Person Specification
Accommodation Manager

Skills & Experience
Essential:

•  Proven experience working as an Accommodation Manager within an Oxford College or a university-

based establishment

•  Demonstrable experience using the full Kinetic Solutions system package
•  Significant, hands-on experience managing accommodation allocations at scale
•  Experience managing and maintaining large volumes of data across an organisation
•  Strong people management and leadership experience, with a proven ability to motivate and inspire

teams to achieve departmental objectives

•  Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills, including experience handling and

resolving complaints

•  Experience supporting a diverse customer base, including tenants with complex or additional needs
•  Knowledge of current landlord and tenancy legislation, guidance, and best practice, including of the

Renters’ Rights Act

•  Advanced IT skills, with strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
•  Experience working effectively across functions, with excellent attention to detail
•  Ability to analyse and interrogate data to inform decision-making and evidence service

improvements

•  Strong financial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
•  A detailed understanding of accommodation provision, with a commitment to knowing the service

‘product’ in depth

Desirable:

•  Experience producing written reports and delivering presentations to senior management

Qualifications and Training
Essential:

•  Previous experience of using Kinetic Solutions or a similar system and a willingness to become a

system super-user

Accommodation Manager Role (Maternity Cover) – January 2026

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Encourage and support users in making the most of our services to meet their fitness, health, or wellbeing goals.

Supervise users to ensure their safety, maintaining high standards of customer care, security, and facility maintenance.

Conduct daily cleaning and equipment checks to maintain gym equipment to a high standard, reporting any faults related to buildings, furniture, and equipment to the Ethos Duty Manager.

Deliver group fitness classes as required.

Assist other sports centre staff with various tasks to support the efficient day-to-day running of the facility.

Follow all relevant health and safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and any other applicable codes of practice.

If you’re passionate about fitness, customer service, and creating a great experience for our users, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your CV to lgouveia@ic.ac.uk

Senior Lighthouse Maintenance Engineer - Civil PermanentHarwich £43,008.00 - 47,839.00 per annum(Successful candidates will be appointed on the starting salary of this range)37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our field operations team. Based in Harwich, Essex, working predominantly across the East and South Coast of England, Gibraltar while sometime venturing to Wales, Cornwall, The Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and beyond within the UK, in some of the most awe-inspiring coastal locations. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the UK’s vital maritime safety assets while working alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and maritime professionals.What You’ll Do
You will be responsible for managing the ongoing maintenance of an estate of 21 historic lighthouses and their associated cottages and out buildings, traveling to many coastal areas and offshore locations in support of the maritime Aids to Navigation.
The role will include the following tasks:
Draw up contract specifications and negotiate best value contracts for civil maintenance contracts.
Identify the technical suitability of contractors to carry out civil's work for Trinity House.
Ensure CDM Compliance for all necessary work.
Ensure all necessary planning and listed building consents are obtained.
Act as the Trinity House Client when managing contractors on site, ensuring all work is carried out to the agreed specification and quality.
Ensure that reports and returns are entered directly into the appropriate MMIS system.
Working with our Building Services team to ensure the estate asset reports and engineering standards are maintained to the highest level.

To be successful in this role you should ideally have:

Skills and experience
- An experienced building maintenance practitioner able to work unsupervised, including in selecting and managing building contractors.
- Understanding of management information systems
- A thorough working knowledge of the HSE requirements as relating to the construction and building industries, in particular those relating to CDM.Qualifications
- A level 4 qualification in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
- NEBOSH CDM Certificate
- Full driving licence

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We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application process, by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement, evidencing how you meet the role requirements.

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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Job Title

Human Resources Leader

Reports To

Director of Finance and Operations

Position Overview

The Human Resources (HR) Leader is responsible for developing and delivering HR

strategies that support NMPAT’s charitable mission and organisational objectives. This role

provides strategic and operational leadership across all areas of human resources,

including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance

management, compliance, and learning & development.

As a key member of the leadership structure, the HR Leader acts as a strategic partner to

the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Heads of Department, ensuring that HR practices are

consistent, legally compliant, and aligned with NMPAT’s culture and values. The role will

champion an inclusive, positive, and high-performing workplace where colleagues feel

supported and able to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

•  Develop and implement HR strategies that support organisational goals,

sustainability and growth.

•  Advise the CEO, SLT and Heads of Department on workforce planning, and talent

pipelines.

•  Lead on people-related change management, ensuring well-planned, well-

communicated transitions.

