Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Production team at Tate, supporting the production and delivery artist commissions at Tate Modern.

Since Tate Modern opened in 2000, the Turbine Hall has hosted some of the world’s most memorable and acclaimed works of contemporary art, reaching an audience of millions each year.

The Hyundai Commission offers a stage for international artists to present new, site-specific installations in the iconic Turbine Hall. The annual Infinities Commission supports experimental and visionary new work in Tate Modern’s Tanks and provides a platform for international artists at the cutting-edge of contemporary practice, enabling them to realise innovative and future-facing projects at a critical point in their careers.

As Production Coordinator you will support the planning, production, and delivery of varied and complex projects; you will work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external colleagues and use your own initiative to ensure tasks and projects are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be well-organised, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. You will have demonstrable experience of assisting the delivery of projects or programmes, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a meticulous attention to detail.

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About this job

Are you passionate about workers’ rights, social justice, and building power from the ground up?

We’re looking for an experienced trade union organiser to help grow our membership and strengthen and support our activist base in the Eastern region.

Our region is growing – fast. Eastern is one of the fastest growing regions in UNISON. We have a proven track record of delivering powerful, high-impact campaigns in public service workplaces.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled organiser to join a team that’s making a real difference in the lives of working people.

As a Regional Organiser, you’ll be leading our organising efforts. You’ll work closely with UNISON activists to recruit and retain members and develop new and existing workplace leaders and branch officers to build workplace power.

From developing activist networks to planning strategic campaigns to driving forward our collective bargaining agendas your work will play a crucial role in advancing the interests of our members across the region.

You will represent members individually and collectively, assisting branches to develop systems and processes for managing and undertaking their casework effectively.

The Person 

You will have skills and experience that include:

• Demonstrable leadership and motivational skills.

• A track record of using initiative and independence over a broad area of activity.

• Considerable knowledge of an industrial relations environment and a track record of high level negotiation and representation.

• Experience of advocacy in difficult situations.

• Ability to develop strategies, plans and solutions to solve complex problems.

• Ability to work on and manage projects.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience of influencing people at all levels.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the correct ref:   R1/13 R1/14 & R1/18 & R1/19 & R1/21 

Please save each of your documents to include your Full Name, Job Title, Region/Dept and Reference. 

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 4  February 2026 at 12.00 Noon. 

In person interviews will be held on the 16th & 17th February 2026.

About UNISON

UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.

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Animal Care Assistant

Location: Exeter, DevonHours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota basisSalary: £24,784.50 per annum, subject to review April 2026Reports to: Shelter Management Team

About Little Valley Animal Shelter

Little Valley Animal Shelter is an independent, self-funded branch of the RSPCA, forming the Devon Branch. Based just outside Exeter, we have been supporting animals in need for over 180 years and have been located at Little Valley since 1990.

We are dedicated to providing high standards of welfare, compassionate care, and appropriate rehabilitation until animals are ready for rehoming. Our team includes around 50 staff members and over 100 volunteers working across the shelter and our charity shops throughout Devon.

The role

We are seeking an Animal Care Assistant to provide excellent standards of daily animal care alongside outstanding customer service to adopters, supporters, and volunteers.

You will work with a wide range of species including dogs, cats, small mammals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, as well as birds. The role is practical, physically active, and central to the smooth running of the shelter.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver daily cleaning, feeding, and enrichment routines in line with welfare and behaviour plans
• Monitor animal health and behaviour and report concerns promptly
• Support veterinary visits, treatments, and medication administration as directed
• Maintain accurate records and daily logs
• Assist with safe handling and basic grooming
• Engage positively with adopters, volunteers, and members of the public
• Support events, promotions, and general shelter duties
• Work collaboratively within the team, promoting compassion and professionalism
• Work on a rota including weekends and bank holidays

