Candidate Pack HR Manager Part Time, 32 hrs per week Permanent Contract Introduction The Wallace Collection is an internationally outstanding collection which contains unsurpassed masterpieces of paintings, sculpture, furniture, arms and armour and porcelain. Built over the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, it is one of the finest and most celebrated collections in the world. So that it could be kept together and enjoyed by generations of visitors, the collection was given to the British Nation in 1897 and opened to the public in June 1900. It was an astonishing bequest and one of the greatest gifts of art works ever to be transferred into public ownership. The museum is internationally famous for its collection of French eighteenth-century art, Arms and Armour and for its Old Master paintings. The museum is managed by the Director Dr Xavier Bray, who reports to a board of Trustees appointed by the Prime Minister, and is financed by a combination of grant-in-aid from central government and self-generated income. We aim to engage with and diversify our audience and attract over 500,000 visitors a year to the museum. In June 2025, the Wallace Collection announced that Selldorf Architects, in collaboration with Purcell and Lawson Ward Studio, has been appointed to lead the design and delivery of a transformational masterplan for Hertford House, the museum’s historic home in London. This ambitious project will reimagine and revitalise the museum’s spaces for the 21st century, preserving the charm and unique character of the building while improving access, sustainability and visitor experience. CANDIDATE PACK FOR HR MANAGER - THE WALLACE COLLECTION Our priorities The Collection is committed to providing access to as wide a public as possible and to helping visitors engage with this diversity. Our goal is to create a place of understanding, cultural pluralism, curiosity and learning. To do this, we plan to create a world-class visitor experience for all ages which stimulates engagement with our collection through a new programme of exhibitions, major gallery refurbishments and an enhanced and expanded digital presence. Our strategic priorities are to: • To maintain, research and preserve the Collection for future generations; • To broaden and deepen visitor engagement, connecting with audiences onsite and digitally; • To build and support a strong exhibition programme; • To lay a strong financial foundation for the future; and • To embark upon a Masterplan programme to transform the museum. CANDIDATE PACK FOR HR MANAGER - THE WALLACE COLLECTION Role summary The HR Manager is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, high quality HR service to all the Collection's employees (circa 140 staff) and is supported by a HR Assistant. The HR Manager oversees the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding, ensuring all practices are compliant and aligned with the Collections values. The postholder will work closely with the Collections Senior Management Team to develop a strong people strategy aligning with the Collections strategic objectives. This role will report to the Director of Finance and Resources. CANDIDATE PACK FOR HR MANAGER - THE WALLACE COLLECTION Role description General • Ensure the provision of a consistent and comprehensive HR service to SMT, managers and staff in respect of all aspects of employment advice. • Develop and maintain all HR systems and processes to ensure compliance with current and emerging employment law. • Ensure that all recruitment is carried out in a fair, open manner and in accordance with the Collection’s recruitment procedures; liaising with relevant line managers and ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner for all recruitment campaigns. Ensuring safer recruitment deadlines are adhered to, following up references and overseeing DBS checks and renewals for all staff. • Maintain and develop the Collection’s induction processes, with support from the HR Assistant. • Provide comprehensive advice to SMT and line managers on all matters relating to disciplinary, grievance and/or performance issues, and attending formal meetings as and when required, with the support of the Collections External Legal Advisors. • Play a leading role in any proposed organisational change, consulting with SMT, managers, staff and Trade Unions as appropriate and ensuring effective channels of communication are maintained at all times. • Act as secretary to the regular Management/Trade Union meetings including preparing agendas and taking and circulating notes of meetings and acting on follow up actions. • Keeping up to date with developments in Employment Law legislation and case law, ensuring policies, practices and procedures are updated or introduced as required, including communicating changes to Trade Unions, managers ...
Public Affairs Manager
Are you passionate about strengthening relationships with government and policy-shaping bodies to drive meaningful change?
Do you enjoy translating complex political developments into clear, actionable insight for senior leaders and stakeholders?
Could you be our next Public Affairs Manager, leading the IET’s public affairs activity at a critical time for engineering and skills?
Up to £53,000 Permanent / Full Time Stevenage with Hybrid Working
At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people.
At the IET you’ll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you’ll grow – professionally and personally – in ways you never thought possible.
We’re also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.
What you'll be doing
As Public Affairs Manager, you’ll play a central role in strengthening the IET’s influence across government, Parliament and key policy-shaping bodies. You’ll lead the development and delivery of public affairs strategies that position the IET as a trusted advisor and authoritative voice on engineering, skills and technology, ensuring our expertise informs political debate and policy development in the UK and beyond.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, volunteers, and colleagues across the IET to identify opportunities for influence, provide timely political insight, and support the delivery of Strategy 2030. From overseeing high-profile activity such as the IET Annual Skills Survey and contributing to the National Engineering Policy Centre, to building strong relationships with politicians, advisers and civil servants, your work will help ensure the IET’s voice is heard where it matters most.
