School and Community Chaplain - Being with people, bringing hope

We are seeking to recruit a full-time School and Community Chaplain to strengthen and build bridges between Stoke Bishop C.E. Primary School, St Mary’s Church and families within the parish and beyond.

The Chaplain’s role would be to lead and support the members of St Mary’s Church in realising our vision of following Jesus and making Him known, particularly in relation to helping families grow in faith at church and home, and helping our local primary school flourish as a worshipping community, in line with the objectives of the Church of England’s Growing Faith Foundation. If you would like an informal chat, please contact Rev Jema Ball - vicar@stmarysb.org.uk.

£32,400 p.a. 37.5 hrs per week.

The closing date is 30 January 2026. 

To apply send your CV and a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying to Rev Jema Ball vicar@stmarysb.org.uk

Click here for the full application pack.

For the right candidate we would be willing to explore part-time hours.

St Mary Magdalene Church

St Mary’s Stoke Bishop is a lively, growing, evangelical, all age, Church of England worshipping community, and is part of Bristol Diocese. Our vision is encapsulated in our strap line, following Jesus and making Him known. We aim to focus all of our ministries through this vision as we seek to encourage and equip all ages to become disciples of Jesus in their everyday lives. Through living as disciples we believe new people are brought to faith.

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Are you a dedicated communications professional who is motivated, creative and results driven?

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and passionate communicator to join our busy media and communications team to make sure the voices of our children, young people and families are heard. You will:

• have great news sense and have a proven track record in developing compelling stories for hard-hitting newspaper articles and broadcast channels.
• work collaboratively within Barnardo's media and communications team to promote our life-changing work across the UK, with particular focus on issues of health and social care.
• be able to deliver high quality proactive and reactive communications to promote and protect the profile and reputation of Barnardo's.
• have experience of working in a high profile, fast-paced press office or public relations function.
• be required to handle sensitive, confidential issues and work out-of-hours on a duty rota.

Experience of working in healthcare communications will be beneficial to this role but is not essential.

The job is largely home based but the successful candidate will be expected to travel to London on a regular basis.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round ...

DSWF Communications and Content Executive

Candidate Application Pack

January 2026

| About the Communications and Content Executive role

The Communications & Content Executive plays a key role in amplifying David
Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s (DSWF) mission to protect endangered species in
Africa and Asia. Through compelling copy, social-first visual assets and emotive
storytelling, the role connects global audiences with the realities of conservation.

Grounded in DSWF’s three pillars of conservation, art, and education, the role
translates diverse and sometimes complex issues into accessible and motivating
stories across a range of channels, largely focussed on social media but often
expanding into longer form email and print content.

By producing high-quality digital and non-digital copy and content, nurturing
community conversations, and analysing performance data, the Communications &
Content Executive strengthens supporter loyalty, expands awareness and helps drive
the vital income needed to protect wildlife now and into the future.

This is a hands-on role with strong managerial support, offering the opportunity to develop
skills across digital communications, fundraising and storytelling within a small, collaborative
team.

| What we offer

•  Hybrid, flexible working with minimum two days per week in-office.
•  Strong professional development across content, digital, fundraising and

storytelling.

•  Unique experience working across conservation and wildlife art sectors.
•  Supportive, creative, mission-driven culture valuing collaboration and initiative.
•  Competitive charity benefits including enhanced leave, pension and wellbeing

support.

The Art of Survival:  Fight. Protect. Engage.

www.davidshepherd.org   |  Communications and Content Executive Application Pack   |  January 2026

| About David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is an influential wildlife charity, operating
across Africa and Asia to end wildlife crime and protect endangered species in their
natural habitat. Born from a creative legacy, art remains at the centre of our work to
bring conservation to life. Working from grassroots to the world stage, DSWF adopts a
holistic approach to conservation. We put people at the heart of our work and take into
consideration the vital importance of communities in the fight to protect the world’s
most endangered wildlife.

Since 1984, we have invested over £14 million directly into wildlife conservation.
Harnessing the power of art, in memory of our Founder, the celebrated wildlife artist
and conservationist, David Shepherd, we continue to educate, inspire, and empower
people to join our fight to save wildlife.

By investing in economically and socially vulnerable communities at the heart of the
conservation landscape we fund programmes that tackle the drivers of wildlife crime,
thereby securing safe spaces for wildlife to thrive. By supporting law enforcement
operations, undercover investigations, education, and strategies to alleviate poverty,
we have a real impact on key people and places, as we fight to turn the tide on
extinction.

DSWF also works in wildlife consumer countries to end the demand for, and trade in,
wildlife products and engages in both the national and international policy arena to fight
for the toughest possible protectionist policies.

