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Could you be responsible for coordinating the planning and delivery of continuous improvement activities within the Platforms and Security portfolio?
Could you work collaboratively with the Platforms management team, business stakeholders and Technology colleagues to identify, clarify and prioritise demands into the function, balancing this alongside continuous improvement activities?
- Deliver and refine the roadmap for the Platforms and Security function to ensure we are able to meet business requirements whilst also balancing these with our continuous improvement priorities.
- Forecast and plan delivery cycles to coordinate and optimise the delivery flow of the team, maintaining momentum and delivering value.
- Facilitate effective collaboration between teams and stakeholders, with a focus on improving our efficiency and ability to deliver at pace whilst delivering value to the customer.
- Remove blockers and obstacles that impede the team’s progress, escalating issues appropriately when needed.
- Lead the use of development best practices, such as automation, Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and blameless post-mortems.
- Effectively set and manage expectations with senior management and key stakeholders, both within Technology and across the wider organisation.
- Experience working in project environments with multiple interdependent workstreams, successfully implementing critical and complex business services using modern technologies.
- Experience creating and maintaining delivery plans that align with strategic goals.
- Experience working within agile values, principles and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, to be able to guide the teams to adopt appropriate approaches to support the delivery or our work.
- Ability to build effective and strong interpersonal relationships, relating easily and effectively to colleagues, customers and partners. Strong facilitation, coaching and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- Experience of motivating and encouraging others to adopt new ways of working and managing conflict resolution through open, honest and respectful conversations.
- Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
- Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
We are looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the National Theatre's Digital team.
The purpose of this role is to act as a Deputy Production Manager and support the Digital department across National Theatre Live and NT at Home filming activity, acting as a key liaison with internal National Theatre teams and external technical departments to coordinate all aspects of filming and production requirements.
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Deputy Production Manager will help ensure the smooth planning, delivery, and execution of all production elements for all filming activity i.e. live broadcast to cinemas or captures for the NT at Home streaming service. The role will also contribute to the delivery of wider filming activity, including short form and original digital content.
This position will work closely with a Production Coordinator who will support the production of digital content such as trailers, short films, talking heads, behind the scenes videos, and budgeting for archive recordings. The Deputy Production Manager will also collaborate with Production Coordinators and a Production Assistant who will provide support in delivering the production requirements for all filming activity.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Extensive experience managing production activity for live broadcast, film or theatre production; including producing necessary related risk assessments, construction phase plans, production schedules and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Excellent Health and Safety knowledge, up to date with current legislation relevant to the arts/entertainment industry.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail with ability to work on their own initiative, showing a pro-active approach to work.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with a wide range of people.
- The ability to prioritise tasks in a busy and changeable working environment and meeting competing deadlines.
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you..
- Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
- 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
- Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
- Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
- Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
- Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
- On-site staff canteen and social facilities
- On-site occupational health support
- In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
- Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
- Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
- Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
- Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
- Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
- Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 9th February 2026 at 10:00am.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We strive to promote inclusiv...
Reception and Administration Assistant
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £23,993 per annum
Location: Manchester, M26 2UH
Closing date: Sunday 15th February 2026
Interview date: 24th & 25th February 2026
Join our team as a Reception and Administration Assistant at our Rehoming, advice & behaviour unit in Greater Manchester!
Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and administrative support that makes a real difference? Here's your chance to become an integral part of our Blue Cross family, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering our mission to help more pets in need.
More about the role
Based in our high street location since 2018, we are perfectly placed to support our local community and surrounding areas. Our foster-based care and Home Direct scheme ensures animals find loving homes without the stress of kennels. This means that we do not usually have pets staying onsite overnight and our roles may not include daily pet care, but no two days are ever the same.
As our Reception and Administration Assistant, you'll be the welcoming face and organisational backbone of our Rehoming, advice & behaviour unit. From greeting clients with a warm smile to ensuring our administrative processes run smoothly, you'll be at the heart of everything we do.
In this role, you'll engage with clients in person, over the phone, and through digital channels, providing them with non-judgemental support and assistance. You'll maintain a clean and inviting front of house environment, ensuring all materials are up-to-date and in line with Blue Cross branding. You'll manage administrative tasks efficiently, including stock management, pet movement coordination, and cash handling.
