Carlton Marshes, located in the Waveney Valley at the southern tip of the Norfolk Broads near Lowestoft and part of the Suffolk Broads, is a mosaic habitats including grazing marsh, fens, peat pools, meadows, dykes and scrub that have evolved over centuries to support specialised wildlife.
Strategically placed beside the watercourse, the visitor centre offers panoramic reserve views and a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy freshly baked goods, refreshments and a gift shop area. It also connects to an all-weather network of paths and viewpoints. The surrounding landscape features a play area and a picnic lawn with easy servery access.
As the Assistant Café Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth, day-to-day running of the café and ensuring an exceptional experience for every visitor. Working closely with the Team Leader you will help lead the café team to deliver outstanding service, maintain high standards of presentation and uphold the welcoming, nature-inspired atmosphere that defines the Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre.
You will have responsibility for key operational areas including food preparation, stock management, and staff supervision deputising for the Team Leader when needed. Through your leadership, attention to detail and enthusiasm for great service, you will help ensure the café’s success as a friendly, efficient and financially sustainable part of the visitor experience — while supporting Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s mission to connect people with nature and bring wildlife back.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, with confidence in preparing and serving food, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and working well as part of a team. Experience in a similar environment is essential, along with the ability to support and guide others in a busy setting. Proficiency with EPOS till systems and barista skills are desirable, as is previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre
This is a permanent position working four out of seven days each week, including bank holidays and at least one weekend day each week on a rota basis. The starting salary will be £17,675.00 per annum (FTE £24,375.00) and the working hours are:
April to October - 28 hours per week over four days
November to March - 26 hours per week over four days
To apply for this opportunity, please submit an online application via our website by 9:00am on Monday 23 January 2026. The application process will include uploading a CV and optional cover letter. The interviews are planned for Thursday 26 January 2026 at Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre. Please indicate on the application your availability for interview.
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Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.
Registered Children's Home Manager - Meads House
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- Job Category
- Childrens Homes | Management
- Location
- Chard, Somerset
- Salary
- Up to £53,300 per annum + £10,000 performance-related bonus
- Closing date
- 28/01/2026
- Ref
- 0
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Total hours per week
- 40
- Description
- Job Title: Registered Children’s Home Manager – ChardSalary: Up to £53,300 per annum + £10,000 performance-related bonusLocation: Chard, SomersetLead an established home with a strong foundation – and make a lasting impact.Homes2Inspire are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead our welcoming home in Chard, an established service rated Good by Ofsted. The home provides care and accommodation for up to two young people aged 10–17, both male and female.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing, stable home with a dedicated and child-centred team who work together to ensure every young person feels safe, valued, and supported.About the home and local areaChard is a vibrant market town in South Somerset, offering a blend of countryside living and excellent local amenities. The home itself is spacious, warm, and homely, providing a calm and supportive environment where young people can thrive. Our team take pride in creating a family feel and building strong relationships with the local community, schools, and partner agencies.What You’ll Be Doing•Leading the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high-quality care and full regulatory compliance.•Inspiring, developing, and supporting a passionate staff team.•Building strong relationships with local services, schools, and community partners.•Embedding therapeutic care practices and fostering a positive, child-focused culture.•Managing safeguarding, health and safety, and all operational responsibilities.•Working closely with the Responsible Individual and wider leadership team to shape the home’s ongoing development.What We Offer•Competitive salary up to £53,300, plus performance bonuses of up to £10,000.•33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.•Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your professional growth.•Award-winning wellbeing support package, including clinical supervision.•Life assurance, retail discounts, and a healthcare cash plan.•Clear career progression opportunities across Homes2Inspire and our partner organisations.What You’ll Bring•Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).•At least two years’ recent experience in a supervisory or management role within a registered children’s home.•Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.•Robust understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.•A full UK driving licence.At Homes2Inspire, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion.We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience. Male staff are under-represented in our services, and we particularly encourage male applicants to apply.Ready to lead a Good-rated home and make a real difference?Apply today or contact our Careers Team for more details: careers@homes2inspire.co.uk | 01788 487057
