Vacancies
Interim Chief Executive Officer (maternity cover)
About
Our CEO, Daisy Srblin, has served since May 2022, and is
expecting to take maternity leave from May 2026. We are looking for an
excellent Interim CEO, to steward YCF in her 9-12 months away, lead our
team and keep our charity on track.
2026/27 is set to be a busy period for Young Camden Foundation, as we
navigate a complex ecosystem for the voluntary sector, embed new
projects, and drive forward the objectives of our 2025-28 strategy. This
is also a pivotal year for fundraising efforts, as is the case for many
in our sector, and maintaining strong leadership on behalf of our
dynamic and talented team will also be essential.
We are looking for an experienced Interim CEO, who brings particular
proven expertise around fundraising, people and budget management, and
reporting, as well as confidence in stakeholder relationships and proven
leadership experience.
You will be responsible for a team of 7, reporting to a board of
twelve, and managing a budget of around £1.3m. You will be responsible
for the effective management and delegation of
responsibilities throughout the team, via your three direct line
reports. You will be responsible for reporting to funders on a regular
basis, who fund everything from YCF’s core operations to our grants and
onward projects. You will oversee YCF’s complex functions, including
grant giving, membership and training, and youth engagement.
You will lead on YCF’s fundraising goals for 26/27 and beyond,
helping to put YCF on a firm and confident footing as we look to the
future. You will also lead external engagement work at the charity,
ensuring YCF is represented and advocating in high-level spaces in
Camden, whether with Camden Council, local Councillors, sector and
member leaders, and local businesses.
Please download the full job specification for a complete breakdown of responsibilities and essential skills and experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so
the list below is by no means exhaustive, or reflective of all the
responsibilities you will undertake in post.
However, these summarise the key areas of responsibility and priority as Interim CEO in the 9-12 month period:
1. Fundraising on behalf of our objectives
2026 is a pivotal fundraising year for YCF, as with so many in the
sector. You will lead on our fundraising efforts (including identifying
and writing bids) for both core and project funding in this important
year, to put YCF on the strongest financial footing possible in
delivering our objectives to 2028.
2. Team management and leadership
The YCF team is a dynamic mix of individuals, ranging from
longer-serving staff to newer staff. You will effectively lead our
people (YCF’s key asset) driving performance by identifying development
opportunities, and effectively delegating to get the most out of our
team. You will also be called upon to make judgement calls on behalf of
the team, when these come up.
3. Stewarding our finances
In our small organisation, the CEO is chiefly responsible for the
effective stewardship of our finances. Working closely with our Finance
Manager, you will set our 27/28 budget and steward and monitor our
performance across both financial years (including around fundraising
targets). You will oversee an effective audit process in 2026, and
ensure records and invoicing are meticulous and kept up to date.
4. Supporting project management and delivery
While staff members hold responsibility for their work streams, YCF
is a small team, and you will have overall responsibility and oversight
for all delivery, including two sizeable projects in the 26/27 year (the
delivery of the UK Government’s Holiday Food and Activities programme,
(HAF) on behalf of the Borough of Camden, and YCF’s new cross-borough
programme tackling Serious Youth Violence). You will ensure strong
delivery across each workstream, identifying opportunities for
development throughout, and stepping in where needed.
5. Ensuring effective communication
YCF has a wide range of stakeholders, including members, funders,
partners and many others from our cross section of voluntary, public and
private sector partnerships. Yo...
Vacancies
Interim Chief Executive Officer (maternity cover)
About
Our CEO, Daisy Srblin, has served since May 2022, and is
expecting to take maternity leave from May 2026. We are looking for an
excellent Interim CEO, to steward YCF in her 9-12 months away, lead our
team and keep our charity on track.
2026/27 is set to be a busy period for Young Camden Foundation, as we
navigate a complex ecosystem for the voluntary sector, embed new
projects, and drive forward the objectives of our 2025-28 strategy. This
is also a pivotal year for fundraising efforts, as is the case for many
in our sector, and maintaining strong leadership on behalf of our
dynamic and talented team will also be essential.
