An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School as the IT Services Manager.

How to Apply

For further details about this role please download the Application Pack below. Candidates wishing to apply should complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form (also below) and may provide a covering letter with their submission. The Application Form requires the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two professional referees, one of which should be your present or most recent employer. Candidates are also requested to provide the name, address and telephone number of one personal referee. Please do indicate clearly in your letter when it would be appropriate for referees to be contacted. Covering letters and application forms should be submitted by post to Cheam or online to the Head of Compliance and HR hathawayk@cheamschool.co.uk.

IT Services ManagerMarch/April 2026 Start Date Application Pack for the Role ofCHEAM | IT Services ManagerRole OverviewCheam, a wonderful co-educational prep school on the Berkshire/Hampshire border, is looking for anIT Services Manager to join Cheam as a full time, technically proficient and inspiring leader of its ITdepartment at an exciting time in its growth and evolution.After a period of significant infrastructure investment, the successful candidate will be responsible fordeveloping and implementing Cheam’s IT Services Strategy as part of a cross-school collaborativeendeavour to secure our place as the leading preparatory School in the country, and the happiest. TheIT Services Manager will report to the most senior non-teaching member of staff at Cheam, be amember of the newly created cross-functional IT Digital Committee and lead a small IT support teamconsisting of an IT Network Manager and and IT Technician. We are looking for someone who can maintain a safe, secure and reliable IT platform and relatedsystems that enable the provision of a first-class education and efficient business operation. The rolewould suit an experienced IT professional with a passion for working collaboratively in a fast-pacedand friendly environment that makes great things happen. You should have a track record ofsuccessfully leading small teams responsible for delivering and maintaining technology services aswell as project management experience. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Operations (DFO), the IT Services Manager plays apivotal role ensuring the safe and reliable operation of IT infrastructure and related systems across thewhole School and will work collaboratively with Cheam’s Deputy Heads (Academic, Pastoral, Co-Curricular), and other key teaching and operational stakeholders. About Cheam SchoolCheam was founded in 1645 and is one of the oldest prep schools in the world. Cheam is an IAPSboarding and day school with over 300 pupils, boys and girls from age 3-13 years. Cheam prides itselfon its excellent all-round record academically, musically, artistically and on the sports field and isespecially highly regarded for its Character education. The facilities are outstanding.  On completingtheir education at Cheam, children move on to the top Public Schools in England, including Eton,Wellington, Marlborough, Radley, Harrow, Winchester, Bradfield and St. Mary’s, Calne. The school isnon-selective yet achieves consistently high standards academically, through an inspirational anddedicated team of teachers. Cheam School is situated in a stunning rural location ten minutes from Newbury and fifteen minutesfrom Basingstoke, just off the A339. It is surrounded by smaller towns and villages from which it drawsmany of its pupils. www.cheamschool.co.ukCheam School, Headley, Berkshire, RG19 8LD CHEAM | IT Services ManagerStrategic ResponsibilitiesMember of Cheam’s newly formed cross-functional IT Digital Committee.Develop and implement Cheam’s IT Services Strategy within an approved financial framework thatenables delivery of the School’s educational and operational plans. In doing so, review, rationalise,integrate and optimise systems, processes and operating models to achieve best-in-classoutcomes. This includes exploring the use of AI to support the running of IT Services.Maintain safe, secure, resilient and reliable network architecture, device hardware and coreoperating systems, including internet access, internal networking, data storage, devicemanagement, printing and telephony. Ensure appropriate systems backup, business continuityand disaster recovery solutions. Act as Cheam’s Data Protection Officer, working in partnership with other key stakeholders toensure legal, regulatory and policy compliance regarding cyber security, access control, filtering &monitoring and GDPR, striving for best practice in all areas. Codify institutional knowledge and ways of working including an auditable asset register tomaintain the physical security of all IT assets.Maintain Cheam’s dedicated IT risk register and mitigating action plans for Board approval.www.cheamschool.co.ukCheam School, Headley, Berkshire, RG19 8LDwww.cheamschool.co.ukCheam School, Headley, Berkshire, RG19 8LDCHEAM | IT Services ManagerOperational ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the IT Network Manager and IT Technician with an active focus on theirwellbeing, training and development. Ensure staff appraisals are completed to a high standard andon time.Oversee day-to-day IT operations including HelpDesk support for pupils and staff. Ensure issuesare resolved quickly and effectively, engaging and managing third-party providers, as required.Maintain and secure Cheam’s cloud-based operating environment and cloud-to-cloud back-upsystem. Assurance on cyber security will include running penetration tests, phishing exercises andother simulations to identify and reduce vulnerabilities and provide regular training for users.Secure best practice accreditat...