Camps Administrator Established in 1843, the Free Church of Scotland is a registered charity with the vision for “A Healthy Gospel Church for Every Community in Scotland”. There are currently over 110 congregations and around 12,000 people in our churches on any given Sunday. In addition to congregational activities, the Free Church of Scotland trains ministers and other people in the wider evangelical community through the degree-awarding Edinburgh Theological Seminary. The Free Church runs a programme of residential youth camps for over 350 young people each summer, and pursues global mission by supporting partners around the world. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our committed staff team and to assist the existing Camps Coordinator and Camps Supervisor with the efficient planning and administration of the Camps programme (Free Church Youth Camps). The Camps Administrator will have contact with people from across the Church, including ministers, volunteer leaders and parents. They will have specific areas of responsibility such as the transport plan and potentially external fundraising. The post holder will be highly organised and self-motivated and have a passion for supporting work amongst children and young people. There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to demonstrate a firm Christian commitment. As such, the successful candidate will be a Christian with an active commitment in a local church and supportive of the values, vision, and ethos of the Free Church of Scotland. Overview Hours: 14 hours per week Months: April to July (4 months) or all year (12 months) Duration: 2-year fixed term contract (with the potential of being made permanent) Location: Remote working is acceptable in this role provided the person can attend meetings in Edinburgh (and other locations) when required. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can regularly join the staff team meetings on a Thursday in the Free Church of Scotland Offices, 15 North Bank Street, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 2LS. Salary: Approximately £10,000 per year (FTE £25,000). Pension: The Church operates a Group Pension Scheme and will make a 10% contribution towards the employee’s pension when enrolled. Holidays: Pro-rata equivalent of 34 days per year (inclusive of public holidays). Free Church of Scotland, 15 North Bank Street, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 2LS Tel: 0131 226 5286 www.freechurch.org Email: offices@freechurch.org Scottish Charity Number: SC012925 Application forms may be obtained from the Free Church website or Fiona Russell, Executive Assistant to the CEO, by email to fiona.russell@freechurch.org . Role Purpose: To assist in the administration and support of the annual Camps programme: including travel plans; camp logistics; bookings and participant information; supporting camp leaders; publicity and prayer requests; finance and fund raising. Role Description: Camps Administrator Key Responsibilities • Make all necessary transport arrangements in liaison with the Camps Coordinator and Camps Supervisor. • Assist camp leaders in securing volunteers for transport roles. • Assist in the provision and dissemination of preparatory information to parents, campers, team leaders and other volunteers ahead of each camp, including proactively providing information to keep the website up to date. • Work closely with the Camps Coordinator and Camps Supervisor in all necessary aspects of planning, risk management, compliance with policies, and camps administration. • Maintain effective record keeping systems. • Liaise with members of Finance Team to ensure budgetary compliance and in other matters e.g. payment of camper fees. • Promote camps through various channels, including online channels and multimedia, and communication with congregations. • Liaise with congregations, leaders and other key stakeholders, enthuse others, and encourage prayer and practical support for camps. • Assist and develop programmes for volunteer leaders (and others working with young people). • If a 12-month role, research and write effective proposals to secure funding from foundations and trusts • Assist other staff with tasks and projects as necessary. Please note: The job description is not exhaustive, further details and specifics of tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager. The Camps Administrator will report to the Camps Coordinator but will also work closely with the Camps Supervisor. Person Specification: Essential Desirable A Christian with an active commitment in a local church and supportive of the values, vision, and ethos of the Free Church. High degree of efficiency with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated and flexible in approach, with enthusiasm, dedication and the drive to work on own initiative. Know...
Ticketing Manager
Job Description
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Ticketing Manager to join the team. We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.
To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.