We are looking for an experienced Interim CEO, who brings particular
proven expertise around fundraising, people and budget management, and
reporting, as well as confidence in stakeholder relationships and proven
leadership experience.
You will be responsible for a team of 7, reporting to a board of
twelve, and managing a budget of around £1.3m. You will be responsible
for the effective management and delegation of
responsibilities throughout the team, via your three direct line
reports. You will be responsible for reporting to funders on a regular
basis, who fund everything from YCF’s core operations to our grants and
onward projects. You will oversee YCF’s complex functions, including
grant giving, membership and training, and youth engagement.
You will lead on YCF’s fundraising goals for 26/27 and beyond,
helping to put YCF on a firm and confident footing as we look to the
future. You will also lead external engagement work at the charity,
ensuring YCF is represented and advocating in high-level spaces in
Camden, whether with Camden Council, local Councillors, sector and
member leaders, and local businesses.
Please download the full job specification for a complete breakdown of responsibilities and essential skills and experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so
the list below is by no means exhaustive, or reflective of all the
responsibilities you will undertake in post.
However, these summarise the key areas of responsibility and priority as Interim CEO in the 9-12 month period:
1. Fundraising on behalf of our objectives
2026 is a pivotal fundraising year for YCF, as with so many in the
sector. You will lead on our fundraising efforts (including identifying
and writing bids) for both core and project funding in this important
year, to put YCF on the strongest financial footing possible in
delivering our objectives to 2028.
2. Team management and leadership
The YCF team is a dynamic mix of individuals, ranging from
longer-serving staff to newer staff. You will effectively lead our
people (YCF’s key asset) driving performance by identifying development
opportunities, and effectively delegating to get the most out of our
team. You will also be called upon to make judgement calls on behalf of
the team, when these come up.
3. Stewarding our finances
In our small organisation, the CEO is chiefly responsible for the
effective stewardship of our finances. Working closely with our Finance
Manager, you will set our 27/28 budget and steward and monitor our
performance across both financial years (including around fundraising
targets). You will oversee an effective audit process in 2026, and
ensure records and invoicing are meticulous and kept up to date.
4. Supporting project management and delivery
While staff members hold responsibility for their work streams, YCF
is a small team, and you will have overall responsibility and oversight
for all delivery, including two sizeable projects in the 26/27 year (the
delivery of the UK Government’s Holiday Food and Activities programme,
(HAF) on behalf of the Borough of Camden, and YCF’s new cross-borough
programme tackling Serious Youth Violence). You will ensure strong
delivery across each workstream, identifying opportunities for
development throughout, and stepping in where needed.
5. Ensuring effective communication
YCF has a wide range of stakeholders, including members, funders,
partners and many others from our cross section of voluntary, public and
private sector partnerships. You will be an effective communicator
(verbally and in written form) and able to represent YCF in the spaces
needed, including with prospective partners, on strategic boards, and
with high-level ...
Vacancies
Interim Chief Executive Officer (maternity cover)
About
Our CEO, Daisy Srblin, has served since May 2022, and is
expecting to take maternity leave from May 2026. We are looking for an
excellent Interim CEO, to steward YCF in her 9-12 months away, lead our
team and keep our charity on track.
2026/27 is set to be a busy period for Young Camden Foundation, as we
navigate a complex ecosystem for the voluntary sector, embed new
projects, and drive forward the objectives of our 2025-28 strategy. This
is also a pivotal year for fundraising efforts, as is the case for many
in our sector, and maintaining strong leadership on behalf of our
dynamic and talented team will also be essential.
We are looking for an experienced Interim CEO, who brings particular
proven expertise around fundraising, people and budget management, and
reporting, as well as confidence in stakeholder relationships and proven
leadership experience.
