Warehouse & Retail Support Manager

30 hours per week

Our shops and warehouse play a pivotal role in our income stream and assist in the financial sustainability of the Hospice. They provide employment and volunteering opportunities, sell a wide selection of donated pre-loved goods, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Ayrshire Hospice within our local communities.

As the Warehouse & Retail Support Manager, you will support and coordinate the day-to-day management and administration of all stock and distribution related operations. You will report to the Area Manager and support the operational compliance in our network of eight shops.

You will be responsible for managing and coordinating stock management systems, ensure all health and safety requirements are achieved and costs are controlled and reduced. You will ensure staff and volunteers are trained and supported, while supplying shops with required stock and equipment.

You will oversee the warehouse team to achieve safe working practices and efficient and comprehensive procedures.

You will manage and co-ordinate a delivery and collection service for the distribution of donated goods and new goods stock across all shops, along with managing furniture collection and delivery to customers.

You will build good relationships and work in collaboration with shop managers, to help identify stock requirements for each shop.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional and efficient standard.

• Using a hands on approach, manage the rota and holidays for your team to ensure full coverage for receiving donations and delivery schedules.

• Support Shop Managers in achieving year on year improvements in income, sales and net profit targets as per annual budgets by ensuring they have the appropriate stock.

• Collaboratively work alongside the Ayr shop manager and Online team to support the day-to-day operation and lead in the shop managers absence. (This may involve working in other shops in Ayrshire as manager, if required).

• Support in delivering a culture of excellent customer service in the warehouse, training and supporting staff to develop positive and professional relationships. Displaying appropriate standards of professionalism, compassion and enthusiasm

• To build and maintain successful relationships with volunteers to harness their commitment and support for the Hospice.

• Support the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional standard and all Health & Safety measures are adhered to.

• To assist the Shop Managers in delivering effective Gift Aid practices across all stores.

• Support the warehouse/retail teams in delivering a customer/donor experience to an exceptional standard, that nurtures a connection and ongoing engagement with the Ayrshire Hospice

• Support the shop teams to contribute to climate sustainability through engagement with recycling and upcycling initiatives.

• Undertake effective coaching of warehouse team to support them in day-to-day operational challenges and on-going personal development.

• To achieve gift aid targets through ongoing training and best practice and to ensure compliance with HMRC guidance.

• Manage and coordinate the recording and scheduling of new goods across the Hospice shop network, ensuring the movement of stock is recorded meticulously within the EPOS system and other stock management controls.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Qualification within people management - Desirable

Knowledge/Experience

• Previous experience of retail management - Desirable

• Proven track record of people management - Essential

• A proven track record in achieving targets / objectives - Essential

• Experience with working with the public and delivering excellent customer care - Essential

• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practise - Essential

• Previous warehouse experience - Desirable

Ability/Skills

• Commercial awareness with knowledge of retail best practi...

Café Shift Leader

College Lake,

, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QG

Contact details

Please apply via the link. Queries should be directed to recruitment@bbowt.org.uk

Café Shift Leader

Salary: £13,760 (pro rata) per annum (£24,697 FTE), £13.57 per hour

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 19.5 hours per week, according to rota. Alternate weekend working and occasional bank holidays and evenings.

Based: College Lake Nature Reserve, Tring, Bucks, England

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

The Café Shift Leader will help nature recover by delivering an excellent guest experience at our busy café located in College Lake nature reserve, Tring, Bucks.

What you’ll be doing

• Food and drink preparation, including cooking a basic menu and baking.
• Supervising the daily operation of our busy café to deliver a positive guest experience and maximise income opportunities.
• Carrying out the daily opening and closing procedures for the café including food safety and hygiene checks.
• Assist the Café Supervisor with ordering the ordering of stock and developing a vibrant seasonal menu for the café and events hosted at the reserve.

What we’re looking for

• Café or similar customer focused hospitality environment skills
• Baking, cooking, or other food preparation skills
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification with ability to attain Food Hygiene Level 3
• A calm and welcoming approach in dealing with the public and colleagues
• Ability to coordinate a team and resources to adapt to changing demands in the café

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

This role is accepting applications on a rolling basis and the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy once a suitable applicant is found.

Interviews will take place face to face at College Lake on a rolling basis.

BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. Contact us on recruitment@bbowt.org.uk if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application. 

When applying for the role you can expect to answer a few questions online relating to the skills required and what you would be doing in the role. Your responses will be anonymised, randomised, and scored by a panel of reviewers.