Through dedication and hard work, we have influenced policy, shifted attitudes,
and provided an unwavering voice for wildlife conservation for over four decades.

| For more information visit:

www.davidshepherd.org
@dswfwildlifeart
@dswfwildlife
About Us video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khiye_3Vl_Q

The Art of Survival:  Fight. Protect. Engage.

www.davidshepherd.org   |  Communications and Content Executive Application Pack   |  January 2026

| A summary of the role

Communications and Content Executive
Marketing and Communications Manager

Role:
Reports to:
Works alongside:  Senior Digital Marketing Executive, Senior Design Executive
Direct reports:
Hours:
Salary:
Location:
Hours:
Lunch:
Holiday:

None
Full Time (35 hours per week).
Up to £28,500 dependent on experience.
Hybrid, 2 days p/week (Tues & Thurs) in Shalford, Surrey, GU4 8JU
Usual working hours 9am - 5pm, with flexibility when required
1 hour, which we encourage all employees to take
25 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary days
between Christmas and New Year

Added benefits:  Workplace pension scheme (subject to terms and conditions);

Start date:

Employee Assistance Programme.
As soon as possible post acceptance of role

| The Job Specification

Content Creation, Copywriting & Storytelling

•  Create compelling, accurate and inspiring copy across all channels, including social
media, website content, blogs, newsletters, press releases, fundraising appeals,
cases for support, magazines and catalogues.

•  Translate complex conservation issues such as wildlife crime, human-wildlife
coexistence, ranger ...

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Larkfield Leisure Centre team on a full time basis. Hours will be on a rota basis and will include weekdays and weekends, day shifts and evenings.

As a Recreation Assistant, you are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of our swimmers and delivering an excellent customer experience. This will include inspecting facilities for cleanliness, complete general pool cleaning and maintenance duties at regular points throughout your shift. You will also be required to ensure swimmers follow safe swimming practice, enforce and adhere to pool rules and regulations.

Candidates should ideally hold a current NPLQ or have the ability to pass the qualification. Training for this can be provided for the right candidate.

You will be customer focused and able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of users. You may also be required to provide coaching and teaching services to customers.

Participation and Engagement Officer Temporary up to 2 years

Participation and Engagement Officer Temporary up to 2 years

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Participation and Engagement Officer to join the Volunteering Development and Inclusion Team at the RNLI. The role will support in creating welcoming, inclusive environments that enable under represented groups to thrive in lifesaving roles.

This is a unique opportunity to influence change across a large, complex charity and make a meaningful impact on the future of lifesaving.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £34,893 - £41,050 (Dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan option

Your role

You will lead the development and delivery of practical toolkits, resources and initiatives that support inclusion across the RNLI, with a particular focus on attracting, retaining and supporting under represented groups in operational and frontline roles.

Working closely with regional teams, the support centre and volunteers, you will develop and lead a national volunteer network and help embed inclusive practices across the volunteering lifecycle. Your work will directly contribute to breaking down barriers to participation and ensuring everyone can flourish within our lifesaving communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive forward RNLI’s ambition to increase engagement with underrepresented and minoritised groups, including women, in lifesaving roles
• Design and implement practical inclusion toolkits and resources for volunteer managers
• Provide hands-on advice, guidance and support at a local level to embed inclusive practices
• Use data and insight to develop targeted inclusion plans aligned to wider people strategies and identify and address barriers to participation.
• Deliver workshops and support the implementation of inclusion policies and toolkits

About you

We are looking for the following essential skills -

• Proven experience developing and delivering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion plans within a large, complex organisation (ideally a charity)
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Understanding of volunteering and inclusion at a community level
• Experience of driving improvement, delivering results and measuring impact

• Experience volunteering or working in a frontline or operational role is also desirable

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:

• Is a natural collaborator and relationship builder
• Is an excellent communicator who can adapt their style to different audiences
• Is service-focused, pragmatic and solutions-oriented
• Thrives in a busy environment, balancing competing priorities with a calm, results-driven approach
• Enjoys working as part of a team to deliver meaningful, lasting change

If you have the skills and experience to be our new Participation and Engagement Officer, and the passion to help our organisation save lives at sea, apply today!

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, ...

Research Project Support Officer (Impact and Media) (60% FTE)

Job Number

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

The Project

CAL:ON Cymru is a national centre of excellence for literacy at Bangor University, designed to transform children’s literacy outcomes across Wales. CAL:ON presents a coherent, bilingual, and evidence-based pan-Wales strategy, delivered in partnership with all 22 local authorities.