Paralegal

Paralegal

About us

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service, seasonal lifeguards, and water safety education and initiatives. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join a respected charity and help save lives every day.

We are looking for a Paralegal to support the RNLI’s legal team in providing general legal advice and services across the organisation.

Some of the benefits

• Salary - £30,000
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan

Your Role

This is an exciting and varied role, helping the RNLI Legal Team to support our frontline lifeboat and lifeguard services. Whether we’re negotiating contracts, conducting property transactions, supporting lifeboat crew, assisting investigations, or keeping our staff and volunteers advised of legal developments, you will be providing para-legal support across a wide range of areas which contribute to the RNLI’s purpose of saving lives at sea.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have prior paralegal experience in private practice or with an in-house team or will have successfully completed a Legal Practice Course (or equivalent) and is seeking to gain practical work experience. You will have a strong work ethic and a good understanding of legal concepts, as well as being well organised with great attention to detail.

If this sounds like you, and you are someone who is an effective team player, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload, a learning mindset, and wants to work in an organisation driven by the desire to ensure that no-one should lose their life to drowning, apply today!

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Carers Support Centre are recruiting…….

Dementia Volunteer Mentors

Dementia Volunteer Mentors

Do you have lived experience of caring for someone with dementia?

Would you like to support someone new to their caring role who may be struggling ?

Would you like to make a difference to someone’s life ?

If you can commit to 2-3 hours a week/fortnight then please consider becoming a Dementia Volunteer Mentor- sessions will take place via telephone, zoom or email .

The sessions will be goal focused and you will receive specific training around Goal Planning & Problem Solving using a CBT based approach. These will be short to medium term interventions.

Volunteers will also receive mandatory training which includes Safeguarding. Mentor Specific Training, Understanding Dementia, Effective Communication Skills as well as a CSC Induction.

Volunteers will be provided with comprehensive support: Peer Support, regular check-ins with their Volunteer Coordinator and regular access to wellbeing activities.

If you are understanding of carers issues, a good listener, well organised, a good timekeeper and have the ability to take on new ideas and tools from training sessions, please give us a call and chat through this exciting opportunity.

Contact: Maria Day, Wellbeing Coordinator

Phone: 0117 958 9904                 Email: wellbeing@carerssupportcentre.org.uk

You can download an application form here: https://www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk/volunteer/

Planned Preventative Maintenance Planner

Full time | Eric Wright Group Head Office (Preston)

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

Our values: 

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity– We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence– We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect– We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation– We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

Our Ethos: 

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for two PPM Planners to join our established team. In this role, you will support the PPM Team Leader and the wider team by proactively managing performance and compliance relating to Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks and assets across the helpdesk. You will play a key part in ensuring adherence to planned contractual SLAs and KPIs, identifying and escalating issues where necessary, and helping drive timely and effective resolution. In addition, you will support the business in ad-hoc administrative duties associated with Safe Systems of Work, management of planned tasks and building assets

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

About you:

Aligned with our ethos and values, you will have first class customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. You will be confident in monitoring the completion of high-risk planned activities, knowing when to escalate issues to prevent availability risks or potential service failure points. You will also have an understanding of the risks associated with our contractual obligations and how they relate to planned tasks. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will provide effective administrative support to the PPM Team Leader, maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and a proactive approach in all aspects of your work.

It would be advantageous if you previous FM experience especially of PFI / LiFT contracts, however full training will be provided.

In return we offer…

• Enhanced annual leavestarting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Learning and development- we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension— 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• BUPA -optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Company sick pay scheme- Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period
• Group Income Protection– 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave- maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much m...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Employability Trainer

Department

Quality

Job Reference

Employment

Reports to

Head of Centre

Location

Salary

Launceston, Cornwall

For the role, the hourly salary is set at £20 per hour, which
includes key duties such as lesson attendance, preparation,
assessment and tutorials.

Flexibility

The role is part-time, 15 hours per week over 39 weeks.
Days to be confirmed.

Occasional flexibility may be required to meet curriculum
requirements or external events.

The postholder is expected to engage in continuous
professional development (CPD) and other planning
activities outside of core hours as necessary to maintain and
enhance teaching quality.

Any additional CPD time should be reasonable and comply
with statutory working hour limits.