Job Specification
The Role:
The Ticketing Manager is responsible for managing full-service ticketing operations for Edinburgh International Festival. The role requires detailed knowledge and experience of working with ticketing/CRM software to manage ticket sales in a very busy box office environment and maintaining customer service excellence throughout the sales cycle. The Ticketing Manager will maintain accurate financial reporting and secure information management processes and oversee the recruitment, induction and training of a team of seasonal ticketing staff.
Job Responsibilities and Deliverables
• Manage public-facing ticket sales, exchanges and refunds via all channels (telephone, online and counter, including at our Festival venues).
• Liaise with festival venues to ensure information such as accessibility, seating plans and transport routes are accurate and kept up-to-date.
• Accurately manage holds and allocations for internal and external stakeholder requests, including artists and companies, donors, press, sponsors and VIPs, as well as oversight of and accountability for a range of ticketing initiatives.
• Develop and apply discounts, offers and promotional codes, maintaining attribution for reporting and ROI analysis.
• Report on revenue and attendance figures to track sales and customer trends; reconcile daily sales (including daily banking procedures); manage the settlement and reconciliation of ticket sales for all events.
• Keep accurate customer records, including up-to-date contact details and contact preferences; oversee procedures to monitor and maintain data quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CRM processes and customer experience initiatives.
• Lead on the recruitment, induction and training of a team of (seasonal) box office staff (the festival ticketing team rises from between 4-8 staff to 25 during peak festival/event booking times); effectively deploy and manage resources, including budget, and produce box office staffing rotas.
• Provide support and training for box office and front of house teams at partner venues, including the timely delivery of customer attendance reports and access requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of customer service in a box office environment, dealing with customer queries and complaints via multiple channels within agreed timescales.
• Support and deputise for the Head of Ticketing & Audience Experience as required.
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Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February, 09:00am
Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.
Housing & Support Manager – Woking
Salary: £37,740 per annum plus on-call paymentsHours: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week)Location: Woking
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Housing & Support Manager to lead and manage the housing and support services delivered by our Woking teams.
In this role, you will ensure that the support provided is holistic, empowering, and promotes independence, while effectively managing risk and fulfilling our duty of care to clients.
Our teams deliver a wide range of services for individuals with diverse support needs, including:
- A 24-hour Ofsted registered service for young people
- Support for those with a history of homelessness
- Assistance for individuals with substance misuse challenges
- Support for people with enduring mental health issues
The successful candidate will also:
- Join the Senior Surrey on-call rota
- Strengthen and build on our excellent relationships with local authorities
- Foster a culture of supportive and effective teamwork
For further details, please refer to the job description.
Essential requirements:
- Proven experience in management and leadership within housing or support services
- A commitment to promoting independence and positive outcomes for clients
- Own car and a full, valid driving licence (including occasional use of manual pool vehicles)
- Qualification in Housing Management or a desire to work towards this
Not sure if you tick every box?
The best candidates rarely do! If you’re excited by this opportunity, share our values, and believe you have most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply – you could be exactly who we need.
Why work at Transform
Transform is a place where everyone is valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible.
Our benefits are great too and include:
- 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Interest-free staff loans
- The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year
- Life assurance cover
What's Next
At Transform, we're all about celebrating diversity because we know it's key to our success. We're committed to being inclusive, so if you're passionate about what you do and share our values, we want to hear from you!
If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.
About the role:
37 hours, fixed term until 31/10/2026
£38,220 - £39,862
The Mid and West Wales Strategic Culture Partnership aims to develop a Cultural Vision for Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys, along with individual Culture Priority Plans for each authority for the next five years. These will be closely aligned with Welsh Government Priorities for Culture. The Project Manager will manage and deliver the project for the Mid and West Wales region, working closely with the four local authorities and stakeholder networks. They will also lead on commissioning consultancy work, co-ordinating research and engagement, and oversee and support delivery of defined projects.
Closing date: 25/01/2026
Project Manager - Housing and Homelessness at Changing Lives
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Durham
Salary: £30,150 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: County Durham
Role description: Project Support
About us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service - Housing & Homelessness Services
A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.
Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.
About the Job
We are looking for someone with management experience to manage the Durham Dispersed housing in County Durham. This is a service with 30 properties which are available to house people of County Durham who are assessed via the Durham County housing and homeless team. The properties are made up of 15 assessment centre places and 15 longer term supported placements. The team is made up of 3 dedicated support staff who provide the support and housing management to the residents. As part of the team, you will lead them and assist with the running of the service and ensure that high quality support and high-quality housing is given, with support from the areas Service Manager and Operational Lead.
Project Management:
Deliver and manage the project to the agreed quality standards and good practice protocols, ensuring a creative learning environment is developed.
Provide robust and effective line management to the team, ensuring appropriate line management, supervision and performance management and that staff operate in accordance with the appropriate models of service and policies / procedures
Ensure that all team members adhere to the required training standards and are equipped to undertake their duties to a high standard.
Ensure all staff maintain high quality case notes, records and all core documentation are completed in a timely manner.
Undertake caseload audits on a regular basis to ensure that records are robust, adhere to a high level of case recording and are compliant with organisational requirements.
Be responsible for all recruitment and selection for the team.
Ensure that the team benefit from professional and personal development opportunities; are engaged, and highly motivated towards their own development and professional practice.
The Project Lead will be responsible and will ensure that all staff comply with HR policies and procedures; where there is any infraction, they will be responsible for investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
Work alongside the team to allocate housing, collecting personal service charge, organise repairs, enforcing tenancy rules, addressing anti-social behaviour, assisting with benefits, maintaining property standards, and ensuring tenant safety and well-being.
About this job
The Role
- Managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams to meet UNISON’s strategic objectives of growth and organising
- Plan activities across the region to ensure effective campaigning and delivery of key services to branches and members
- Representing UNISON’s aims and objectives to a range of organisations and individuals, employers, and the media
The Person
- Will demonstrate strong leadership skills obtained within a unionised environment which include the ability to manage
- Be able to inspire members, activists and teams of staff to pursue UNISON goals
- Have demonstrable financial management skills, including the ability to deliver programmes of activities to budget
- An able public speaker with strong oral and written communications skills
- Well-developed negotiating skills
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form referring to the job description and person specification (both under “Documents”)
Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned by e-mail to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting reference: R13/8 on your application form.
Please save your documents starting with your full name in the document name.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12.00 Noon, 10 February 2026
This recruitment will also involve a media test which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and forms part of the selection process, which is currently due to take place on Monday 23 rd February 2026. Please keep this in mind.
In-person panel interviews will take place on the Tuesday 24th February 2026 and will be held at the regional office in Leeds.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
eLogbook Project Manager - Permanent, Part Time - 21hrs
Company Description
About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 32,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.
From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 515-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.
Working with us
At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.
To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.
If you’d like more information about this role, please contact recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
Position
As Project Manager for the intercollegiate eLogbook service, you will support the day -to-day management and ongoing development of a nationally critical digital service used by surgical trainees across all UK training programmes. Working closely with the eLogbook Clinical Lead, internal digital colleagues and a wide range of external stakeholders (including ISCP, Training Programme Directors and Specialty Leads), you will co-ordinate support, development and reporting activity, helping to prioritise improvements and ensure a high-quality, compliant service. Key aspects of the role include:
• Co-ordinating eLogbook development activity and agreeing priorities with key stakeholders.
• Acting as a bridge between the Clinical Lead, internal teams (including support and developers) and external organisations.
• Managing stakeholder engagement, including arranging and running meetings with Training Programme Directors and Specialty Leads.
• Co-ordinating activity with intercollegiate bodies (e.g. ISCP and DAARG) and supporting wider adoption where required.
• Ensuring GDPR and data protection requirements are met, and that new features are adequately tested before release.
• Producing and maintaining user documentation and guidance, including keeping relevant web content up to date. There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.
Requirements
Qualifications
• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience (essential).
