Branch Treasurer
Local Group:
Northampton IAContact: Roy Bustin : roy.bustin@iasupport.org
This role provides the planning and reporting required to ensure that the branch has the financial resources available to deliver their activities. Each branch covers a defined geographical area, and the Treasurer has a vital role in supporting the branch to deliver activities that are in line with agreed budgets.
The Treasurer acts as a liaison between the branch and National Office, helping to ensure that branch activity represents the best possible value for money for our members.
View the branch treasurer role description to find out more.
Branch Treasurer
Local Group:
North EssexContact: Roy Bustin : roy.bustin@iasupport.org
This role provides the planning and reporting required to ensure that the branch has the financial resources available to deliver their activities. Each branch covers a defined geographical area, and the Treasurer has a vital role in supporting the branch to deliver activities that are in line with agreed budgets.
The Treasurer acts as a liaison between the branch and National Office, helping to ensure that branch activity represents the best possible value for money for our members.
View the branch treasurer role description to find out more.
Improving computational methods in proteomics of ancient skeletal remains using genomic data
Key information
Research topics
This is a summer student position supervised by Oded Rimon in Pontus Skoglund's lab.
Introduction to the science
The Ancient Genomics Group bridges biochemistry and genetics with archaeology and history. We apply highly sensitive molecular methods in a specialised clean room to extract and analyse highly degraded ancient DNA and proteins from skeletal remains, and use computational tools optimised to deal with genomic and proteomic data from highly damaged biomolecules. While our genomic tools are advanced and mature, our tools for proteomics are in their infancy, and require further development and validation. Robust proteomic data from archaeological skeletal remains will enable us to extend our studies of the genetics of human populations into the deeper past, when Homo sapiens was not yet the dominant hominin species on earth.
About the project
The study of aDNA (ancient DNA from archaeological remains) has significantly exceeded expectations, and led to a wide array of discoveries about human origins and migrations. However, aDNA has limited preservation, especially in hot and humid environments. Sub-Saharan Africa, where much of the human origin story has likely taken place, unfortunately falls into that category. Luckily, proteins bound to the mineral matrix of bones and teeth can outlast DNA by hundreds of millennia, opening the door to molecular insight into the human story substantially deeper in time.
After the death of an organism, their biomolecules degrade due to a complex network of biochemical processes. For DNA, these result in fragmented molecules, as well as modifications that induce sequencing errors. The field of ancient genomics has harnessed these unique characteristics to authenticate sequences as ancient, while finding ways to overcome them for sequencing endeavours. While a growing number of publications in ancient proteomics suggest it could mirror the success of aDNA, the possibility of authenticating and verifying protein sequences is still hotly debated.
We work on a diverse range of tools to address these challenges, including:
1) Parallel analysis of DNA and proteins from the same ancient individual.
2) Databases that dynamically link genomic and proteomic data.
3) Statistical frameworks to authenticate and verify peptide sequences, despite complex combinations of chemical modifications and incomplete references (e.g. extinct species).
The student could get involved in any of these efforts, depending on their background and preferences. They stand to learn the theoretical concepts of ancient biomolecule extraction and analysis, and get hands-on experience with bioinformatic approaches for aDNA and palaeoproteomics.
The Ancient Genomics Group is a multidisciplinary environment, and the student will interact with lab members of different scientific backgrounds (molecular biology, bioinformatics, archaeology, forensics) and a range of career paths (PhD students, postdocs, technicians).
Candidate background
The post holder should embody and demonstrate the Crick ethos and ways of working: bold, open and collegial. The candidate must be registered at a UK Higher Education Institution, studying in the UK and must have completed a minimum of two years’ undergraduate study in a relevant discipline, and on track to receive a final degree grade of 2:1 or 1. In addition, they should be able demonstrate the following experience and key competencies:
- This project would best suit a candidate with computational and/or mathematical skills studying bioinformatics, computational biology, biochemistry or evolutionary biology. The candidate is expected to have a foundational programming knowledge in Python, R or another common language (essential) and some knowledge of bash. A degree of familiarity with either population genetics or proteomics is desirable but not crucial.
- Good knowledge in relevant scientific area(s)
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work independently and also capable of interacting within a group
References
1. Madupe, P.P., Koenig, C., Patramanis, I., Rüther, P.L., Hlazo, N., Mackie, M., . . . Cappellini, E. (2025)
Enamel proteins reveal biological sex and genetic variability in southern African Paranthropus.
