IT Assistant Job Description (Reference number: IT26000) The IT Assistant is employed by The College of St Mary Magdalen in the University of Oxford (the “College”), and is responsible under them to the Home Bursar. For the performance of their duties, the IT Assistant will report to the IT Manager. The IT Assistant will work as part of a small team and be expected to provide and support IT/AV facilities onsite for Fellows, staff, students and visitors in the College and manage its various IT/AV systems and networks. This is a fast-paced and varied role, requiring excellent customer service skills as well as a broad range of IT/AV knowledge. In line with modern IT, the duties of this post constantly evolve and change in response to the rapid advance of both hardware and software technology, and the growing demands of the user population. A flexible working approach to working hours is required, especially during critical periods. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide full technical support for computers (including mobile devices) and associated peripherals installed in the College, ensuring that the IT/AV needs of Fellows, staff, students, and visitors are met. • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking faults on computers, phones and peripherals. • Set up necessary AV equipment for events in the Auditorium and other locations around the College and operate as required. • Provide support and encouragement to end users for key IT security issues such as backing up of data and protection against computer viruses, and induction of new College members as appropriate. • Procure hardware and software for Fellows and staff in line with College and departmental requirements. • Produce and update documentation for user support, and to enable efficient operation and support of IT systems. • Manage and deploy IT/AV equipment in College computer rooms, libraries, conference rooms and examination facilities. • Provide out-of-hours support for serious incidents, and implement appropriate disaster recovery procedures where necessary. • Research, develop, and implement new IT/AV systems to improve the College computing environment. • Maintain a detailed asset register of all IT equipment. • Provide comprehensive cover for the IT Officer/AV Technician when either is absent. Any other tasks, duties and responsibilities not listed above which can reasonably be expected to be performed or undertaken by an IT Assistant. Person Specification Essential • Experience in providing on-site and remote IT and AV support to staff at all levels of an organisation. • Good experience with Ethernet/Wi-Fi networking. • Thorough knowledge of organisational AV requirements for meetings and conferences, covering in-person, remote and hybrid solutions. • Good experience in supporting and deploying desktop operating systems (including Windows and Mac OS), productivity software (Office) and video conferencing software (Teams/Zoom) • Knowledge of mobile operating systems including Android and iOS. • Maintain a systematic and methodical approach to complex problem-solving, accuracy, and attention to detail. • Experience in the implementation, management, and monitoring of network and computer security. • Experience in IT/AV procurement. • Maintain a professional and flexible approach to work and meticulous attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills. • Demonstrate a clear knowledge of the ethos and behaviours required for excellent service provision. • Ability to work independently and within a team while prioritizing a varied workload. • Present a high standard of communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels of computer literacy. Initiative, drive, and self-motivation; willingness and ability to learn new skills. • Desirable • Experience with Linux. • Knowledge of the Higher Education sector. • Familiarity with current College systems. • Experience with virtualisation (VMware). • Experience in the management of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy. • Experience with MCM. Hours of Work The post is full-time and the successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with unpaid breaks totalling one hour per day. However, a flexible approach to working hours is required to ensure that the department runs efficiently and occasional weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be granted. Salary The salary for the post will be on the scale £30,378 – £40,514 per annum (Grade 5 of the College Unified Pay Scale), depending on skills and experience, plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum. Free lunch while on duty when the kitchen is open Benefits • • Membership of contributory pension scheme • • • Car parking (subjec...
Database Administrator
- locations
- Milton Keynes
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- R7239
At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.
SQL Database Administrator
Permanent
Milton Keynes
Salary: £52,596 - £59,107
Working arrangements: Hybrid (2 anchor days in the office per week – Tuesday and Thursday, flexibility available)
Introduction
Are you passionate about database technology and want to make a real impact in education? At AQA, you’ll play a key role in supporting the systems that help millions of learners succeed. This is your chance to join a collaborative team and work on exciting projects that keep our technology running smoothly.