• Professional certification (e.g. project/product/agile-related) (desirable).
Experience
• Experience of working in multi-functional/cross-functional teams (essential).
• Experience in software product development and/or product/project management
(essential).
Skills and knowledge
• Good understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile delivery (essential).
• Proven ability to co-ordinate competing priorities, translate business needs into
development activity, and manage delivery planning (essential).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with
internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations (essential).
• Good understanding of data security, confidentiality and relevant regulation (including
GDPR) (essential).
• Ability to build effective relationships with external organisations and foster co-operation
and joint initiatives (essential).
• Understanding of the surgical training landscape and the roles of the surgical colleges, ISCP
and JCST (desirable).
Other information
Dates of interviews will be confirmed in due course. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted in the first instance by email.
The appli...
Architect
Location Gurgaon, India Category Technical Services Job ID 41483
Join our team as an Architect and play a pivotal role in delivering transformative projects. You will lead a small team, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure project compliance while driving innovative design solutions. If you are passionate about architecture and sustainability, we want to hear from you!
Planning Manager
Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Category Project & Programme Management Job ID 40535
Join our team as a Planning Manager and lead high-profile projects in Abu Dhabi. You will manage planning, controls, and risk while utilizing advanced tools like Primavera and Power BI. If you have a strong background in infrastructure and data management, we want to hear from you!
Stakeholder Officer - KSA National
Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Category Project & Programme Management Job ID 40468
Are you experienced in stakeholder management and project delivery? Join our team as a Stakeholder Manager in Saudi Arabia, where you will lead high-caliber teams on major sports stadium projects. Your expertise will drive successful outcomes and enhance collaboration across functional disciplines.
Financial Analyst (Product Development)
Location Mumbai, India Category Finance Job ID 41613
Join our team as a Financial Analyst and play a key role in analyzing financial data to drive impactful decisions. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance payment performance and streamline financial processes. If you have a strong background in finance and accounting, we want to hear from you!
Construction - Quality Engineer
Location Mumbai, India Category Technical Services Job ID 41647
Join our team as a Quality Engineer and play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our high-rise residential rehabilitation project in Mumbai. If you have a background in civil engineering and quality assurance, we want to hear from you!
About us
We are global experts in shaping and making the built environment. We support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from development and consultancy to construction and operations.
You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Together, it all works towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world.
Today, we remain a privately owned business that has grown organically across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific.
The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way.
Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.
Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contactinclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team. You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here.
Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.
Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact
Whatever your aspiration, we’ll help you redefine the boundaries of your ambitions.
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Service Manager
Hours, Salary, and Location
Job Title: Service Manager: Domestic Abuse Service [AG1]
Organisation: Elmore Community Services
Hours: 22.5 hour per week[AG2]
Reports To: CEO
Salary: £43,135 Pro rata
Contract: 12 months maternity cover
Pension: Employers’ pension contribution rising to 5% on completion of probationary period.
Location: Elmore Community Services, 213 Barns Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3UT
The Purpose of your Role
Elmore started in 1989 working with people with complex needs and mental ill health who do not easily fit into the remit of agencies in Oxfordshire. Elmore is seen as a leading expert in working with individuals falling through the gaps of existing services by using an assertive outreach model, and our supportive team approach to help people improve their lives and integrate into the community.
In this role you will be the strategic and operational lead for a range of client services, ensuring that Elmore delivers high quality support to clients in line with our service agreements and contracts. You will work with colleagues to identify growth opportunities and develop new services. You will assure the quality of Elmore’s service delivery for all users of our services, staff and trustees, whilst developing innovative ways of working and means of service delivery. You will support the involvement of service users in the design and development of services.
This role is part of Elmore’s Leadership Team and will, from time to time, entail deputising for the Chief Executive Officer where needed.