You will be responsible for a team of 7, reporting to a board of
twelve, and managing a budget of around £1.3m. You will be responsible
for the effective management and delegation of
responsibilities throughout the team, via your three direct line
reports. You will be responsible for reporting to funders on a regular
basis, who fund everything from YCF’s core operations to our grants and
onward projects. You will oversee YCF’s complex functions, including
grant giving, membership and training, and youth engagement.
You will lead on YCF’s fundraising goals for 26/27 and beyond,
helping to put YCF on a firm and confident footing as we look to the
future. You will also lead external engagement work at the charity,
ensuring YCF is represented and advocating in high-level spaces in
Camden, whether with Camden Council, local Councillors, sector and
member leaders, and local businesses.
Please download the full job specification for a complete breakdown of responsibilities and essential skills and experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so
the list below is by no means exhaustive, or reflective of all the
responsibilities you will undertake in post.
However, these summarise the key areas of responsibility and priority as Interim CEO in the 9-12 month period:
1. Fundraising on behalf of our objectives
2026 is a pivotal fundraising year for YCF, as with so many in the
sector. You will lead on our fundraising efforts (including identifying
and writing bids) for both core and project funding in this important
year, to put YCF on the strongest financial footing possible in
delivering our objectives to 2028.
2. Team management and leadership
The YCF team is a dynamic mix of individuals, ranging from
longer-serving staff to newer staff. You will effectively lead our
people (YCF’s key asset) driving performance by identifying development
opportunities, and effectively delegating to get the most out of our
team. You will also be called upon to make judgement calls on behalf of
the team, when these come up.
3. Stewarding our finances
In our small organisation, the CEO is chiefly responsible for the
effective stewardship of our finances. Working closely with our Finance
Manager, you will set our 27/28 budget and steward and monitor our
performance across both financial years (including around fundraising
targets). You will oversee an effective audit process in 2026, and
ensure records and invoicing are meticulous and kept up to date.
4. Supporting project management and delivery
While staff members hold responsibility for their work streams, YCF
is a small team, and you will have overall responsibility and oversight
for all delivery, including two sizeable projects in the 26/27 year (the
delivery of the UK Government’s Holiday Food and Activities programme,
(HAF) on behalf of the Borough of Camden, and YCF’s new cross-borough
programme tackling Serious Youth Violence). You will ensure strong
delivery across each workstream, identifying opportunities for
development throughout, and stepping in where needed.
5. Ensuring effective communication
YCF has a wide range of stakeholders, including members, funders,
partners and many others from our cross section of voluntary, public and
private sector partnerships. Yo...
Interim Chief Executive Officer (maternity cover)
Location: YCF office (with some flexible working)
Salary: £55,000-60,000 (full time equivalent)
Reporting to: Chair, YCF Board of Trustees
Hours: 4 days per week (with flexibility for the right candidate)
Contract type: 9-12 months
Start date: End of April / early May 2026
Applications close: 23.59 on Sunday 8th February
OVERVIEW
Young Camden Foundation is a registered charity, established in 2017. YCF is supported by a number of important stakeholders, including the John Lyons’ Charity, corporate partners and Camden Council, and is a proud member of the national Young People’s Foundation Trust. YCF works on behalf of our 170+ Camden members, who serve thousands of children and young people across our borough.
Under our new strategy for 2025-28, A Stronger Camden for Young People, we are clear on our strategic objectives for the next three years.
Led by our longstanding CEO Daisy Srblin, and Chaired by Martin Pratt CBE, our small but mighty team punches above its weight in our borough, supporting our members and the children and young people they serve across our borough.
From corporate partnerships with purpose to networking events that bring youth practitioners together, from providing platforms for Young Camdeners to grant giving for grassroots provision, Young Camden Foundation is an exciting place to work, rooted always in community and driven by our values and mission.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our CEO, Daisy Srblin, has served since May 2022, and is expecting to take maternity leave from May 2026. We are looking for an excellent Interim CEO, to steward YCF in her 9-12 months away, lead our team and keep our charity on track.
