Employment & Resilience Coach
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- Care Leavers | Corporate Services
- Location
- Somerset, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £32,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 31/01/2026
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- Total hours per week
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- Employment & Resilience CoachSalary: Circa £32,000 per annumLocation: Mendip & South SomersetContract: Full-time, fixed term till September 2027.Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives?
Be a catalyst for change in the lives of care-experienced young people (aged 16 to 24). As part of a collaborative, multi-agency team, you’ll deliver targeted one-to-one and on occasion small group coaching that equips young people with the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in the world of work.
Your role will focus on developing their employability - enhancing job readiness, communication, and workplace resilience. By helping them overcome barriers, you will empower them to achieve lasting success in education, training, and sustainable employment.
This role sits within a unique collaboration between Somerset Council and Shaw Trust, focused on helping young people transition confidently into employment, training, and education.
What the role involves:As an Employment & Resilience Coach, you’ll support a caseload of young people, helping them build the confidence, skills and resilience they need to succeed. Support will be tailored to the individual, recognising that no two journeys are the same.
Key responsibilities include:· Manage and provide intensive support to a caseload of referred care experienced young people (up to 15, depending on complexity of cases): provide advice and guidance, identify expectations and how stakeholders can assist the young person should this be necessary.
· Work closely with the young person’s key worker and promote a team around the child approach. Support young people in securing and thriving in employment, training, apprenticeships, and supported internships. Your role is key in bridging the gap between opportunity and sustained success.
· Assessing employment readiness and developing action plans tailored to individual needs
· Supporting with job searches, CV writing, applications, interview prep and work placements
· Helping overcome practical barriers such as transport, childcare, or confidence issues
· Engaging with employers to ensure placements are positive and well-supported
· Work in partnership with Somerset Council Leaving Care, Children Looked After, Statutory Virtual School, Health and Education Teams and other stakeholders.
· Recording progress, meeting KPIs, and sharing case studies that show real-world impact
· Promoting diversity, inclusion and safeguarding at every stage of the journey
You’ll play a key part in reducing the number of young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) and helping them access real, sustainable opportunities.
You will be part of a small team of 2 covering Somerset as a whole with support from a range of professionals across Children’s Services at Somerset Council and employment support from The Shaw Trust.
Who we’re looking for:We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about helping young people unlock their potential – especially those who’ve faced significant challenges. You’ll need to be organised, empathetic, and confident in working independently and as part of a wider team.
Essential:· A good standard of education (minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above or equivalent)
· A Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent relevant experience
· Experience supporting vulnerable or care-experienced young people
· Experience of working within multi-agency teams
· Understanding of and ideally experienced in building resilience and improving the employability skills of vulnerable and/or care experienced young people to better cope with transition and change.
· Ability to complete assessments and build meaningful support plans
· Committed to listening to the voice of care experienced young people and working with them to co-design a positive future for them.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle – this role covers all of Somerset
· Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of young people (occasional early starts or later finishes)
Desirable:· Knowledge of the employment, training and education landscape
· Experience working to target...
Fundraiser for Hope UK
Fundraiser for Hope UK
- Full-time, office-based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Part-time will be considered.
- Pay band 4 (£29,500-£34,000)
- Annual leave - 22 paid days (plus 3 days between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed) plus Bank Holidays.
National Christian drug prevention charity, Hope UK, is recruiting a fundraiser to join our head office team in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Reporting to the CEO you will build on the fundraising work of recent years to maintain and grow the donor base of Hope UK. There is a particular opportunity to grow the number of personal donors.
You will be involved with raising the profile of the organisation in the church as well as networking with local business leaders.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy. You will have admin support and there is the possibility to develop volunteer support too.
Hope UK is a small team, so we all get involved to help and support one another as needed.