Purpose of the role
As a Database Administrator, you’ll ensure our Microsoft SQL Server databases are secure, performant, and future-ready. Your work will directly support AQA’s mission to deliver fair and reliable assessments for learners everywhere. You’ll be part of a team that underpins critical systems used in scanning and marking exams.
Key responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining SQL Server databases across on-premise and Azure environments.
- Supporting upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning to keep systems efficient and secure.
- Collaborating with development and architecture teams to deliver robust database solutions.
What we are looking for
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and performance tuning.
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and hybrid environments.
- Proven track record of SQL Server upgrades and migrations.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database issues quickly and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
What’s in it for you
- Working on impactful projects that support millions of learners.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A flexible hybrid working model for better work-life balance.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and expertise.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by 26 January 2026. Interviews will take place from w/c 2 February (first stage -MS Teams) and w/c 9 February (second stage face-to-face).
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Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.
Full Job Description
Summary
Activities:
Consultancy & Design and Training
Identify customer requirements for database architecture - face to face and on-site where required.
Produce proposals and solution options that are performant, secure, fit for purpose and aligned with the company IT strategies.
Provide advice and recommendations as database technology expert.
Develop, produce and deliver training on operating and managing AQA application databa...
Clinical Hub Administrator
Salary: £28,000 - £29,355 pa (Mulberry PayScale, Grade Cedar)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Length of Tenure: Permanent
Our Clinical Hub been developed to streamline the coordination of care for patients, address the evolving palliative and end of life care needs of our local population and maximise the flexibility and responsiveness we can offer.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to take up the post of a Clinical Hub Administrator to ensure the smooth running of patient services at Royal Trinity Hospice.
You will be a key member of the Clinical Hub Services, and the wider multidisciplinary team working across Royal Trinity Hospice’s community catchment area supporting patients with urgent and complex specialist palliative care needs wherever they call home.
Key Responsibilities of a Clinical Hub Administrator
- To ensure the smooth running of the Clinical Hub by providing comprehensive, efficient and high quality secretarial and administrative services to all patient services teams.
- This will involve prioritising and organising the day-to-day workload while maintaining confidentiality of information throughout the full range of duties involved.
- To work as part of the administrative team to ensure the smooth running of the patient services.
- Deal with the day-to-day demands on the service and aim to resolve problems with the Line Manager and relevant Clinical Leads. Use own initiative to ensure that urgent matters are brought to the attention of the Line Manager.
- To be able to effectively monitor, manage and action a number of Outlook inboxes, Clinical requests, inbound referrals and adding documents require precise attention to detail.
- Coordinate, book and amend clinicians’ appointments where necessary, including identification and booking of key resources such as staff, rooms and transport.
- To be able to take notes/minutes of clinical and administrative meetings as required by the teams and to take forward actions arising from the notes/minutes.
Skills and experience required
- Competent IT Skills
- Effective communication: inter-personal and organisational skills, face to face, in writing and over the telephone
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail & accuracy
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Self-confident and intuitive
- Willing to work with a degree of flexibility
Benefits
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, please complete the online application below.
For an informal chat or visit please contact Becca Wallis, Head of Clinical Hub on 0207 787 1000
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Goods In & Logistics Operative - 12 Month FTC
Make your skills count for more at BRE!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Goods In & Logistics Operative to join our Estates team at our Watford site.
In this hands-on, site-based role, you will play a central part in keeping operations running smoothly, managing the receipt and dispatch of goods, overseeing postroom services, and supporting wider site logistics - all while ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
As the Goods In & Logistics Operative you will provide essential operational support to the Estates function, ensuring the efficient, accurate, and safe handling of all incoming and outgoing goods across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
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Receiving, checking, and logging deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes
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Inspecting goods for damage or discrepancies and coordinating returns or supplier uplifts
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Dispatching outgoing goods, parcels, and courier shipments accurately and on time
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Sorting, labelling, and storing goods in designated locations
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Operating goods-in and postroom equipment, including pallet trucks, forklifts (where authorised), company van, and franking machines
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Managing postroom activities, including sorting and distributing mail and preparing outgoing post
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Maintaining accurate delivery, dispatch, and postage records
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Supporting site activities such as meeting room set-ups, small office moves, waste management, and furniture inventory
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Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and maintaining a clean, safe working environment
What we are looking for
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Previous Goods-in, Post-Room or Warehouse experience.