We don't use an application form, or CVs - your answers to our situational based questions will be scored against a review guide and scores from these will decide which candidates go through to the interview stage.  See here to find out why we do this.

Whilst we appreciate ChatGPT and other AI platforms can answer these questions, we know what they have to say (and generally the answer they generate isn't great). We want to hear your perspective written in your own words. If it is clear that any of your answers are not your own work, we reserve the right to reject your application on that basis.

You’ll also be asked for information about your background, anything...

Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a permanent full-time (35 hours) Property Services Director to join our team. We want to find someone that shares our values (Committed, People Focused, Professional and Agile) and wants to make a positive difference in tenants’ lives through the provision of good quality, well maintained homes.

The role is to lead the Property Services team in delivering a high quality, customer focused, and compliant asset management and maintenance service. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of leading and motivating a team
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve strategic goals
• Understanding of legislative, statutory and regulatory requirements relating to social housing
• Experience of developing partnerships with external organisations
• Previous experience of working in a housing organisation

The post holder will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

(Please note that CV’s will be considered as additional information only – No Agencies)

For an informal chat about the post please contact Claire Ironside at either cironside@manorestates.org.uk or 0131 510 8540

Information packs and an application form are available to download below or by contacting our office on 0131 510 8540 or email info@manorestates.org.uk.

To apply
Application forms can be downloaded in PDF or Word format by clicking the appropriate link below.

To:
You can return your completed form by email to info@manorestates.org.uk or by post to:

Manor Estates Housing Association Suite 4

5 New Mart Place

Edinburgh

EH14 1RW

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• Location:Oxfam Bookshop - Wallingford
• Workplace Type:On-site
• Hours:37.5 hours per week
• Salary:£25,314 per annum
• Job Family:Retail
• Division:Retail (Engagement)
• Grade:Shop Manager 1
• Job Type:Open ended
• Closing Date:21 February 2026
• Country:United Kingdom

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Please note: this role involves occasional Sunday working.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. ...

Ambassador Volunteer

To promote and make Torch Trust and the services offered to those with sight loss known to churches, small groups, sight loss charities and organisations as well as to attend exhibitions representing Torch Trust.

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We will email you our Torch News magazine four times a year, full of encouraging stories, updates and information on how you can get involved. Our quarterly prayer diary is included to give you a daily guide to how you can be praying for the ministry of Torch. By receiving these digitally you help us save costs and help the planet!

By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.

We are only able to continue our work supporting those with sight loss thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Please consider if you can support the ministry financially.

Office hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.

From outside UK: +44 1858 438260

If you don’t get a response please use our online form or email us at: info@torchtrust.org

Send us a message using our online form and a member of our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible.

Write us an email and one of our friendly team members will get back to as soon as possible.

If you like to contact us directly, please use this phone number: 01858 438260
Office hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.
From outside UK: +44 1858 438260

Send us a message using our online form and a member of our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible.

It’s free and easy to become a client. Once you get in touch, one of our staff will help you complete the sign-up process.

By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.

We have a dedicated form for registering yourself and the client.

It’s free and easy to become a client supporter. You can do this online or over the telephone. This will give you access to most items that a client would have access to.

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We’ve got a dedicated form to register yourself as a client.

By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.

To record Christian books and magazines for the Torch Trust library, to enable clients who live with sight loss to access materials so that they can grow in their faith through digital recordings.

• To prepare written material for an audio context
• To record the material on to a laptop using a USB microphone
• To check the recording for accuracy, noise, level, pace and timing, and correct as appropriate

• Position Type:Voluntary
• Team:Audio Transcription Coordinator
• Location:Work from Home

• A natural reading voice with variable expressions
• Good sense of hearing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Able to keep on required time scales
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Good level of literacy

Homebased, with use of a quiet room which has sound absorbing surfaces, like carpets and curtains. Also required is a modern Windows PC/laptop (unfortunately our microphones do not work with Apple systems).

This is a part-time role with days and hours to suit the applicant. However, it is expected that volunteers are able to commit time to agreed projects in order to meet deadlines.

A microphone, training and support will be provided by Torch Trust.

• Application Form
• Informal interview
• 2 references including a Church Minister or leader
• Volunteer Agreement

If you would like any further information about the role please contact : 01858 438260 or volunteers@torchtrust.org

If you have any questions concerning employment with Torch please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be pleased to get back in touch with you.

Other staffing opportunities will be listed here as they become available.

Vacancy

To promote and make Torch Trust and the services offered to those with sight loss...