All staff are Christians who have chosen lifestyles free from the use of alcohol, nicotine and illegal drugs. The duties of this post include representing the Christian ethos of the organisation. Because of this, Hope UK’s Trustees and CEO have designated that there is an Occupational Requirement (under the terms of the relevant employment regulations) that the post-holder be a Christian.
Further information, including a full job description and how to apply, can be found at https://www.hopeuk.org/join-us.
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January 1, 2080
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General Director, Baptist Union of Scotland
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for strengthening and supporting churches across Scotland?
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - Forth Valley SLS
Location: Forth Valley SLS
Salary: £24,618 - £25,944 per annum (£12.62 - £13.30 p/h equivalent)
Full Time – Permanent
If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Forth Valley Supported Living Service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!
Penumbra’s Supported Living services offer personalised and flexible support to people who are living in their own home. Our staff work across the Forth Valley area and offer recovery focused practical and emotional support that is based on the individual needs and goals of each person.
The service is registered with the Care Inspectorate and includes Housing Support and Support Services. The team works in partnership with the local Health and Social Care Partnership to provide support that meets the needs of the people who use the service.
We provide support to people with various levels of need in their own homes, and the service open 365 days of the year. The service provides tenancy management support alongside emotional, social, and practical support to enable people to live in their own homes. We also support people to make links and feel part of their community.
We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.
For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.
We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.
Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.
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Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.
Outreach Support Worker – Portsmouth
Full-time or Part-time | 20–37.5 hours
£12.25 per hour (£23,888 FTE based on 37.5 hours)
Make a real difference every day by supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, confidently and happily.
What you’ll do:
- Support individuals with daily living, wellbeing and independence
- Assist with personal care, cooking, shopping and household tasks
- Help people attend education, activities and social events
- Build positive relationships with families and professionals
What we’re looking for:
- Caring, positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Great communication skills
- Willingness to work towards Level 2 Health & Social Care (if not already held)
- Full manual UK driving licence
The Role:
- Supporting individuals to meet their goals and outcomes in health, wellbeing, and independence
- Assisting individuals with their personal, social, and healthcare needs whilst maintaining accurate records
- Supporting individuals to attend university and complete their education
- Assisting individuals in completing day-to-day household tasks, including cleaning and food shopping
- Building positive working relationships with family members, carers and other professionals
- Supporting in organising recreational and social activities, giving assistance where necessary in the organisation of transport.
What Benefits can we offer you?
- 33 Days Holiday (pro rata) including Bank Holidays
- £250 welcome bonus for those with an adult social care DBS on the update service (paid after successful probation completion)
- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £750!
- A Celebration Day’s Leave for Your Birthday (pro rata)
- Death in Service Insurance
- Company Pension
- An easy access health and wellbeing Scheme
- Cycle to Work
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Furzey Gardens Membership
- Hanger Farm Membership
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Company Sick Pay
If you would like to apply for this role please fill out the Online Application Form
We are not licensed to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position.
All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.
Due to the nature of this employment sector your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.
We are only able to accept direct applications at this time; no agencies please.
Certification Co-ordinator
Join BRE and play a key role in shaping confidence and trust in the built environment. We’re looking for a proactive Certification Co-ordinator to join our Fire, Detection and Extinguishing (FDET) team, supporting the delivery of robust, respected certification schemes that make a real-world impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, accuracy, and collaboration, and who wants to be part of a purpose-led organisation at the forefront of innovation, safety, and sustainability.
Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
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Provide end-to-end administrative support to Certification Project Managers for product approval projects
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Manage certification project documentation, including creation, control, and electronic filing of records
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Coordinate communication with clients throughout the certification process
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Maintain and update certification registers, databases, and internal tracking tools
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Generate certification documentation, including certificates, reports, and supplementary approvals
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Request, collate, review, and register client technical documentation
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Support project set-up, progress tracking, financial checks, and formal project close-out
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Ensure all certification activities follow defined procedures and quality requirements
What we are looking for
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple certification projects and competing priorities
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling technical and certification documentation
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Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including regular client liaison
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Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database-driven systems
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Experience maintaining records, registers, and structured electronic filing systems
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Ability to work effectively within defined procedures, quality systems, and regulatory frameworks
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A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
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Experience within certification, testing, approvals, or a regulated technical environment (desirable)
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
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Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
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Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
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Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
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HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
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Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
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Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
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Professional membership reimbursement
For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits
Work Location Options
Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford or Glasgow office, as you will be expected to attend in p...