This is a highly collaborative role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll represent the IET in key policy forums, act as a central point of contact for government engagement, and help build public affairs capability across the organisation, enabling colleagues to engage confidently and effectively in the policy landscape.
What we hope you can bring to the role
We’re looking for an experienced public affairs professional with a strong understanding of the UK political and policy environment, and a proven track record of influencing decision-makers. You’ll bring established relationships across government, Parliament or related policy bodies, along with the credibility and judgement needed to operate confidently at senior levels.
You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to turn complex political and technical developments into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of audiences (from senior leaders and volunteers, to policymakers and partners). Strong organisational skills, political awareness, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with fast-moving political developments will be key to your success.
If you’re proactive, collaborative and motivated by making a real-world impact through public affairs, we think you’ll thrive in this role.
A little more about the role
- Develop and deliver an integrated public affairs strategy that strengthens the IET’s influence and profile across UK government and Parliament
- Build and maintain strong relationships with politicians, advisers, civil servants, regulators, and partner organisations
- Lead engineering skills-related policy development aligned to Strategy 2030 and contribute to the National Engineering Policy Centre
- Manage the development, production, and impact strategy for the IET Annual Skills Survey
- Monitor parliamentary and political developments, providing timely analysis, briefings, and insight to senior leaders, colleagues and volunteers
- Identify opportunities for the IET to inform and influence policy debates and political decision-making
- Draft high-quality briefings and materials for meetings with key stakeholders
- Act as a central point of contact for government and quasi-government engagement, coordinating input from across the IET
- Advise colleagues on political announcements and support the development of appropriate organisational responses
- Represent the IET in external policy forums and cross-sector meetings
- Support public affairs capability building by providing advice, guidance, a...
The Association of Directors of Public Health Job Description Job title: Hours: Contract: Public Affairs Manager Full time Permanent with a probationary period Responsible to: Head of External Affairs ADPH The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the membership body for Directors of Public Health (DsPH) in the UK. It represents the professional views of all DsPH as the local leaders for the nation’s health. The Association has a heritage dating back over 160 years and is a collaborative organisation, working in partnership with others to strengthen the voice for public health. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice. Job purpose • Manage and develop the ADPH Collective Voice Work Programme. • Lead and deliver the ADPH’s public affairs and influencing work. • Build and develop relationships with key external stakeholders. Key relationships • ADPH Board. • ADPH Council and Policy Advisory Groups. • Stakeholder organisations. Accountability and reporting Accountable to the ADPH President, Board and Council through the Head of External Affairs. Principal responsibilities Influencing and public affairs • Support the Head of External Affairs in the production and implementation of the ADPH External Affairs Strategy. • Develop and deliver influencing plans for key priorities. Job description: Public Affairs Manager, December 2025 Page 1 of 2 Increase ADPH’s parliamentary presence to ensure the DPH voice is shared and understood. • • Strengthen our profile and reach into key Government departments. • Horizon scanning to ensure early identification of issues and opportunities around key public health topics, the public health workforce, funding and other system issues. • Collate and frame ADPH recommendations through briefings, letters, position statements, consultations, publications etc. • Ensure members are well briefed on key parliamentary and Government developments. • Ensure effective public affairs input to projects across the team. • Relationship mapping. • Stakeholder management to form strong, collaborative partnerships and add value to all ADPH work. • Deputise for the Head of External Affairs as required. Management • Manage and develop the ADPH Collective Voice Work Programme. • Participate in, lead, and manage relevant cross-team projects. • Seek sponsorship and funding opportunities. • • Work across the ADPH Team, including close working with the other programme managers. • Any ad hoc duties as requested by line manager or Chief Executive/Deputy Chief Executive. Line manage Administrators/Coordinators as required. Professional • Comply with all ADPH policies and protocols including confidentiality. • Uphold the ADPH values: members first; excellence; collaboration; inclusion; professionalism. This job description will be reviewed not less than annually as part of the appraisal process. Job description: Public Affairs Manager, December 2025 Page 2 of 2
Currently, nearly one million people in the UK are living with dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime - either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both - and too often, people are left to cope alone with the relentless, ever-changing challenges. Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- three x basic salary life assurance cover
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Join Dementia UK as Public Affairs Manager and help shape our impact as we enter our 2025–30 strategy. You will play a central role in strengthening our political influence and championing the voices of people affected by dementia at the highest levels of decision-making.
You will lead our public affairs work in Westminster, building strong relationships with parliamentarians, government officials and political advisers, and providing clear political insight to shape our campaigns, policy development and public-facing activity. You’ll help position Dementia UK as a trusted voice on dementia, social care and health, proactively identifying opportunities to raise our profile and influence key debates.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will develop, shape and own a small but high impact public affairs function. You’ll also provide line management and team leadership to a Public Affairs Officer.
To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in public affairs with a strong understanding of UK political institutions, policy-making processes, and how to build public affairs capabilities. You will have a proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior political stakeholders to deliver policy change, and the ability to set direction, assess risk/opportunities in a fast-moving political environment.