Planned Maintenance – Monday 19th January ⚠️ Pool and Relaxation Suite Closed. No hot water throughout the building, cold water available. All lessons cancelled – phone reception on 01343 550033 to arrange an alternative lesson between January 20-25. 

Planned Maintenance – Monday 19th January  Pool and Relaxation Suite Closed. No hot water throughout the building, cold water available. All lessons cancelled – phone reception on 01343 550033 to arrange an alternative lesson between January 20-25. 

40 Hours per week

£12.60 + £1.50 teaching enhancement

MLC/534

It is essential for the successful candidate to be reliable, have the ability to communicate with children in an efficient and friendly manner, provide a professional approach to our swimming lessons, and be available to work shifts.

The duties, which involve weekend working, include assisting with tuition of swimming lessons, working on the pool sides, waterslides, changing areas, Relaxation Suite and other public areas, setting up and dismantling equipment/furniture and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the pool areas.

It should be noted that a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and references are requirements for this post and therefore, if successful at interview, will be required prior to employment. Please note: NPLQ course will be provided to the successful candidate. Requirements: NPLQ and a Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification is desirable.

The duties, which involve weekend working, include assisting with tuition of swimming lessons, working on the pool sides, waterslides, changing areas, Relaxation Suite and other public areas, setting up and dismantling equipment/furniture and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the pool areas.

It should be noted that a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and references are requirements for this post and therefore, if successful at interview, will be required prior to employment. Please note: NPLQ course will be provided to the successful candidate. Requirements: NPLQ and a Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification is desirable.

An application pack can be obtained by emailing Recruitment@mlc-elgin.co.uk

You can also fill out and download an application form here

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Job Details

• Job Title:
  Driver / Stock Collector
• Salary:
  £24771.00 to £24771.00 Per Annum
• Location:
  Oswestry/Croesoswallt, Shropshire, United Kingdom
• Postcode:
  SY10 8GB
• Hours per week:
  37.5
• Type of contract:
  Permanent
• Job Ref:
  SK1473282OswDSC
• Posted Date:
  Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Closing Date:
  Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Driver / Stock Collector

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Driver / Stock Collector? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’ Helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.

Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Full Time Driver/Stock Collector to join our team based in Oswestry, covering North Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire and Powys.  You will join on a permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week. A standard working week includes every Saturday and Sunday and three full weekdays. In return, our Driver/Stock Collector will receive a competitive rate of £24,771 per annum, plus benefits.

About the Driver / Stock Collector role:

As a Driver/ Stock Collector you will be responsible for the safe delivery of goods, careful handling of property and streamlining stock movement between shops, improving shop replenishment. The Driver/ Stock Collector provides logistical support operating an efficient delivery and collection service to internal and external customers. On occasion, you may be required to support other regions to ensure business continuity throughout the retail department.

We are looking for a Driver / Stock Collector who has:

• Ability to maintain large amounts of physical labour which could consist of moving approximately 400 bags per day weighing between 7-10kg each.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience of multi-drop deliveries.
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative.

About us:

By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
• Organisational pension scheme
• Blue Light Card and Staff rewards programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
• Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great development opportunities

Closing date: 5th February 2026

Interview date:  12th February 2026

If you think you have what it takes to be our Driver / Stock Collector and help us deliver our mission, then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Area Manager, Mark Hunt-Gittins, contact us on 07791 838790 or the HR department on 01691 679679. We would love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).

Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.

Assistant Manager, Company Secretarial

HKSAR, HK

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited

A highly-diversified and global corporation, the Swire Group’s businesses encompass property, aviation, beverages and food chain, as well as marine and trading & industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused in Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in two Hong Kong listed companies: Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is the holding company of the publicly-listed conglomerate, Swire Pacific Ltd. Our Company Secretary's Department is now inviting candidates to apply for the following position:

Assistant Manager, Company Secretarial

The job holder will support the Deputy Company Secretary by providing company secretarial services for the Cathay group, including listed companies, divisional subsidiaries, and outports in various jurisdictions.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Listing Rules, the Securities and Futures Ordinance and the Companies Ordinance, etc
• Attend to statutory filings, disclosure, and reporting with regulatory bodies. Provide recommendations on the implementation of new workflow as necessary
• Implement processes to promote, sustain and uphold good corporate governance
• Maintain secretarial and statutory records, and perform regular reviews of the companies’ information database and filing system
• Organise board and committee meetings, and follow up on subsequent work and minutes writing
• Handle corporate transactions, as well as the formation, winding up and restructuring of companies to meet business needs
• Provide secretarial support to business units in preparing corporate documents, the renewal of aviation services-related licenses, and liaise with external regulators and other stakeholders as needed
• Oversee team administration, performance evaluation, and training strategies
• Handle ad-hoc assignments as required