Essential criteria

• Experience caring for animals in a professional or structured voluntary setting
• Confident handling skills across a range of species, including dogs
• Full, clean, manual UK driving licence
• Experience in a customer-facing role with strong communication skills
• Compassionate, patient, and welfare-focused approach
• Physically fit for manual work
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Desirable

• Animal care or behaviour qualification, such as a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a rescue, boarding, or veterinary environment
• Knowledge of animal welfare legislation and best practice

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave including bank holidays and a birthday day off, rising with long service
• NEST pension scheme with employer contribution
• Occupational sick pay
• Health Assured wellbeing scheme
• Training support relevant to the role
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted PetPlan pet insurance
• Use of company vehicle for shelter business

This job description reflects the current requirements of the role and may adapt as the needs of the shelter evolve.

How to apply:
Please apply via email with your CV, covering letter and application form to jblake@rspca-littlevalley.org.ukClosing date: 15th February 2026 (please note that we reserve the right to close this position earlier if suitable candidates are found before the closing date. We advise early application to avoid disappointment).

Artistic Officer 0302

• Location
• RAD HQ London
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Salary
• £26,000 p.a.
• Application Deadline
• Friday, February 6, 2026
• Job Summary

• Are you passionate about the performing arts and exceptionally organised? The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is looking for an Artistic Officer to join our team.

  In this multifaceted role, you will be the vital link that brings our artistic programs to life. From regular dance school classes to high-profile competitions and seasonal events, you will ensure our activities run seamlessly, safely, and inclusively. You will work at the heart of the Academy, supporting the delivery of world-class dance experiences for students, teachers, and the public.

  Key Responsibilites
  • Event & Class Coordination:Support the planning and on-site delivery of regular dance classes, workshops, and seasonal programs.
  • Operational Excellence:Act as a key point of contact for participants, ensuring a high standard of customer service and a welcoming environment for all.
  • Administrative Support:Manage essential back-office tasks, including scheduling, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Safeguarding:Uphold the RAD’s commitment to safety, ensuring all activities meet our safeguarding and health and safety standards.
  • Collaboration:Work closely with the Dance School Principal, Courses & Workshop Manager and Programme Manager to facilitate partnership projects and engagement opportunities for schools and SEND participants.
  About You

  We are looking for a proactive team player who thrives in a busy, creative environment. You should have:

  • Strong Administrative Skills:Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • People Skills:A natural communicator who enjoys interacting with students, parents, and teachers.
  • Attention to Detail:Experience with financial processes and data management.
  • Adaptability:A flexible "can-do" attitude, ready to support the evolving needs of a global arts organisation.
  • Passion for Inclusion:A commitment to fostering an inclusive dance community that welcomes everyone.

  If you are looking for your next big challenge and want a role where your expertise will directly contribute to the legacy of a world-renowned charity, please apply.

  Why work for us?

  We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. Our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) studios and offices are conveniently located, with facilities such as the Café and Library onsite. We operate a hybrid working model, normally 3 days per week on site, and offer services to support flexible commuting e.g. cycling.

  We offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, and life assurance.

  Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.

  All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

  We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

  Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme. Interviews will be held w/c 9th February 2026 at our HQ in Battersea, London

  No agencies please.

• Job Profile
• Job Profile document
  
  

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jamie Wright, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO, at jamie.wright@foundationoflight.co.uk to arrange a call.

The base for the post will be located in our outreach venues in County Durham.

Interested applicants should request an application pack or send a CV to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk or download packs from our website www.foundationoflight.co.uk.

Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.

The closing date is Friday 13 th February 2026.

Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check · Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Foundation of Light · Beacon of Light · Sunderland · SR5 1SN

Tel: 0191 563 4777

Registered Charity No 1089333

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title
Job Holder
Responsible to:
Responsible for:
Hours:

Area Manager
Vacant
Chief Operating Officer / Deputy CEO
n/a
35 hour per week

Salary Band:

£28,000 - £34,000

Main Duties:

1.  Maintain  and  sustain  current  partnerships  and  outreach

programmes

2.  Grow provision in line with the Foundation of Light strategy
3.  Networking  and  awareness  of  the  local  area  priorities  and

demographics
4.  Support compliance

1.  Maintain and sustain current partnerships and outreach programmes

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Area Manager will work
to maintain, grow and enhance existing partnerships as well as identify new partnerships
across the outreach areas.