2026/27 is set to be a busy period for Young Camden Foundation, as we navigate a complex ecosystem for the voluntary sector, embed new projects, and drive forward the objectives of our 2025-28 strategy. This is also a pivotal year for fundraising efforts, as is the case for many in our sector, and maintaining strong leadership on behalf of our dynamic and talented team will also be essential.
We are looking for an experienced Interim CEO, who brings particular proven expertise around fundraising, people and budget management, and reporting, as well as confidence in stakeholder relationships and proven leadership experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be responsible for a team of 7, reporting to a board of twelve, and managing a budget of around £1.3m.
You will be responsible for the effective management and delegation of responsibilities throughout the team, via your three direct line reports. You will be responsible for reporting to funders on a regular basis, who fund everything from YCF’s core operations to our grants and onward projects. You will oversee YCF’s complex functions, including grant giving, membership and training, and youth engagement.
You will lead on YCF’s fundraising goals for 26/27 and beyond, helping to put YCF on a firm and confident footing as we look to the future. You will also lead external engagement work at the charity, ensuring YCF is represented and advocating in high-level spaces in Camden, whether with Camden Council, local Councillors, sector and member leaders, and local businesses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so the list below is by no means exhaustive, or reflective of all the responsibilities you will undertake in post.
However, these summarise the key areas of responsibility and priority as Interim CEO in the 9-12 month period:
- Fundraising on behalf of our objectives 2026 is a pivotal fundraising year for YCF, as with so many in the sector. You will lead on our fundraising efforts (including identifying and writing bids) for both core and project funding in this important year, to put YCF on the strongest financial footing possible in delivering our objectives to 2028.
- Team management and leadership The YCF team is a dynamic mix of individuals, ranging from longer-serving staff to newer staff. You will effectively lead our people (YCF’s key asset) driving performance by identifying development opportunities, and effectively delegating to get the most out of our team. You will also be called upon to make judgement calls on behalf of the team, when these come up.
- Stewarding our finances In our small organisation, the CEO is chiefly responsible for the effective stewardship of our finances. Working closely with our Finance Manager, you will set our 27/28 budget and steward and monitor our performance across both financial year...
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.
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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 ...
We are looking for a relief Cafe Assistant/General Assistant to work at our fantastic Older People Services. In this role, you will provide support and assistance in the kitchen and dining room and carry out some basic housekeeping tasks. You will require basic food preparation experience, good communication skills and a flexible attitude to work.
Rate: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Relief
Status: (Relief)
Location: Aberdeen
Purpose of Job:
To carry out catering and housekeeping related tasks, as required, to the identified standards, to contribute towards the delivery of a quality service designed to meet the needs of service users.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assisting with dining room and kitchen duties including basic food preparation to agreed work schedules and quality standards to maintain effective service delivery.
- Sourcing and purchasing catering provisions, maintaining appropriate stock levels, ensure an effective service delivery. Ensuring meals that come in are batch coded, use by dates are checked and food is stored correctly.
- Organising the receipt of provisions and equipment, ensuring that goods are stored safely and hygienically to regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in food preparation and cooking, and in the working environment.
- Recording food temperatures etc. in accordance with food safety legislation.
- Using and storing equipment, machinery and cleaning agents in a safe manner according to instructions and agreed procedures.
- Communicating effectively with staff, service users and others in the workplace, providing written and verbal information when required according to agreed reporting procedures.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with service users within agreed operational and organisational parameters.
- Identifying and evaluating hazards and risks, in line with VSA’s Health and Safety policies and security procedures, to reduce the risk to self, service users and other staff members.
- Carrying out general housekeeping tasks out-with the kitchen/dining room areas as required.