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree, and be an Associate Member of CGI/HKCGI
• At least 8 years of company secretarial experience in sizable listed companies or professional services firms
• Solid knowledge of the Companies Ordinance, the Listing Rules, the Securities and Futures Ordinance and other applicable regulations
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and organise multiple tasks concurrently
• A proven track record of supervising a compact team, all in the pursuit of cultivating a culture of excellence and robust team commitment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Word Processing applications
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)

Application:
At Swire, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.

We offer a competitive package to the right candidate. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, you can send your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. We will contact all shortlisted candidates. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact us at swirerecruit@jsshk.com or mail to 5/F One Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.

Application deadline: 13 February 2026

Apply now »

HR Coordinator

Candidate Information Pack

January 2026

About Us

Magdalene College is one of the ancient Colleges of the University of Cambridge, it was originally
founded in 1428 and re-founded in 1542. Although we are rightly proud of our history, we are a
thoroughly modern and forward-looking College.

We have developed a strong programme in the Sciences alongside traditional strengths in Arts subjects
and the first priority for students is academic work. However, there is also a thriving extracurricular life in
the College, and we take pride in the high level of pastoral care offered to junior members. There are
around 600 undergraduate and postgraduate students, and just over 100 Fellows and the Master who
together make up our warm and thriving College community.

The College employs just over 100 members of staff across various departments including Alumni and
Development, Academic Office, Finance, Catering, Maintenance, Gardens, Libraries, Porters, Housekeeping
and IT. Further information is available from the College’s website http://www.magd.cam.ac.uk

College Facilities for Staff

Staff are able to use the College gym which consists of a weights gym and a room with cardio equipment.
The College also has a squash court and Eton Fives court. These can be booked through the Porters
Lodge. Basketball, tennis and volleyball courts along with football Astro pitches can be booked through St
John’s College.

Magdalene is registered with Cycle Scheme, a tax-efficient scheme for buying a new bicycle.

During the summer staff may use the College punts for up to two hours. These should be booked
through the Porters Lodge.

The College has a social committee who run events for staff, including the annual day trip which is open
for all staff to attend.

Meals

All staff working a shift of a minimum of 4 hours per day are eligible to take a free lunch. This includes
permanent staff and those on a fixed term contract. The value of the meal is up to £7.20 per day which
equates to over £1600 per year for those working in College 5 days a week.

Family Friendly Policies

The College offers enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay as well as generous sick pay for those
who have more than six months service.   College staff are also eligible to apply for spaces at nurseries
run by the University which offer subsidised rates. This is in addition to the flexible working policy. More
details on all of these are in the Staff Handbook.

Benefits

The college offers a range of benefits, including:

•  Group Life Assurance.
•  Help@hand Portal where you can access remote GP appointments, medical second opinions,

savings and discounts, financial support and much more.

•  Wellbeing classes such as pilates and yoga.
•  Flu jabs.
•  College pension contributions of up to 12% plus up to 10% staff contribution.
•  Eye tests with Specsavers.

Department Information
The HR department is a small team consisting of an HR and College Office Administrator, HR Coordinator
and HR Manager (all part time) who report to the Assistant Bursar.  The team are responsible for
managing all aspects of employee’s employment journey from placing adverts, administering the
recruitment process, training and development and any employee relations issues.  Although the College
is part of the wider collegiate University the HR policies and procedures are developed internally.  The
work of the team is therefore varied and covers all HR functions.

Working Conditions
Which statement best describes the environment in which the role will primarily be based?
Office based. Some travel to similar sites may be required. Normal health and safety requirements will
be followed.

Physical Requirements
Which statement best describes the physical demands of the role?
Requires normal physical effort associated with an office environment (or equivalent).

Sensory Requirements
Which statement best describes the sensory demands of the role?
Uses normal office equipment and/or standard tools.

Role Summary

The College is looking to appoint to the role of HR Co-ordinator working within the HR team.  The
postholder will have responsibility for dealing with employee relations issues, assisting line managers with
recruitment, drafting employment contracts and supporting all the broader HR processes and reporting
requirements.  Ensuring fairness and consistency across college.  The post holder will play a key role in
implementing any new practices as a result of the Employment Rights Act.