Key Responsibilities
With significant experience of managing projects and introducing change, you will lead your services to deliver effective and innovative support for a range of adults with complex, multiple needs. As part of the Leadership Team, you will work with colleagues on a broad range of issues that relate to the successful running of Elmore Community Services. The following list is not definitive, but will include:
In relation to your specific services and contracts:
· Providing leadership of services to ensure that service delivery is effective, of high quality and meets contractual requirements
· To encourage and motivate high performing teams, ensuring effective supervision and opportunities for team development and growth for all
· To oversee and/or lead on HR processes and best practice in line with Elmore’s policies and procedures in collaboration with the Head of HR
· To actively manage risk effectively and oversee the delivery of safe service provision for all areas of operation
· To act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead for your services and collaborate with other Service Managers and the CEO to ensure high standards around Safeguarding
· To enable team meetings; listening and responding to concerns and encouraging open and honest communication
· To lead on the monitoring and evaluation requirements for each of your services in line with commissioner requirements
· To manage your services’ budgets and be accountable for expenditure, providing monitoring and information where required
· Coordination of management and staff to support own services and wider Elmore organisational needs
· To ensure a high level of accountability with Elmore’s Board of Trustees through submitting reports and attending meetings as required
· Strengthen Elmore’s service delivery within relevant partnerships (for example, the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership, Community Mental Health Framework and Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance)
In relation to the development and growth of Elmore Community Services:
· Build strong external partnerships and opportunities for collaboration
· Work with colleagues to bid for new contracts and roll out new services or a new element of an existing service
· Work with colleagues to champion the needs of service users and communities.
· Ensure that service user involvement and lived experience are embedded in all aspects of service development and delivery.
· Work with the CEO and Board of Trustees to develop a strong strategy and vision for the organisation
· Work with the Leadership Team to develop effective policies, processes and systems to enable staff to be effective in their roles, meet challen...
Job Introduction
About the role
We are recruiting for an innovative and aspirational Registered Children’s Homes Manager. Someone who is dedicated, creative, highly professional, and caring, with the passion to provide exceptional care for residential childcare in Bradford.
Children's Social Care is changing, developing, and improving and we are investing, and developing our estate of Children’s Homes.
What our children want
- Warm and caring personality
- Playing with them
- Watching television with us and joining in with hobbies that we like
- You won’t see the role as a job and will instead see it our home that we live in
What our children say
- “I love to go out to have a pamper day getting my nails and eyebrows done!”
- “I enjoy dedicated time with those who care for me especially going for a walk and getting a Starbuck’s. We have a good chat about what’s going well for me or anything I may need support”
- “I love going to the farm and horse riding, I had never ridden a horse before”
- “I loved the caravan as it was my first ever holiday and it was very nice. I especially loved the kids disco and playing in the arcades.”
- “I love getting my bedtime stories read to me at night-time.”
What we expect from you
- Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or working towards it). If you have an equivalent qualification, you must be willing to undertake (and complete within 18 months) the Level 5 diploma once in post.
- Experience of working with looked after children and young people, in a residential setting.
- Experience of managing and supervising staff.
- The knowledge, experience and confidence to successfully register with OFSTED.
- The ability to manage challenging, and stressful situations, remain calm whilst inspiring your children and team through the difficult situation.
- The ability to maintain good monitoring of Quality and Assurance across your service.
- The ability to provide inspirational leadership to your team, supervising and leading your team. Whilst maintaining good communication at all levels.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team including commissioners and external professionals / parents.
- The confidence and ability to lead an Ofsted inspection, aspiring to achieve a GOOD or Outstanding outcome.
- The ability and willingness to learn to use BCFT electronic systems.
- The ability to nurture and support your team to achieve excellence for the children.
What you can expect from us
- The opportunity to give children and young people a childhood that they deserve
- Enhancements for sleep-ins, waking nights, and bank holiday in addition to salary
- Regular supervision to support development
- Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure
- Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
- Supportive carer and parental policies
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
- Supportive staff networks
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Professional development
- Career progression
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Retention Payment Applicable – as part of this role you will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually).