Resident Sports & BoardingGraduateInformation for applicantswww.tettenhallcollege.co.ukSeptember 2026Founded in 1863 by a local industrialist, Tettenhall College is an independent,co-educational day and boarding school providing continuous, quality educationfor children aged from 2 to 18 years. The School currently has around 500 pupils,the majority of whom are drawn from across the Midlands, but also includes avibrant boarding community made up of pupils from over 25 countries worldwide.The School stands in 30 acres of stunning grounds and woodland situated in thepicturesque village of Tettenhall, on the outskirts of the city of Wolverhampton.Our pupils are known for their positive approach, their appreciation of the staff,of their School and of their fellow pupils, their motivation to learn and theirwhole-hearted commitment to every aspect of school life. Tettenhall College,in turn, is committed to providing an outstanding personalised education,combining strong academic standards and a wide range of extra-curricularactivities. Academic results are consistently high. Pupils achieve very good GCSEand A Levels. The vast majority of Sixth Form leavers choose to go on to universitywith many selecting Russell Group institutions and a few each year opting forprestigious international options or competitive, sought-after apprenticeships withmajor companies. Beyond the classroom, pupils have the opportunity to participatein a wide range of sporting, performance and co-curricular activities, as well asbeing encouraged to engage in adventure and charitable causes.The School is an active member of the Society of Heads, the Independent SchoolsAssociation and the Boarding Schools Association.Welcome to Tettenhall CollegeBeyond the classroom, pupilshave the opportunity to participate in a wide rangeof sporting, performanceand co-curricular activitiesThe well-being of all our staff isof particular importanceThe well-being of all our staff is of particular importance and,as part of an overall strategy for the School, ongoinginitiatives are continually introduced to enhance our workingenvironment. Staff are entitled to a remission on theirchildren's fees and we encourage all staff to look outwardsand focus on continuous professional development.The School combines the best of modern teaching and facilities with theheritage and values of a traditional educational establishment – both in itsphysical setting and in its ethos. A substantial, recently completed investmentprogramme has created outstanding facilities for the next era of TettenhallCollege: modern en-suite study-bedrooms, a state of the art Study Centre, anew Sixth Form Common Room, a library, a multi-purpose all-weather sportsfacility and squash courts. These investments complement the alreadyimpressive facilities of the Victorian ‘Towers Theatre’; a charming Victorianindoor heated swimming pool; extensive sports fields and modern IT facilities. Ahigh grade investment in the School's largest boarding house is currentlyunderway.This commitment to providing the very best facilities is matched by the energyand passion of our inspirational, committed staff who strive to inspire andensure that all pupils fulfil their personal best. Small class sizes throughout theSchool ensure individual attention for each pupil with emphasis on thedevelopment of the individual. This supportive environment has resulted in theSchool’s excellent reputation for pastoral care – confirmed by a recentlyawarded Well-Being Award. Support of those pupils who have additionallearning needs, including EAL, is a critical element of the School’s offering.This is an exciting time to join Tettenhall College; the leadership team arecommitted to continuing to increase the School’s profile both locally and withinoverseas markets. Pupil numbers have grown by 25% with a steady increase inboarding. Tettenhall College is now widely recognised as one of the Midlands’leading independent schools and is progressing rapidly towards its goal ofbecoming one of the best small independent schools in the UK.Working with usOur mission is to nurture ourpupils to achieve their fullpotential and discover theirunique talentsOur Mission, Vision& ValuesThe cornerstone of our community is our vision to be the school of choicefor outstanding personalised education, inspiring every pupil to excelacademically and beyond. Our mission is to nurture our pupils to achievetheir full potential and discover their unique talents in an educationalsetting where they will thrive and be happy. Our exceptional staff motivatepupils to embrace challenge, giving them the best preparation for life andpersonal success.AmbitionWe strive for excellence in every aspect of our work and havehigh aspirations for our pupils. We encourage resilience by embracing mistakes as learning opportunities.OpportunityWe foster self-belief. We provide academic challenge, personalised support and a breadth of learning opportunitiesCreativityWe have the free...