Your collaboration with colleagues across departments will be essential as you work together to deliver outstanding client service and optimise administrative processes. Collecting and analysing visitor feedback, you'll continuously strive for excellence and contribute to the training and development of team members and volunteers, sharing your expertise and fostering growth.
This role is available on a permanent, full-time basis working 37.5 hours a week across 5 days. This is across a 2 week rota outlined below
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
If you excel in an environment where you can see the difference you make every day, then this is the role for you. Interested? Then apply and let’s work together to see if this is the role for you.
About you
We're looking for someone who demonstrates empathy, resilience, and a positive mindset, even in emotionally charged environments. Thriving in a diverse, fast-paced environment, you enjoy taking on new challenges and excel in problem-solving, organisation, and attention to detail.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Experience in delivering high level reception service in a fast paced and often emotional environment.
- Good standard of verbal and written communication.
- Experience of dealing with the public, managing enquiries by phone, email enquiries and face-to-face.
- Strong administration skills, including the use of computerised systems.
- Experience of handling and managing cash and spreadsheets.
- Current full driving licence.
It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Customer Care
- Experience of working in a similar role or working in a pet welfare role/environment.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Experience of working with the public
- Experience of public speaking
- An understanding for the voluntary sector
- Experience of working in a team and mentoring others
- Understanding of safeguarding issues.
For more information about this rewarding role, please take a look at the attached job description.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on
Sunday 15th February 2026.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes: <...
We’re looking for a Social Media Manager who genuinely gets social, not just how platforms work, but how people use them. This role is one of the first touchpoints for Royal British Legion’s organic social presence, shaping how our audiences see, feel and connect with us every day. From large-scale national campaigns like the Poppy Appeal to everyday storytelling, you’ll make sure our content feels timely, thoughtful and human, while staying true to our wider strategy.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll lead the planning and delivery of social content across campaigns and BAU, using insight and audience understanding to drive engagement and growth. Working closely with teams across the organisation, you’ll help surface powerful stories from veterans and their families to supporters and colleagues and guide how they’re told on social with care and impact. You’ll also oversee community management, helping set the tone for how we listen, respond and show up for our audiences, even during challenging or fast-moving moments.
This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility and influence. You’ll manage and develop a small team, support colleagues across the organisation to use social media confidently and well, and help shape the future of our social media strategy. Using tools like Sprinklr, you’ll turn insight into action, champion best practice, and play a key part in making sure the stories shared with us every day reach the people who need to hear them most.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: First-stage interviews will be held virtually on Teams on 16th & 17th February, with the final stage taking place in person at our London office on 19th February.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
We’re looking for a Head of Poppy Appeal Planning to lead one of the UK’s most iconic fundraising campaigns. The Poppy Appeal is fast-moving, high-profile, and hugely impactful raising over £50 million in just a few weeks and this role is at the heart of making it all happen. You’ll be shaping the strategy, overseeing planning, and guiding a portfolio of change initiatives that ensure the Appeal not only hits its targets but continues to evolve and improve year on year. If you thrive in a busy, high energy environment where every decision matters, this could be the role for you.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on planning, reporting, and evaluation, turning insight into action to drive better performance and ROI. You’ll work closely with the Director of Poppy Appeal, the Transformation Office, and teams across fundraising, marketing, and membership to ensure everything runs like clockwork. From setting strategic priorities to monitoring KPIs, managing risk, and coordinating resources across the organisation, you’ll be the person who makes sure the pieces fit together while always looking for smarter, more effective ways of working.
You’ll also be leading a small but mighty team, coaching, motivating, and supporting them to deliver their best work. Strong relationships are key, both internally with colleagues and externally with partners, to keep the campaign running smoothly and efficiently. It’s a role with a real sense of purpose, creativity, and fun where you’ll see the impact of your work in real time and be part of a campaign that people across the country care about deeply.
This role is home-based, with most work carried out remotely. You’ll be expected to travel into London for monthly meetings and occasional in-person sessions; reasonable travel costs will be covered. For this reason, we’re looking for candidates who are within a practical travelling distance of London.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Date(s): 16th & 17th February 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
We're working in partnership with London Borough of Bromley opening a brand-new children's home and we're looking for dedicated children's and young people workers to help us turn a beautiful house into a place children call home.
Location: Solace Rise Children's Home, Bromley.
Additional allowances are paid for sleep-in duties and overtime.