Talent Acquisition & Development

•  Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring high-quality, fair, and inclusive

practices.

•  Oversee screening, interview, assessment and selection processes to attract and

retain excellent staff.

•  Design and manage training, development programmes.

•  To be responsible for onboarding of all new joiners.

•  Develop and implement an induction and onboarding process

•  Ensure leaders and managers are supported to grow capability across their teams.

Employee Relations & Engagement

•  Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture aligned with NMPAT’s

values.

•  Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, ensuring consistent and fair

application of policies and procedures. Create awareness where appropriate around

these policies and procedures to ensure they are consistently and fairly applied.

•  Develop succinct and visible HR communications so colleagues understand policies,

processes, benefits, and development opportunities.

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Identify organisational training needs and coordinate learning and development

activity to support continuous improvement and career progression.

Performance Management

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Implement and embed performance appraisal and review systems.

•  Support managers in effective objective setting, feedback conversations, and

performance improvement processes.

•  Promote a culture of accountability, recognition, and high performance.

Compliance & Risk Management

•  Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice, and health

and safety regulations.

•  Maintain accurate HR records, reporting systems, and employment documentation.

•  Lead the implementation and roll-out of a new cloud-based HR software platform.

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•  Oversee the regular review of HR policies to ensure they remain compliant and

effective.

Person Specification and Qualifications

•  CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 desirable).

•  5–7 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

•  Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy, and organisational

development.

•  Demonstrable experience leading recruitment, employee relations, performance

management, and organisational change.

•  Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to

build strong relationships across all levels.

•  Experience of advising and partnering with senior leaders in a complex or multi-site

organisation (desirable).

Core Competencies

•  Operational Excellence – ensuring that the day-to-day HR management including

processes, policies and management of risk are understood, embedded and

delivered.

•  Leadership & People Management – ability to inspire confidence and support

managers effectively.

•  Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – sound judgement and evidence-based

decision making.

•  Change Management – experience leading people-related change sensitively and

effectively.

•  Confidentiality & Integrity – consistently models high standards of professionalism

and trustworthiness.

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NMPAT is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young

people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS and barred list clearance, a Prohibition

check, identity check, online checks, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, health

assessment, and satisfactory references. References will always be taken-up in advance of

the interview, and we may contact other previous employers for references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, all

applicants are required to declare any cautions or convictions, which are not protected

(not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilita...

Waterway Ombudsman

Job Description

About the Trust 

We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?  

Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

The Waterways Ombudsman Committee currently has a vacancy for up to three members to continue the important and independent work of the Waterways Ombudsman Scheme. The Committee is seeking a mix of members that could include at least one for whom this would be their first non‑executive role as they seek to gain experience in this area.

Time Commitment & Travel

Time & Travel Commitments You will be required to attend four formal meetings annually. Three meetings will be held virtually (maximum of half a day each, but normally less than two hours), and one full‑day meeting will be held in person, with the location determined by the majority of Committee members. This equates to circa 20 hours per annum.

Although the role is unremunerated, reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

Role Overview

The Waterways Ombudsman Scheme is in place to ensure the independent handling of complaints made against its navigation authority members, the largest of which is the Canal & River Trust. The Waterways Ombudsman is appointed by a Waterways Ombudsman Committee (WOC), who oversee the working of the Scheme and the remuneration of the Ombudsman on an independent basis. The Scheme is a certified Alternative Dispute Resolution entity and a full voting member of the Ombudsman Association.

Find out more about the Waterway Ombudsman https://www.waterways-ombudsman.org/

Canal & River Trust https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/

Avon Navigation https://www.avonnavigationtrust.org/

Key responsibilities:

You will be responsible, along with other committee members, for ensuring the Ombudsman Scheme meets its purpose. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attending meetings of the Waterways Ombudsman Committee and helping to set its work programme.
• Providing leadership and expertise to support the work of the Scheme, including ensuring the memorandum of understanding and service level agreements are fit for purpose and that appropriate assurance is maintained.
• Representing the Waterways Ombudsman Scheme in developing beneficial relationships with local organisations and community groups
• Representing the Scheme in contact with current and potential member Trusts, partners and membership organisations.
• Contributing to the appointment of the Ombudsman and additional Committee members.
• Keeping the operation of the Scheme under review, ensuring it meets its purpose and is adequately funded.
• Contributing to the publication of the annual report.
• Upholding the code of conduct and complying with the Nolan Principles.

