Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
How to apply
You may have particular needs to be able to complete your application, If you would like support please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.
How to apply
Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. Call them on 0118 3540345 or drop an email to recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.
If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.
Multilateral and Economic Diplomacy Adviser
Location: London
We’re looking for a Multilateral and Economic Diplomacy Adviser to bring strategic diplomacy and economic insight to our small but mighty advocacy team. This is a fixed-term role for 12-18 months, and we are open to secondments. This is a unique chance to work at the heart of global efforts to tackle air pollution and climate change.
In this role, you’ll help drive international action on clean air – shaping diplomatic strategies, building influential partnerships, and strengthening the economic case for bold, coordinated action. Our advocacy spans major global platforms including the UNFCCC COP and G20, as well as regional and mini-lateral diplomacy. It also includes working with governments, UN agencies, funders and civil society to deliver real‑world impact.
While expertise in both diplomacy and economics policy would be an advantage we are also interested to hear from candidates who are very strong in one of these areas.
What You’ll Do
- Design and deliver diplomatic strategies for putting air pollution action on the agenda at multi-lateral, regional and mini-lateral fora.
- Manage engagement with governments and multilateral bodies
- Represent CAF at international forums and support senior leaders’ high‑level engagements.
- Manage grants, service contracts and research projects that inform policy and diplomacy.
- Support the development of a new strand of work making the positive economic case for action on air quality
- Act as expert counsel for teams on air quality related economics and / or diplomacy
- Produce policy briefs, insights and recommendations to advance our advocacy.
- Provide political intelligence and identify opportunities across shifting geopolitical contexts.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience influencing policy within multilateral or regional diplomacy and/or expertise in economics and translating this into policy action (expertise in both will be an advantage)
- Proven ability to build trust and partnerships with governments and international organisations.
- Confident communicator, able to represent CAF externally and prepare senior leaders for key engagements.
- Excellent project management skills, ideally including oversight of research, grants or contracts.
- A strategic, adaptable thinker who can navigate complex political environments and deliver results.
For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description.
- Closing date – 8th February 2026
- Salary – GBP 55,518 - 71,310
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Type of employment - Fixed term contract
At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Fixed Term
London
GBP 55,518 - 71,310
Strategic Partnerships and Communications
Job Introduction
Tate is looking for a Head Gardener to join our Tate Britain team!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team as Head Gardener, responsible for the future care of The Clore Garden at Tate Britain.
You will also play a critical role as an advocate and ambassador for the Clore Garden, bringing the garden to life for our visitors and volunteers and engaging audiences with ideas around art, nature, biodiversity and sustainability.
This role will sit within the Tate Britain division, reporting to the Director of Tate Britain and working closely with Tate’s Estate, Visitor Experience, Learning and Events teams and our partners on the project: The Royal Horticultural Society. You will also work with lead designers on the project, Tom-Stuart Smith Studio, to support the long-term success and evolution of the garden.
Consultant -Data Systems & ETL Development
Description
Project/Consultancy Title: Data Systems & ETL Development ConsultantProject Location: RemoteBackground:
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Gaza Sky Geeks is Gaza’s first and only innovation hub and start-up accelerator, run by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps founded GSG in partnership with Google.org in 2011 with an aim to transform Gaza’s most talented youth into the Middle East’s technology business leaders and to realize Gaza’s potential as a start-up hub. In 2017, Gaza Sky Geeks has grown to include the West Bank
under its wing.
Purpose / Project Description:
Gaza Sky Geeks has multiple components, i.e., individuals, companies, and community. All these components have their own data based on the work they accomplish, and we need help in working on this data with activities such as data cleaning.
Consultant Objectives:
● Extract and translate program log frames and budgets into structured data requirements
● Work closely with a third-party consultant to support the design and implementation of a scalable, integrated database architecture covering all GSG functionalities
● Contribute to discovery sessions, implementation phases, and onboarding to ensure alignment with GSG’s data needs
● Establish a data warehouse and ETL pipelines to support automated and real-time reporting
● Strengthen GSG’s overall data systems to improve analytics, organizational learning, and reporting
Consultant Activities:
The Consultant will:
● Extract data requirements from GSG logframes, budgets, and reporting frameworks
● Conduct comprehensive requirements-gathering sessions with all relevant GSG team members and program leads
● Design a robust database architecture that covers all GSG programs, components, and functionalities
● Develop and document a data warehouse structure to consolidate program, MEL, and operational data
● Create and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines to support the data warehouse and enable real-time or near real-time data updates
● Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems
● Build and maintain real-time and automated reports and dashboards to support internal management, partners, and donors
● Work closely with program, MEL, and management teams to identify learning opportunities through advanced data analytics and deep dives
● Support system testing, validation, and refinement based on user feedback
Provide technical documentation, guidance, and knowledge transfer to relevant GSG staff
● Support other related data analysis, system enhancement, and MEL activities as needed
● Provide relevant training, presentations, and manuals as required to the program team to ensure accurate and precise data management protocol
● Support in other related data analysis, quality assurance, and MEL activities as needed
Consultant Deliverables:
The Consultant will:
● A documented extraction of data requirements from GSG logframes and budgets
● A comprehensive database design that supports all GSG programs and functionalities
● A fully defined and documented data warehouse structure
● Functional ETL pipelines to populate and maintain the data warehouse
● Real-time or automated dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI) reflecting GSG program data
● Technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams and data flow descriptions
● An action plan for future enhancements and sustainability of the GSG data system
Timeframe / Schedule:
Jan 27th, 2026– July 17th, 2026
The Consultant will report to:
Leyan Zahdeh – Tech Unit Officer
The Consultant will work closely with:
Optional – E.g. TSU, Program Desk Officers, Program Manager
GSG Director , GSG Sr.Program Manager , GSG Program Manager, GSG Data and learning Coordinator.