Apply today and be a part of a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with recruitment@dementiauk.org.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to ma...
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- Cardiff
- Commercial
- Fixed Term
This role offers a competitive salary, with hybrid working with 1 just day (usually a Wednesday), in the Cardiff office. 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.
Salary £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
About the role
As a Premier Account Manager you will be the main point of contact for corporate clients across all Which? B2B propositions in your business area. You will be responsible for providing ongoing engagement and education to the clients about the services we provide, ensuring they are seeing a positive commercial impact in order to maintain/renew the ongoing relationship. You will focus on optimizing renewals and retention,to meet business targets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining effective client relationships
- Client retention
- Consistent ability to meet set personal and departmental targets
- Ability to manage a busy administrative workload
About you:
To be successful in this role, you should have experience in delivering results within a customer-focused industry, preferably within a high-performing sales or retention team. You should be skilled in value delivery, business development, retention and stakeholder management. You should have demonstrable experience of account management at senior level, and be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Additionally, you should be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and cultivate relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
The interview process for this role involves:-
- 1.5 hour interview, covering competence based questions and a task (will be briefed in the interview.)
Benefits
We also have these benefits for you to consider:
- 35 hour working week
- Generous 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional holiday days
- Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service)
- Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance)
- Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)
- A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary
- Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money & legal helplines
- Free wills for all Which? employees, plus, partners of employees can make their will at cost price.
- Discount site Pluxee which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays
- Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy
About Which?
We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at recruitment@which.co.uk.
Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. You can find out more about what we do, our people and culture as well as hints and tips on how to complete your application on our Careers site.
At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are proud that we are in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List and currently ranking 3rd.
We want to receive applications from everyone. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email recruitment@which.co.uk. Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme here.
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
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Job Description
The Bishopsgate Institute is looking for an Infrastructure & Facilities Manager.
We are a private building that permits the public to enter for specific purposes, such as to use the Reading Room, access our special collections, to attend an event or class or as a private hirer of a space. Our location in the City of London means a heightened level of security awareness is required, and the nature of our special collections requires us to be alert to challenging behaviour from walk-ins and online whilst offering a warm and inclusive welcome.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Infrastructure & Facilities Manager leads on:
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the care, safety, operational readiness, security and cleanliness of the Institute’s buildings and spaces;
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the maintenance, repair and replacement of its equipment and infrastructure; facilities and utilities, including IT, sanitation, ventilation, heating and climate control;
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compliance with all health, safety, fire, and sanitation regulations and best practice;
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procurement, monitoring and review of contracts for services, including cleaning, fire safety, electrical work, key holders, sash window safety checks, and others to ensure best value of money;
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management of capital projects such as boiler replacement, including applications for planning permission and listed building consent, budgeting and reporting;
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advising the Operations Manager and Venue Hire & Event Planning Manager whether specific requests by hirers (such as film shoots) can be accommodated safely, and undertaking investigations if necessary;
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planning and implementing agreed programme of redecoration;
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office moves, procurement and disposal of furniture and used equipment, and workplace assessments.
The Infrastructure & Facilities Manager is a key holder and may be required to unlock or lock the building, attending site if contacted by our Key Holders if the alarms are activated out of hours, and to cover Duty Management.
The role is based at Bishopsgate Institute’s building and, although we consider flexible working requests, this role is expected to be performed fully on site.
This is a varied role providing support across the whole organisation, and it will suit someone diligent, collaborative, proactive and flexible with a can-do attitude, experienced and confident in caring for and managing a Grade II* listed building, its facilities and infrastructure.
It will be important for the post holder to know when to ask for guidance or clarification, and when to use their initiative and good judgment. Tact, the ability to work across teams and achieve consensus will be crucial. Excellent communication and problem solving skills, together with attention to detail, project and budget management skills, will be essential. The post holder must be confident and fluent using online portals, IT packages, purchase order systems and room booking software (currently Rendezvous).
The Operations Manager delegates some budget responsibility to the Infrastructure & Facilities Manager.
Application deadline: Monday 26 January 2026 – 10am
Interview dates:
First round: Tuesday 03 February 2026
Building tour (for second round candidates): Week commencing 09 February 2026
Second round: Tuesday 17 February 2026
Successful applicants will demonstrate a keen understanding of Bishopsgate Institute’s unique offer, and a passion for the work we do here.
We only accept direct applications, and we do not accept CVs. Please no agencies.
To apply, please download, complete and return your application form:
We value and celebrate diversity, and we welcome applications from under-represented communities in our sector, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+, non-binary, neurodiverse and disabled candidates. We want to make sure we represent the society in which we work but recognise that the cultural sector still has much work to do in this area.
If you have any questions on our hiring process or inclusivity policies, please contact us via HRAdmin@bishopsgate.org.uk
Job Introduction
Bradford Children and Families Trust are looking for Experienced, Innovative and Dedicated Practice Supervisors to drive our services forward and to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of Children and Young People in Bradford becomes a reality.