Technical Officer, Environmental Disclosure, Strategic Evolution
Title - Technical Officer, Environmental Disclosure, Strategic Evolution
Location - L ondon
Salary -£27,265- £34,082
About CDP:
CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change.
Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions.
Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are balanced. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.
About the Team:
Disclosure Content is responsible for the strategic development, maintenance, and delivery of CDP’s disclosure framework (question bank, reporting guidance, and scoring). The disclosure framework provides environmental information to investors, customers, and other data users, and drives companies’ actions to transition to a sustainable economy.
The Strategic Evolution team is responsible for developing CDP’s disclosure framework in response to strategic projects, standard and framework alignment, and other evolving needs of the organization. We work closely with other teams and functions across CDP to implement environmental reporting best practices and pioneer new areas of environmental disclosure.
About this role:
This role will provide technical, scientific, and analytical expertise to develop and ensure the high quality of CDP’s disclosure framework, to drive corporate environmental disclosure and action. This includes the CDP question bank, reporting guidance, scoring methodologies and resulting data.
What you will do:
- Contribute to the development of the question bank, reporting guidance, and scoring methodologies – spanning topics of climate change, land, water, ocean, plastics and circular economy. Including:
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Mapping metrics from relevant sustainability standards/frameworks to CDP’s question bank.
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Analyzing response data and conducting desk-based research.
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Drafting and proofreading technical documents.
- Provide subject matter expertise and analytical support across CDP’s broader activities related to its question bank, guidance, and scoring methodologies, including:
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Contributing to projects (e.g. funded projects, publications, consultations, engagement events etc.), in particular, the Scaling Plastics Disclosure project.
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Preparing and delivering internal presentations.
- Support team processes and the delivery of outputs. Including:
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Responding to technical queries on how companies should respond to questions.
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Inputting and testing the question bank and guidance content in a technology platform.
- Actively contribute to an effective and engaged team, clear on its purpose and contribution, by:
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Ensuring you know what is expected of you, through regular 1:1’s, having clear objectives in place, and participating in open and honest performance and development conversations
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Ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace, where team members communicate openly, share knowledge so it can be used, and respect difference.
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Living the CDP Values and demonstrating the behaviours appropriate to your position.
Internal stakeholders include: Scoring, Thought Leadership, Data, and Customer Success Teams
External stakeholders include: Disclosing Organizations, NGO Partners, Standards and Frameworks setters, Data users.
We’re looking for:
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A relevant academic qualification (e.g., MSc in environmental science or management).
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A demonstrable understanding of the global sustainability agenda and of environmental-related...