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Good attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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PC literate, including Excel and Word.
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Clean Driving licence
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Forklift truck licence preferred, not essential.
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Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
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Reliable and punctual.
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Proactive, with a positive “can-do” attitude.
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Willing to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
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Safety-conscious and compliant with procedures.
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
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Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
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Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
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Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
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HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
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Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
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Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
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Professional membership reimbursement
For full details on our be...
Nursery & Crèche
Nursery Nurse (Early Years Practitioner Level 3)
Nursery Nurse (Early Years Practitioner Level 3)
Nuffield Health Gloucester FWC | Childcare | Permanent | Full TimeSalary up to £26,630.32 per annum
40 hours per week
Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Educator to be based at our nursery located in our Nuffield Health gym.
As an Early Years Educator, you will be part of a team who offer full day care, sessional care plus a Pre-School for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.
Joining the team as an Early Years Educator, you’ll provide care and education while promoting health, and helping children achieve the best possible start in life. We are Ofsted registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique rage of wellbeing focused care for children including swimming lessons for our over 3's, making this a truly unique opportunity.
If the smile of a job well done is important to you, joining us as an Early Years Educator will give you the chance to learn by working with some of the best. You are to qualified to at least level 3 in childcare studies and have experience to NVQ Level 3 or NNEB. It’s your passion teaching and making a difference, you’ll fit right in with us.
Responsibilities of a Early Years Educator:
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Provide high quality care and education while promoting health and wellbeing.
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Help children achieve the best possible start in life.
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Support the nursery educators in implementing the EYFS curriculum
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Ensure learning is linked to the child’s development
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Plan for age appropriate activities
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Communicate with Parents/Carers and other external professionals.
Our Ideal Early Years Educator
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Will be qualified to a NVQ Level 3 in childcare studies or equivalent.
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Have experience in a Nursery setting.
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Preferred paediatric first aid qualifications.
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All candidates will require an enhanced DBS
Helping you feel good.
We promise that we will support you with training opportunities, career development options and our unique health & wellbeing focused benefits package.
This includes:
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Free Gym membership across all our Fitness & Wellbeing clubs,
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Discount off Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries.
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Company Pension Scheme
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Training and Development opportunities
We will also offer a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits. We want to help you live well and get the balance right in life, so we will give you 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and this will increase as you build your career with us, plus much more.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
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 tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membershi...
Library Coach, Literacy Field
- locations
- India - Maharastra
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- R-03163
World Change Starts with Educated Children®
World Change Starts with Educated Children®
IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.
Position Overview:
The Library Coach (LBC) will be responsible for supporting and coaching teachers, librarians, and principals to adopt new ways of working with children to increase their habit of reading and for setting up and ensuring a highly functioning library. They will report to the Sr. Literacy Program Operations Officer/Literacy Program Operations Officer/Literacy Program Operations Associate and will not have any direct reports. This position is based at a project location (Thane District, Mira Road).
Responsibilities:
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Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read’s Literacy program design
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Manage, monitor and support library program intervention across assigned project schools and ensure adherence to the program design.
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Provide support and conduct teachers training.
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Write monthly reports to supervisor on program implementation.
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Provide reflective feedback on program design and implementation (especially with respect to progress towards outcomes) and demonstrate a solution-oriented approach
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Undertake school visits every day, except for days when on official travel and leave.
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Support the initial set up of the library, including site verification (if necessary), organizing community meetings, raising requisition and coordinating delivery of furniture, books and stationery.
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Collaborates with school to support minor improvements to the library space (e.g. painting)
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Participates in regular teacher and librarian training (both centers based, and school based) related to the Literacy program implementation
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Regularly observes and models good library management practices and systems to designated librarian (i.e. book leveling, reading activities, check out system, etc.)