You will have a passion and drive to ensure children are at the heart of all we do. You will practice within a relational and restorative culture of continuous learning and reflective practice that inspires staff to give their best in their roles.
If you’re up for the Challenge and want to help us achieve our vision, then we’d love to hear from you!
We are recruiting in the following Services/Localities:
- Bradford East - currently based at Sir Henry Mitchell House
- Bradford South – currently based at Sir Henry Mitchell House
- Keighley and Shipley – based in Keighley Townhall.
About Us
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to bring a step change in the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district.
Our purpose is clear - to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we will achieve our ambition. Our Ofsted monitoring visits over the past 18 months, evidence that we are on the right trajectory and that significant improvements have been made and are being embedded. This means that the children and families we come in to contact with are having a better experience with the right support being offered at the right time. We are not sitting on our laurels and know that there is still a lot of work to do but there is a solid commitment to getting this right.
Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. We cannot do this alone and have strong, collaborative working relationships with our partners. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive. Our workforce is unwavering in their pursuit to give the best possible services to those who need support.
We have invested in our services to ensure that we are the best we can be. We have and continue to invest in our Early Help services so that we are reaching as many people as possible who need support to prevent things escalating into statutory services; this includes the development of a Family Help Team who offer intensive support to families.
Families are the experts in their own lives and we need to listen to what they have to say; to that end, we have also invested in our voice and participation service to support children and families to have a voice in what happens next and our aspiration is that all our development is co-produced with those who need our support in their lives.
We are striving to ensure that we are a restorative and relational organisation and have been working with Leeds Relational Practice Centre for over 12 months, they will continue to work with us for the next 12 months, working with our leaders, managers and workforce so that we all have a shared understanding of what this means for children and families. We have invested in conferences and workshops led by Mark Finnis who is a renowned expert in this field.
Our ASYE academy is well established, and we have a high number of applicants who want to have the dedicated support the academy offers during the full 1 months of the ASYE programme; those who have gone through the academy have felt supported through dedicated practice educators, the learning and development offer and the experience of those delivering. We are committed to the ongoing development of all our workforce.
About the Role
You’ll know how to keep everyone in your team energised and focused on doing the right thing for the children of Bradford.
Managing a team of professional Social Workers and Community Resource Workers, you’ll help us achieve our aim of delivering outcomes for the children, young people, and families of Bradford. It’s about showing strong leadership, driving continuous improvement, and putting the needs of children first, always.
Here in Bradford, we lead from the front, and we know our most valuable resource is our staff, helping us to meet the needs of our communities. We have built a strong culture of listening to our staff and involving them to ensure every ch...
Director of Music
Plymouth Philharmonic Choir
Plymouth Philharmonic Choir is a vibrant friendly choir of 110 -130 amateur singers, with a reputation for quality performances of large scale choral music, at venues in Plymouth.
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Musical Director to start in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the artistic direction of a skilled amateur choir and to work with professional musicians and soloists.
Historically we have put on three concerts a year, on Saturday or Sunday evenings.
Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings, at Plymouth College, Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN from 7.15 to 9.30.
Candidate Brief for the post ofDirector of MusicAt Beachborough, music is central to the school experience, and weare delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individualto shape the musical life of our thriving school, inspire youngmusicians, and contribute to a strong and visible cultural presencewithin our community.Beachborough has a long and proud tradition of nurturing creativity,excellence, and a love of learning. Music plays a vital role in schoollife, enriching the experiences of our pupils and forming a key part ofthe wider curriculum.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, collaborative,popular and impressive department as a full-time Director of Music.The successful candidate will be an outstanding subject specialist witha strong musical background, confident in both classroom teachingand practical music-making, and able to inspire pupils across a widerange of musical activities and performances. They will teach Music toKS1, KS2 and KS3, oversee the music curriculum for our youngestlearners, and play a central role in the musical life of the school.The successful candidate will have appropriate professionalqualifications (including Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent) andmust be willing to embrace all aspects of prep school life. The Directorof Music will lead and develop a vibrant, inclusive and ambitiousmusic programme, encompassing classroom music, choirs, ensembles,instrumental tuition and performances. This role includes linemanagement of peripatetic music staff and close collaboration withcolleagues to ensure music is fully embedded in the wider life of theschool.Furthermore, the successful candidate must empathise withBeachborough’s mission and vision. Beachborough’s Mission and VisionMission Statement:Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successfulfuture.Vision Statement:Beachborough is committed to offering a wide range of opportunitiesthat empower each child to fully develop their talents and cultivate theskills and virtues necessary to lead fulfilling lives as ethical,compassionate, and morally centred individuals. At Beachborough,learning is infused with a sense of fun and adventure, preparingchildren to navigate a dynamic and ever-evolving world with curiosityand confidence.The Music DepartmentThe aim of the Music Department is to offer a broad and inspiring rangeof musical opportunities to all pupils, nurturing creativity, confidenceand a lifelong love of music. Pupils are encouraged to explore, perform,compose and listen with increasing skill and understanding, developingboth their technical ability and musical imagination. Through