Science 388: 969–973. PubMed abstract
2. Patramanis, I., Ramo...
Closing date: 10:00 on Monday 02 February 2026
Interview dates: Thursday 12 February 2026
Start date: Monday 23 February 2026
End date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Location: Based in our central Edinburgh office
The idea at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is simple: anyone with a desire to perform and a venue willing to host them is welcome. No individual or committee determines who can or cannot perform at the Fringe.
It all began in 1947 with eight companies – six of them from Scotland – taking a risk, turning up uninvited and performing on the ‘fringe’ of the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival. Over 75 years later, the Fringe has grown to become one of the greatest platforms for creative freedom in the world, second only to the Olympics in terms of global ticketed events.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society was founded by artists to nurture and uphold the Fringe's values of inclusivity, experimentation and imagination. We exist to support, advise and encourage everyone who wants to participate in the Fringe, provide information and assistance to audiences, and celebrate the Fringe and what it stands for all over the world.
The primary responsibility of the 180 Box Office Supervisor is to provide an exceptionally high standard of service to the customers of the clients who have contracted the 180 Box Office to provide a ticketing facility for their festivals and events.
Under the guidance of the 180 Box Office Manager and with the support of the rest of the Box Office team, the successful applicant will be responsible for dealing with both customer queries and assisting the client in the delivery of the event. The candidate will assist customers with ticket sales, customer services, access bookings and occasionally complaints. After additional training, this role will also include event setup in the Red61 Ticketing System. Your role will also support the Fringe Box Office Customer Services and Box Edits Teams if required. This position reports to the 180 Box Office Manager.
Role and responsibilities:
The successful candidate will perform a wide range of duties, including but not limited to:
- Liaising with agency clients to assist in the delivery of their events e.g. processing comp tickets, adding ticket offers to the system, etc.
- Adding new events and performances to the ticketing system.
- Managing show changes within the ticketing system e.g. date and time alterations, show cancellations etc.
- Managing ticket allocations within the Red61 ticketing software.
- Liaising with venues and performers to provide ticketing reports.
- Assisting customers with ticket sales over the phone and in person.
- Processing access bookings for customers with specific access requirements.
- Issuing refunds/exchanges to customers who have booked tickets for cancelled shows.
- Dealing with customer queries by email across the multiple inboxes.
- Assisting in the facilitation of delegate programmes when required for an event.
- Arranging the postage or collection of physical tickets if required for an event.
- Abiding by pre-defined policies and procedures to ensure the professional, efficient and effective operation of the 180 Box Office.
- Processing and maintaining appropriate paperwork relating to customer queries and complaints.
- Training festival/event staff on box office tasks such as how to use the Red61 FOH app.
Person specifications
Essential
- Proven experience in a demanding customer facing role.
- Experience of working with Red61 ticketing system.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in a polite, professional and confident manner when dealing with the public and clients.
- Proven ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment and efficiently in high pressure situations.
- Proficient computer skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office packages.
- The ability to work in a team as well as using your own initiative.
- Good judgement and troubleshooting skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a festival environment.
- Experience with people with additional access requirements.
- Proven experience of offering support and advice to colleagues.
Rate of pay and hours of work
The rate of pay for this post is £14.15 per hour.
Nor...
Stock Collection and Distribution Driver - North
Contract:Permanent – 35 hours per week
Salary:£22,394 per annum
Location:Required to travel across the North of England (between North Yorkshire, Manchester and the surrounding areas down towards Hartlebury, Worcestershire)
Closing date:Sunday 25th January 2026
W/C 2nd February 2026
Interview date:
Interview date:
Covering areas within the North of England, we’re looking for a Stock Collection and Distribution Driver with great time management and relationship building skills to join our retail team! Reporting to our Area Manager for the North, you will be working with our charity shops to ensure donation bags are collected and delivered to their destination to be sold, enabling our charity to support sick, injured and homeless pets.
More about the role
As a Stock Collection & Distribution Driver, you will be making a huge contribution to our Blue Cross shops through the collection, distribution and transfer of stock.