Sports Manager Position Type: Part time (4 days a week) Location: Marlborough Sports Garden, SE1 About Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) is an environmental and volunteering charity founded in 2000 by local residents to make the SE1 area greener, healthier, and more vibrant. Our flagship site, Marlborough Sports Garden (MSG), is a public open space offering high-quality sports facilities for local communities, schools, and commercial users. Job Purpose The Sports Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, development, and delivery of sports activities and events at Marlborough Sports Garden. Working closely with the Head of Sport and Development, the postholder will ensure the site operates safely, efficiently, and sustainably, supporting both community engagement and income generation. The role combines sports programme management, operational site oversight, partnership working, and event delivery to ensure MSG continues to thrive as a high- quality, inclusive community sports facility. Key Responsibilities • Manage and oversee the delivery of sports programmes, coaching sessions, events, and venue hire at MSG. • Support the development and implementation of the sports strategy, identifying opportunities to grow participation, partnerships, and income. • Plan, manage, and deliver key events including sports festivals, school sports days, and corporate events. • Manage booking enquiries, customer queries, and complaints, ensuring a high standard of customer service. • Supervise the site and facilities to ensure safe use, cleanliness, and security, and manage cleaning staff accordingly. • Ensure compliance with all health and safety, safeguarding, and operational procedures. • Respond to incidents and emergencies, escalating issues where necessary. • Maintain equipment and storage areas, ensuring they are safe, clean, and accessible. • Liaise with community groups, schools, commercial partners, funders, and local stakeholders. • Represent BOST at external meetings and events relevant to the role. • Support budget management for sports programmes and events, working towards financial sustainability. • Maintain accurate records for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting purposes • Support the delivery of volunteering opportunities linked to sports activities. • Contribute to the promotion and development of MSG and BOST’s wider work. • Collate monitoring and evaluation of information provided by participants and use it to produce reports that demonstrate impact, inform service development, and support funding and stakeholder reporting. General Responsibilities • Champion the aims and values of Bankside Open Spaces Trust. • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all activities. • Foster a positive, enabling working environment for staff, volunteers, and partners. • Carry out all duties in line with BOST policies and procedures. Such other duties which may be required from time to time by the Line Manager. Person Specification Essential: • Experience managing sports programmes, events, or community facilities. • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong customer service and negotiation skills. • Good understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessments. • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. • IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email. • IT literacy, including experience using online booking systems for sports or leisure facilities • Emergency First Aid qualification. • DBS check (or willingness to obtain). • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive participation. Desirable: • Experience managing an open space or sports facility. • Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders. • Experience supporting income generation or venue hire.
Sports Manager Reports to: Responsible for: Position type: Salary: Benefits: Location: Application deadline: Interviews: Head of Sport and Development Sports providers/partners, cleaners Part time, permanent. 4 days (28 hours a week) Occasional evenings and weekends. £30,000 - £34,000 FTE – Dependant on experience Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to Work Scheme Bankside SE1 Midday Friday 13 February 2026 Tuesday 24 February 2026 Bankside Open Spaces Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all people, regardless of their race, sex, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation Applications: To apply, please Fill out our application form. CV’s will NOT be accepted. About the role: Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) is looking to recruit a Sports Manager to play a key role in the day-to-day running and ongoing development of the Marlborough Sports Garden at an exciting time of growth. Working closely with the Head of Sport and Development, the role combines sports programme delivery, events, site management, and partnership working, with real scope to shape the future of this much-loved community facility. This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about community sport, outdoor spaces, and delivering high-quality, inclusive provision in a dynamic urban environment. About Bankside Open Spaces Trust: BOST is a community-led environmental and volunteering charity working to make SE1 greener, healthier, and more vibrant. Our flagship sports facility, Marlborough Sports Garden, is a thriving community sports space serving residents, schools, and commercial users. How to Apply: For further information please download the Job description and Person Specification from: www.bost/jobs Apply here BOST Application Form – Fill in form and BOST Job Application Equality and Diversity monitoring form – Fill in form We look forward to receiving your application to join our friendly team.
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Lancaster Medical School
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary:
£39,906 to £48,882
Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date
Closing Date:
Monday 16 February 2026
Interview Date:
Friday 13 March 2026
Reference: 0958-25
Senior Research Associate: School and community connections study: co-production and school engagement lead
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Senior Research Associate for an 18-month fixed term contract. You will join Lancaster Medical School and work with Dr Trystan Leng on a school-based contact study mapping who pupils interact with both within and outside of school. You will lead the co-production and school engagement components of the study.
