Drama and Theatre are integral to the life of Radley College, with a strong tradition of excellence. The Director of Drama is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of school performance while providing experiences, opportunities, and challenges for every boy.

The role encompasses overall responsibility for all drama productions at Radley, working closely with the Head of Academic Drama. The Director will teach a reduced timetable and oversee plays, partnerships, and competitions, ensuring a diverse and inclusive programme throughout the year. While maintaining the success of Musical Theatre and a balance of classical and modern repertoire, the post-holder will have flexibility to develop their own vision for the future of Drama at Radley.

The post would suit someone already directing drama in a school environment who seeks a new challenge but there is no requirement for prior school experience. Previous involvement in professional theatre will be an advantage. The post-holder would be expected to be an outstanding director and creative influence, with an interest in a broad range of theatrical genres. They would be required to have the excellent communication and management skills to build on the strong reputation Radley has for high quality in drama. They will have the dedication to ensure the highest of standards and the enthusiasm and energy to offer a wide range of opportunities for all levels of ability.

Director of Drama Job Description Sept 2026

Pastoral and Co-Curricular role

Radley College offer a number of staff benefits including:

• Accommodation which is free of rent, council tax and water rates
• Generous employer contributions to the College’s DC pension scheme
• Significant fee discounts for teachers who choose to send their sons or daughters (from sixth form) to Radley College. Contributions are made towards school fees for teachers’ children from year 7 onwards
• Free meals during term time
• Electric car scheme
• Reduced membership of Radley Sports Centre and access to other facilities on site
• Reduced membership of 9-hole golf course

Candidates are welcome to arrange an informal chat prior to application. Please email the Director of Drama, Victoria Buse (vkb.buse@radley.org.uk).

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 28 January 2026 with interviews scheduled to take place on Monday 2 February.

We reserve the right to consider applications as they arrive.

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Exercise Referral Advisor (Fixed term contract)

The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex

Post Title: Exercise Referral Advisor

Location: BH Live Active – Southampton Sites

Salary for 20 hours per week: £13,659.50 per annum

Hours: 20 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract - maternity leave cover

Expected end date: March 2027 or return of substantive post holder, whichever is sooner

The role:

We are recruiting for a part time Exercise Referral Advisor to join our team at BH Live Active, working across three sites in Southampton.

BH Live operates leisure facilities across this vibrant and lively port city in partnership with Southampton City Council. In line with the council’s ‘We Can Be Active’ strategy, we provide excellent leisure facilities and hundreds of activities for all ages and abilities to inspire and support more communities to be active.

The role will involve offering a personalised exercise and lifestyle programme for customers referred onto the programme by medical professionals.

You will work across The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, Bitterne Leisure Centre and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre.

A level 3 Exercise Referral qualification is essential, and experience in the field is desirable.

You will:

• Assist with the implementation of the Health and Fitness Programme provided for exercise referral patients at the nominated sites.
• Undertake 'Welcome Sessions' for new referral patients and provide follow-up one-to-one informal support.
• Carry out individual fitness testing and assessments for patients, as per the procedures and guidelines set out by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Ensure the correct interpretation of the fitness tests and assessments, formulating safe and appropriate physical activity recommendations for each individual.
• Correctly identify situations where an individual’s safe exercise participation needs to be cleared by the Health and Wellbeing Manager or the programme’s GP.
• Assist with the administration of the programme as required.
• Attend and contribute to any relevant meetings as may be required including staff training.
• Assist with the continued promotion of the programmes as directed by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Adopt the Centre’s Customer Care Policy and as such, assist and advise all customers in a polite and friendly manner to make their visit an enjoyable experience and thus ensure repeat visits.

To be successful you will need:

• Empathy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisational skills
• A desire to make a positive change to someone’s physical and emotional wellbeing
• A level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification

Please click here to view the full job description.

We offer:

• Onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• BH Live Active - Gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension matched up to 6% contributions
• Colleague discount on food and drink
• Colleague recognition
• Birthday / Celebratory day off
• Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.

Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year.

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

• More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing
• Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience
• Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people
...

Exercise Referral Advisor

The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex

Post Title: Exercise Referral Advisor

Location: BH Live Active – Southampton Sites

Salary for 20 hours per week: £13,659.50 per annum

Hours: 20 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The role:

We are recruiting for a part time Exercise Referral Advisor to join our team at BH Live Active, working across three sites in Southampton.