Changing Childhoods. Changing Lives.
We're getting ready to open the doors of a brand-new children's home, and we're looking for caring, committed Residential Children and Young Person Workers to help us make it a place where children feel safe, valued, and truly at home.
This is more than a job, it's a chance to be part of something from the very beginning. Our home is built on the foundations of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), creating a culture of connection, trust, and healing.
What Young People Say About the Home
“I'd love to live in a place like this.” – Young person, age 17
“It's a nice house. Really big.” – Young person, age 17
We're proud of the space we've created, and even prouder of the relationships we'll build inside it.
What Children Say They Want in Staff
“Someone who won't give up on me” Anon.
“People that understand me; to make me feel like I fit in” Anon.
These voices guide what we do. We're committed to child-centred care, and we want staff who share that commitment.
What You'll Do
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
- Support emotional wellbeing, daily routines, and therapeutic care
- Work as part of a team to create a safe, stable, and nurturing home
- Engage in reflective practice and ongoing training
- Contribute to a culture of kindness, curiosity, and connection
What We're Looking For
- Experience in residential childcare (Level 3 Diploma minimum desirable)
- A relational, trauma-informed approach to care
- Strong safeguarding knowledge
- Emotional resilience
- Commitment to listening to and empowering children
- Ability to work in a team
- Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
- To meet a genuine occupational requirement, candidates must be a minimum age of 22.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive induction and training in trauma-informed practice
- Enrolment onto Level 4 Diploma after probation period
- Career development pathways and progression opportunities
- Access to clinical supervision and wellbeing support
- A workplace culture that values your voice, and the voices of the children we support
Apply Now
If you're ready to bring warmth, resilience, and purpose to a new home where young people can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Workpla...
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities?
The Whistlestop, our residential short breaks home in Randalstown is looking for a passionate and skilled Deputy Residential Manager to join us on this journey!
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to be at the heart of an innovative service, where your expertise will help create a nurturing, supportive environment for children and young people to thrive. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to bring our vision to life, ensuring that every short break at The Whistlestop has a lasting positive impact.
To find out more, please watch our the short film all about The Whistlestop at the link below.
Your Role:
As Deputy Residential Manager, you will:
- Support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards and compliance with RQIA regulations
- Line manage Residential staff
- Take charge and lead the team in the Manager's absence.
- Lead on staff planning to include staff rotas and shift planning around the child specific needs for each day.
- Work collaboratively with the Trust and parents/carers in the development of care plans for the children and young people using the service
- Provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children and young people flourish.
- Handle safeguarding concerns with professionalism and care.
- Deliver on our commitment to excellence by writing insightful, professional reports.
- Train and develop the staff team in line with the requirements of the regulator, RQIA and the Children's Home Minimum Standards.
What We're Looking For: Essential Criteria
Are you experienced, driven, and ready to make a difference? Here's what you'll bring to the role:
- Hold the Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Northern Ireland) within your first period of Registration and be willing to work towards the Level 4 Certificate in Principles in Leadership & Management (Northern Ireland).
- Within the last 5 years, worked for at least 3 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
- Knowledge of completing staff, volunteer or student supervision
- Experience in responding and coordinating responses to safeguarding issues.
- Must be registered or willing to register with Northern Ireland Care Council (NISCC) on appointment
- A valid driving license or alternatively be able to demonstrate how you can meet the mobility requirements of the post
Please ensure to outline in your application, how you meet the above essential criteria. The remaining criteria outlined in the attached Job Description and Person Specification will be assessed at interview.
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step in your career and join a service that truly makes a difference. Apply online today!
- Location:Randalstown, Co. Antrim
- Contract:Permanent (Subject to Funding)
- Hours:37 hours per week, The hours can be worked flexibly across the week. Due to the nature of the service, there is an expectation that you will work a minimum of two days per month on either a Saturday or Sunday.
Additionally, the role requires on-call cover on a rota basis alongside the Registered Manager. - Salary:£36,427.87 - £48,749.06 per annum
- Closing Date:Midnight, Sunday 15th February 2026
- Interview Date:Week commencing 23rd Feb 2026
Important Notes:
- Applicants must be registered with the NI Social Care Council (NISCC) or willing to register by appointment.
- A waiting list will be maintained for similar roles for up to 12 months.
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List Check.
Join us in creating a brighter future for children and young people at The Whistlestop. Your journey starts here!