We welcome applications from researchers with a PhD in (or equivalent experience) in public health, social sciences, education, epidemiology, or a related discipline. You will develop and deliver co-production activities with pupils, teachers, and other stakeholders, that shape the design of study surveys, interviews, and dissemination materials. This will involve ensuring research tools and outputs reflect pupil and school preferences, needs, values and contextual factors. The role will also include synthesising outputs from the co-design process and the contact study to produce engagement materials for schools and support wider project dissemination.
Depending on experience, you may also contribute to project coordination and school liaison in a project management capacity.
The post is funded through Dr Leng's Wellcome Early Career Award 'Control without closure: school-level approaches for pathogen control within and between schools': https://wellcome.org/research-funding/funding-portfolio/funded-grants/control-without-closure-school-level-approaches
The contact study aims to improve our understanding of how and where school pupils interact, and how this relates to illness-related absences. Data collected will be used to parameterise transmission-dynamic models, in order to understand the potential impact of school-level infectious disease control strategies. We are co-producing the study to ensure the study addresses the priorities of pupils and teachers, and to encourage high levels of participation in participating schools.
You will liaise with colleagues within Lancaster Medical School (Dr Jonathan Read and Dr Sam Moore) alongside external partners based at the Centre for Applied Education Research (University of Leeds) and the Department for Education's science team.
You will be expected to be based at Lancaster University, however, there is some opportunity for remote working. The role will require travel between Lancaster University and research sites (which are likely to be primarily in Bradford).
You will join a top 10-UK university in the Complete University Guide 2026 situated in a vibrant research environment. Lancaster Medical School, within the Faculty of Health and Medicine (FHM) at Lancaster University, provides a friendly research environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and which actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. FHM is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.
For more information, please contact Dr Trystan Leng, t.leng@lancaster.ac.uk
https://chicas.lancaster-university.uk/people/leng.html
The post is available from 11th March 2026.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working requests.
Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.
Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.
The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importanc...
Job Title: HEAD OF HISTORY Responsible to: ______________________________________________________________ Deputy Head – Academic All teachers at Clayesmore must have a genuine interest in and commitment to a holistic education. Academic work and good results are important, and we seek to recruit and develop excellent classroom teachers. However, the extra- curricular life is important too and all members of staff contribute significantly to this side of our work. Our intake has a wide ability range – three offers from Oxford this year but also many students who find academic work difficult. A Clayesmore teacher must have a genuine interest in how to help all students do well, whatever their starting point. A Head of Department must have the skills and experience to lead colleagues in helping students make academic progress within the wider context of our holistic aims. The working week runs from 8.30am Monday until about 4.30pm on a Saturday. The school is in session for approx. 195 days each year with a few more used for INSET. We work 21/22 Saturdays each year – other term time Saturdays fall on Exeats and Half-Terms. Currently, a full-time teacher teaches 28-30 35 minute lessons each week, contributes to the games programme and to LEX (the co-curricular programme). More details are listed below. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Understand and successfully deliver all elements of the teachers standards. Heads of Department are responsible for ensuring these standards are met within their department. As well as work in the classroom the standards refer to teachers “making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school”. At Clayesmore, this means: a. being a tutor and taking a benevolently rigorous interest in the progress of the tutor group b. being a visiting tutor in a boarding house with one duty evening each week (5.45pm – 10.45pm); c. coaching games, or supporting the programme in some other way; d. contributing to LEX and the activities programme as required; e. attending all major school events – these are listed in the staff handbook; f. attending all events directly related to the life of the tutor group; g. attending all parent-teacher meetings (for year groups taught or tutored); h. doing staff duties one day each week and on up to 3 Sundays in the year; i. carrying out any other reasonable duties given to them by the Head. 1 of 4 PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential • Be able to meet all the teachers standards • Hold a relevant degree • Be organised and self-motivated • Be optimistic, forward-looking, and cheerful; enjoy being a team-player • Be confident teaching a wide age and ability range • Have experience in relevant extra-curricular activities and be keen to share this experience