Required Experience & Skills:
● Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Science, or Computer Science
● At least five years of work experience in a relevant field. Experience in MEL or a highly organized role in other fields will be of value
● Proficiency in data management and analysis tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Excel, etc.
●...
How to apply
Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. Call them on 0118 3540345 or drop an email to recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.
If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Every day is different at Guide Dogs. And no person with sight loss is the same. We work side by side, on our sites and in the community, in schools and on our streets, supporting people to live the life they choose. Our staff therefore also work in different ways to support the delivery of our life changing work.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.
Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Then we may have the role for you within our Supported Internship team.
An exciting opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated Senior Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme team in Birmingham on a full time (37.5 hour per week) basis.
As a Senior Skills Coach, your role is central to the delivery of our Mencap Training Academy You will lead a team of Skills Coaches to support learners with SEN to complete all elements of the programme in line with requirements by providing tailored support.
What you will do as a Senior Skills Coach?
- Line manage and coach a team to support learners to progress towards paid employment.
- Plan Skills Coach in work support hours to meet agreed targets to receive Access to Work funding.
- Support and ensure the team build and maintain good relationships with parents, carers, learner support networks and employers.
- Ensure accurate and up to date record keeping and reporting.
- Conduct quality assurance activity to drive constant improvement.
- Work closely with the wider team to ensure the needs of the learner are being met.
Do you have the key skills and requirements to be a Skills Coach? (essential):
- Experience of supporting people
- Experience of delivering against targets
- Experience of risk management
- Knowledge of sector
- Knowledge of safe working practices
- A-C/9-4 English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
*This is not an exhaustive list of the role and its requirements, please look at the full job description for further information.
All candidates offered an interview for this role will need to provide evidence of their GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at interview stage. Please have your certificates ready to be emailed across if you are contacted for an interview.
Accommodation Manager Maternity Cover – 12 months £46-48k per annum We are seeking an experienced Accommodation Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful applicant will lead a small team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service for students, staff, and stakeholders. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of all of Keble’s accommodation services. This includes oversight of accommodation for Fellows and students across Parks Road and the HB Allen Centre (HBAC); EMBA and MMPM students; and all commercial group, B&B, and guest/alumni bookings. The successful candidate will be confident engaging with and presenting to a range of University, College, and external stakeholders, and possess strong management skills. Essential skills and experience include: • Proven experience working as an Accommodation Manager within an Oxford College or a university-based establishment • Significant, hands-on experience managing accommodation allocations at scale • Management of large volumes of data across an organisation, plus interrogation of data to inform decision-making and service improvements • Strong people management and leadership experience • Knowledge of current landlord and tenancy legislation, guidance, and best practice, including of the Renters’ Rights Act • Strong financial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and resources Please see the separate documents for a full job description and person specification. How to apply: Please send your CV (maximum two sides of A4) to hrofficer@keble.ox.ac.uk, together with a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match the requirements of this vacancy. Closing date: midnight on Sunday 1 February 2026 Interviews are expected to take place the w/c 9 February The College is an equal opportunities employer
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.
Rail Project Engineer - E&P
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom Category Technical Services Job ID 41769
Join our team as a Project Engineer - E&P and play a crucial role in delivering key assignments for Network Rail. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for asset protection, we want to hear from you!
Senior Stakeholder Manager - KSA National
Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Category Project & Programme Management Job ID 41605
Join our team as a Senior Stakeholder Manager, where you will lead stakeholder management services for major projects in Saudi Arabia. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a passion for building professional relationships. Be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering excellence!
Project Controls Manager
Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Category Project & Programme Management Job ID 41182
Join our team as a Project Controls Manager and lead the delivery of major sports stadium projects in Saudi Arabia. We are looking for a high-caliber professional with proven PMO and project controls experience to drive performance and mentor teams. Be part of our journey towards excellence!
Operations Director - Project Management
Location Bristol, United Kingdom Category Project & Programme Management Job ID 41655
Join our team as an Operations Director in Project Management, where you will lead major infrastructure projects in the Defence sector. With a focus on client relationships and project delivery, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.
Operations Director - Project Management
Location London, United Kingdom Category Project & Programme Management Job ID 41657
Join our team as an Operations Director in Project Management, where you will lead a major infrastructure project in the Defence sector. With a focus on client relationships and project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.
About us
We are global experts in shaping and making the built environment. We support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from development and consultancy to construction and operations.
You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Together, it all works towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world.
Today, we remain a privately owned business that has grown organically across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific.
The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way.
Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.
Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contactinclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team. You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here.
Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.
Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact
Whatever your aspiration, we’ll help you redefine the boundaries of your ambitions.
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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. • Identify organisational training needs and coordinate learning and development activity to support continuous improvement and career progression. Performance Management • 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. 2 • 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. 3 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 • • • • 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 • • 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 1 • • 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 • • • • 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, from • • • • • 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 • • 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. 2 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...