Successful candidates must be at least 21 years of age upon commencement of employment in this role due to Children Home Regulations NI
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes ...
People Services Officer (6012)
- Annual:£13,134.87
- Location:Home Based, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Absence Cover
- Closing date:16 February 2026
Fixed term contract until August 2027
17.5 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday).
£13,134.87 per annum
Location
The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need
This role sits within our People and Culture Domain.
We’re looking for a proactive and customer‑focused People Services Officer to join our People (HR) Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys delivering high‑quality operational HR support.
In this role, you will help ensure our HR processes run smoothly, efficiently and in line with policy, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation. You’ll be a key point of contact for employees, volunteers and managers, supporting the full employee lifecycle and helping drive continuous improvement across our HR service.
As a People Services Officer, you will:
- Ensure smooth and accurate processing of pay and contractual changes, working closely with Payroll and confirming all changes in writing.
- Manage and respond to internal and external queries via shared inboxes, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
- Lead, plan, and provide guidance on family leave processes, and offer first‑line advice on low‑level employee matters (e.g. sick pay entitlement, volunteering/positive disclosures).
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, contributing to HR projects, and helping implement new processes and initiatives.
- Provide administrative and system support to the People Partnering team, including preparing HR documentation, generating data reports, and supporting compliance with key people processes.
- Maintain a customer‑focused approach while ensuring data accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to HR policies and procedures.
The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
Please note we will be shortlisting an interviewing as and when applications comes in.
- Annual:£13,134.87
- Location:Home Based, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Absence Cover
- Closing date:16 February 2026
We’re hiring a Data Integration Manager to take ownership of how data moves across Royal British Legion’s systems. This role sits at the centre of fundraising, membership and finance activity, making sure information flows accurately and securely between platforms, now and as we move towards Microsoft Dynamics. It’s a critical post for someone who wants responsibility for data that genuinely matters and is used every day across the organisation.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll be responsible for the design, oversight and improvement of integrations and data feeds, working hands on with testing, monitoring and issue resolution. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and specialist suppliers, leading acceptance testing, managing change and upgrades, and stepping in when data doesn’t reconcile as expected. This is a role for someone who likes understanding systems end to end and taking pride in leaving them in better shape than they found them.
You’ll also manage and develop a small team of Database Stewards, setting clear standards for accuracy, security and accountability. Building strong working relationships with colleagues in Fundraising, Membership, Finance and Supporter Care will be a key part of the role, helping teams trust the data they rely on. It’s a role with visibility, influence and purpose suited to someone who wants to do careful, meaningful work in an organisation with a clear social impact.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings)
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
13-month maternity cover | A standout leadership opportunity at Samaritans
Samaritans is looking for an Assistant Director of Culture and Engagement to lead how we connect with, listen to and create inclusivity for our people (staff and volunteers) at a pivotal moment for the organisation.
This is a 13-month maternity cover, offering a rare opportunity to step into a senior, high profile leadership role at one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted charities. For the right person, this role will be a powerful addition to your CV, demonstrating your ability to lead culture, internal engagement, EDI and change at senior leadership level, within a complex, purpose-led organisation with people and connection at its heart.
As Samaritans continues a period of transformation and growth, this role is integral to our journey. You will shape our internal narrative, deepen engagement, and unite our people behind a shared culture, ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion remain central throughout our ambitious change programme.
Leading two high-performing teams as a single department (internal communications and engagement, and culture and inclusion) alongside their Heads of Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in embedding cultural change, advising on change management, strengthening two-way communication, and ensuring our people feel connected to our mission every day.
At Samaritans, our people are our strength. This role exists to ensure every colleague and volunteer feels a sense of belonging, and that they are heard and valued, because when our people feel connected, we can better support those who need us most in our live saving mission to prevent suicide.
A full outline of the role is available in the Job Description here.