with pupils • Have the social skills, confidence, resilience and initiative to contribute to and enjoy working in a busy boarding school. • Have the confidence and self-awareness to seek advice when necessary Desirable • Recognised teacher qualification, such as PGCE, or equivalent experience • Be a skilled user of IT to facilitate learning and assessment • Be able to write English clearly and accurately • Already have a knowledge of safeguarding requirements and good practice • Be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to personal continuous professional development Notes • • This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post: it will be reviewed regularly and it may change at any time after consultation with the holder of the post. This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent in carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed. • New staff are inducted, briefed and sometimes accompanied on new duties. • Heads of Academic Departments – please see list of additional responsibilities. Date reviewed: June 2023 Reviewed by: Deputy Head Academic 2 of 4 HEADS OF DEPARTMENT – ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Regulatory or statutory responsibilities: 1. Be actively responsible for all aspects of the departmental environment with regard to health and safety, seeking help from the schools Health and Safety Officer or senior staff whenever necessary; 2. Understand and implement all regulatory requirements related to examinations and other pupil work, seeking help from the Examinations Officer, or the Deputy Head Academic whenever necessary; 3. Ensure that all safe-guarding policies, including registration, are carried out in accordance with school policies. School responsibilities: 1. Manage the department effectively. This will include: a. Ensuring useful departmental meetings take place, usually weekly b. chairing departmental meetings; c. identifying your own and others development needs; d. mentoring and inducting staff who are new to the department e. producing guidance for staff, pupils and p...
Justice & Peace Coordinator (Job Ref: 820-426)
£38,000 | Permanent | Fulltime 35 HPW | Caritas Westminster, Vaughan House SW1P | Closing date Monday 09/02/2026 at 12 noon | Interview date Wednesday 25/02/2026
Job Description Justice Peace Coordinator
Diocese of Westminster Rewards and Benefits Summary 2025
About the Role
Caritas Westminster is seeking a passionate and committed Justice and Peace Coordinator to support the Westminster Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission in promoting action and reflection on peace and social justice in light of the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on local, national, and international issues, including care for creation, racial justice and human dignity.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Justice and Peace Commission and its Chair in setting vision and strategy.
- Promote and facilitate the formation of Justice and Peace groups and networks across parishes, schools, and chaplaincies.
- Raise awareness and advocate on issues of justice and peace, including the right to life and environmental challenges.
- Represent the Diocese at events and liaise with key stakeholders.
- Manage communications, including newsletters and diocesan-wide updates.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who also embodies our diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love.
- Understands and supports the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Has strong project management and people skills, with the ability to build relationships and navigate complex issues.
- Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Is proficient in Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Has experience in at least one of the following: pastoral ministry, community development, social work, volunteer management, or youth work.
- Has experience in campaigning or advocacy on justice, peace, and life issues.
Desirable: Experience with Salesforce and fundraising.
Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.
What we offer you
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:
✔23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
✔Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
✔Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
✔Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
✔Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
✔Cycle to work scheme
✔Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
✔Employee Assistance Programme
✔Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit
Who we are
We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-driven charity rooted in service, tradition, and community.
At the core of our mission is a commitment to faith, education, and social justice. We serve over 90,000 students across 208 schools, support 212 vibrant parishes, and drive countless social initiatives that bring hope and compassion to those in need. Our work extends beyond the Church walls, positively shaping communities and transforming lives.
We uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love – principles that define our mission and shape the way we serve. As we grow our team, we seek individuals who not only possess the skills for the role but also embody these values in their daily work.
If you are looking for a role where your talents, faith, and commitment to service can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
We seek to promote Diversity & Inclusion at the Diocese of Westminster and place it at the heart of our aim to reflect and connect with the diverse communities that we serve.