BH Live operates leisure facilities across this vibrant and lively port city in partnership with Southampton City Council. In line with the council’s ‘We Can Be Active’ strategy, we provide excellent leisure facilities and hundreds of activities for all ages and abilities to inspire and support more communities to be active.

The role will involve offering a personalised exercise and lifestyle programme for customers referred onto the programme by medical professionals.

You will work across The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, Bitterne Leisure Centre and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre.

A level 3 Exercise Referral qualification is essential, and experience in the field is desirable.

You will:

• Assist with the implementation of the Health and Fitness Programme provided for exercise referral patients at the nominated sites.
• Undertake 'Welcome Sessions' for new referral patients and provide follow-up one-to-one informal support.
• Carry out individual fitness testing and assessments for patients, as per the procedures and guidelines set out by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Ensure the correct interpretation of the fitness tests and assessments, formulating safe and appropriate physical activity recommendations for each individual.
• Correctly identify situations where an individual’s safe exercise participation needs to be cleared by the Health and Wellbeing Manager or the programme’s GP.
• Assist with the administration of the programme as required.
• Attend and contribute to any relevant meetings as may be required including staff training.
• Assist with the continued promotion of the programmes as directed by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Adopt the Centre’s Customer Care Policy and as such, assist and advise all customers in a polite and friendly manner to make their visit an enjoyable experience and thus ensure repeat visits.

To be successful you will need:

• Empathy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisational skills
• A desire to make a positive change to someone’s physical and emotional wellbeing
• A level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification

Please click here to view the full job description.

We offer:

• Onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• BH Live Active - Gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension matched up to 6% contributions
• Colleague discount on food and drink
• Colleague recognition
• Birthday / Celebratory day off
• Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.

Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year.

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

• More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing
• Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience
• Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people

We are making a positive difference across the communities we serve.

To apply:

All app...

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Outdoor Activity Tutor
Releasing Potential is dedicated to supporting students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and
mental health needs. Serving the local authorities of Hampshire and West Sussex, we offer a
nurturing educational environment where young people can flourish beyond the constraints of
traditional education.
Our success lies in recognising each student as an individual and welcoming them into the Releasing
Potential community with unconditional positive regard. All our students have an Education, Health,
and Care Plan, due to social, emotional, and mental health challenges that have hindered their
access to education, resulting in challenging behaviour.
We work in small groups or 1:1. The work can be tough, challenging and even frustrating at times, but
the rewards of inspiring progress and achievements —no matter how small, like students simply
showing up—can be truly meaningful.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for people seeking a new challenge.
Do you have a passion for the outdoors that you’d love to share?
Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can inspire and develop young people—while growing
personally and professionally?
Join us in delivering high-quality, safe, and rewarding outdoor learning experiences through a variety
of water and land-based activities.

Main Duties

•  Ensure the safe operation of group or one-on-one sessions for the entire duration that young

people are in your care.

•  Plan and deliver a programme of activities tailored to the needs and experience of each group
or individual, recording their progress toward National Governing Body qualifications after
each session.

•  Maintain the necessary qualifications and appropriate equipment for all activities you lead.
•  Conduct risk assessments for all activities, continuously evaluating potential risks, including

obtaining up-to-date and relevant weather forecasts.

•  Provide feedback to RP School, referring agencies, parents, or carers through weekly updates

or verbal reports.

•  Keep student records up to date and accessible for other staff who may need them for future

sessions.

    What You’ll Need

•  A valid UK driving licence (essential).
•  An NGB Instructor qualification?
•  Do you have a calid First Aid Certificate
•  An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
•  Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
•  Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
•  Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
•  Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting

What We Offer

•  Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
•  34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
•  A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
•  24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
•  Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
•  A role where your work truly changes lives.
•  A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.

🛡 Safeguarding Commitment

We’re serious about safeguarding children.

All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it
involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any
criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to complete an application form.

"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an
enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.

Join a team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
Email jill@releasingpotential.com to apply or call 07563 024063 for more information

Relationship Manager, Theatre (LL75-1)

Relationship Manager, Theatre (LL75-1)

Contract: Permanent, working 21 hours per week Monday to Wednesday (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: £41,211 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. 

Location: London (The role will be based in London; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) 

Introduction and role description:

The Relationship Manager role involves working with a range of theatre organisations and makers in London. You will be responsible for giving funding advice, assessing grant applications, understanding project information and monitoring performance. This includes assessing financial information, identifying risk and providing feedback on artistic plans. As a Theatre Relationship Manager, you will be expected to engage with a wide range of areas including touring; place-based development; and sustainability.

