DESIRABLE
Recognised Level 3 Early
Years qualification.(A/I)

GCSE Grade C Maths
and English or Functional
Skills level 2

Current paediatric first
aid certificate (A/I)

Food Hygiene Certificate
(A)
Post qualifying
experience  with a
supervisory level of
responsibility.(A/I)

Working knowledge of
the development of
children from birth to 5
years (A/I)

Thanet Early Years Project
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Nursery Practitioner Level 2

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS
AND TRAINING

Recognised Early Years qualification –
Level 2  (A/I)

EXPERIENCE

Responsibility for the care of children in a
day nursery or similar setting for a minimum
1 year period  (post qualification). (A/I)

KNOWLEDGE

Experience of working as a key person for
children aged from birth up to 5 years. (A/I)
Sound knowledge  and understanding of:
-  The Early Years Foundation Stage
(EYFS) Safeguarding and Welfare
Requirements (A/I)  GDPR 2018

-

-

the development of children aged  up to
5 years. (A/I)

a child centred approach to the care and
education of all children with a reflective
and flexible attitude to supporting their
needs and further development.(A/I)

-  how to plan for children's individual

needs in line with the requirements of
the EYFS  (A/I)

-  procedures for safeguarding children

(A/I)

-  health and safety issues relevant to a

nursery setting (A/I)

-

issues relating to equal opportunities,
inclusion and anti discriminatory
practice. (A/I)

-
-  The SEND best practice (A/I)

-  Working in partnership with parents(A/I)

SKILLS &
ABILITIES

Ability to plan, provide and lead appropriate
activities for the children. (A/I)

Ability to reflect on own
& room practice.(A/I)

PERSONAL

To contribute to systems to ensure the safety
and supervision of all children within the
setting at all times. (A/I)

To  role model high quality practice and to
support other staff members.(A/I)

To  maintain records, write accurate reports,
complete children's learning journals and 2
year development checks. (A/I)

To maintain and develop effective
communication with colleagues, children,
parents/carers and others (written and oral)
A/I
Personal commitment to:-

•  achieving the highest standards of

early years practice (A/I)
•  ensuring inclusive and anti

discriminatory practice (A/I)

•  own professional development (A/I)
•  willingness to be flexible re working
hours as required to meet the needs
of the setting(A/I)

•  ability to lift/move nursery

equipment(A/I)

(A/I) –  criteria measured by Application
/ Interview.

Flexible approach
(A/I)

The Brilliant Club

Recruitment Pack

Research and Evaluation
Consultancy Lead (Maternity
leave cover)

January 2026

Registered Limited Company: 07986971

Registered Charity: 1147771 (England and Wales), SC048774 (Scotland)

Registered Office: Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH

Research and Evaluation Consultancy Lead (Maternity Leave cover)
Start Date: June 2026 (or as soon as possible following this)
Salary: £43,663 - £45,873 (plus £2,000 London weighting for those living in London and
within the M25)

Contract Type:  Fixed-term 12-month contract

About the role
At The Brilliant Club, we mobilise the PhD community to support students from less advantaged
backgrounds to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. We
work with students who, because of their family income, parental history or the postcode they live
in, are at risk of missing out on the life-changing opportunities linked to higher education.

We are delighted to be hiring a Research and Evaluation Consultancy Lead to join The Brilliant
Club. This pivotal role will drive the charity’s research and evaluation consultancy work through
Brilliant Consulting. Through our consultancy work, we have partnered with a range of universities
and education organisations, such as the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes
in Higher Education (TASO) and The Sutton Trust.

The Consultancy Lead will provide research and evaluation services to universities and other
education organisations working in the university access, student success and wider education
space. This role will work alongside a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer to deliver high-quality
consultancy projects and will report to the charity’s Director of Research and Impact. The role will
involve collaborating with different teams from across the organisation and will include
coordinating and managing colleagues on consultancy activities.  The role will also contribute
significantly to business development work to support the charity’s income generation.

The consultancy team is part of the charity’s wider research and impact team, who collectively
have two areas of responsibility: evaluating and reporting the impact of the charity’s programmes
and providing research and evaluation consultancy and strategy support to education
organisations.

The successful candidate will have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills and have a
proven track record of delivering evaluation projects in education or a related field. They will be
highly experienced with managing stakeholder relationships and delivering concurrent projects
and, ideally, will have also contributed to bid writing and/or other income-generation activities.
While this role can be based at any of our offices throughout the UK, some travel will be required
(mainly to London) to attend in-person meetings.

