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HEAD OF BOARDING
REQUIRED FOR 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026

WELCOME

Thank you for considering the role of Head of Boarding at

Moulsford Prep School.

Moulsford is a thriving independent day & boarding school of 330 pupils aged 3

to  13  years,  set  in  tranquil  and  picturesque  grounds  on  the  banks  of  the  River

Thames in South Oxfordshire.

At Moulsford, the message is straightforward. We want our pupils to receive the

broadest  possible  education,  while  remembering  that  they  will  learn  best  when

happy and settled.

Founded in 1961, this is a particularly exciting period in Moulsford’s

development with the School in the process of going co-educational. At present

girls and boys are in Year 3 and below, and the school will be fully co-

educational by 2030.

Moulsford offers a fantastic working environment, placing great emphasis on staff

wellbeing and morale, as well as having a culture of career development.

I look forward to welcoming you to Moulsford soon.

Ben Beardmore-Gray

Headmaster

THE SCHOOL

Moulsford Prep School is situated on an idyllic

30-acre site on the banks of the River Thames.

Our Prep School (age 7 – 13) traditionally delivered an outstanding

all-boys education, and is now moving towards full co-education by

There are currently 330 pupils at the School from Pre-School to

Year 8.  Moulsford is predominantly a day school, but currently has

a boarding house for up to 35 pupils; mainly in Years 6, 7 and 8.

The School week runs from Monday to Friday, and there are also a

number of sports fixtures which take place on Saturdays. There is

neither Saturday School nor boarding on Friday night or at the

accepting girls into Year 3 from September 2025, who will continue

through the school, until the whole school is fully co-educational by

weekend.

2030. Our Pre-Prep (age 3 – 7) became co-educational in

September 2023.

Moulsford aims to nurture the whole child, providing opportunities

for each individual to develop their talents and abilities.  The culture

is one of achievement within a vibrant learning environment,

ensuring positive reinforcement at all levels of ability.  The School

has high academic expectations of the pupils and excellent teaching

ensures that they move to their Senior Schools extremely well

prepared.

Great emphasis is also placed on the extra-curricular side of School

life. Forest School, Sport, Music, Art, Drama and river-based

activities play a prominent role in the pupils’ timetable.  Sport at

Moulsford is particularly strong with the major sports being rugby,

football, hockey, cricket and netball.

From Moulsford, the children go on to a wide variety of senior

schools via Common Entrance or Scholarship at 13+.  These

include: Abingdon, Radley, Marlborough, Wellington, Magdalen

College School (Oxford), Eton, St Edward’s (Oxford), Pangbourne,

Harrow, Shiplake, and The Oratory. This list will be expanded to

include a range of girls’ schools, as girls progress through the school.

The Headmaster is Ben Beardmore-Gray who took up post in

September 2014.  Ben was previously Headmaster of Mowden Hall

(Northumberland), Deputy Head of Farleigh (Hampshire), and

started his teaching career at Ludgrove (Berkshire).  He is also on

the Council of Cheltenham College, District Representative for

District 10 of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), ,

a Director of the Independent Schools  Examination Board (ISEB)

and is a mentor and coach to other Heads.

THE ROLE

HEAD OF BOARDING

LINE MANAGER: Headmaster

HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time Monday – Friday

TIMES OF WORK: The Head of Boarding must reside in the Boarding House when the pupils
are staying overnight.

SALARY: Dependent on experience & qualifications, commensurate with industry standards

The Head of Boarding is a very rewarding role, and one integral to the School as the leader of this popular
boarding house.

This is an exciting time to join Moulsford Prep School, with the introduction of co-education into Year 3
progressing through the school year on year.  Currently, the boarding house is all boys, and it is anticipated that
girls will start to board in September 2027. The Head of Boarding will oversee the transition to co-educational
boarding.