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Regularly observes, demonstrates and coaches teachers and librarians in the implementation of the library period and reading activities
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Supports and participates in Family & Community Engagement (F&CE) activities like literacy events, parent meetings and other community activities; also coordinates formation and training of Child Management Committees.
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Regularly provides to the principal/headmaster an update on progress and coaches them on ways to support teachers and ensure longer term sustainability of literacy outcomes within the school
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Collects monitoring data (both regular and periodic, as required), ensuring high data quality
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Analyze school level data and information on a regular basis collected during regular school visit, identify corrective action to be taken and build it into school level planning.
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Ensuring effective usage of Home as a learning space material through home visits and community visits and home visits
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Conducting Library reading camps in school holidays at school level and community level.
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Attend review meetings at block/district/state/national level, as required, and complete all programmatic and financial reports on a timely manner.
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Supports donor visits through project demonstration and presentation
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Document best practices and lessons learned and share with the Literacy Program team
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Report to the Literacy Program Operations Officer/Associate
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Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization
Qualifications:
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent.
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Nursery Practitioner and After School Care Manager Welcome from the Head Thank you for your interest in King’s House School. I am very proud of our staff here at KHS, and we are a friendly and caring school with a strong sense of community, where pupils can thrive and flourish. The pastoral aspect of school life is at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive environment that is both nurturing and challenging. I am proud of the supportive and collaborative culture at King’s House, which helps staff and pupils to be the best they can be. It is a joy to watch our pupils grow into confident young people, ambassadors for King’s House when they leave us at 13+ to go onto a wide range of day and boarding Senior Schools. We value a broad and balanced academic education, enabling our pupils to develop their academic, social, sporting, emotional and artistic attributes. We are committed to recruiting excellent staff across our teaching and non-teaching departments and King’s House School Enterprises, with the opportunity to develop careers. You will be joining the school at an exciting time, when we are investing in our facilities to ensure an inspiring education for students for many years to come. In September 2024, the school moved to coeducation with girls currently in over half of our year groups. I hope this provides you with a flavour of what life is like at King’s House School, with a staff team who develop enthusiastic young people who can be relied upon to make a positive contribution in all areas of school life. Mark Turner Head 2 rooms, two science laboratories, a new design technology room and music area. There are three forms in each year group. Forms are mixed-ability in Years 4 - 6 with some subjects setted, and streamed in Years 7 and 8. Pupils experience increasing exposure to subject specialist teachers, who will teach a range of year groups and sometimes more than one subject. The curriculum the pupils follow prepares them for Common Entrance at the end of Year 8. Throughout their time at King’s House, the pupils are encouraged to take part in art, drama, music and sporting activities. There are productions every year for all year groups, concerts and many more performance opportunities for music, as well as numerous games fixtures and sporting activities. There are also outings for all years to enrich the curriculum, and from Year 3 residential trips in the summer term. King’s House offers its pupils a broad and balanced curriculum and prepares them well for their transition on to their next school. We cherish each pupil as an individual and provide them with the skills and mental resilience to succeed in whatever path they choose to take. Small class sizes means that we can get to know each child and identify their unique strengths, interests and passions. King’s House School King’s House School was founded in Richmond in 1946 and has been a boys’ prep school since then until September 2024, when girls joined for the first time as we move to co-education. The school operates on three sites in or around Kings Road, which is on the very pleasant setting of Richmond Hill. The Senior Department (for pupils from Year 4 to Year 8) is at 68 Kings Road, the Junior Department on its own site just down the hill, and the Nursery around the corner on Princes Road. The school also has a 35-acre sports ground just over Barnes Bridge, where there are numerous pitches, athletics facilities, cricket nets, tennis courts, two 3G pitches and all-weather pitch. All children in the Nursery are guaranteed a place in Reception, and there are also small intakes at Years 3, 4 and 7. Pupils generally stay until 13 when they move on to a wide range of single-sex, co-ed, day and boarding schools, with a number each year gaining scholarships. The Nursery operates from its own site in a carefully restored building on Princes Road. The youngest children, in Hedgehog Class (rising 3s), are based on the top floor and Squirrels and Rabbits Class (rising 4s) on the ground floor. There is a very positive, caring atmosphere to the Nursery, and the ground floor has an additional Woodland Library also used for small group activities and specialist teaching. The Nursery has its own dedicated staff supplemented with specialists from the school PE, Music, Drama and Copmuting departments. The Junior Department (JD) is housed in two Victorian buildings which have been sensitively redesigned and linked to provide an exciting and stimulating environment for the pupils. There is a two-form entry to Reception with about forty children in the year group. This number grows to about 48 in Year 3 with three forms. The class teachers deliver the vast majority of the curriculum, but pupils do have lessons with specialist teachers for Music, languages, PE and Games and Computing. All children take swimming lessons at a local pool from Years 1 - 3, and the Early Years and Key Stage 1 regular...