Contract terms
- 13-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
- £75,000 per annum, plus benefits
- Full-time is 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about what works best for you
- Hybrid working: linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with a blend of home working and access to offices in Ewell and London Bridge
- In-person working: collaboration matters to us. We typically work in person around once a week.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading Samaritans’ internal communications and people engagement strategy, building trust, clarity and alignment across the organisation
- Driving cultural change, bringing people together around shared purpose and evolving ways of working
- Leading for equity, diversity and inclusion ensuring this is embedded across all aspects of our transformation programme and furthering our EDI commitment
- Partnering closely with Executive and Senior Leadership to shape communication and change management around transformation, change programmes and organisation-wide initiatives
- Strengthening two-way communication, ensuring our people have a voice and that feedback and listening are embedded and acted upon
- Overseeing people surveys and engagement insight to track progress, inform leadership decisions and support wellbeing
- Supporting leadership visibility and connection, translating strategy into meaningful day-to-day experience
About you
- You are a strategic, senior leader, with a strong track record of engaging people through change
- You have significant experience working in large, complex or matrixed organisations, and delivering success
- You are motivated by purpose, people and culture, and understand how engagement and inclusion build trust, belonging and shared identity
- You are confident leading for EDI, with demonstrable experience of bringing about tangible change, overcoming challenges and creating inclusion across a broader organisation
- You are confident influencing and advising senior leaders, balancing empathy with clarity, particularly in sensitive or high impact situations
- You lead teams with care, ambition and inclusivity, creating environments where people feel empowered to do their best work.
About Samaritans
You’ll be joining a values-led organisation with a powerful mission: reducing suicide and supporting people ...
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Mental Health Residential Home as a Residential Children & Young People's Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Coalville, Leicestershire.
Ivan House, our beautiful new Mental Health Residential home in Coalville will support children & young people with a range of complex needs, providing a nurturing environment that enables them to continue to recover from the mental health issues that led to their admission to a Tier 4 CAMHS unit. The home will meet the specific needs of children & young people who are ready for discharge and no longer require inpatient mental health services, but are not yet able or ready to return to home or still require a period of time in a therapeutic setting.
Although this home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in our other Leicestershire homes until this home is operational.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
- To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
- To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
- To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
- To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:
- Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare ORbe willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
- Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
- Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
For more information about this role, please contact Sean Fagan - sean.fagan@barnardos.org.uk
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Workplace Offer: What it...
We're looking for a Registered Manager who's passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities.
As the Registered Manager, you will play a valuable role in ensuring children and young people with a disability receive a short break.
To help deliver our vision, we need an experienced, self-motivated, innovative, and creative social work professional.
Do you have the following:
- A professional qualification in Social Work and have completed the AYE.
- Registration with NISCC on Part 1 of the register.
- Experience in matters of child protection and safeguarding.
- Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people.
- Experience of leadership in the delivery of services to children and their families.
- Experience of working constructively with partner agencies, commissioners, and other stakeholders.
- A valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business class insurance or alternatively be able to demonstrate how you can meet the mobility requirements of the post.
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that Willowgrove meets RQIA requirements.
Could this be the next step in your career path?
Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the required criteria listed in the attached Additional Information Sheet.
In return Barnardo's offers a reward package that includes a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave and 10 statutory/public holidays (pro-rata) per annum, a contributory pension scheme, an additional holiday purchase scheme and staff discounts.
Location: Banbridge, Co Down
Hours: 37 hours per week. The hours can be worked flexibly across the week. Due to the nature of the service, there is an expectation that you will work a minimum of two days per month on either a Saturday or Sunday. Additionally, the role requires on-call cover on a rota basis alongside the deputy manager and senior childcare worker.
Contract: Permanent (Subject to Funding)
Salary: £43,927.73 - £58,927.44
Closing: Midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026
Contact Email: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk
A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months.
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child barred List check.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to ma...
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Would you like to join our exciting and innovative Barnardo's Swansea Bloom Service working with young people who are care experienced as they make the transition to independence?
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join Barnardo's as an Engagement Worker (Project Worker 1) Part time 22.5 hrs per week.
Bloom is a growing service offering a unique opportunity for the right person to work with care experienced young people to improve their physical and mental well-being by supporting them to access a range of exciting activities, find new interests and hobbies and engage in healthy activities in the community. The service provides a package of support for care experienced young people including Life Coaching, Befriending, Peer Mentoring and activities.
The successful candidate will be required to carry out the following duties (in addition to those on the generic job description):-
- Be creative in developing, organising and running wellbeing, social and exciting activities and events.
- Encourage young people to engage in the activities and events to find new levels of resilience and self confidence in themselves.
- Empower young people to share their voice and ensure that Bloom continues to be a young person led project.