activemusic-making, the department fosters collaboration, self-expressionand empathy, enabling pupils to engage meaningfully with a wide rangeof musical styles, cultures and traditions. In doing so, the departmentaims to develop confident, articulate musicians who are informedlisteners and performers, equipped with the skills, discipline andcreativity to contribute positively to the cultural life of the school andbeyond. The Music Department is housed in a well-equipped suite of teachingand practice spaces that support both individual practice andensemble work. Facilities include a dedicated music classroom,rehearsal and practice rooms, and access to performance spaces forconcerts, assemblies and productions. The department is supported bya team of skilled peripatetic music teachers who provide individual andsmall-group instrumental and vocal tuition across a wide range ofinstruments, enabling pupils to develop their musicianship beyond theclassroom.The department offers a rich programme of co-curricular opportunities,including choirs, instrumental ensembles and performance groups.Regular concerts and school productions provide pupils with valuableperformance experience and help to build confidence, resilience and asense of achievement. These opportunities reflect Beachborough’scommitment to excellence and to ensuring that music is a visible andcelebrated part of school life.Alongside a number of peripatetic Music Teachers, there is anexperienced and expert Music Teacher, who teaches approximately 10hours of Music within the department due to an additional role withinthe school.About BeachboroughBeachborough is a vibrant day school with approximately 400 pupils,offering a flexible boarding provision. At the heart of our ethos is thebelief in valuing every individual’s effort, ensuring that the close-knit,‘family feel’ permeates every aspect of school life, especially in ourpastoral care. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcomingcommunity, embracing families from diverse backgrounds. ManyAmerican families connected to a nearby military base chooseBeachborough, enriching our school with a global perspective thatbeautifully balances our celebration of British heritage.Beachborough delivers a broad, balanced, and demanding academiccurriculum. While we are not academically sele...
Director of Music The Music Department is led by the Director of Music and consists of a Second in Department, Head of Prep Music, the Graduate Assistant, as well as 12 visiting Instrumental Teachers. The music staff are a strong team who work closely with other departments around the School. The Senior Department is an inspiring and busy place to be with up to three groups rehearsing every lunchtime and a full programme at the end of most days. Senior groups include three choirs, a Concert Orchestra, a Jazz Band, Big Band, String Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, Flute Group, String Quartet and multiple pupil-led bands. The Prep Department has three choirs (including a Pre-Prep Choir) a String Orchestra, a Rock Band and, each term, various group instrument lessons are showcased. There is at least one large-scale concert each term, as well as numerous recitals, informal concerts, Scholars’ and soloist concerts. Concerts are highly acclaimed amongst the parent and staff body, with many selling out within 24 hours. Music is housed in a beautiful building incorporating the Chapel and an Apple Mac suite. An inspiring and varied curriculum is offered with educational visits, practical and composing skills at the center of learning. The Director of Music is responsible, through the Assistant Head (Co-curricular), to the Headmaster for the overall delivery of the musical programme within the school, specifically: • the musical philosophy and policy of the School • the schemes of work for academic music and extra-curricular music • the School’s overall musical performance • reporting and celebrating achievements • the co-ordination and monitoring of the music budgets • creating and fostering links with the wider community • appraisal of full-time and part-time staff (including peripatetic staff) • the development of music and performance • planning and co-ordinating the extensive programme of musical events • liaison with the Prep School The Director of Music will operate in the following areas: 1. Leadership objectives • to teach and direct music to the highest standard (the academic timetable is 26/35 fifty-minute periods per week primarily made up of classroom teaching) • to encourage, support and offer advice to all other music teachers and ensemble directors • to determine, in consultation with the Deputy Head (Academic) and the Bursar, the School’s requirements for music staffing for the forthcoming year (with particular reference to Peripatetic Teachers) • to foster links with feeder schools, competitor schools and musical associations • to work closely with the Prep School Music Department to ensure a smooth transition between schools through concerts and events involving pupils from both schools • to manage and develop the school’s best musicians, developing appropriate programmes for them • to encourage and develop younger and less confident musicians and maintaining the ‘inclusive’ nature of music for which Warminster School has a strong reputation • to encourage representative achievements, putting forward pupils for regional and national representation as appropriate • to play the organ (or arrange suitable alternative) for Monday and Friday chapel services in The Minster • to arrange for someone to play the organ for the Sunday evening chapel service in St Boniface Chapel • to arrange and manage annual Music Scholarship auditions in association with the Admissions Department • to arrange the annual ‘Inter-House Music Competitions’ in association with the Heads of Houses 2. Administrative objectives • to interview and appoint new instrumental teachers in accordance with the School’s policy, thus maintaining a balanced and comprehensive team • to inform the Headmaster and Bursar of appointments (including short term cover teachers) and arranging DBS checks for new staff with the Bursars’ Assistant • to oversee the School’s stock of instruments, arranging repairs where necessary, purchasing new instruments as appropriate • With the help of the peripatetic teachers, through demonstrations, encouraging pupils to learn instruments, particularly rarer instruments that they might not necessarily consider • to liaise with parents regarding the progress of pupils and the satisfactory performance of visiting teachers • to arrange the annual ‘Meet The Music Teacher’ Parents’ Evening (February or March) so that parents have an opportunity to meet the visiting teachers • to arrange Instrumental Grade Cards in December and End of Year Reports in June • to make every attempt to give general encouragement to all pupils taking instrumental lessons, both in school and elsewhere; talking to them about their lessons and progress • to liaise with all visiting teachers about the pupils they are teaching, being available to discuss concerns and achievements • to arrange for practical music examinations to take place at the school, processing entries and...