Security Guard (Weekends) SEC17
- Salary Range
- Competitive remuneration package
- Location
- Blandford Forum
- Job Summary
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A fantastic opportunity has become available in the Bryanston Security team for a part-time Security Guard for weekend shifts.
You will play an important part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and visitors by undertaking regular patrols of the site including buildings and estates in accordance with a patrol schedule and programme agreed with the Lead Security Guard. A key responsibility of the role will be acting as a member of the Gatelodge team, undertaking concierge duties as required.
This is a position suited to someone who is approachable, professional, and confident in managing a range of situations. The post would suit someone will excellent customer service skills who is used to working autonomously, and using their own initiative.
Previous experience of security work and working with young people would be an advantage. Possession of an SIA licence (Door Supervisor) would be an advantage; however, training is available for the right candidate.
Bryanston offers a competitive remuneration package in a fantastic working environment for the right candidate.
- Free meals on duty
- Free uniform
- Training and development opportunities
- Free gym membership and access to our state of the art sports facilities including a 25m indoor swimming pool
- Life assurance at 3 times salary
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support programme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- A staff benefits platform including perks and discounts on travel and lifestyle, cycle scheme and more.
For any queries, please contact recruitment@bryanston.co.uk or call 01258484683.
The welfare of Bryanston pupils is of paramount importance. Bryanston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. Bryanston is committed to celebrating diversity and a culture of open-mindedness and inclusion. We stand against everything to do with discrimination and promote fundamental British values. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School will conduct an online search of any applicant invited for interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. - Job Profile
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Job Description
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Reports to: Chief Executive Hours: 35 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, including an unpaid one-hour break. Some evening and weekend work is required Part time proposals will be considered: 25 hours per week Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 Holiday entitlement: The holiday year runs from January to December. Annual entitlement is 24 days paid annual leave in addition to 8 public and bank holidays Contract: Permanent Location: ACE Dance Space, Ground Floor, 54-57 Floodgate Street, Birmingham, B5 5SL and at 82 Milk Street, Birmingham JOB DESCRIPTION Key responsibilities: 1. Office Management and Administration Ensure the smooth running of the Company office, undertaking day to day administration including: Being the first point of contact for the Company, answering enquiries on the telephone, by e-mail and by post Maintaining office supplies and stationery Maintaining the Company’s archives including print and photographic archive and video library Maintaining Company databases and sharing (computer) filing system Maintaining a central diary and messaging system for the office Administrating company members’ schedules African Cultural Exchange Ltd. t/a ACE dance and music Registered Office: 54 – 57 Floodgate Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SL E: admin@acedanceandmusic.com / Tel: 0121 314 5830 / www.acedanceandmusic.com Company No. 3471844 / VAT No. 906952994 / Charity Registration No. 1137490 ADMINISTRATION OFFICER 2. Tour and Project Administration Collecting and recording information from company and crew such as biographies, bank and tax details Keeping track of return of contracts, marketing and technical information Keeping records of audience figures and sales figures for programmes and merchandise on tour Booking travel and accommodation for artists during the tour Administrating company members expenses and payment of per diems in a timely and efficient manner Booking studio space and classes for company members Creating and disseminating evaluation forms for professional company performances based on Arts Council England monitoring criteria Providing administrative support to the process of applying for visas for international company members and visiting artists 3. Education Administration Support Dealing efficiently with travel and accommodation requirements for