Responsible to: HR Manager

Job Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment and onboarding

•  Assist with the preparation of job descriptions and recruitment packs
•  Assist line managers with providing suitable interview questions
•  When requested support line managers by sitting on interview panels
•  Draft offers of employment including calculating annual leave entitlements.
•  Draft the paperwork relating to casual workers, ensuring all checks are comple...

Casual Groundstaff (Matchday Only – Stadium)

Term: This is a casual, matchday-only position and does not constitute a full-time or permanent role.

Hours of Work: Hours will be offered on a matchday basis in line with the Club’s stadium fixture schedule and operational requirements. There is no guarantee of regular hours.

Department: Groundstaff

Salary: Competitive, paid hourly

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​ Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Groundsperson, you will support the preparation, presentation, and recovery of the stadium playing surface and surrounding areas on matchdays.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the preparation, presentation, and post-match recovery of the stadium pitch for first team and other stadium-based fixtures.
• Support matchday operations in line with the Club’s stadium fixture schedule, including pre-match setup and post-match duties.
• Assist with pitch-side duties to ensure the playing surface meets required competition standards.
• Carry out divoting, brushing, and general pitch presentation tasks as directed.
• Support adverse weather preparations at the stadium under the guidance of the Head Groundsperson, including frost protection and surface safety measures.
• Assist with winter procedures such as gritting stadium access routes, concourses (where applicable), and car parks ahead of staff, players, officials, and spectators arriving.
• Ensure goals, dugouts, technical areas, and other matchday equipment are safe, clean, and correctly positioned.
• Assist with the safe use, handling, and basic upkeep of groundstaff equipment and machinery on matchdays.
• Maintain cleanliness and order within stadium groundstaff areas during matchday operations.
• Always adhere to health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and Club procedures.
• Uphold and demonstrate the Club’s values, professionalism, and standards while representing the Club on matchdays.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support stadium matchday operations, as directed by the Head Groundsperson.

This job description is a guide and may be adjusted to reflect the evolving needs of the organisation.

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What are we looking for from you?

Essential:

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays in line with stadium fixtures
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

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Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a stadium or professional sporting environment
• Manual handling training and awareness
• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with a responsible and proactive approach

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Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider matchday team
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to changing matchday demands

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Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, considering each solely on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know within your application.

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Exercise Referral Advisor (Fixed term contract)

The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex

Post Title: Exercise Referral Advisor

Location: BH Live Active – Southampton Sites

Salary for 20 hours per week: £13,659.50 per annum

Hours: 20 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract - maternity leave cover

Expected end date: March 2027 or return of substantive post holder, whichever is sooner

The role:

We are recruiting for a part time Exercise Referral Advisor to join our team at BH Live Active, working across three sites in Southampton.

BH Live operates leisure facilities across this vibrant and lively port city in partnership with Southampton City Council. In line with the council’s ‘We Can Be Active’ strategy, we provide excellent leisure facilities and hundreds of activities for all ages and abilities to inspire and support more communities to be active.

The role will involve offering a personalised exercise and lifestyle programme for customers referred onto the programme by medical professionals.

You will work across The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, Bitterne Leisure Centre and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre.

A level 3 Exercise Referral qualification is essential, and experience in the field is desirable.

You will:

• Assist with the implementation of the Health and Fitness Programme provided for exercise referral patients at the nominated sites.
• Undertake 'Welcome Sessions' for new referral patients and provide follow-up one-to-one informal support.
• Carry out individual fitness testing and assessments for patients, as per the procedures and guidelines set out by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Ensure the correct interpretation of the fitness tests and assessments, formulating safe and appropriate physical activity recommendations for each individual.
• Correctly identify situations where an individual’s safe exercise participation needs to be cleared by the Health and Wellbeing Manager or the programme’s GP.
• Assist with the administration of the programme as required.
• Attend and contribute to any relevant meetings as may be required including staff training.
• Assist with the continued promotion of the programmes as directed by the Health and Wellbeing Manager.
• Adopt the Centre’s Customer Care Policy and as such, assist and advise all customers in a polite and friendly manner to make their visit an enjoyable experience and thus ensure repeat visits.

To be successful you will need:

• Empathy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisational skills
• A desire to make a positive change to someone’s physical and emotional wellbeing
• A level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification

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We offer:

• Onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• BH Live Active - Gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension matched up to 6% contributions
• Colleague discount on food and drink
• Colleague recognition
• Birthday / Celebratory day off
• Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.

Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year.

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

• More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing
• Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience
• Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people
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