You will have a keen interest in creativity and performing arts, particularly theatre, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will be able to support others to make positive change and be comfortable communicating with colleagues and external contacts at all levels.

You will join a team consisting of nine Relationship Managers, one Assistant, three Senior Relationship Managers and the Director, Theatre. The team currently manages the funding relationship with a diverse portfolio of around 60 National Portfolio Organisations as well as individual theatre artists and makers.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of Arts Council’s strategies, working with colleagues nationally, and should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the London and/or national theatre sector.

Online Recruitment Drop In Session for Applicants:

Monday January 12^th

6pm for 1 hour

Sign up here – Recruitment Drop In: Theatre Relationship Manager Tickets, Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Session will be BSL interpreted

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here

We participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they’re applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance.

About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.

Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of...

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• Job Title:Clinical Lecturer in Psychological Medicine (Teaching & Scholarship) / Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist
• School Name:Leeds University
• Department:Medicine and Health
• Salary:109725 to 145478
• Application Closing Date:2026-02-01
• Working Hours:full time
• Reference Number:MHIHS1436
• Date Posted:17/11/2025

Are you passionate about the future of the NHS workforce? Do you recognise the importance of delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?

The Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) invites applications for a Clinical Lecturer /Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist in the Division of Psychological and Social Medicine. As a Clinical Academic in Psychological Medicine, the focus of the role will be the development and delivery of high-quality teaching including contribution to the MBChB curriculum and our postgraduate CPD programme. Our aim is that all Leeds graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to integrate mental health care into general medical practice and advocate for patient wellbeing whatever speciality they enter.

You will be a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent and be clinically active in Psychiatry. You will spend a maximum of five programmed activity sessions per week on academic work and a minimum of three programmed activity sessions per week on clinical work. Being clinically active you will contribute to the delivery of up to date, excellent educational programmes responsive to the needs of the current and future NHS workforce. You will have the opportunity to benefit from the research culture and activities within the school to help you deliver research-informed teaching. Administration duties will also be expected.

The clinical component of the post can be negotiated with a relevant clinical provider once the post has been offered. Once this occurs, in accordance with Clinical appointment process, Royal College approval and a second stage interview with an Advisory Appointments Committee will be required. This will be a joint clinical academic appointment, with the post-holder holding a contract of employment with the University and an honorary contract with the relevant NHS Trust / other clinical provider.

In line with the Follett Report recommendations, the post-holder will be expected to participate in joint job planning and appraisal.

What we offer in return 

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development:

-Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

-All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager a...

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Senior Lecturer Business Management (Post Ref: NU0626)

Closing date:

3 February 2026

Interviews:

26 & 27 February 2026

Salary:

£44,745 to £58,226

Full/Part time:

Full-time

Hours per week

35

Birmingham Newman University is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic School of Business and Law as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Business Management.

This role offers the chance to be part of an institution known for its commitment to student satisfaction and innovative teaching practices. You will play a key role in growing and delivering the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, supported by the Head of Subject for Business Programmes.

You will contribute to teaching in your area of expertise and deliver other core modules across the programmes. We are particularly looking for lecturers with expertise in Accounting or Finance or Digital Marketing or Data Analytics or multidisciplinary lecturers. Birmingham Newman is an ambitious and values driven institution, and our aim is to reflect this in the student experience of studying Business degrees.

You will design, plan and deliver learning activities by engaging effectively in substantive teaching and learning support roles, selecting appropriate methods of assessment and feed back to learners, supervising student projects, and undertaking duties related to supporting an excellent student experience. This alongside our comprehensive personal tutoring approach saw Birmingham Newman University awarded 1^st in England for Social Inclusion by the Sunday Times Good University Guide social inclusion index.

You will have teaching/training experience in Business undergraduate modules relevant to the programme, and experience of working independently in teaching/training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels or in delivering professional qualifications and demonstrable potential to engage in teaching and learning support in engaging and innovative ways. You must also demonstrate either experience of or willingness to contribute to designing and planning learning activities, developing effective learning environments, and have a clear understanding of or a willingness to develop an understanding of student learning and relevant pedagogic approaches to support the student experience. You will demonstrate a willingness to develop scholarship and research in your area of subject expertise.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Laurence Eagle, at EAGL404@newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

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Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law (R&T)

• Posted 12 January 2026
• Salary £59,966 - £67,468 per annum
• LocationGlasgow
• Job Type Research and Teaching
• Reference190513
• Expiry 08 February 2026 at 23:45

Job description

College of Social Sciences

School of Law

Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law (R&T Track)

Vacancy Ref: 190513

Salary:Grade 9, £59,966 - £67,468 per annum

The University of Glasgow School of Law seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law (Research & Teaching Track).