JOB DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF MUSIC ROLE: The position is integral to the future success at Gayhurst School. To be responsible for ensuring: • An inclusive approach to Music is maintained, creating an environment where all children have opportunities to learn and perform instrumentally and vocally. • The design and delivery of a curriculum to grow a love and appreciation of music and its history. • The Music department runs efficiently and effectively through good leadership and management of department and Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs), inclusive of organising weekly timetabling schedules. • The department is a strong and successful one within the school, with children enjoying music. • The teaching within the department is of a high standard; pupils are inspired by the teaching and subject matter; and high standards are achieved and skills are developed. • The department is meeting the musical needs of the pupils, giving them the confidence to perform on stage and in public. • That all departmental administration is kept up to date and available to all members of the department. • The school maintains a reputation for excellence in musical performance through choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles and school productions. RESPONSIBILITIES KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • To plan and teach inspirational Music lessons to selected year groups. • To liaise with and manage the VMTs - overseeing their timetables; advising on the appointment of new teachers as and when required; assisting with their induction procedures; and informing them of school policies and procedures (particularly safeguarding and child protection). • Promote and oversee musical instrument tuition with VMTs. • Monitor pupil attainment and progress in Music and report upon this to parents. • Establish and manage excellent classroom practice. • Manage the purchase, control and distribution of resources for the department. To keep an up-to- date inventory of resources within the department. • Develop, implement and evaluate schemes of work on a termly basis. • Lead the musical development of the pupils and the school, overseeing work of other teachers in the department. • Organise suitable performance opportunities for children to demonstrate their musical skills and ability (Rush Hour Concerts, formal concerts and assembly opportunities). • Co-ordinate choirs, orchestras, bands and ensembles. • Ensure whole school policies are being implemented. • Report annually to the leadership team on progress in the department. • Produce annual department development plan and self-evaluation and ensure implementation of the plan. • Produce, review and update a departmental handbook. • Organise visits and school-based events to broaden the children’s musical experiences. • Showcase the pupils at major school events. • Attend regular academic meetings that affect the department and overall teaching and learning at the school. • Assist with the organisation and running of the Annual Carol Service and prepare all children accordingly. • Develop community involvement and promote the school through taking choirs and orchestra to participate in local music festivals as well as other events. • Liaise with other school Music departments of maintained and independent schools. • Attend regional departmental meetings as and when necessary. • Promote Music within the school community and beyond, including leading the Gayhurst • Community Choir. Identify and support potential Music scholars with secondary school applications, including references and musical support. • Consider opportunities to promote the school’s musical reputation through social media and other channels as appropriate. PERSON SPECIFICATION SKILLS/ABILITIES • A natural and easy communicator at all levels: verbal and written. • Able to maintain effective records. • Warm personality, trustworthy and emotionally intelligent. • Excellent musical skills with good attention to detail. • Ability to lead choirs and orchestras, with proficient piano playing. • A can-do attitude, with pupils at the forefront of decision making. • An ambassador and advocate for Gayhurst School. • A positive and willing approach to work, with the desire to fully integrate with the team and the wider School. • Values and promotes diversity and inclusion. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS • Qualified Teacher • Ability to demonstrate a successful track-record and experience of teaching Music. • Experience of leading concerts and events. • Experience of department administration an advantage. Gayhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas Police checks, if applicable. Employment is subject to these checks. Gayhurst School Spring 2...