workshops Supporting the administration of in-house class projects Applying for child exemption forms and licenses for performances Completing risk assessments for events, workshops and performances Responding to parents and guardians regarding in-house classes Managing the in-house class register, Eventbrite and class payment records Writing and administrating contracts for workshops delivered in schools Designing and creating flyers for in-house classes and external education projects using Canva Supporting child safeguarding processes by ensuring that up-to-date and relevant safeguarding information is collected from parents and schools Clearly communicating details of classes, performances and other events to parents by e-mail, phone and WhatsApp African Cultural Exchange Ltd. t/a ACE dance and music Registered Office: 54 – 57 Floodgate Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SL E: admin@acedanceandmusic.com / Tel: 0121 314 5830 / www.acedanceandmusic.com Company No. 3471844 / VAT No. 906952994 / Charity Registration No. 1137490 ADMINISTRATION OFFICER 4. Premises Taking responsibility for holding keys to the building and for opening and closing the office and studio space Responding to enquiries for studio bookings and managing the studio booking calendar Writing and administrating contracts for studio hires. Arranging staff cover for studio hires Liaising with relevant staff about any premises issues Organising maintenance in the building 5. Research and Data Monitoring Working with the Senior Management Team to research potential venues, festivals, tour circuits and creating new databases and mailing lists as appropriate Maintaining the company’s databases, including updating existing records and researching and adding new entries Monitoring data for all ACE dance and music activity efficiently and frequently, contributing to Arts Council England and other funders’ quarterly and annual reporting 6. Governance Attending quarterly board meetings as the minute-taker Liaising with board members regarding updates and circulation of relevant documents 7. Other Attending health and safety and first aid training Organising and attending other ad hoc meetings as necessary Any other appropriate duties identified by the Directors African Cultural Exchange Ltd. t/a ACE dance and music Registered Office: 54 – 57 Floodgate Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SL E: admin@acedanceandmusic.com / Tel: 0121 314 5830 / www.acedanceandmusic.com Company No. 34...
Overview
Sightsavers is looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver a Systems Strengthening work package for the Reaching the Last Mile Fund (RLMF), working to eliminate OV and LF onchocerciasis (OV) and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Africa.
Salary: £34,529 - £40,622.00 pro rata
Location: UK remote and/or Haywards Heath based, with occasional travel to Africa
Contract: 12-month Fixed-term Contract (renewable subject to funding)
Hours: Full time (35 hours) or part time (25 hours plus) with some flexibility around hours worked
Responsibilities
About the role
The Reaching the Last Mile Fund (RLMF) expansion project is a six-year, $500m programme that will progress the elimination of onchocerciasis (OV) and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Africa. In 2026, Sightsavers is working with Ministries of Health to implement RLMF funding in ten countries, with RLMF supporting work in 34 in total. Sightsavers chairs the Systems Strengthening Committee, and under this committee a new package of activities focusing on increasing laboratory capacity for OV detection has been approved for 2026. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and coordinate this work package.
As Project Manager for RLMF laboratory capacity building, you will provide all aspects of project management support and coordination for the 2026 laboratory capacity strengthening workplan; including working closely with and providing support to the Laboratory Technical Advisor for RLMF, ensuring all tasks and activities progress and providing reports of this progress to colleagues, the donors and the RLMF Systems Strengthening Committee.
This role will suit an experienced and proactive Project Manager with exceptional coordination and management skills, who has previously supported delivery of a large-scale workplan within a multi-organisational programme and has experience of International Development, public health or Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable experience managing multi-organisational projects within International Development, Public Health or similar.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Experience of communicating with and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and IT skills.