Pupils board at Moulsford from Monday evening through to Friday morning with the Head of Boarding being
responsible for the pastoral care and welfare of each boarding pupil. Living in the Boarding House, he/she is
responsible for promoting good social skills and creating and maintaining a warm, friendly and nurturing
atmosphere that enables pupils to thrive in the School community.  Pupils can either board weekly (Monday –
Friday) or flexi board. If the latter, pupils must commit to boarding two nights a week for the term.

The successful candidate will thoroughly enjoy being with children and have a good sense of humour, together
with excellent inter-personal skills...

The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way.  

Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.

Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contactinclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team. You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here. 

Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.

Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact

Whatever your aspiration, we’ll help you redefine the boundaries of your ambitions.

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School Lunchtime Supervisor to start ASAP

7.5 hours per week, Term Time only (35 weeks)

Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours daily, 11:50am – 1:20pm

£12.21/hour, £267.13 per month (paid over 12 months)

We at Hopelands School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated lunchtime supervisor
to join our  friendly team of lunchtime  staff. We are a small, nurturing  independent prep school in
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will be hard working, friendly and will have a
professional and nurturing manner with the children.

Key responsibilities include:

•

Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall, promoting a calm and respectful environment.

•  Assist with the serving of food and support younger children as needed.

•  Oversee  children  during  outdoor  play,  ensuring  their  safety,  inclusion,  and wellbeing  at  all

times.

•  Encourage positive behaviour, good manners, and safe play, both indoors and outdoors.

•  Manage  minor  incidents  and  report  any  concerns  or  accidents  to  the  appropriate  staff

member.

•  Work  collaboratively  with  the

lunchtime  team  and  school  staff,  maintaining  clear

communication and following school policies, including safeguarding and health & safety.

Further  information  about  the  school  can  be  found  on:  www.hopelands.org.uk.  School  visits  are
welcome.

To  apply,  please  request  and  complete  the  application  pack  and  forward  it  to the  School  Business
Manager, Sam Compton (scompton@hopelands.org.uk)

The  school  is  committed  to  equal  opportunities  and  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of
children and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to
undergo  child  protection  screening  including  checks  with  past  employers  and  the  Disclosure  and
Barring Service. Please note, shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

ACTIVITY LEADER - ISS
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ACTIVITY LEADER - ISS

Responsible  to: Activity  Manager

Main Purpose:  The  Activity  Leaders  are  responsible  for  working  closely  with  the  Activity  Manager  to
contribute  to the smooth delivery  of the Sedbergh  International Summer  School extra-curricular programme.
Activity  Leaders  will  lead  our  co-curricular  programme  of recreational,  afternoon  and  evening  activities  to
include  sports, outdoor adventure  and creative  arts as well as evening  social events  and  weekly  excursions.
Activity  Leaders  also provide  support  in  the  boarding  house,  assisting  with  residential  boarding  duties  and
supporting  the House Parent  team as required.

Course Dates:  The  course in 2026  will  run  for 4 weeks, and  we will be  offering contracts of varying  lengths,
depending  on  the  candidates’  availability  and  experience  and  our  student  numbers.  All  candidates  must
attend  on-site  induction  prior  to  the  start  date  (outlined  below).  If  candidates  have  holidays,  weddings,
graduations  etc booked,  they  must mention  this  at the  interview  stage. Time  off for such  events  cannot be
guaranteed  otherwise.
The course  is run  on the Senior  School campus  (Sedbergh),  with  three London  trips  running  throughout  the
course. See breakdown  of dates below (subject  to change).

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27th – 30th June 2026: London trip  (induction  takes place on 26th June in London).
30th June  – 25th July: Senior  School campus  at Sedbergh  (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June
or 2nd July, depending on contract start date)
18th – 21st July: London trip
25th – 28th July: London trip

Activity  Leaders may be asked to assist with  one of the London trips. These are 4-day trips  with all activities,
accommodation, transport  and meals pre-arranged  by an experienced  tour operator. Adequate  time off will
be given prior to/following the London trip.