About you
The role will best suit someone who

•  has advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills and knowledge of evaluation

methodologies, with experience of constructing comparison groups and running statistical
models to understand impact.

•  has excellent written and verbal communication skills, ideally with experience of bid writing.
•  has experience managing multiple projects concurrently, including managing and quality

assuring other colleagues’ work.

•  has the ability to manage and analyse datasets using software packages (e.g., Excel, SPSS,

R).

•  has knowledge of the UK education landscape, including higher education.
•  has experience working in an evaluation/research consultancy environment.
•  will adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and

complete information security training.

•  has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission.

About The Brilliant Club
What we do
Access to higher education and the life-changing opportunities that come from attending the
most competitive universities is not equal. 28 in 100 of the most advantaged students progress to
the most competitive universities. In contrast, only 2 in 100 of the least advantaged young people
access these universities.

We think this is fundamentally unfair. We work across the UK to support less advantaged students
to access the most competitive universities, and to succeed when they get there.

Between 2021 and 2026, we will work with 100,000 students across the UK to help them to develop
the knowledge, skills and confidence to access the most competitive universities. We will also
support 10,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed once they enter
universities.

We hope that you’ll consider joining us, as we work to create a fairer society where no child’s
education is limited by their background.

Working for us

•  Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, flexible working with 10am – 3pm core hours,

some evenings and weekends required.

•  Benefits include: 36 days’ holiday (i...

Department: Retail and Licensing

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Specific Purpose (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 7 February 2026

1. The Department

At Aston Villa Football Club, our Retail and Licensing department plays a vital role in supporting the club's commercial success and fan engagement. We take pride in offering a wide variety of high-quality football merchandise and leisurewear to our supporters, both online and in-store, while maintaining a strong connection to our brand and culture. As the Club has grown, we have expanded our team to enhance the produce offering and ensure we continue delivering an exceptional customer experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative department that works collaboratively to bring our fans closer to the Club through products they love.

2. The Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Buyer to join the team to provide maternity cover. In this key role, you will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing football-related merchandise and leisurewear, ensuring that we stay ahead of market trends and continue to deliver exciting and relevant products to our fans. You will manage the end-to-end purchasing process from sourcing products, negotiating terms, to managing stock levels ensuring they are aligned with demand and seasonal events.

A typical day will involve collaborating with a range of stakeholders across the club, , planning for new product launches, seasonal promotions, and special club milestones. You will also be involved in analysing sales data to ensure our products are meeting customer expectations and driving profitability.

The role also offers an exciting opportunity to be part of key projects tied to club events, new kit launches, and special promotions. You will ensure that merchandise aligns with our financial goals, working within budgetary constraints while maximising value for our fans.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person

We’re looking for someone who is creative, adaptable, and can bring fresh ideas to the table. You will need to have proven experience in retail clothing buying, preferably within the football industry. You will need to have strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of the impact of margins on profitability. The ability to analyse sales trends and make data-driven decisions is key to this role, along with the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.

You must be highly organised, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with. experience with inventory management systems and forecasting techniques.

You will need to have access to a vehicle and / or the ability to travel between our Club sites; Villa Park, London Office and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our  Staff Benefits booklet  to find out more.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement 

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safe...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Accommodation Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)
12-month FTC

Direct report(s):

Student Accommodation Co-ordinator
Reservations Executive

Job Grade:

4

Responsible to:

Domestic Bursar

Overall Objective
Responsible for the overall management of the Accommodation Team and for all procedures and systems
supporting the delivery of accommodation services. This includes oversight of accommodation for
Fellows, undergraduate and postgraduate students at Keble College and the H B Allen Centre (HBAC);
EMBA and MMPM students at HBAC; and all commercial group, bed and breakfast, and guest/alumni
bookings. The role also encompasses management of the Kx accommodation system, maintenance and
production of reports for ACoP, and the regular review and updating of accommodation-related web
pages to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities (Student Accommodation):
Manage Student Accommodation

•  Manage and lead the Accommodation team effectively to maximise occupancy year-round and

meet agreed financial targets

•  Work closely with key University and College stakeholders, including the Academic Office, to plan,

manage and control room occupancy

•  Take overall responsibility for accommodation related communication, ensuing all student

enquires are handled professionally, efficiently and in a timely manner

•  Liaise with students and the relevant College departments to understand individual preferences
and ensure any additional or welfare related requirements are identified, communicated and
appropriately addressed