Although your role will mean that you are on the road for the majority of your time, you will have additional responsibilities including route planning, vehicle checks, ensuring the van is kept clean and serviced as required as well as ad hoc PAT testing on electrical items in the shops.
Travel to our main retail hub based in Hartlebury, Worcestershire is required once per week among your other travel across the North between Northallerton, Manchester and down to Shrewsbury. Daily mileage could be up to 300 miles per day.
Trust us – no two days will be the same!
Although your role will mean that you are on the road for the majority of your time, you will have additional responsibilities including route planning, vehicle checks, ensuring the van is kept clean and serviced as required as well as ad hoc PAT testing on electrical items in the shops.
Travel to our main retail hub based in Hartlebury, Worcestershire is required once per week among your other travel across the North between Northallerton, Manchester and down to Shrewsbury. Daily mileage could be up to 300 miles per day.
Trust us – no two days will be the same!
About you
This role would suit a comfortable driver who can keep on top of paperwork such as journey records and mileage. No experience in this role is necessary as long as you have a full UK driving licence that allows you to drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle.
Your days will be varied, working with different teams in different counties so being a good communicator is essential. This role really helps keep the morale in our shops so being a people person who is happy to help others whilst managing their time well is essential!
Manual handling training is provided to our retail staff due to the manual demand of the roles and is a mandatory requirement so we can keep you safe at work.
Manual handling training is provided to our retail staff due to the manual demand of the roles and is a mandatory requirement so we can keep you safe at work.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience of a driving-based role
- Awareness of road traffic laws and regulations
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- In the interest of Health and Safety whilst performing a physically active job, individuals are required to have the ability to perform their job safely and effectively.
Although not essential, it would be great if you had:
- Awareness of PAT Testing
As part of our pre-employment check process, we will be required to undertake a DVLA driving licence check to assess your suitability for this role.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an e...
Department: Retail and Licensing
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Sunday 7 February 2026
1. The Department
At Aston Villa Football Club, our Retail and Licensing department plays a vital role in supporting the club's commercial success and fan engagement. We take pride in offering a wide variety of high-quality football merchandise and leisurewear to our supporters, both online and in-store, while maintaining a strong connection to our brand and culture. As the Club has grown, we have expanded our team to enhance the product offering and ensure we continue delivering exceptional customer experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative department that works collaboratively to bring our fans closer to the Club through products they love.
2. The Role
We are looking for a commercially driven and organised individual to support the delivery of the Club’s retail proposition. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales with a focus on our Bullring store – you will help ensure that the right products are in the right place at the right time, using data and insight to inform decisions. You will work closely with internal departments, club partners, and external stakeholders, to ensure a consistent and compelling retail message across all channels.
This will be a varied and dynamic role which will include supporting the planning and delivering the Club’s product range, coordinating merchandise launches and promotions throughout the season, and ensuring stock is effectively managed both in-store and in the warehouse. You will produce weekly sales and stock reports, providing insight into performance, sell-through, and stock levels. You will work closely with internal departments, club partners, and external stakeholders, to ensure a consistent and compelling retail message across all channels.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
You will need to have proven experience working in a similar assistant merchandising role within the retail fashion industry. You must be results-driven, with a keen eye for market trends and customer preferences and have the numerical and analytical skills to monitor trading performance, identify opportunities, and deliver actionable insights.
You must also be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders, with strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities. You will also need to have access to a vehicle and/or the ability to travel between our Club sites; Birmingham Retail Store, Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath. .
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.
We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.
Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | ...
Housekeeping Assistant - Theatres (Bank - Evenings / Weekends)
Housekeeper/ Domestic Assistant (Bank)
Cheltenham Hospital | Cleaning | Bank Contract - Ad hoc
£12.33 per hour
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
Keeping our Hospitals clean is a big priority for us. We are looking for a Housekeeper who will help us to create a clean, safe and pleasant environment for patients by cleaning and preparing a range of areas, utilising the latest equipment, products and supported by a first-class training programme. You will take pride in your work and undertake a variety of general responsibilities ranging from room cleaning, waste removal, linen collection and deep cleaning.
As a Housekeeper, you will:
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Care about our patients so that you can organise your work and plan your time with assistance from our Heads of Housekeeping to make sure cleaning never gets in the way of a patients’ experience.
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Be friendly, with good communication and customer service skills. This will come in handy when you are working in a team with your colleagues and also when you are interacting with our patients.