Activity  staff are given one day off each week. Unfortunately,  the school cannot cover the cost of travelling
to and from the school.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Assist  the Activity Manager  in the  delivery  and management  of the day to day running  of the ISS co -
curricular  programme:  mainly  through  afternoon and evening  activities and Sunday  (half-day)
excursions.

•  Prepare,  organise and  oversee one or more co-curricular activities  daily, assisting  with the delivery

of the entire  sport and activity programme  both  on and off site.

•  Ensure  all co-curricular  activities are delivered  competently,  professionally  and safely, in

accordance with  Sedbergh  policies and  risk assessments.

•  Attend  daily  Activities  meetings with  the Activity Manager.
•  Assist  with the pupil  arrivals  on Saturdays.
•  Assist  with the pupil  induction  and site orientation  on Sunday  mornings, prior  to a half-day local

excursion.

•  When  completing  activity registers, compare these with the expected  student  list, communicating

any discrepancies  to the Activity  Manager immediately.
Supervise  pupils  on excursions  and always ensure  their safety.

•
•  Engage with pupils  in a friendly  and professional manner,  encouraging full pupil  participation.
•

In line  with school safety, and in collaboration with the Social Media  Coordinator, provide  effective
photographic  material for use in social media  daily.

•  Manage students’  conduct and  behaviour  to ensure  students  enjoy and get the most out of each

activity/excursion.

•  Assist  with airport transfers  on a rota basis.
•  Assist  with break or mealtime  duties  as outlined  on the Teams schedule  (rota basis).
•  Escort pupils  to class/boarding  houses as outlined  on the Teams schedule.
•  Assist  with residential  duties  (2 overnight duties  per  week) to provide  a happy,  supportive  boarding

environment  for all pupils.

•  Ensure  the campus  is closed down after completion  of the course, and returned  to its original state,

including  all school facilities and equipment.

•  Assist  at any time, whether  on duty  or not, with an emergency  or where a student  is injured  or

unhappy.

•  Any  other tasks as required  by the Activity  Manager and Operations  Director to ensure  the smooth

running  of the international  programme.

Pre-Course Duties  will  include:

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•

Familiarising  oneself with the Staff Handbook  and SISS publicity  materials  (brochure,  website  etc).
Liaising  with  the  Activities  Manager,  Activity  Leaders  and  other  staff  as  required  to  build  team
rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings  prior to the course.

•  Reading Keeping  Children  Safe in Education (KCSIE)  and other policy documents  provided.
•  Completing  relevant  Educare training  modules  as instructed  prior to arrival.
•

Familiarising  oneself with all relevant  fire, health  and safety policy documents  and risk  assessments
associated with the r...

ACTIVITY LEADER - ISS
PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment

Essential

Desirable

Applicants must  be educated  to  degree level or  in  higher  education
studying  for  a  degree  and  be  passionate  about  their  specialist  field
whether that be sports, performing arts, creative activities or outdoor
education

X

First Aid Certificate

Lifeguard Certificate

X

X

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

Demonstrated  ability  delivering  an  interesting  and  diverse  range  of
afternoon and evening activities
Previous  summer  school  and/or  boarding  school  experience  and/or
experience supervising children and young people in a formal setting
Applications must be able to present evidence of their right to work in
the UK for the duration of the contract

X

X

X

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Desirable

Professional, mature attitude and excellent communication skills

Proven ability to work positively within a team

Awareness  of  and  commitment  to  Health  and  Safety  issues  and  to
keep students’ safety as top priority at all times
Understanding of risk assessments and their use and importance for
keeping children safe
Ability  to  empathise  with  and  support  students  who  are  away  from
home in a new environment
Demonstrated  ability  to  work  under  pressure  and  to  enthuse  and
motivate students
Ability to initiate and organise a wide range of extra-curricular activities
and social events
The ability to speak other languages

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Vacancy at Farms for City Children

Farm School Leader (Growing)

Salary £ 24,447

Wick Court, Gloucestershire

Details

Farms for City Children offers children and young people a week in the heart of the British countryside staying on one of our farms, where they are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and country life. During their stay, they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens, caring for livestock and looking after the land, and a variety of tasks designed to build greater connection with the natural world.