Location: Low Moor, Bradford
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
Assistant Support Services Manager Newport/Torfaen
- Location:Pontypool and Newport
- Earnings:£29580.00 to £30090.00
Salary:
£29,580 FTE per annum rising to £30,090 per annum after successfully completing six-month probation period
Location:
Contractually based in our Hwb in Pontypool or Newport - To assist in the management of Cyfannol Support Services across Torfaen and Newport
Contract Type:
Permanent
Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
•35 hours per week (full time)
•Generally, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work
•Flexible start and finish times that incorporate the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm and a minimum of 30 minutes unpaid break during shift
•All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
Accountable to: Support Services Manager
Accountable for: Team Leaders and Support Workers
Purpose of the post: To assist in the management of service delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and children who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence
Specific responsibilities:
1.To assist the Support Service Manager in managing the delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and children living in refuge, recognising the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence, and responding with empathy, respect, and consistency.
2.Contribute to a refuge environment that is compassionate, equitable, and grounded in integrity -where every individual feels safe, heard, and supported.
3.Manage Safeguarding across the service, complying with internal and external policy and legislation, authorise adult and child referrals maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and safety
4.Provide line management to Team Leaders and Support Workers in line with Cyfannol’s policies and values, leading recruitment, induction, supervision, training, and development in an inclusive and engaging way.
5.Key Contributor alongside Service Manager in risk compliance, supporting team members to regularly assess and positively managing risk in an inclusive and enabling way.
6.Manage the delegated aspects of budgetary responsibility including some purchasing, work closely with the Finance department.
7.Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC), core group and other similar meetings.
8.Provide support team with case management and direction, providing direct support for emergency/ crisis situations, complex cases, team member absence, when more than one worker are required.
9.Review complex or serious concerns or breaches that are impacting maintenance of licence/ contracts and escalate to Service Manager when appropriate
10.Grow your service team’s understanding, skills and confidence in providing support through informed choice where individuals design their own meaningful support outcomes
11.Manage data compliance and oversee regular service internal audits of service and case work, provide improvement plans where appropriate.
12.Fulfil reporting obligations to funders that are delegated by the Project Manager/ Coordinator which includes aspects of funding schedules, rendering of services and Commissioning audits
13.Complete delegated requirements for regular external data collection and reporting including National Quality Standards and Welsh Women's Aid.
14.Lead regular Service team meetings to support communication, reflection and service development
15. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector
16. Contribute (through working closely with the Facilities Coordinator) to ensuring a safe compliant and quality environment across Hwbs and services
17. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector
18. Contribute to internal development projects as part of an organisational continuous improvement.
19. Work collaboratively with other Support Service Coordinators to ensure refuge, community and initial contact referral paths are easily accessible are clear and concise, and to continue to promote a whole team approach.
General responsibilities:
1.Actively contribute to the achievement of Cyfannol Women’s Aid’s Mission, Vision, Aims, Goals and Objectives ensuring your work reflect...
Location Rydes Hill Nursery
Expiry Date: 23/02/2026 09:00
Published
16 hours agoClosing
in a monthThis is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 09:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
Required for June 2026
Full-time, 52 weeks per year. Salary: £45,000 pa (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre‑Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. At the heart of learning at Rydes Hill are the Five Cs: Courage, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Curiosity. These values are embedded in every lesson, equipping children with essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into adulthood. Teachers carefully capture children’s interests and imagination, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
From September 2026, we are excited to be building upon the success of our current nursery classes by extending our provision to welcome babies from 6 months. We inspire imaginations, creating and nurturing capable, curious learners, preparing each child for a positive and happy transition to the next stage of their school journey. The Nursery operates for 48 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, in a bright, spacious, and inspirational learning environment with dedicated outside areas. The Nursery Manager role is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of our School’s growth, as well as the care and education we provide in our nurturing, family-focused nursery.
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. You will provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team working to their full potential. The Nursery Manager acts as a key link between parents, Senior Management Team (SMT), Local Authority and external agencies.