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Motivated, friendly and flexible
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Ideally experienced in a similar role, you will be well organised and will ensure that cleaning processes are followed and that the location is clean, pleasant and safe for patients.
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Work closely with the Infection prevention team, reporting incidents to the relevant team members.
Please NOTE - As this role will involve working in our Theatres, hours we need to be covered are over the weekend and weekday evenings (7pm-11pm)
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.
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound.
We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
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 ...
Vacancy: Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology – SOFI, Stockholm University
The Postdoctoral position is part of the research programme “Sustainable synergies” (www.su.se/english/research/research-projects/sustainable-synergies). The aim of the programme, which is based on both internationally comparative research and in-depth analyses of Sweden and the Nordic countries, is to study how social policy and the welfare state can be developed to support a sustainable working life for everyone. In focus are the working-life transitions that individuals make during their lifecourse, and the programme examines how the interplay between different social policies can support successful transitions for different groups in the labour market. Potential interplays include between different policies within a policy area (e.g. education policy) as well as between different policy areas (e.g. health and pension policies). The programme builds upon quantitative data, and programme members make use of for instance comparative country-level data, comparative individual-level surveys, as well as individual-level register data from the Nordic countries.
Main responsibilities
Research within the programme is organized around five crucial life-course transitions: between school and work, work and family formation, work and ill health, work and retraining, and work and retirement. The postdoctoral research will be part of one or more of the work packages around these transitions, depending on research interests.
The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to develop and pursue independent research corresponding to that of the research program. An initial outline of research questions is to be included in the application in the form of a research plan. However, although independent research is essential, collaboration with senior colleagues is encouraged should opportunities arise.
Qualification requirements
In order to qualify for a Postdoctoral position, applicants are required to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant degree from another country. The degree must have been completed no later than when the employment decision is made.
Assessment criteria
The applicant must hold a doctoral degree in sociology or a related discipline. It is considered an advantage if the doctoral degree or an equivalent degree was completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Under special circumstances, an older degree may also be an advantage. Special circumstances refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to:
- The quality of earlier research and qualifications
- The degree to which the applicant’s research plan and previous research support the overall goals of the Sustainable synergies program
- Skills and experience relevant for the analysis of life-course transitions and social policy using quantitative research methods
- Written and spoken English skills, where the applicant is expected to be fluent.
About the employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2026-03-02 or as per agreement.
The Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University. The institute is an internationally leading research institute in the field of social policy, welfare, inequality and labour markets and has over 90 employees.
More information about us, please visit: www.su.se/swedish-institute-for-social-research/.
We offer
With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
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Gardener with horticultural responsibility for the Rock Garden - Botanical Garden, Natural History Museum, University of Oslo
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We are looking for a skilled gardener for a permanent position at the Botanical Garden at the Natural History Museum.
Your main responsibility will be horticultural responsibility of the Rock Garden – a beautiful miniature mountain landscape with cliffs, gravel areas, and a stream. This is the most species-rich section of the Botanical Garden and home to plants from many of the world’s mountain regions. Most of the plants in the garden are grown from seeds collected in the wild. The Rock Garden also contains plants of conservation value from Norwegian nature.
You will be responsible for the horticultural development of the plant collection, general maintenance, and coordination of collaboration between colleagues, seasonal staff, the responsible curator, and head gardeners, as well as handling day-to-day challenges as they arise.
We are looking for someone who is formally educated as a gardener and passionate about the field.
Deadline: 31 January 2026
Contract: Permanent
Salary: NOK 600.000-655.000
Location: Oslo, Norway
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Laboratory Manager
- locations
- Wallingford
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- time left to apply
- End Date: January 30, 2026 (21 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- JR1515
Fully site based
Location: Wallingford. Oxfordshire
Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Manager to join our team at UKCEH. You will be responsible for the management of the laboratory and controlled environment facilities at UKCEH Wallingford, supporting the important environmental science that we carry out. Working closely with the facilities management team and individual laboratory-based researchers, you will be responsible for the efficient running of our laboratory and field facilities. You will also work with our Quality Assurance Manager and Safety, Health and Environment Team to ensure that our facilities run efficiently, safely and to the required quality management standards needed for our researchers.