We are looking for a Farm School Leader to join our team on our farm in Gloucestershire. Wick Court is a 50-acre working farm raising pigs, poultry, sheep and cattle. It also houses equine and bees and has a number of important heritage orchards growing perry pears and apples for juicing. 

This is a hands-on role, responsible for planning and delivering a productive kitchen garden and leading engaging countryside, food and farming sessions for groups of children at Wick Court

The postholder will create and deliver productive and environmentally sensitive growing in the gardens and orchards. They will be passionate about food quality and provenance and work closely with the kitchen team at the farm. While the role will be responsible for growing at Wick Court, and lead practical management of the garden and orchard and work with volunteers, the postholder will also work with the animals and children, and support estate management as part of the wider farming operations team. The postholder will deliver countryside sessions for visiting children as well helping with daily farming tasks.

As comfortable in wellies in the garden as engaging with visiting children and teachers, this role requires a can-do attitude, an enthusiasm for good food, and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people to access the benefits of nature.  

The role requires the ability to undertake work outside of 9 to 5 hours, including some weekend and lone working on a rota basis. 

For full details about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification and Job Information Pack.

In return you will receive a starting salary of £24,447 per annum and a range of benefits, which include:

·        25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

·        6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme

·        Employee Assistance Programme

Deadline for applications: 9am Monday 26th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 30th January 2026

To apply, please download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form. 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Attached documents

Dispute Appointments Development Lead - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Lead the automation, simplification, and strategic redesign of our workflows, panel governance, and our renewal processes!

We usually respond within a month

Job Title: Dispute Appointments Development Lead (Fixed Term Contract)

Reporting to: Director of External Affairs 

Location: 12 Bloomsbury Square, Holborn, London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office) 

Role: Full time, 12 months Fixed Term Contract  

Company Overview: 

Ciarb is a professional membership body. We support our members through advocacy, professional standards, training, and guidance. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance, and integrity in all that we do.

Position Overview: 

The Dispute Appointments Development Lead is a project and operational role responsible for modernising and redesigning Ciarb’s appointing authority and dispute appointment function. The Dispute Appointments Development Lead will lead the automation, simplification, and strategic redesign of appointment workflows, panel governance, and renewal processes, and will play a central role in delivering a new global, scalable appointing authority model aligned with Ciarb’s emerging organisational strategy and Membership Value Proposition.   

Key Responsibilities:  

Appointment Continuity & Core Operations  

• Ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential appointing authority services during transition period including all admin

• Act as the single operational point of accountability for appointments during the transition period

• Ensure all appointment activities comply with the organisation’s Charter, Bye-laws, governance framework, and professional standards

Automation & Process Redesign  

• Design and implement lean, scalable appointment workflows using CRM as the primary system of record

• Automate or semi-automate:

  • Appointment shortlisting

  • Conflict checks

  • Panel member searches

  • PAC tracking and renewal cycles

  • Fee payment/invoicing

• Replace document-based and manually-driven processes with structured, system-based solutions

• Ensure all panel member information (CVs, expertise, jurisdictions, languages, sector experience) is captured in individual CRM records and power BI dashboards

Data, Dashboards & Reporting  

• Lead the development of data-led reporting and dashboards to support presidential and HQ appointments, governance, oversight, reporting, and strategic decision-making

• Use advanced Excel and Power BI to analyse and visualise appointment, panel, and PAC data.

• Build and maintain reports and dashboards covering:

  • Appointments by scheme, geography, gender, and expertise

  • Panel composition, diversity, and capacity

  • PAC status, renewal cycles, and expiry risks

• Create and manage pivot tables, data models, formulas, and structured datasets to replace narrative and manual reporting

• Translate complex datasets into clear insights, trends, and recommendations for senior stakeholders

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across CRM, dashboards, and reports

• Work closely with IT, Finance, Governance, and Membership teams to align data architecture and reporting standards

Panel & Governance Reform (subject to new organisational strategy)  

• Review existing panels and appointment lists to assess fitness for purpose

• Conduct diversity and capability/expertise gap analy...