Candidates will have a genuine love and passion for early years education, creating a sense of fun, joy and creativity for the children, ensuring a warm, happy home-from-home environment for our youngest learners. Your extensive knowledge, application and delivery of the EYFS and of high-quality early years practice will ensure that every child has the ability to flourish.
Candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ management experience in a good or outstanding nursery and childcare setting and will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above. We are seeking a team player with proven experience of managing, motivating and developing outstanding teams of nursery professionals. Your excellent communication and customer service skills will underpin your daily practice with both the Nursery and wider school community.
This is a full-time position, all year round, working from 7.15am to 6.15pm on a rotational basis. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when Nursery is in session. For an informal discussion or tour of Rydes Hill, please contact Faye Messinger, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery RHheadPA@rydeshill.org.uk or call 01483 563160.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.
Rydes Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
At Tormead, we take pride in employing talented individuals who love what they do and can bring that passion to our vibrant and progressive family of schools. We value the expertise, energy and commitment of our excellent team of academic and business staff, who work together in partnership to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff to ensure they THRIVE. We provide staff ...
Candidate Brief Nursery Manager FULL-TIME, PERMANENT START JUNE 2026 Rydes Hill offers outstanding education and pastoral care for children aged 2 to 7, combining academic ambition with a nurturing, family-focused environment. We believe that happy children thrive, and our warm, inclusive atmosphere ensures every child feels valued and part of the Rydes Hill family. Our highly qualified teachers are dedicated to helping each child grow into a caring, confident, and capable learner. With a strong emphasis on personal development and academic excellence, we lay the foundations for future success and inspire a lifelong love of learning in every child. Following the recent announcement of the merger between Rydes Hill and Tormead, we are pleased to announce that Rydes Hill Prep School will become fully co-educational in Year 3 from September 2027, followed by Year 4 in September 2028. This move is part of a phased plan to make Rydes Hill Prep School fully co-educational by September 2030. Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre-Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. At the heart of learning at Rydes Hill are the Five Cs: Courage, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Curiosity. These values are embedded in every lesson, equipping children with essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into adulthood. Teachers carefully capture children’s interests and imagination, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. From September 2026, we are excited to be building upon the success of our current nursery classes by extending our provision to welcome babies from 6 months. We inspire imaginations, creating and nurturing capable, curious learners, preparing each child for a positive and happy transition to the next stage of their school journey. The Nursery operates for 48 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, in a bright, spacious, and inspirational learning environment with dedicated outside areas. The Nursery Manager role is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of our School’s growth, as well as the care and education we provide in our nurturing, family-focused nursery. As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. You will provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team working to their full potential. The Nursery Manager acts as a key link between parents, Senior Management Team (SMT), Local Authority and external agencies. Candidates will have a genuine love and passion for early years education, creating a sense of fun, joy and creativity for the children, ensuring a warm, happy home- from-home environment for our youngest learners. Your extensive knowledge, application and delivery of the EYFS and of high-quality early years practice will ensure that every child has the ability to flourish. Candidates will have a minimum of two years’ management experience in a good or outstanding nursery and childcare setting and will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above. We are seeking a team player with proven experience of managing, motivating and developing outstanding teams of nursery professionals. Your excellent communication and customer service skills will underpin your daily practice with both the Nursery and wider school community. This is a full-time position, all year round, working from 7.15am to 6.15pm on a rotational basis. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when Nursery is in session. For an informal discussion or tour of Rydes Hill, please contact Faye Messinger, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery RHheadPA@rydeshill.org.uk or call 01483 563160. For further information and to apply for the role, please contact the HR Team recruitment@tormeadschool.org. uk or visit our website: www.rydeshill.com. The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified. Required for June 2026 Full-time, 52 weeks per year Salary: £45,000 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate) Nursery Manager Job Summary To be responsible for the smooth, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the Nursery to deliver the highest standards of care, education and parental engagement. To provide professional leadership and management, ensuring the Nursery has a strong, rel...