We are looking for a great team worker and communicator with experience of laboratory practice gained in an academic, educational, or industrial research environment. You will have a degree in a science or engineering subject and be familiar with current HS&E legislation as it applies to working in a laboratory or workshop. You will know how to set up and use a range of laboratory equipment and have experience of its application for teaching or research.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Oversight of laboratory wing operations, maintaining/troubleshooting equipment, and fostering a productive, safe environment for scientists and technicians. As part of this, you will be responsible for arranging maintenance, calibration, and servicing laboratory instruments and required to stay updated on new technologies and environmental initiatives.
- Support the compliance and delivery of scientific research across UKCEH’s Science Areas through effective management of laboratory resources.
- Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to support operational decision-making and to provide advice to lab users and science leadership.
- Ensure laboratory compliance with internal and external audits and regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and supporting quality assurance initiatives.
- Provide and communicate advice to staff for the implementation and adherence to safety, health and environmental policies, procedures, and legislation. Offer solutions and serve as a point of contact for queries to promote a positive safety culture within the science laboratories.
- Provide laboratory inductions and training to staff, students and visitors to ensure a positive and safe working environment.
- Conduct audits of UKCEH laboratory activities against policies and management standards, identifying compliance gaps and recommending actions.
For the role of Laboratory Manager, we are looking for somebody who:
- Postgraduate degree or graduate with at least 3 years' equivalent skills and knowledge.
- Computer literacy and numeracy.
- Knowledge and experience in a science or engineering subject.
- Knowledge and experience of general laboratory and/or workshop practice gained either in an academic or an industrial environment.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills.
- Knowledge and experience of implementation of current HS&E legislative requirements as they apply in a laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with setting up and using a wide range of laboratory and equipment for the purposes of teaching or research.
- An understanding of current safe systems of work for chemical, biological, and/or radiological safety would also be desirable.
Experience/proven abilities relating to the position:
- Ability to make effective decisions concerning the operation and management of laboratories, workshops, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to work as part of...
Team Administrator 1 Prevention We promote the need for good eye health to prevent avoidable sight loss. Support Our support services help people to live independent lives. Independence We provide access to information, equipment, training and social groups. Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in working with KAB. The Team Admin role, based at our Maidstone Sight Centre, is highly focused on contact with clients, providing high quality support, information and advice. You’ll also be responsible for administration within the team, ensuring the database is up to date and providing statistical data as required. The recruitment pack contains some useful information about what we do at KAB, together with a Job Description and Person Specification. To apply for this role, you will need to fill out our Application form and Equality Monitoring form. Once you’ve completed the forms, please send to April Smith, HR Officer, by email at recruitment@kab.org.uk, or by post to Kent Association for the Blind, 72 College Road, Maidstone, ME15 6SJ. Completed forms should reach us by 5pm on 1st February 2026. Interviews will be held at our Maidstone Sight Centre (72 College Road, Maidstone, ME15 6SJ), date to be confirmed. Although we would like to be able to write to each applicant individually to let them know the outcome of their application, sadly the cost of doing this is prohibitive. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you very much for your interest and we look forward to receiving your completed application. Yours sincerely Vanessa Stanley Director of Human Resources Our vision To improve the lives of people with sight loss in Kent and surrounding areas. Our mission To achieve our vision, our key aims focus on prevention, support and independence. Our values Our values will help us to make a difference in our roles; driving the things we do and say. Our values will shape: The way we behave with people we support, families, our peers, volunteers and organisations. How we plan, make decisions and come up with solutions. How we recruit, induct and develop staff. Caring – We are kind and care about people and our work. Collaborative – We work better together and are always inclusive. Creative – We are continuously looking for new and effective solutions. Personal – We treat you as individuals, encouraging each and everyone to reach their potential. Professional – We are trusted to be the best we can be, working with honesty and integrity. Skilled – We are highly experienced, with excellent local knowledge. Who we are Our support KAB is a charity and service provider that has been working throughout Kent and the surrounding areas since 1920. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for sight impaired people of all ages and enable them to maximise their independence. We have around 110 staff working from four local bases, and around 500 volunteers across the region. The charity has a turnover of c. £2.5 million p.a., and is overseen by a Board of Trustees. Our locations Our Rehabilitation teams are split into four main contract areas: West Kent, East Kent, Medway and Bromley. Most of our work with clients is within the clients’ homes, and some clients visit our Sight Centres. There are three Sight Centres, with the addition of our Iris vehicle, which is a mobile Sight Centre. Maidstone Sight Centre is also our head office, with departments such as Finance, HR, Fundraising and our Guide Communicator service. This centre services the West Kent and Medway areas. Our other Sight Centres are in Bromley and Canterbury (East Kent). Each Centre has a resource room full of equipment and technology that a client can try. Additional services we provide Transcription services – transcribing documents into different formats including Braille, large print and audio. Training courses in Visual Impairment Awareness, Hearing Impairment Awareness, Deafblind Awareness and Assistive Technology. CPD accredited training for professionals in supporting patients with low vision. DBS checking service for companies. To find out more, visit www.kab.org.uk or scan the QR code Rehabilitation: assessment of needs, registering as sight impaired or severely sight impaired, and providing advice, training and guidance Eye Clinic Liaison Officers in hospitals Mobility training Assistive technology guidance and advice Social groups. 1-2 Guide Communicator support Children and young people services Family activities Counselling Befriending Advice and guidance at Iris, our mobile Sight Centre Employment Details Job title: Team Administrator Responsible to: Team Leader Hours of work: 35 hours per week. Normal hours of work are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Expectation to work occasion evenings and weekends. Based at: Maidstone Sight Centre, 7...
Senior Reserves Officer
We are looking for two Senior Reserves Officers, one of which will be Maternity Cover, to lead on the management of our nature reserves.
The role
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have more than 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
We are looking for two conscientious individuals to lead on the management of reserves across Shropshire, ensuring they are in good ecological condition and help to develop them as safe & inspiring places for public access, education, research and demonstration.,. You’ll support colleagues and potentially line manage placements and junior roles, and liaise with volunteers, contractors and colleagues across the Trust to deliver priority works on your reserves. Good working relationships with neighbouring landowners and partners will be vital to ensure a quick response to any reported issues. With a meticulous approach to work, you will maintain accurate inspection reports and surveys, ensuring safety for visitors and managing budgets for your allocated reserves.
What we’re looking for:
To be successful, you’ll have experience of habitat and estate management including inspections, planning and directing work and will be able to demonstrate a track record of managing projects for wildlife, including budget management. You’ll be confident and approachable, able to provide support and mentoring to colleagues and inspire a passion for wildlife and nature to those around you. You’ll be accustomed to managing and motivating volunteer groups and supervising contractors. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence.
Please note, evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Paid overtime is not available, but time off in lieu of hours worked will be given.
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.
Why work for us - benefits we offer:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Life assurance
- Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Flexible working policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts
- Employee away days
- Coaching
- Support with training and development to assist career progression
- Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere
Who we are
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
We value courage, respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Overview
Senior Landscape Officer
East Suffolk Council, Riverside (Lowestoft) or East Suffolk House (Melton)
£44,075 – £48,226 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent
Help shape East Suffolk’s landscapes, places and communities.
East Suffolk is one of the largest and most diverse districts in the UK, from expansive coastlines and riverside estuaries to rural farmland, market towns and historic settlements. Our landscapes are a defining part of East Suffolk’s identity and play a vital role in climate resilience, biodiversity, placemaking, and the wellbeing of our communities.
We are looking for a Senior Landscape Officer to join our ambitious and multidisciplinary Specialist Services team, working alongside experts in design, heritage, arboriculture, ecology and rights of way. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that development across the district responds to landscape character, local distinctiveness, and environmental priorities.
This is an exciting time to join us, with major place-shaping projects underway, including new Garden Neighbourhoods, coastal regeneration projects, strategic infrastructure schemes (NSIPs) and district-wide design coding work.
What you’ll be doing
You will be the Council’s technical lead for landscape matters, providing expert advice on development proposals ranging from small sites to nationally significant projects. You will:
· Provide specialist landscape advice on planning applications, pre-applications and strategic growth sites.
· Assess Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Landscape and Visual Appraisals, and other supporting information.
· Contribute to masterplans, Supplementary Planning Documents, Local Plans and Design Codes, embedding landscape principles and green/blue infrastructure from the outset.
· Negotiate with applicants and consultants to secure high-quality landscape outcomes and design enhancements.
· Represent the Council at Planning Committees, Design Review Panels, Public Inquiries and Hearings, acting as expert witness where required.