- Carrying out any other duties which may be required from time to time provided the tasks are both reasonable and within the post-holder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided
Experience:
Essential:
- Experience of carrying out routine procedures, according to specified work standards
- Basic food preparation
FE Day Care Support Worker (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)
We are outstanding, you can be too.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven part-time FE Day Care Support Worker (Fixed Term) to join our thriving Education Team in supporting our learners to achieve their Person-Centred Plan/EHCP outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be friendly and empathetic, with a positive attitude. Ideally, they will have some experience in working with individuals with challenging and complex needs and disabilities.
A day in this varied role could include providing support with eating and drinking; administering medication; providing personal care; and liaising with external agencies, such as parents/carers and care providers.
To be successful in this role, you should be organised with the ability to complete accurate and high-quality learner records. You should be able to work confidently on your own as well as within a team, collaborating effectively with various members of staff across the college.
If you are passionate about supporting our learners to succeed, and you feel you are the right person to join our flourishing team, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note, this is a fixed term maternity cover post – Fixed term end date to be confirmed.
As this role involves regulated activity with our learners, we will be required to carry out a full enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred lists.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/
Working at Portland Charity
At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.
There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
- A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
- Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata).
- You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
- Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options
- Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
- Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen
We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.
Qualifications needed
Essential
Maths and English Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE Grade
Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards this qualification.
Desirable
Medication and PEGs trained or be willing to work towards
Working Hours
22.5 Hours, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am – 4.30pm.
Applying to work at Portland Charity
There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.
Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and/or adult barred list. This role involves regulated activity.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.
In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, SAM People Recruit.
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Graphic Designer (Maternity cover)
Contact details
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 25 January 2026.
Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, giving full details of education, employment, and experience. Please also supply details of two referees. You should also include a statement of application outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular experience, skills and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. It would help the selection panel if you refer to the duties and requirements of the job description in framing your statement.
Completed applications should have a subject line of ‘Private and Confidential’ and be emailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.
Please indicate which role you are applying for in your email or letter.
We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking an exceptional interim graphic designer, to deliver engaging and effective design for the UK’s oldest Wildlife Trust. You will provide graphic design for printed and digital communications materials across NWT, ensuring a consistent visual brand.
You will be highly creative and able to produce new ideas and concepts for engaging and effective design aimed at a variety of audiences. We are seeking a talented and confident user of the Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), who can produce high quality designs for a range of products and activities such as magazines, leaflets, advertising, signage, posters, and campaigns. As a busy, public-facing organisation, we are seeking a highly organised and personable individual who is deadline-driven and possesses exceptional attention to detail.
The post will be based at NWT HQ in Norwich (with scope for hybrid working considered). The post is 28 hours per weeks, however we will happily consider other variances on days and hours you wish to work, so please do specify your preference in your application.
This position is maternity cover so will be on a fixed term contract basis.
In return, we offer a competitive benefits package.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 25 January. Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 10 February at NWT HQ: Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.
Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, giving full details of education, employment, and experience. You should also include a statement of application outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular experience, skills, and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. It will help the selection panel if you refer to the duties and requirements of the job description in framing your statement.
Completed applications should have a subject line of ‘Private and Confidential’ and emailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY. Please indicate which post you are applying for.
For more information on the role please see the job description below.
Individual Giving and Legacies Manager (Maternity Cover)
Are you passionate about making a real difference through fundraising?
Details
Salary: £44,557 per annum.
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, we need someone to come into the office at least one day a week, on a Tuesday. A day where all of Income Generation come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: Fixed term contract to cover up to a years maternity leave, with a potential start date of early April 2026.
Full time role - 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave.
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Healthcare plan
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below
Closing date for applications: 12-noon on Monday 26 January 2026
Interview dates: Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February 2026. Interviews will take place online over Microsoft Teams.
We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information
As our Individual Giving and Legacies Manager (Maternity Cover), you will play a central role in shaping Hospice UK’s supporter engagement and income generation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow legacy giving, payroll giving, and in-memory giving, ensuring every supporter’s journey is meaningful, engaging, and impactful.