About You

• Relevant leadership experience demonstrating the ability to work strategically and collaboratively at all levels.
• Experience of committee/board membership or working in similar collaborative environments.
• Ability to work closely with other members from diverse backgrounds to deliver effective, committed and appropriately challenging oversight of the Scheme.
• Experience of working in, and networking with, diverse partnerships to deliver agreed objectives within public, private, charitable or voluntary sectors.
• Excellent communication skills across a range of media and confidence engaging with diverse audiences.
• Enthusiasm for, and understanding of, the Waterways Ombudsman Scheme, its audience and purpose.
• Experience or demonstrable understanding of dispute resolution principles and disciplines.

It is important that members have no current direct or si...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title
Department
Reporting To
Minimum Qualifications

Human Resource Assistant
Human Resource
HR Manager
CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job Purpose

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To provide a comprehensive administrative service in the employer life
cycle & support the day-to-day running of the HR service
To support all aspects of the HR function including policy implementation,
operational guidance, compliance requirements, HR systems and record
keeping
To provide full administrative service to support all stages of the employee
experience at Halton Haven Hospice including recruitment, selection,
induction, performance, development, attendance and exit
To be responsible for our HR system, maintenance and reporting of key HR
workforce data

Key Tasks

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To undertake the coordination of all HR administrative tasks, ensuring all
documentation is managed in line with the agreed standards and records
are fully updated and maintained efficiently
To take a key role in the recruitment and selection process of all staff by:

o  Supporting

the  development  of  key  documents  e.g.,

job
descriptions,  person  specifications,  job  advertisements,  placing
adverts and supporting information

o  Creating and sending out application packs
o  Responding  to  queries  from  managers,  potential  applicants  and

new starters

o  Assisting with short listing applications
o  Support
in

interview  process

the

respect  of  administrative

arrangements

o  Undertaking all pre-employment checks against agreed standards
o  To maintain contact with all new starters from appointment to start

date

o  To establish the personnel record for all new starters

•  Work  with  managers  to  oversee  the  induction  and  probationary  process
for new starters including administration of the induction checklist, logging
of relevant information and ensuring we provide a professional and warm
welcome to all new staff

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To oversee and update all information in respect of “job opportunities” at
Halton Haven Hospice and the benefits of working for the Hospice on the
Hospice website and social media
To oversee the input and reporting from the HR systems ensuring accurate
record keeping of information and provision of reports for managers

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•  Ensure systems are in place to keep personal information up to date and
in line with compliance requirements including professional registrations
To support the appraisal process for the organization by working with the
wider team and managers to process documentation, ensuring accurate
record keeping and entering information onto the HR system
To support the management of HR case work including the development
of  documentation,  arrangements  for  meetings,  confidential  recording  of
meetings and administration of follow up actions.
To support the full range of staff engagement activities including surveys,
feedback
success  &  achievements  and
recognizing
administration of engagement events
log  of  HR  policies,  procedures  and  guidance
To  coordinate  the
documents  overseeing  update  arrangements  and  dissemination  of
updated documents
To  ensure  professional  communications  and  information  sharing  with  the
full  range  of  internal  and  external  customers  including  staff,  volunteers,
managers, internal teams, training providers and Payroll
To assist with a range of project developments across the HR work plan
To  support  the  wider  HR  and  volunteer  function  in  times  of  absence  as
required

staff,

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•  Undertake  the  full  range  of  general  administrative  duties  including
scanning,  filing,  photocopying,  processing  invoices  and  other  duties  as
required

Key working relationships

To be able to develop good working relationships at all levels of the organisation
including, but not limited to, executive team, managers, employees and board
members.

Policies, Procedures and Practice

•  Work with the HR Manager to provide a quality, compliant and responsive

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HR service for both managers and employees
To implement and keep up to date with current legislation, compliance
and best practices
To support the absence management process for the organisation by
working with managers and the wider team to process documentation

•  Ensure accurate record keeping, keeping compliant with policy,

procedures and GDPR.

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Employee Relations

•  Escalate potential employee relation cases to the HR Manager where

appropriate.

•  Advise and support managers and employees in relation to recording

and reporting absence and performance management.

NOTE:
The duties and responsibilities referred to are an outline only and may be
changed in conjunction with the post holder, and in accordance with the needs
of the hospice.

Please visit the Halton Haven Hospice website for further information and
application forms https://www.haltonhaven.org.uk/join-us/

Alternatively, please contact recruitment@haltonhaven.co.uk for m...