· Undertake site visits and condition compliance checks to monitor the delivery of approved schemes.
· Prepare clear, concise reports and briefings for senior officers, Members and committees.
· Lead or support community and stakeholder engagement on landscape and placemaking matters.
This is not just a casework role, you’ll influence projects and policies that will safeguard East Suffolk’s landscape for future generations.
About you
You’ll bring a strong blend of technical expertise, creativity and collaboration, including:
· Degree (or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
· Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) — or working towards chartership.
· Significant experience assessing landscape and visual impacts within the planning process.
· Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes.
· Confidence presenting at committees and public meetings.
· A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to high-quality placemaking.
· A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits across the district, with flexibility to occasionally work outside normal hours.
If you don’t meet every single requirement but feel you have the passion and potential to thrive in the role, we’d still love to hear from you.
Why join us?
At East Suffolk Council, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team where landscape, design and placemaking are genuinely valued. We offer:
A multidisciplinary environment — work alongside landscape architects, ecologists, designers and heritage specialists.
Opportunities to develop your career, supported by training, professional memberships and CPD.
Involvement in high-profile design and planning projects with real impact on local communities.
Here are some of the main benefits:
· Great opportunities for training and development
· Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
· Local government pension scheme
· Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)
· Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Closing date: Weds 28th January – 12 noon
Gas Inspector - Property Services
Job Description
Job Title: Communal Heating Inspector - Property ServicesContract Type: Permanent Salary: £47,000 per annum Working Hours: 40 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid Location: Camden, London
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as a Gas Inspector - Property Services
You will inspect work undertaken by contractors, field communal heating team, including gas engineers, HIU Engineers and associated trades. The primary purpose is to verify that all works meet statutory regulations and Riverside’s quality standards, safeguarding our residents and properties.
About you
We are looking for someone who
- Gas Safe Registration
- Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating/BPEC or LCL equivalent
- Unvented hot water G3, Water Regs WRAS, Part L
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.
Role Profile
Working as part of Riverside’s Property Services team, you will provide expert oversight of gas safety practices and drive continuous improvement. You will identify issues, recommend solutions, and support best practices in gas maintenance. By proactively monitoring compliance and quality, you help maintain 100% gas safety certification compliance and uphold Riverside’s commitment to safe, customer-focused housing services.
Your role will be essential in implementing robust quality control measures, ensuring that gas servicing, repairs, and installations are carried out effectively, meeting both regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
You will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service performance and implement best practices across all gas-related works. Your ability to assess risks, manage priorities, and deliver exceptional service will directly contribute to Riverside’s commitment to providing safe, efficient, and customer-focused housing services.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure Gas Safety Compliance: Oversee and verify that all commercial gas servicing, repairs, and installations are carried out in line with the latest gas safety legislation, requirements and Riverside’s policies.
- Technical Quality Auditing: Plan and perform regular quality control audits and technical inspections on completed gas works. This includes checking on-site workmanship and reviewing gas safety records to ensure accuracy, com...
Housekeeper (Ullenwood)
Join our wonderful team of residential housekeepers, based at our specialist residential college at Ullenwood, Cheltenham.
Job details
Salary
£12.30 p/hr
Role type
52 Week
Hours of work
Part time 30hrs, 52 weeks
Location
Ullenwood
Location status
Onsite, Ullenwood
Contract type
Permanent
Interview date
TBC
Closing date
29/01/2026
About the role
Working as part of the friendly Site Services and residential teams at our specialist residential college – National Star – Ullenwood. Our housekeepers are instrumental in maintaining the cleanliness of their allocated areas, always following our infection control guidelines.
If you’re someone who has attention to detail and wants to feel valued in your important housekeeping role then apply today. Although you’ll be more than capable of working independently your role will bring you into contact with a range of people within the organisation, including students, residents and staff.
The role of housekeeper is for a permanent contract of 30 hours per week Mon – Fri (x6 hours, 5 days per week – typically 9am-2pm but there is some flexibility with this).
Please note that we cannot accept applications from overseas or provide sponsorship for this role
About us
National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
Staff benefits
Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical
Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)
Award-winning training
Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite
Westfield medical cover
Life insurance cover
Employee helpline
Contributory pension scheme
Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more
Last reviewed on 15/01/2026