You will be at the heart of some of Hospice UK’s most important fundraising activity, supporting the National Legacy Campaign and working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external partners to deliver high-impact campaigns for local hospices. Through thoughtful leadership, engaging communications, and effective appeals, you will help maximise income generation while directly supporting our mission to ensure everyone can access compassionate end-of-life care.
You will join a friendly, collaborative team of six within the wider Income Generation and Grants Directorate of 23. The Events and Supporter Engagement Team includes the Head of Events and Supporter Engagement, Events Fundraising Manager, Digital Fundraising and Engagement Executive, another Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, and two Supporter Engagement Officers. Together, we raise funds from individuals through events, digital campaigns, memorial and legacy giving, regular and payroll giving, and one-off donations. We also deliver a wide range of supporter engagement activities and oversee supporter communications and journeys.
To succeed as our Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, you will bring:
- Proven experience in legacy giving and individual giving environments
- Experience managing budgets and financial performance for fundraising activities
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent IT skills, including CRM database use for segmentation and reporting
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to write engaging, compelling copy for a range of audiences
- A strong understanding of fundraising compliance and relevant legislation
Line management experience, knowledge of payroll giving and in-memory giving, and experience working with external agencies are desirable.
More information at about the role and team is available in the candidate information pack.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment@hospiceuk.org by 12-noon on Monday 26 January 2026:
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Location: Ridley Hall, Cambridge
Hours: Full-time post – hours are those needed to fulfil the requirements of the role, the role holder is expected to be on site during core business hours 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday – Friday, with the exception of a 30-minute lunch break.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Term: Temporary – 12 month maternity cover
The Domestic Bursar is a senior management role in the College for which we now seek temporary Maternity Cover. Reporting to the Principal, the Domestic Bursar is responsible for the management of the domestic affairs and operations of the College, ensuring the delivery and highest quality of services in support of the College’s mission of preparing leaders for the church. This role may be of interest to someone looking to gain experience of a Domestic Bursar role, in a smaller college and supportive environment.
Please send a CV, with a covering letter setting out why you feel you are suitable for this role, to arrive by 12noon on Wednesday 4th March 2026, to Katie Bowers (ref. Domestic Bursar): pa@ridley.cam.ac.uk.
Ridley Hall is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please also complete and send an Equal Opportunities form to pa@ridley.cam.ac.uk when sending your application.
Please note: candidates are asked to set out clearly in their application how their knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of this role.
Please include the names and contact details of two referees who know you in a professional capacity. References will not be taken up without the permission of the candidate.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 13th March 2026, at Ridley Hall.
For an informal discussion about the role, please call or email Lucy Thompson (Domestic Bursar) on lgt26@cam.ac.uk / 01223 741073
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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
We are looking for a Nursery Assistant at our Castlethoepr Nursery. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.
This is a full time position, 40 hours Monday - Friday between the hours of 07.15-18.30
Role:
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To support a holistic approach to the curriculum
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To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met
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To ensure a high level of well-being among children
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To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice
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A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures
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To assist in the smooth day to day running of your group
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To carry out tasks requested
Responsibility
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To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual need/stage of development
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To demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure
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To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents
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To ensure the environment offers rich, first hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum
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To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside
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To ensure children’s interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children’s thinking and learning.
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To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff.
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To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children.
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To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential
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To understand and implement planning in the moment
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To carry out observations regularly and are of high quality and in-line with Acorn’s recommendations for planning in the moment
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To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent
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To ensure all children have the opportunity to be physically challenged
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To support with paperwork in relation to the child, for example care plans, all about me forms, medicine forms, transition forms and two-year progress check (where appropriate) etc
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To understand the key person approach and be an effective key person
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To cascade any information or updates to the management and your staff team
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To keep abreast and adhere with changes in accordance to Acorn’s policies and procedures
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To safeguard all children in our care
Expectations
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To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice
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A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum
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To value parents as partners
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For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent
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Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents
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To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management