- Strong analytical, writing, editing and verbal skills for communicating with broad and diverse stakeholders.
- Effective as a collaborator in complex internal and external organizations.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Good inter-personal and relationship management skills
- Knowledge and behaviours that support equality, diversity and inclusive practice
- Able to prioritise and manage competing tasks and deadlines across workstreams and countries
- Able to work largely without supervision (but within a team)
- Willingness to undertake periodic travel for meeting attendance.
- Fluency in English
Desirable
- Project management qualification(s).
- Experience with onchocerciasis, NTDs, or work with African Health Systems
- Experience of working as part of a multi-organisational team
- French language skills
- Understanding of research governance and ethical principles particularly in relation to research with vulnerable people
This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details.
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal.
We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in the week commencing 9 February 2026. The evaluation process will includ...
Overview
Sightsavers is looking for a an experience Project Manager to deliver a Systems Strengthening work package for the Reaching the Last Mile Fund (RLMF), working to eliminate OV and LF onchocerciasis (OV) and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Africa.
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou. Office based, with occasional travel across the Region and to Head Office, Haywards Heath
Contract: 12-month Fixed-term Contract (renewable subject to funding)
Hours: Full time (35 hours) or part time (25 hours plus) with some flexibility around hours worked
Responsibilities
About the role
The Reaching the Last Mile Fund (RLMF) expansion project is a six-year, $500m programme that will progress the elimination of onchocerciasis (OV) and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Africa. In 2026, Sightsavers is working with Ministries of Health to implement RLMF funding in ten countries, with RLMF supporting work in 34 in total. Sightsavers chairs the Systems Strengthening Committee, and under this committee a new package of activities focusing on increasing laboratory capacity for OV detection has been approved for 2026. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and coordinate this work package.
As Project Manager for RLMF laboratory capacity building, you will provide all aspects of project management support and coordination for the 2026 laboratory capacity strengthening workplan; including working closely with and providing support to the Laboratory Technical Advisor for RLMF, ensuring all tasks and activities progress and providing reports of this progress to colleagues, the donors and the RLMF Systems Strengthening Committee.
This role will suit an experienced and proactive Project Manager with exceptional coordination and management skills, who has previously supported delivery of a large-scale workplan within a multi-organisational programme and has experience of International Development, public health or Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable experience managing multi-organisational projects within International Development, Public Health or similar.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Experience of communicating with and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and IT skills.
- Strong analytical, writing, editing and verbal skills for communicating with broad and diverse stakeholders.
- Effective as a collaborator in complex internal and external organizations.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Good inter-personal and relationship management skills
- Knowledge and behaviours that support equality, diversity and inclusive practice
- Able to prioritise and manage competing tasks and deadlines across workstreams and countries
- Able to work largely without supervision (but within a team)
- Willingness to undertake periodic travel for meeting attendance.
- Fluency in English
Desirable
- Project management qualification(s).
- Experience with onchocerciasis, NTDs, or work with African Health Systems
- Experience of working as part of a multi-organisational team
- French language skills
- Understanding of research governance and ethical principles particularly in relation to research with vulnerable people
This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details.
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal.
We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in the week commencing 9 February 2026. The evaluation process will include a verbal interview and potentially a written task.
Closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particula...
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Location: Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)
Salary: £23,007 per annum (£26,294 pro rata) / £12.60 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Closing Date: Thursday 22 January 2026 at 12 noon
The Vacancy
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the organisation make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.
We currently have the post of Merchandising Assistant available.
The Merchandising team plays a vital role in ensuring retail products are available in the right place, at the right time, and in the correct quantities. Working closely with Retail Managers, the team forecasts trends, plans stock levels, and monitors performance to keep our retail operations running smoothly.
As part of the Retail division, the team directly impacts profitability through effective product selection, pricing strategies to maximise profit, and stock management. Their responsibilities include overseeing deliveries and distribution, liaising with suppliers, managing the EPOS system and purchasing budget, and collaborating with operational teams to plan promotions and markdowns.