Three interlinked work packages will create lasting impact.

Work Package 1 develops new bilingual professional learning modules (blended asynchronous and synchronous formats) aligned with Curriculum for Wales for primary and secondary schools. Embedded in Initial Teacher Education (ITE), co-developed with educators, these resources and guidance permeate the Welsh education system for a transformative, evidence-based approach to literacy tuition.

Work Package 2 develops and trials effective, bilingual whole class literacy programmes and interventions for ages 4 – 16 years —including adapted versions of the successful NELI and RILL programmes—across the national school network. Robust evaluation via Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT) informs national guidance and rollout.

Work Package 3 responds to the urgent need to identify learners at risk of falling behind by providing new bilingual, co-designed assessment tools at key transition points. Tools support timely intervention while reducing teacher workload and aligning with the Curriculum for Wales ethos.

Purpose of the Job

The post is part of a new team working in the area of children’s literacy The project involves transforming literacy outcomes across Wales. The post holder will be an impact and media research project support officer, The role involves developing and executing media strategies, writing and distributing press releases and social media content, managing social media streams, responding to media inquiries and developing and writing impact case studies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research and prepare quotes, releases, reports, briefings, blogs, letters and articles to help promote CAL:ON Cymru’s key messages in the media.
Develop positive media lines about CAL:ON Cymru.

• Identify, interview and look after suitable case studies for use by the media in publicising key messages
• Identify and help organise media events and opportunities ensuring key messages are clearly communicated.
• Advise colleagues about how to maximise the impact of CAL:ON through the media.
• Prioritise and deal promptly with media queries.
• Use office systems and media platforms to ensure a prompt and accurate responses and the speedy distribution of releases to media outlets.
• Build and maintain media contacts across the broadcast, digital, print, regional and national media.
• Draft media strategies and timelines for individual stories.<...

Job Introduction

Salary: Grade 7, SCPs 11 - 17 - £28,142 - £31, 022, Permanent, 37 hours per week, Based in Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford 

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About the Role

As a SAR / FOI Administrator, you’ll be the first point of contact for all information governance queries, including Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. You will manage complex and high-volume requests, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales and legislation such as the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, and FOI Act. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive data.

Our strategic vision and values https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-values/ are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. 

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

You’ll also:

• Coordinate and respond to DSARs and FOI requests within statutory timescales.
• Apply exemptions and redactions in line with legislation.
• Draft correspondence and compile accurate documentation.
• Maintain internal registers and databases for tracking requests.
• Provide advice on information governance best practice.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Strong understanding of FOI Act, Data Protection Act 2018, and UK GDPR.
• Experience managing DSARs and FOI requests, including applying exemptions and redactions.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle extremely sensitive personal data with professionalism.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including: 

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent local Government pension
• Competitive salary and structured pay progression
• 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 Carddiscounts
• Professional development/support and opportunities career progression

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. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Charlston samantha.charlston@bradfordcft.org.uk

Closing Date: 28th Jan

Interviews: 3rd or 6th February

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Job reference:000794

Salary:£34,130.00 - £39,411.00 per annum (Pt 27D to Pt 32D depending on qualifications and experience)

Employment type:Permanent

Services:Not specified

Hours Per Week:35

Closing date:13/02/2026

Job Description

Staff Benefits at Kibble

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

About Kibble

Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.

When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.

Job Purpose

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Learning and Development Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting over 800 staff across Scotland and the delivery of a professional, responsive and dynamic learning and development service across the group.

You will be responsible for the key deliverables that develop and support all Kibble staff. This includes delivering Safe Crisis Management (SCM), Trauma training and First Aid.

Main Duties:

• Delivering learning and development activities across a broad range of training needs to support the continued development of Kibble staff.
• Evaluate all learning activity through effective evaluation and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of training activity, attendance, and evaluation results.
• Work with our frontline colleagues to collaborate, design and develop new learning solutions that support Kibbles staff achieve its organisational aims.
• Maintain your professional CPD by keeping up to date with the latest trends and best practices in the learning and development sector.
• Manage relationships with external training providers and partners as required.
• Support the implementation of Kibble’s learning and development strategy.

Person Specification

Essential:

• The successful candidate must have a Driving License.
• Have worked in a Learning & Development role or equivalent.
• Experienced SCM trainer.
• Proficient at using Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and can work in a busy team or independently.

Desired:

• Have experience of working in the Child Residential or equivalent sector.
• First Aid Training experience
• A CIPD in L&D qualification or equivalent.
• A training/teaching qualification such as TAP, TQFE, Award in Education and Training (or equivalent).

Key Competencies