Key Responsibilities include:

•  Formalise  the  partnership  arrangements  for  all  those  involved  in  local  delivery,
ensuring that stakeholder interests are protected while the potential impact of the
programme is maximised.

•  Take  a  lead  role  in  assessing  the  quality  of  programmes  which  are  delivered
outreach, including ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed.
•  Working alongside colleagues, identify funding opportunities to enhance, add value
or initiative programme delivery within outreach centres. Where appropriate take a
lead on completing funding application.

•  Meet targets for Outreach Centres and programmes, including management of the

budgets to ensure that Outreach programmes are sustainable.

•  Assist  and/or  advise  the  teacher/tutor/coach  with  the  planning  and  delivery  of

sessions as required.

•  Assess efficiency of programmes within the Outreach programmes.
•  Undertake staff observations and quality audits in line with the Quality Manual.
•  Ensure employees are fully inducted, trained, appraised, and progressed in-line

with Foundation of Light policies.

•  Liaise directly with Strategic Partners in the outreach areas, including Durham and

South Tyneside council, CAT Peterlee and Durham County FA.

•  Liaise with current partners where appropriate to utilise the Outreach Centres and

the potential each partnerships brings.

•  Complete all paperwork and returns accurately and on time for funders and contract

suppliers.

•  Complete and keep up to date: monthly reports (including dashboards), quarterly

pro-v-act statistics, traffic lights and development plans.

•  Utilising the Donor Care strategy, ensure all partners are kept up to date with

appropriate and collaborative developments/opportunities.

2.  Grow provision in line with the Foundation of Light strategy

The Area Manager will ensure delivery and partnerships align to the 2025-2030 Foundation
of Light strategy.

Key Responsibilities include:

•  Contribute to Foundation of Light’s curriculum strategy, ensuring resources across

the Foundation are utilised effectively.

•  Communicate effectively across the organisation to engage Heads of Department
to build outreach programmes across County Durham and South Tyneside.

•  Support  the  Heads  of  Delivery  Departments  develop,  write,  coordinate,  and
oversee innovative, specialised projects to meet the needs of each community we
work within as well as meeting the needs of the programme funders.

•  Manage, develop, communicate with, and engage the employees within your

remit.

•  Contribute to the self-assessment process and work to the agreed objectives for

your team and the organisation.

•  Following  the  Implementation,  Strategy  and  Impact  Manual  ensure  Outreach
programmes are collating relevant and factual data to evidence impact and inform
future programme development.

•  Develop and deliver development plans as agreed with the Executive Team and in

agreement with the Heads of each Delivery Department.

•  Undertake specialist projects as and when required.

3.  Networking and awareness of the local area priorities and demographics

Working collaboratively with the Head of Impact and Insights and wider delivery teams, the
Area  Manager  will  develop  expert  knowledge  of the  challenges  within key  areas  across
County Durham and South Tyneside.

Key Responsibilities include:

•  Establish and extend relationships with members of local partnerships and boards.
•  Develop  links/partnerships  with  other  agencies  and  work  collaboratively  with  a

range of agencies to have the most impact.

•  Contribute to the sharing of practice, attendance at local and regional networking
forums which could include representing Foundation of Light at local and regional
events.

•  Development  of  progression  pathways  and

instigation  of  such,

including

accreditation; recording outcomes

•  Build strong and lasting external business relationships with partners, donors and

agencies.
Identify and source new opportunities.

•
•  Write  and  review  strategy  documents  linked  to  locality  areas  to  inform  decision

making or to support new opportunities.

4.  Support comp...