Psychotherapy Manager (Interim)

• Job Reference: 01-26
• Date Posted: 5 January 2026
• Recruiter: Providence Row
• Website: https://www.providencerow.org.uk/
• Location: London
• Remote Working: Some remote working possible
• Salary: £50,000
• Role: Frontline jobs, Experts by Experience jobs
• Job type: Contract
• Duration: 6-9 months
• Work hours: Full Time

Job Description

About us:

Providence Row tackles the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets. The charity was founded in 1860 to work with vulnerable people living in the East End of London.  We are extremely proud of how the charity has continued to grow and develop over 150 years. 

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues.  Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes.  We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

About the role:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Provide regular clinical and line management supervision to six practitioners.
• Support staff wellbeing, development, and performance through reflective practice and professional guidance.
• Lead on recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of team members.
• Oversee referral pathways, allocation of cases, and management of team caseloads.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure high-quality, safe and effective clinical practice.
• Lead risk management processes and provide senior oversight of complex or high-risk situations.
• Hold a small caseload, providing assessment, formulation, and psychotherapeutic interventions in community settings.
• Participate in organisational planning, meetings, and strategic discussions.
• Promote the service externally and support its integration within wider multidisciplinary networks.
  
  

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

  To apply:

Please follow the link and submit your CV along with covering letter.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews:

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Psychotherapy Manager (Interim)

• Job Reference: 01-26
• Date Posted: 5 January 2026
• Recruiter: Providence Row
• Website: https://www.providencerow.org.uk/
• Location: London
• Remote Working: Some remote working possible
• Salary: £50,000
• Role: Frontline jobs, Experts by Experience jobs
• Job type: Contract
• Duration: 6-9 months
• Work hours: Full Time

Job Description

About us:

Providence Row tackles the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets. The charity was founded in 1860 to work with vulnerable people living in the East End of London.  We are extremely proud of how the charity has continued to grow and develop over 150 years. 

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues.  Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes.  We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

About the role:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Provide regular clinical and line management supervision to six practitioners.
• Support staff wellbeing, development, and performance through reflective practice and professional guidance.
• Lead on recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of team members.
• Oversee referral pathways, allocation of cases, and management of team caseloads.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure high-quality, safe and effective clinical practice.
• Lead risk management processes and provide senior oversight of complex or high-risk situations.
• Hold a small caseload, providing assessment, formulation, and psychotherapeutic interventions in community settings.
• Participate in organisational planning, meetings, and strategic discussions.
• Promote the service externally and support its integration within wider multidisciplinary networks.
  
  

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

  To apply:

Please follow the link and submit your CV along with covering letter.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews:

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

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The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way.  

Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.

Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contactinclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team. You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here. 

Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.

Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact

Whatever your aspiration, we’ll help you redefine the boundaries of your ambitions.

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Research Grants Manager (Maternity Cover Minimum 12 Months)

The Rosalind Franklin Institute (the Franklin) is a technology institute established by the UK Government as a unique centre committed to advancing tools that are needed to transform healthcare in the future.

The Institute brings together researchers in life and physical sciences, and engineering, to develop a spectrum of tools which we will use to image, interpret and intervene in biological systems. These insights will speed up the discovery of new medicines, help find new diagnostics and contribute to a deeper understanding of human health and disease. Our Science Strategy seeks to focus the Franklin’s research and unite our researchers around our Technology Innovation Challenges and Life Science Challenges. For more information on the Franklin’s Challenges click here.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Research Grants Manager to provide comprehensive support in the operational management of research applications, from proposal development to approval and project submission, through to implementation, delivery and evaluation.

