Competitive salaries

Generous holiday entitlement

Health Cash Plan

Salary £25,446 per annum (pro rata)

Location Peace Hospice, Watford

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This is a , Full Time vacancy that will close in 2 months at 12:00 GMT.

The Vacancy

Coordination Centre Administrator

• Hours:3 positions available (2 x 37.5 hours per week & 1 x 22.5 hours per week)

• Location:Peace Hospice, Watford

• Salary:£25,446 per annum (pro rata)
• Closing date:27 March 2026 at 12 noon
• Interview date:11 February 2026, then rolling interviews

The purpose of this role is to work in a team to provide high quality administrative support to the Rennie Grove Peace Coordination Centre.

What you will do 

• Acting as the first point of contact for patients, families and professionals and provide a kind and knowledgeable response when dealing with callers and knowing how and when to escalate.

• To deal appropriately and sensitively with all callers, adhering to hospice policies on confidentiality at all times.

• Working collaboratively with others in the Coordination Centre, including clinical colleagues and support them to ensure the patient and family receive the appropriate care in a timely way.

• Ensuring that data entry on to the clinical systems is complete and accurate.

• Work on a rota basis covering 8am to 6pm, seven days a week.

• Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care ambassador

What you will need 

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

• We do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer.

• Disclosure and Barring Services Check: Standard

For an informal chat about this role contact Clair Elliott, Coordination Centre Team Lead at clair.elliott@renniegrovepeace.org

Please click on the attached link for further information about Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care - https://renniegrovepeace.org/our-care-and-support/ 

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now’…. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate to this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

Our commitment to Equality and Diversity 

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process, and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.

If you are disabled and satisfactorily meet the job specification, we will invite you to interview. You can contact us to let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, we’re all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We will support people of all ages who are affected by a progressive life- limiting illness (and those who care for them), to live as well as possible by providing choice and ease access to a wide range of palliative care and bereavement services across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It’s important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

At Rennie Grove Peace, we are committed to creating a workplace where our staff can develop their careers and make a real difference.
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Junior Accountant, Program Accounting

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

$62,000 – $64,000

Title: Junior Accountant – Program Accounting

Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Mode/Location: Hybrid (2 Days in-office required, 9am – 5pm) / Midtown, New York

About Smile Train

Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries, and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.

Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!

Role Summary:

Junior Accountant – Program Accounting reports to Manager – Program Accounting and collaborates closely with the Finance team to ensure all day-to-day transactions are recorded on a timely basis in compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role requires attention to detail, thorough organizational skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with overall Smile Train’s internal control policies and procedures.

Reports To: Manager – Program Accounting

Key Responsibilities:

• Support accounts payable activities for Programs and Grants by ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, overseeing financial data collection for compliance with Smile Train policies, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing special reports.
• Review and maintain vendor banking information within both the bank system and internal systems.
• Support with accounting functions for all Smile Train affiliated entities and branch offices, including China, Mexico, Brazil, Dubai, Indonesia, Philippines, and India, including accounts payable, reimbursements, bank reconciliations, and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Support liaising with international bookkeeping consultants.
• Prepare and review monthly and year-end reports and audit schedules, including bank reconciliations, General ledger reviews, accounts payable aging, accrued expenses, fixed assets and depreciation, restricted grants schedules, and prepaid expenses schedule.
• Set up vendor payments using ACH and wire transfer tools.
• Collaborate with the Grants and Programs teams (STX, Foundation Connect) to ensure effective information flow and organizational transparency.
• Review and process reconciliations for international Tax Deducted at Source (TDS).
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports.
• Analyze and explain financial trends and variances when necessary.
• Perform other related duties and support special projects as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Minimum of one-three years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and Windows-based financial reporting software.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with fund accounting, working in a nonprofit environment preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Team player with excellent time management skills and the ability to communicate well with all levels of internal staff and external vendors, funders, and partners.
• Ability to actively engage successfully with all levels of staff and across all departments.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Accountability Expectations:

• Ownership of Outcomes: Take full responsibility for one’s own performance, ensuring alignment with Smile Train’s mission and objectives.
• Transparent Communication: Communicate openly and effectively with team members, fostering trust and a shared understanding of expectations and priorities.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonst...

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Iona Resident Post

Abbey Musician

Are you a musician who is seeking to combine your skills, faith and creativity in a unique and beautiful setting? We might just have the job for you.