Candidate Brief for the post ofDirector of MusicAt Beachborough, music is central to the school experience, and weare delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individualto shape the musical life of our thriving school, inspire youngmusicians, and contribute to a strong and visible cultural presencewithin our community.Beachborough has a long and proud tradition of nurturing creativity,excellence, and a love of learning. Music plays a vital role in schoollife, enriching the experiences of our pupils and forming a key part ofthe wider curriculum.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, collaborative,popular and impressive department as a full-time Director of Music.The successful candidate will be an outstanding subject specialist witha strong musical background, confident in both classroom teachingand practical music-making, and able to inspire pupils across a widerange of musical activities and performances. They will teach Music toKS1, KS2 and KS3, oversee the music curriculum for our youngestlearners, and play a central role in the musical life of the school.The successful candidate will have appropriate professionalqualifications (including Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent) andmust be willing to embrace all aspects of prep school life. The Directorof Music will lead and develop a vibrant, inclusive and ambitiousmusic programme, encompassing classroom music, choirs, ensembles,instrumental tuition and performances. This role includes linemanagement of peripatetic music staff and close collaboration withcolleagues to ensure music is fully embedded in the wider life of theschool.Furthermore, the successful candidate must empathise withBeachborough’s mission and vision. Beachborough’s Mission and VisionMission Statement:Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successfulfuture.Vision Statement:Beachborough is committed to offering a wide range of opportunitiesthat empower each child to fully develop their talents and cultivate theskills and virtues necessary to lead fulfilling lives as ethical,compassionate, and morally centred individuals. At Beachborough,learning is infused with a sense of fun and adventure, preparingchildren to navigate a dynamic and ever-evolving world with curiosityand confidence.The Music DepartmentThe aim of the Music Department is to offer a broad and inspiring rangeof musical opportunities to all pupils, nurturing creativity, confidenceand a lifelong love of music. Pupils are encouraged to explore, perform,compose and listen with increasing skill and understanding, developingboth their technical ability and musical imagination. Through activemusic-making, the department fosters collaboration, self-expressionand empathy, enabling pupils to engage meaningfully with a wide rangeof musical styles, cultures and traditions. In doing so, the departmentaims to develop confident, articulate musicians who are informedlisteners and performers, equipped with the skills, discipline andcreativity to contribute positively to the cultural life of the school andbeyond. The Music Department is housed in a well-equipped suite of teachingand practice spaces that support both individual practice andensemble work. Facilities include a dedicated music classroom,rehearsal and practice rooms, and access to performance spaces forconcerts, assemblies and productions. The department is supported bya team of skilled peripatetic music teachers who provide individual andsmall-group instrumental and vocal tuition across a wide range ofinstruments, enabling pupils to develop their musicianship beyond theclassroom.The department offers a rich programme of co-curricular opportunities,including choirs, instrumental ensembles and performance groups.Regular concerts and school productions provide pupils with valuableperformance experience and help to build confidence, resilience and asense of achievement. These opportunities reflect Beachborough’scommitment to excellence and to ensuring that music is a visible andcelebrated part of school life.Alongside a number of peripatetic Music Teachers, there is anexperienced and expert Music Teacher, who teaches approximately 10hours of Music within the department due to an additional role withinthe school.About BeachboroughBeachborough is a vibrant day school with approximately 400 pupils,offering a flexible boarding provision. At the heart of our ethos is thebelief in valuing every individual’s effort, ensuring that the close-knit,‘family feel’ permeates every aspect of school life, especially in ourpastoral care. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcomingcommunity, embracing families from diverse backgrounds. ManyAmerican families connected to a nearby military base chooseBeachborough, enriching our school with a global perspective thatbeautifully balances our celebration of British heritage.Beachborough delivers a broad, balanced, and demanding academiccurriculum. While we are not academically sele...
WELFARE MANAGER - ISS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: WELFARE MANAGER Responsible to: Course Director Main Purpose: • To Manage and have overall responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils attending Sedbergh International Summer School, monitoring and managing conduct and behaviour to ensure a safe and harmonious environment for all. • To act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the summer school, implementing the ISS safeguarding policy to the benefit of all pupils and staff. • To act as line manager to the Houseparent and welfare teams, managing the boarding element of the Summer School and liaising with the medical team and welfare team to ensure that all pupils’ medical needs are met, including distributing medication. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and the Welfare Manager will arrive prior to the course start date. If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - - 22nd June 2026: Welfare Manager arrives on-site 27th – 30th June: London trip 30th June – 8th August: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (staff induction begins on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities: • To act as the summer school Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (training can be organised), dealing with and recording/reporting all safeguarding concerns, seeking advice from the Course Director and/or main school’s DSL where necessary. • To take full responsibility for the overall safeguarding, safety, welfare and behaviour, including discipline, of all staff and pupils during their stay, ensuring that rules are always abided by and according to the Staff and Pupil Handbooks. In conjunction with the Operations Director, to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to minimise risk, e.g. risk assessments are carried out, acted on and regularly reviewed, fire drills are carried out regularly in all communal areas and First Aid is always available. • • To professionally line manage the House Parents, overseeing and managing all pastoral aspects of Sedbergh ISS, ensuring they adhere to school policies and expectations throughout the course. • To ensure that all Boarding Houses are run safely and all necessary procedures and protocols are carried out effectively. • To establish a positive, welcoming and supportive atmosphere throughout ISS for staff and pupils alike. • To attend daily Senior Leadership Team meetings and report regularly to the Course Director. • To meet daily with pastoral staff ensuring minutes are taken and appropriately stored. • To visit all Houses on a regular basis. • To take lead responsibility to ensure staff are always sensitive to the welfare of pupils for whom they are responsible. • To support the Course Director and Operations Director to ensure all GDPR protocols are met throughout the programme. • To carry out end of course appraisals for the Welfare Team (House Parents and Assistant House Parents). • To ensure relevant pupil/staff welfare information and guidance is displayed on notice boards. • To be in daily contact with the Course Director and liaise with parents and agents in an efficient and polite manner as required. • To deal with any complaints or grievances from staff, pupils, parents, or agents in a calm and efficient manner. • To notify the Course Director of all incidents, grievances and accidents and make sure they are logged within the appropriate, stipulated time frame. • To ensure pupils are adequately supervised according to established criteria. • On an agreed rota basis, to be in possession of the emergency phone out of office hours and during the night. • To ensure new arrivals, including accompanying parents, are made to feel welcome and well looked • after. In conjunction with the Course Director, ensure Group Leaders are welcomed, briefed and aware of and abide by ISS School rules and safeguarding legislation as it pertains to them. • To contribute to an end of summer report including learnings and recommendations. • In conjunction with the Course Director and Operations ...
