Subject Adviser (x4)
Salary: £45,264 – £49,143 per annum (Grade 10)
Contract: Part-time (Various), Fixed-term (7-months, available from May 2026)

WJEC is excited to be welcoming applications for four Subject Advisers to join the team, each an expert in
one, or more, of the following subject areas to support the delivery of our new Made-for-Wales suite of
VCSEs and Foundation Qualifications:

2601-01  VCSE and Work-Related Foundation Qualification in Built Environment

(0.5 FTE, 18.25 hours per week)

2601-02  VCSE and Work-Related Foundation Qualification in Hospitality and Catering

(0.5 FTE, 18.25 hours per week)

2601-03  General Foundation Qualification in Humanities

(0.4 FTE, 14.6 hours per week)

2601-04  General Foundation Qualification in Science

(0.4 FTE, 14.6 hours per week)

The role:
Subject Advisers play a vital role within our subject teams. They commission and quality-assure
Professional Learning for teachers, as well as contribute to the design of training events. During this 7-
month contract, successful candidates will focus primarily on developing our new Professional Learning
courses that support teachers preparing to deliver our new Made for Wales qualifications. Working closely
with others, you will help ensure the smooth and effective delivery of our qualifications.

The person:
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers. You’ll be a reflective classroom practitioner with an
ability to design and deliver relevant and engaging Professional Learning to your peers and ideally you will
have some experience leading projects. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential for this
role.

The benefits
At WJEC, we pride in being an inclusive and supportive place to work. We also offer a range of excellent
benefits including: 25 days annual leave per year (in addition to 16 statutory / additional holidays) adjusted
for part-time/compressed working patterns, free Welsh lessons, a generous pension scheme and
numerous family friendly policies. A career with WJEC can be extremely rewarding and you will be
encouraged throughout with great opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills.

WJEC operates a hybrid working model, enabling the successful candidate to split their time between WJEC
offices and working at home, subject to business need. As such, applications are invited from individuals
across the UK but please note that regular working from our Cardiff will be required.

If you would like to know more about this role, or about working at WJEC, please do not hesitate to contact
Sarah (she/her) in our HR team (HR@wjec.co.uk), who will be more than happy to help.

Please visit our website to download a copy of the job description and application form.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 25 January 2026
Interviews are anticipated to be held in person, in weeks commencing 02 and 09 February 2026

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Subject Adviser

Qualifications

Domains

Domain Leader

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Western Avenue

The post holder will undertake a range of strategic and operational duties requiring subject-specific and teaching
and learning skills relating to the subject area(s).

As a key member of the subject team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of qualifications, the
provision of Professional Learning/CPD and teaching and learning resources within their subject area(s). They
will act as an ambassador for WJEC and proactively pursue the marketing of the subject with relevant
stakeholders.

The post holder will liaise closely with Subject Officer, other departments and WJEC Appointees to ensure the
effective delivery of qualifications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Commissioned Developments (Qualifications, Resources and Professional Learning (PL) / Continuing

Professional Development (CPD))
•  Support amendments and development of WJEC Specifications; co-ordinating the contributions of

Professional Learning appointees, and, where appropriate, teacher groups and consultants to liaise with
stakeholders.

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In collaboration with others, develop and maintain educational resources and specification documents
to support the teaching and learning of evolving WJEC specifications.

To liaise with resource authors with regards to specification requirements and monitor their outputs.

To design and deliver a variety of high-quality Professional Learning (PL) / CPD training events, both in
person and for remote delivery; acting as ambassador for WJEC / Eduqas and deputising for Subject
Officers, where necessary.

To identify, engage and train suitably qualified authors and presenters to enhance the delivery of high-
quality PL/CPD in the subject area(s)

To collaborate with regional reps and undertake centre visits for the subject area(s); helping to promote
WJEC/Eduqas qualifications to teaching staff.