•  Review, update and issue student licence agreements, and oversee appropriate action in cases

where accommodation breaches occur

•  Manage the room allocation processes to ensure allocations are fair, transparent and consistently

applied

•  Act as the primary liaison with student accommodation representatives, ensuring accommodating

date is accurate, up to date, and compliant with College GDPR policies

•  Manage the waiting lists, taking ownership of decision making to ensure outcomes are fair and

reasonable, involving Student Support and the Academic Office where appropriate

•  Ensure systems and procedures are in place and adhered to for the collection and refunding of

monies, such as charges to student accounts for damages/additional charges

•  Manage vacation residency processes, including contracting students, confirming application

outcomes by agreed deadline, ensuring required information is complete and applying charges
accurately

•  Identify areas of risk within the portfolio and find creative ways to mitigate them, contributing to

the College’s Business Continuity Plan and ensuring continuity of service delivery

•  Work closely with all departments to ensure the best service and quality is provided to our

students, Fellows and guests

•  To be the systems/KX super-user, identifying efficiencies and leading staff training across all

departments (including providing some on-the-job training to other users)

Accommodation Manager Role (Maternity Cover) – January 2026

Room Bookings (Outside Core Students)
Additional room bookings for SCR/Fellows, EMBAs/MMPM students, B&B, and groups

•  Manage all additional bookings for SCR/Fellows, EMBA and MMPM students, bed and breakfast

guests, and group booking across a diverse customer base

•  Oversee and co-ordinate all booking enquiries, ensuring effective room management and

maximum occupancy

•  Maintain accurate diaries for workspaces and rooms to support effective space planning and

utilisation

•  Ensure all website content is accurate, up to date, and delivers a high-quality customer journey
•  Actively manage and engage with multiple booking platforms to optimise occupancy and revenue
•  Identify new business opportunities and develop, manage, and sustain relationships with existing

clients to generate additional bookings

•  Work collaboratively with internal departments to prevent space conflicts and ensure seamless

co-ordination of all bookings

•  Work closely with the Conference team to ensure the smooth running of meetings and events

with bedrooms allocated

General:
•

Lead and manage the Accommodation Team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service
for students, staff, and stakeholders

•  Handle accommodation-related complaints professionally and effectively, identifying root causes

and implementing service improvements

•  Manage bookings sensitively and strategically, ensuring appropriate prioritisation of key groups

and individuals

•  Produce and present regular occupancy and performance reports across all accommodation

areas, using insights to drive continuous improvement

•  Ensure full compliance with GDPR and all relevant legislation relating to both commercial

bookings and student accommodation

•  Act as a professional ambassador for the College, delivering tours and promoting excellence in

customer experience at all times

•  Ensure compliance ...

Volunteer Profile – Nursery Assistant
Responsibilities and expectations.

1.  To support the staff in the Nursery to carry out their roles in relation to the welfare and

education of the children.

2.  To support the staff in the setting up and putting away of equipment necessary to support

the delivery of the curriculum.

3.  To help the children access the learning opportunities created during individual, group and

Choose times.

4.  To support the staff in the delivery of structured work sessions.
5.  To help the children to develop their self-help skills and independence: dressing, toileting,

eating and drinking.

6.  To support the development of the children’s communication skills by being prepared to

learn about alternative and augmented systems of communication

7.  To be prepared to read charity policies and abide by our Code of Conduct.
8.  You are warmly invited to attend our staff meetings as well as any of our in-house training

session.

9.  Willingness to attend an induction session for volunteers is expected.

DBS CHECKS
Volunteers aged 16 and over, who will be volunteering at Autism Early Support (Circle Centre) for
longer than a 2 week period will need to have a DBS Check completed.

For the purposes of this criminal record check the DBS define a volunteer as somebody
who is working purely for the benefit of others. Please also note that unpaid work
towards a course or qualification or for work experience is not classed as voluntary by
the DBS.

Charges for DBS checks are: £62.00  or  £18.00 for a volunteer (as defined above).  We ask
volunteers to pay the relevant one of these costs.

Autism Early Support (Circle Centre) will however reimburse any volunteer who is long standing and
completes 100 hours of volunteering support for us. (This equates to one day a week for 6 months,
or two days a week for 3 months). If volunteers wish to have a portable disclosure that are available,
then they will be required to pay the additional costs of that themselves.  AES can then complete a
status check free of charge on the Portable DBS check and no additional costs are incurred.

Autism Early Support is committed to Equality of Opportunity