Reporting to the Merchandising Team Leader and Merchandising Manager, the Merchandising Assistant will support efforts to maximise sales across Commercial Enterprises’ retail outlets and online shop. In this role, you’ll provide excellent customer service, manage incoming deliveries, and assist with the day-to-day running of the online store.
If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.
Recruitment Insight Event
Want to learn more about working with National Museums Liverpool? Join us on Tuesday 13th January 2026 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm for our online Recruitment Insight event.
You’ll hear about our organisation, the work of our teams, as well as find out more about the job opportunities currently being advertised. You’ll also meet some of the staff recruiting and get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
This online event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, but don't worry, you don't need to install anything - when the time comes, simply click this link to join.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)
National Museums Liverpool carries out checks, at a level appropriate for each role, as part of our recruitment process. Checks are completed through the Disclosure and Barring Service, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checks are restricted to the People Team and not shared with recruiting managers.
If you have questions about the DBS service please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-guide-for-applicants.
Overseas Applications
National Museums Liverpool are not currently a sponsor organisation for those applying from outside of the UK. This means that we will be unable to sponsor applications for a work visas from those who live outside of the UK and do not currently hold the right to work.
For more information on whether or not you need a Visa to work in the UK please go to https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
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The role of Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords is an opportunity to lead 5 rural churches with a vision to grow in faith together, to be at the centre of village life and to share the message of Jesus. Building on faithful ministry, you will work with a team of loyal and resourceful paid and volunteer staff. You will find villages that value the role of the church and actively work alongside church members.
We face both challenges and opportunities for growth and transformation: we seek a new Incumbent who will embrace these challenges and opportunities; to lead us forward in reaching those we currently don’t; someone who is approachable; a good listener and committed to working collaboratively with the PCCs to develop a plan for growth.
Some of the challenges include:
- building a new sense of identity and vision after pastoral re-organisation joined the church and village of the Offords to our benefice
- completing (with diocesan & local support) a building project in Southoe church to make the church the centre of community in the village
- growing the ministry team, and building on excellent work in local schools
Some of the opportunities include:
- a legacy of deeply pastoral and missional leadership
- some of the best adapted churches for rural mission
- experienced admin support and faithful churchwardens
- church and county schools welcoming the ministry of the church.
Our ideal candidate would have the following qualities:
- People Person - Having a genuine interest in people and able to communicate effectively with all ages particularly having experience of working with children and young families, be a good listener; have a good sense of humour;
- be a team player who fosters the talents and enthusiasms of members of every age.
- A person of prayer, faith and inclusion who can encourage, energise and inspire.
- Vision - Able to help us develop a vision for a growing and thriving church
- Manage growth & change; build partnership; keep us relevant; lead with wisdom & insight;
- Values - both traditional and contemporary forms of worship flexing to meet the needs of the individual parishes
- Youth outreach - Develop the ministry to children and young families
- Fabric – previous experience of building projects, sourcing of grants and ecclesiastical permissions for building works is preferred.
Our diocese and deanery offers:
- spacious modern rectory in quiet street
- friendly supportive chapter colleagues
- well funded CMD and support for clergy and their families
- generous and pastoral senior leadership
Applications and Further Information
- Benefice Profile - Download here
- Application form - Download here
- Equality Monitoring Form - Download here
- Please note that applications must be submitted by email to archdeacon.handw@elydiocese.org
- Closing Date: 24 January 2026
- Interviews: 17 February 2026
- Informal enquiries Ven Richard Harlow, Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech, Telephone 07415 757527
Safer Recruitment in the Diocese of Ely
The Diocese of Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to undertake safeguarding checks and training relevant to their role and to adhere to the Church of England’s safeguarding policies and procedures . Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Our Diocese
The Diocese of Ely stretches from Cambridge to Peterborough and out towards the coastal areas of West Norfolk. It houses 3/4 million people, which will rise to 1 million in the next 15 years.
This area buzzes with energy from the academic, business and medical excellence of Cambridge University to the rich agricultural areas of Huntingdon,...