- Work with young people on a 1:1 basis to identify goals on their Youth Star plan by offering practical assistance and emotional support
- Work with young people to review and map progress.
- The service requires flexibility of work as we support young people around their needs.
You will have: (Essential Criteria)
- Experience of working with vulnerable young people and an awareness of the factors impacting on their lives (disadvantage, poverty, disability, substance use and misuse, mental health difficulties as well as loss, separation and attachment difficulties) this could be in a voluntary as well as paid setting.
- An understanding of organising and running 1:1 sessions, group sessions and activities.
- An understanding of service user support planning, monitoring and reviewing.
- The ability to deliver mental wellbeing sessions.
Bloom is made up of three elements all of which work together:
Life Coaching
Giving young people the power to unlock their own potential for positive change, by providing them with the tools to build resilience, improve wellbeing and understand themselves better. Coaching empowers young people to think about and move forward positively in their lives, by creating and working towards specific goals through 1:1 sessions with our life coach.
Volunteer, befriending and peer mentoring
- Volunteers – to help with activities and provide an adult mentor where this is considered more appropriate
- Befriending - members of the local community to befriend and provide ongoing assistance to vulnerable young people who are moving to independence from the ‘looked-after' system
- Peer mentors – care experienced adults who have now left or are near leaving the statutory services (Leaving Care Service) who can offer invaluable guidance to young people through the complex process of leaving care and moving to independent living by drawing on their own experiences
Engagement and Activities
Giving young people regular opportunities to get together to experience activities not easily accessed by care experienced young people. Led by the expressed wishes of young people they could be experiences such as sports, adventuring, outdoor events, gardening clubs, cooking clubs.
Additional Information:
You must have the ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post.
You must demonstrate in your application that you currently use the skills outlined above, and in the Job Description/Person Specifications, or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to continued funding and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.
Your...
Reference: SWR4736
Sector: Housing and Maintenance
Salary: £45,000 Per Annum
Hours: Working hours are 37.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid role, typically with 1–2 days per week based in the office and the remaining time spent visiting Trust sites across the region.
Town/City: Cambridge
Contract Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 02/03/2026
Asset Surveyor – Papworth Trust are looking for an experienced and professional Asset Surveyor to join their Property Services team on a full-time, permanent basis, with hybrid working. The role is based from Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire, with regular travel required across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertfordshire.
This is a key opportunity to support the delivery of Papworth Trust’s Asset Management Strategy, ensuring homes and buildings are safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose, while supporting disabled people to live independently and safely.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary:£45,000per annum
- Holiday:33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Pension:Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contribution
Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice rewards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to contribute through employee forums and colleague groups.
About the role:
As Asset Surveyor, you will provide a professional and effective surveying service across Papworth Trust’s domestic and commercial property portfolio, supporting the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy. You will work closely with tenants, colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure high standards of quality, compliance and customer satisfaction. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid role, typically with 1–2 days per week based in the office and the remaining time spent visiting Trust sites across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive surveying services, including stock condition, maintenance and measured surveys, inspections, defect diagnosis, and HHSRS assessments with a focus on damp and mould.
- Prepare technical documentation such as specifications, drawings, floor plans, tender packs and cost estimates to support planned and major works programmes.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance, including CDM, building regulations, planning requirements, and health and safety legislation.
- Manage contractors and stakeholders, overseeing contracts and site inspections, monitoring quality and value for money, and liaising with landlords, insurers and other third parties.
- Support service improvement and governance, contributing to procurement, policy development and data analysis, participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota, and championing safeguarding and health & safety best practice.
About you:
As Asset Surveyor, you will share Papworth Trust’s values and be committed to equality, inclusion and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability and confidence working in occupied homes with tenants who have diverse needs. You will have proven experience delivering surveying services, managing contractors, and overseeing planned and reactive maintenance programmes, alongside a professional, organised and pragmatic approach.
You will bring a minimum of three years’ experience as a surveyor, strong knowledge of building construction, repairs and maintenance, and a sound understanding of CDM, building regulations and health and safety compliance. You will be experienced in contract administration, site inspections and contractor management, able to produce accurate specifications, drawings, reports and cost estimates, have strong IT skills including Word, Excel and CAD software, and be able to travel regularly across Trust sites.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to travel required across multiple sites.
Why Papworth Trust:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world ...