The role will comply with the Working Time Regulations
1998, ensuring total working hours, rest breaks, and
overtime are managed appropriately.

Any additional planning or CPD work undertaken outside
paid hours is voluntary and must not exceed statutory
maximum weekly working hours unless agreed

Contractual status

Part-time, fixed term.  15 hours per week over 39 weeks

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Role summary

Are You Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

Key responsibilities

At Step into Learning, we’re seeking a passionate and
dynamic Employability Trainer who is eager to make a
lasting impact on young learners aged 16+. In this role,
you’ll be a mentor, a guide, and a source of inspiration as
you help learners achieve their employment ambitions.
Your mission will be to empower individuals, promote
confidence, and make employment a positive experience.

You will also have the skills required to teach wider
learning to young people, which will include delivering a
curriculum linked to personal, social and health education.

This is more than just a teaching position; it’s an
opportunity to play a pivotal role in empowering learners
to overcome challenges, achieve their employment
ambitions, and reach their full potential. As the role grows,
so will your ability to shape and influence the success of
your learners, making a real difference in their lives and in
their future careers.

At the heart of this role is the mission to inspire and
empower learners to achieve their potential. As an
Employment Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in creating
an engaging, inclusive learning environment that promotes
confidence, independence, and success.

Teaching Excellence

Your classroom will be a place of innovation and
engagement. Every lesson you deliver will be tailored to
meet the unique needs of your learners, making the
curriculum both accessible and enjoyable.

Promote Progress and Achievement

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You’ll guide learners through their educational journey,
motivating them to set and achieve ambitious employment
goals that lead to brighter futures. Through regular,
constructive feedback, you’ll help them recognise and
celebrate their progress, while meticulously tracking
achievements to ensure sustained success. Whether
preparing for assessments or their next steps in life, your
support will make all the difference.

Create an Inclusive Environment

Your classroom will be more than a space for learning—it
will be a supportive community. By creating inclusivity,
you’ll create an environment where every learner feels safe,
valued, and encouraged to participate. Your adaptive
teaching and mentoring will draw the best out of your
learners, helping learners of all abilities thrive and
promoting their overall well-being.

Collaboration and Mentorship

Education is a team effort, and you’ll work closely with Step
Into Learning colleagues to promote opportunities within
the classroom, workplace and community.

Safeguarding

The safety and welfare of your learners will always be a
priority. You’ll actively uphold safeguarding policies,
ensuring learners can focus on their development in a
secure environment.

Quality First

You will adopt a quality-first approach.

Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

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You will use data and feedback to enhance and develop
delivery, ensuring that learners benefit from a targeted
individual approach to ensure maximum opportunity to
succeed.

A Dynamic and Evolving Role

These responsibilities represent the core of your work, but
education is ever-changing. You’ll embrace new challenges
and opportunities, adapting to the needs of learners and
the vision of Step into Learning as directed by your line
manager or executive director.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a journey. Join us and help shape
brighter futures.

Success in this role will be measured by the effective
delivery of key priorities, objectives, and targets set by the
organisation. This includes achieving established
performance metrics, demonstrating consistent
improvement in processes, and contributing to the overall
mission of Step into Learning. Additionally, the successful
candidate will be expected to promote positive
relationships with learners and stakeholders, enha...

Employability Trainer (Bournemouth)

Job Role

We’re currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Employability Trainer to deliver a variety of training and one to one support to prepare participants for securing sustainable employment.
You’ll facilitate high quality and engaging sessions to participants which develops their employability skills, which will include interview techniques, job application tactics, confidence restoration sessions and identify transferrable skills. You’ll also be responsible for teaching job searches via Linkedin, Facebook and all other Social Media networks as well as ensuring that they have the right equipment. 
You’ll provide motivational support to build positive relationships, guide, inspire, challenge, encourage and help individuals obtain sustainable employment.
Our ideal candidate will be able to utilise digital technologies and other channels, be fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business.  However, we aren’t always looking for someone who ticks every single box just so long as you have an engaging personality, are comfortable working with a diverse group of people, and can provide a warm and welcoming experience to help our customers in their first steps back into employment.
The role will be fast paced delivery with individuals joining a schedule of appropriate bite sized sessions, in a ‘Learn and Go’ delivery approach.  
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £26,000 - £29,545 p.a.  (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:•    25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)•    2 Volunteer Days•    Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer•    Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance•    Annual Pay Review•    Refer a Friend Scheme•    Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefitsThere’s also the opportunity to progress your career!

Interested?There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make..