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Non-Executive NGI Programme Board Member

The John Innes Centre is an independent, world-leading centre of excellence in plant science, genetics and microbiology located on the Norwich Research Park.  JIC performs cutting-edge, high-quality fundamental, strategic and applied research and is one of eight BBSRC strategically funded Research Institutes. You can read more about us here.

We are looking to appoint an Independent Member for our Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) Programme Board with significant experience in management of change involving major capital infrastructure investment and business change designed to enable the delivery of benefits.  It may be advantageous for candidates to have recent experience as a member of an executive or non-executive board or committee and experience of successful leadership in an academic, research or commercial environment.

The role

The successful candidate will support the NGI Programme Board in overseeing the delivery of a c. £400m programme of investment comprising phased roll-out of infrastructure renewal and refurbishment across its campus on the Norwich Research Park (NRP). The investment aims to improve sustainability of the infrastructure and deliver defined benefits through improved business activities.

This role will bring the NGI Programme Board specific expertise in major public sector programme delivery with a view to ensuring good governance and appropriate challenge.

Delivering the NGI vision

The Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI) programme will deliver world-class facilities for the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) at the Norwich Research Park, supporting their Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet vision. Central to the programme is a new laboratory and support building that brings all JIC and TSL researchers together in a flexible, modern workplace designed to enable cutting-edge research, training, and collaboration. The building will be outward-looking, well-integrated with its surroundings, and act as a national hub for plant and microbial science, attracting collaborators, staff, and visitors.

The objectives of the investment are to:
• Create a world-leading hub with state-of-the-art facilities which will harness the collaborative environment of the Norwich Research Park and create a unique asset for UK science in line with the UK Plant Science Research Strategy.
• Connect a critical mass of research and technical expertise under one roof. Improving connectivity across the NRP.
• Create an inspiring work environment.
• The hub will attract the world’s best scientists and new businesses to Norwich, fostering interactions and catalysing new initiatives to ensure the UK remains a partner of choice for collaboration.
Inspiring the next generation of researchers, innovators and technical experts.
• Deliver a Net Zero Carbon solution based on the latest low carbon design technology.

The ideal post holder

The NGI Programme Board currently comprises senior executives of JIC (John Innes Centre), TSL (The Sainsbury Laboratory) and EI (Earlham Institute), together with an independent non-executive member of JIC Governing Council as Chair. Additionally, a senior representative of BBSRC/UKRI as the principal funder is also a member of the NGI Programme Board.

The appointed member is expected to:
• Take part in ensuring the business of the NGI Programme Board is carried out efficiently, effectively, and in a manner appropriate for the proper conduct of public business and in the best interest of the charitable purpose of JIC.
• Engage through making rational and constructive contributions to debate and to make their knowledge and expertise available to the NGI Programme Board as opportunity arises.
• Comply with all relevant legislation and regulations relating to JIC’s charitable status and ensuring that the NGI Programme Board acts in accordance with the rules, regulations and guidance laid down by JIC Governing Council.
• Make use of skills and experience when exercising their responsibilities and play a full part in the taking of decisions.
• Act as a representative of JIC with key stakeholder

Additional information

The postholder will commit approximately 8 – 12 days per year including attending Programme Board meetings every other month on site in Norwich and preparation time for reading papers etc. The term of the appointment is for a minimum of three years, with the possibility of serving a second term subject to approval.

The role can be carried out remotely; however, it would be desirable where possible to attend in-...

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 8^th February 2026.

Sous Chef

As the Sous Chef at Storyhouse, you will support the Head Chef in leading and managing the kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will assist with menu development, preparation, and execution, contributing creative ideas while ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes. You will help oversee kitchen operations, support cost control, manage stock, and ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met. The Sous Chef will also take responsibility for supervising and training kitchen staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and efficient working environment.

Reports to: Head Chef

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time, 40 hours

Details

£30,000.00 per year

Location: Hunter Street, Chester , CH1 2AR, GB

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