As the Research Grants Manager, you will work in close partnership with internal colleagues ensuring integrated support across the life cycle of a research project, with a particular focus on the pre-award application stage. This is a high-profile role that will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the implementation of our strategic goals - to deliver world class science, build a legacy to be proud of, and secure our future success.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills, who is committed, and results driven. You will proactively engage with our multidisciplinary research teams to support the development of competitive research applications for a wide variety of external funding sources, adding value through provision of high-quality support and specialist advice.

Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

We are open to consider candidates who would like to join us on a secondment basis to expand their knowledge and join a highly collaborative, vibrant, and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

These will include, but are not limited to:

• *Being the point of contact for Franklin scientists wishing to apply for external research funding, providing professional advice with respect to the research application process (including costing, funder specific terms & conditions, and aspects of research contracts & due diligence).
• *Working closely with our scientists to support them with the preparation and submission of competitive research applications, contributing to proposal content as appropriate and providing guidance to ensure compliance with funder requirements and policies.
• *Communicating and liaising with Operational team members during the research application process as required. For example, working with finance team colleagues on costings for the proposal, providing specialist expertise on funder specific eligibility criteria.
• *Ensuring research applications adhere to our institutional policies and, where necessary, coordinating internal review processes prior to submission.
• *Helping to bring shape and clarity to complex, multi-partner applications being led by the Franklin, providing project management support to help the partners work effectively towards funder requirements and deadlines.
• *Establishing close working relationships with Franklin staff, and pro-actively developing a network of external professional contacts including higher education institutions, funding agencies and charitable organisations.
• *Leading on the handover process for successful applications, working in partnership with Operational team colleagues, to ensure efficient project implementation and timely initiation of contract, recruitment and procurement processes as required.
• *Reviewing and providing input to our Contracts Manager on negotiations for grant and grant-related agreements.
• *Supporting grant Principal Investigators in setting up and managing projects generally to enable coherence with funder terms, including ongoing grant maintenance.
• *Contributing to evaluation reporting and getting key metrics on progress for internal and external purposes, providing reports, and keeping up to date regarding funder strategies and escalating matters as required.
• *Participating in horizon scanning of applicable funding opportunities and disseminating information to o...

Bloxham School is seeking a reliable, organised and proactive Transport Operations Supervisor to support the day-to-day planning and delivery of our transport services. This is a key operational role within the Operations and Logistics Department, ensuring the safe, efficient and professional transport of pupils across a wide range of school activities.

Working closely with the Operations and Logistics Manager, you will help oversee home-to-school transport, sports fixtures, activities and airport transfers, while also providing driving cover and supporting vehicle maintenance.

The Role:

 As Transport Operations Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the daily administration and planning of the school’s transport services.
• Providing minibus driving cover when required, including morning and evening routes.
• Collecting and returning pupils safely in line with published timetables.
• Liaising professionally with parents regarding transport arrangements and enquiries.
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of transport for fixtures, activities and events.
• Preparing, issuing and managing transport documentation and records.
• Maintaining accurate transport logs and updating transport management systems.
• Coordinating vehicle servicing, inspections and deliveries with external providers.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance tasks to ensure roadworthiness and presentation.
• Supporting the on-call rota, including occasional mornings, evenings and weekends.

You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of safety, communication and service delivery across the School’s transport operation.

The Person:

We are looking for someone who is practical, dependable and highly organised, with a strong sense of responsibility and a positive, professional approach.

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence with D, D1 or D101 entitlement.
• Minimum of five years’ driving experience.
• Experience in office administration and transport-related coordination.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and mechanical knowledge.
• Confident IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure and use initiative.
• Fit to drive in line with DVLA requirements.

Desirable:

• Transport-related qualification.
• Experience driving minibuses or vans.

You will be a strong team player who is also comfortable working independently, with a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to undertake training as required.

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

Why Join Bloxham School:

• Be part of a supportive Operations and Logistics team.
• Play a vital role in the daily life and safety of pupils.
• Work within a well-established school community with high professional standards.
• Access training and development opportunities.