world class visitor attraction.
- Produce food for customers of Chester Zoo’s restaurants and events to the highest standards in order to maximise profit and deliver a world class experience.
- Train and mentor Lead Chefs and Chef de Parties, ensuring an effective and efficient work practice.
- Work collaboratively with the front of house team to ensure seamless delivery and world class customer service.
- Take the lead in ensuring health and hygiene policies and associated legislation (HACCP, etc) are completed and ensure team members adhere to, policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices including food safety systems.
- Ensure the team are trained to correctly manage stock on a day-to-day basis, are able to place orders in a timely fashion, accept deliveries, ensuring they are correct and rotate stock as required.
- Complete weekly staff rotas for your team in a timely fashion.
- Complete monthly stocktakes for your restaurant, achieving monthly set GP% targets, ensuring team members are adhering to food specs created by the Head Chef.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our futures depend on the sustainable work we do today, and our team of Chefs are conscious that every little effort counts. We work alongside the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil to ensure all palm oil used is certified sustainable, and during 2018 our food and beverage department removed over 2 million pieces of plastic from our operation.
The Package
You’ll be working sociable hours typically during zoo opening hours which are generally between 10am – 6pm, although evening or early morning work will be required for events such as weddings or corporate functions. Contract hours are 40 per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays and overtime will be paid for agreed additional hours.
- Permanent contract
- £33,500 per annum based on 40 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave
- Staff/ family pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
Interim Head of Manson Unit Resources
Company Description
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES UK
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.
MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.
MSF has around 67,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.
At MSF UK/IE, we support MSF's operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff. MSF UK/IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF's values and aims. In addition MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.
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Position
A great opportunity to join a dynamic team and be the person who brings clarity, calm, and great teamwork to MSF UK's everyday medical operational support.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: 12-months FTC
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (to include Wednesdays)
Salary: £67,505.20 per annum
Job Purpose:
The Head of Manson Unit Resources (HoMU) will support the DoMU and Deputy DoMU with strategic planning and implementation of activities. The HoMU will lead on the vision and strategy of the Manson Unit to include capacity management and team development.
Working collaboratively with the DoMU and the DDoMU, the HoMU will manage business portfolio and partnership management and contract negotiation; financial forecasting, management, and reporting, with a budget of £4 million.
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in Business Administration.
- Extensive experience of Business Administration working at senior management level in a complex, international and geographically dispersed organisation, to include knowledge of general business practices.
- Demonstrable experience of budget planning and financial management.
- Ability to proactively identify key issues, think ahead, anticipate needs, and use judgement to adapt solutions to meet situational needs.
- Demonstrable event management experience – in person and virtual.
- Fluency in written and spoken English with ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, face-to-face and over the telephone at all levels.
- High level of competency with the MS Office suite (e.g. Outlook SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
- Experience of drafting correspondence and other documents on behalf of senior executives. <...
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East Cheshire Hospice provides care and support to patients with life limiting illnesses whilst also supporting their families and loved ones. We are there for people who are facing the toughest challenges of their lives.
We are looking for a positive and motivated Shop Manager to help us to continue to develop and grow this important stream of income.
As a Shop Manager, you will be responsible for:
· Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the shop.
· Maximising sales and profitability.
· Recruiting, training, and managing a team of volunteers.
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· Handling cash, banking and financial reporting.
· Promoting the Hospice’s mission and engaging with the local community.
Clergy
St Judes, Plymouth: Priest in Charge
Closing date for applications: 11:59am on 25th February 2026
Interview date: 5th & 6th March 2026
PRIEST IN CHARGE – ST JUDE’S, PLYMOUTH
We are seeking a full-time stipendiary priest who:
- Has a heart for mission and is able to communicate the gospel
- Is prayerful and open to the work of the Holy Spirit
- is able to encourage people to explore faith and grow as disciples
- Is a leader, listener and collaborator as we develop vision and strategy
- Is grounded in scripture while exploring ways of reaching people with the good news of the gospel
- Will help us provide opportunities through small groups for new church members to grow in fellowship
St Jude’s is a single urban parish with a beautifully refurbished church, finished to a high specification. You’ll be supported by a strong team of licensed lay ministers, committed PCC members, and dedicated lay leaders, alongside an enthusiastic congregation. A spacious five bedroom vicarage, conveniently located adjacent to the church, completes this attractive opportunity.
Please contact the Ven, Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth on 01752 858382 or adp@exeter.anglican.org
The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.