The successful applicant will work closely within a vibrant and substantial community of corporate researchers and be part of the Corporate and Financial Law Research Group. In addition to the well-established interest in capital markets, financial regulation, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, law and sustainable finance has emerged as a key focus in recent years, while we have also extended our expertise in insurance and insolvency. We have immediate teaching needs in corporate governance, capital markets and financial law and there are also opportunities to adapt and expand our course offers to suit the successful candidate. The diverse and international composition of our commercial law group offers links to policy-making and practice that can help to inform research and teaching.

The School of Law is ranked 44th amongst law schools globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. It is a centre for innovative world leading research and excellence in education. We are proud to be an international law school with a rich heritage. Law was one of the four original faculties established by the University upon its founding in 1451. The subject has been taught continuously since 1714. Today, we teach students from over 30 countries with staff from across the world.

The appointment is full-time (35 hours per week) and open-ended.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Irene-Marie Esser, Irene-Marie.Esser@glasgow.ac.uk .

Visit our website for further information on the University of Glasgow’s, School of Law at https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/law/

Job Purpose

The post holder will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching, primarily at undergraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College. The post holder will be expected to engage actively in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy.

2. Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

3. Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University.

4. Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams, both within and beyond the subject and School.

5. Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.

6. Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/progra...

Transcriptions Officer

The post holder will be expected to produce transcription documents in Braille, Audio and Large Print within deadlines, in line with commercial contract specifications and service level agreements.

Key Responsibilities

Core Role Responsibilities

·         To provide required transcriptions for all live projects, ensuring these are produced within Service Level Agreements.

·         Daily, reconcile the delivery with client’s instructions; prepare received data for scanning and the transcription process.

·         Use a wide variety of specialist software to produce items in the preferred format.

·         Prepare and complete basic maintenance on equipment to be used for transcription purposes (e.g. printers, Braille embossers, scanners)

·         Liaise with colleagues and manager to ensure the department is aware of the outstanding work against the SLA’s.

·         Liaise with clients regarding live projects and within the team assist with providing daily and monthly reports.

·         Collate relevant data on completed jobs, in preparation for invoicing.

·         Follow essential security protocols as necessary for the business.

·         Respond to incoming enquiries from potential clients via email and/or telephone, providing information and/ or quotes as required.

·         Monitor All Formats stock levels for transcriptions stationery and postal service, informing relevant individuals to ensure orders can be progressed.

·         To facilitate with postal duties, as commensurate with the role.

·         Provide support for a range of QAC Enterprise activities, and represent the team at events, where this is deemed appropriate.

·         Occasionally, distribute printed marketing materials for College Enterprises.

General Duties

·         As part of QAC’s process of continuous improvement; work with the All Formats Manager to implement projects/ initiatives to improve the All Formats enterprise and services.

·         Adhere to the College’s Health and Safety Policy at all times, recognising responsibility for own safety and that of others.

·         Act at all times in accordance with the Staff Code of Conduct and QAC Values of Respect, Excellence, Enabling, Collaboration and Inclusion.

·         Comply with all College policies and procedures.

·         Maintain CPD and undertake appropriate training and development as required, including any mandatory and/or refresher training required for the role.

·         To undertake other duties as commensurate with the role and in agreement with the All Formats Manager.

Transcriptions Officer (Extended Role) will undertake the Core Role Responsibilities above, but in addition will demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to undertake a wider role across the full range of formats (Large Print, Audio, Braille), including;

·         Preparing and transcribing documents across the full range of formats.

·         Support on the job training and quality control/consistency checking of documents for new Transcription Officer colleagues.

·         Producing reports, as requested by the Team Leader and/or All Formats Manager/Deputy Manager.

·         Undertake training and/or qualifications to develop specialist skills and expertise e.g. Braille.

·         Undertaking designated work or ad hoc projects, as determined by the All Formats Manager/Deputy, in line with specialist skills and experience.

·         Cover the Transcription / Production areas in the absence of Team Leaders, including assigning work, ensuring work is completed within SLA and any issues are reported to All Formats Manager.

The above list is not exhaustive, but is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to enable the efficient and effective running of the College.

Safeguarding Statement:

Queen Alexandra College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all staff and volunteers are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of our students/clients. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This Job Description will be reviewed regularly and may be amended at any time, in consultation with the post hol...