Welfare Manager
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of dogs and the people who care for them?
We're looking for a Welfare Manager to take charge of the welfare journey for every dog in our centre. In this pivotal role, you will drive timely, compassionate decisions through expert behavioural and veterinary rehabilitation, ensuring each dog progresses toward their forever home.
What does this role do?
As Welfare Manager, you'll:
- lead, coach and develop a small team to deliver high-quality veterinary care and behaviour modification for dogs in our care,
- act as a balanced advocate for both behavioural and veterinary needs to achieve the best outcomes for each dog,
- oversee staff and volunteer training in behaviour and dog handling, ensuring all colleagues work within SOPs, legal, and health and safety guidelines,
- develop and implement tailored behaviour modification plans for dogs with complex needs and monitor progress towards successful rehoming,
- support professional development of Behaviour Officers, Dog Welfare Assistants, and Supervisors through mentoring, assessments, and workshops,
- collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent, informed behavioural support before, during, and after rehoming.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Thursday 26th February 2026 at our rehoming centre in Snetterton.
Could this be you?
As an accredited clinical dog behaviourist (CCAB, CAB) with extensive experience in canine behaviour and welfare; including behaviour modification, clinical assessment, and risk management, you will have proven expertise in safely handling and rehabilitating dogs across a range of breeds and behavioural profiles. With a strong track record of leading, developing, and managing high-performing teams, you will also be a skilled communicator, who is able to influence and engage a variety of audiences. Above all, you'll be passionate about rehoming, and have a commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust.
What does this team do?
Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they can find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust, and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
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Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at
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We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Clinical Case Manager to join our Clinical Case Management Service (CCMS)!
Due to the nature of this role we require a driver with access to their own vehicle who is happy to travel.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to travel across the locality to complete visits to wards and community providers.
The service covers the full locality of the North East and North Cumbria, however you would largely be working within a specific geographical area.
The service will work closely with North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Integrated Care Board (IBC) Complex Case Management team. The overall aim for CCMS is to support the discharge of people from acute secondary care inpatient beds / private hospital beds into alternative community settings. CTSS will also assist in the repatriation of people back to the NENC region for those currently residing out of area. The service will provide assessments, discharge planning support and 12 weeks post transition support to settle people into their new accommodation.
We are keen to here from Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Registered Learning Disability Nurses (RNLD), Occupational Therapists (OT) and Social Workers who have experience working with complex mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities
About the job
As our Clinical Case Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Senior Clinical Case Managers in organising and developing service provision, including staffing, budget allocation and expenditure, resources, support networks and public relations within and relating to the service.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the needs of service users, carers and partner services to ensure delivery (inclusive of all required resident records) meets all relevant quality standards and is person centred, outcomes focused and protective of individual service users’ dignity and safety.
- Manage a team of up to 4 staff ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of resources to achieve agreed outcomes and targets.
- Coach and Mentor student nurses and newly qualified nurses to support with individual development.
- Provide auditing of the service on a regular basis as and when required for senior management and governance teams.
- Undertake any reasonable duties/responsibilities to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Maintain positive relationships with ICB Case Managers, Local Authority Placement Coordinators, NHS Trust Bed Coordinators.
- Carry out assessments, facilitate discharge plans, create and support the 12 week transition plan when the service user moves into their new accommodation.
- Provide information for funding panels to support effective move on for individuals.
About you
- Registered Nurse or Registered Allied Professional.
- Significant experience of working with people with complex mental health needs.
- Significant post registration experience.
- Demonstrable experience of meeting agreed performance targets in a service demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems i.e. anxiety / depression
- Demonstrable experience in robust risk management processes
- Advanced understanding of complex mental health conditions and behaviours relating to or equivalent experience
- Understanding of local and national policies on mental health service provision
- Understanding of laws, mental capacity act, Mental Health Act, Safeguarding
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
- Enhanced pension
- Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
- Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and counselling sessions Shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
- Plus, many more great b...