The Iona Community is seeking a gifted and collaborative Musician to join our Abbey team on the Isle of Iona for the 2026 season. You’ll help shape and coordinate the music and singing for our twice-daily worship in the iconic Iona Abbey. You’ll also help to lead ‘Wee Sing’ sessions for guests from around the world and provide other support for our weekly Abbey guest programme.

Working in collaboration with the Iona Community’s Wild Goose Resource Group, you’ll represent and contribute to the musical culture that the Iona Community is known for across the world.

The Iona Community is an international, ecumenical Christian movement working for peace and justice, the rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship. Living and working on Iona is more than a job; it’s a shared way of life rooted in hope, faith and hospitality.

This post contains an element of regulated work and as such is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the post-holder will need to be or to become a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high quality musical input to worship services, and guest programme sessions
• Encouraging and enabling guest and staff to participate in the Abbey service.
• Maintain the musical resources
• Ensure compliance with copyright laws, by accurate recording and reporting
• Fully participate in the life of the Iona Community on Iona

Why Join Us?

• Living and working at Iona is not just employment, but a profound commitment to a shared common life that involves work, worship, and recreation.
• The opportunity to help lead and shape worship in the place where St Columba brought Christianity to Scotland.
• Generous holiday allowance — 37 days pro-rata, including public holidays.
• Option to join contributory pension scheme.

Further information

Closing time and date for applications: Sunday 8 February 23:59 (GMT)
Interviews: These will be held during the week commencing 23rd February on Iona or in our Fairfield office in Glasgow.
Start date: 8^th April 2026 (some flexibility on start date).

Find out more and apply using the application documents below.

Volunteer opportunities

We’re also on the look-out for energetic, fun-loving community volunteers. 

Head over to the volunteer page to find out more.

Description

We are looking for people to join our supported living service in Hackney, providing support for autistic young adults and learning disabilities, to transition them into adulthood and independence while living in their own flat.

This is a hands-on role where you will spend your time supporting people with everyday life activities, from developing essential life skills and accessing the community, to personal care and wellbeing.

No previous professional care experience is required. If you have personal experience of care or simply a strong desire to support others, we’ll provide you with training, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). If you hold a current driving licence, this would be an advantage.

This role includes working evenings, weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis.

Supporting people we work with (People We Support)

· Deliver high-quality care and support to individuals in line with their support plans and risk assessments

· Enable people to access the community, develop independence, and pursue interests and goals

· Support with daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, budgeting and household tasks

· Act as a keyworker, maintaining regular contact and building meaningful relationships

· Encourage participation in planning services, recruitment and feedback opportunities

· Uphold dignity, respect and choice in all support activities

Financial and contractual responsibility

· Follow all financial procedures and policies, including appropriate use of petty cash

· Ensure value for money in all purchases and day-to-day activities

· Support the people we support to manage their finances responsibly and securely

· Promptly report any concerns regarding financial safety or signs of financial abuse to your line manager

· Record support hours accurately and notify your manager if any planned support is not delivered

· Encourage and support participation of the people we support in recruitment and service development

· Take personal responsibility for keeping your knowledge and skills up to date

Service delivery

· Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred support—this may include lone working

· Follow support plans, risk assessments, and organisational policies and procedures at all times

· Monitor and report any changes in the needs or wellbeing of the people you support

· Maintain up-to-date, accurate records and complete all documentation to a high standard

· Inform your manager of any concerns, risks, or gaps in care, and escalate where necessary

· Provide both direct and indirect care across multiple services if required

· Be available to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, as part of a rota

· Carry out personal care tasks safely and appropriately, and guide others in best practice where required

· Develop positive working relationships with families and external professionals

· Attend and complete all essential training and apply learning in your daily practice

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

· Promote and embed a PBS approach that focuses on improving quality of life, inclusion and participation

· Use proactive strategies to understand and meet the needs of individuals who may display behaviours of concern

· Work in partnership with individuals, families, and professionals to implement PBS plans

· Take part in reflective practice and training to continuously improve your understanding of PBS

· Help create a supportive environment that reduces distress and promotes wellbeing

Teamwork and safeguarding

· Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to deliver joined-up care

· Support the induction of new team members, apprentices and volunteers

· Attend team meetings and contribute to service improvements

· Understand and follow all safeguarding procedures and respond appropriately to incidents or concerns

· Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in the service and report health and safety issues promptly

· Act as an ambassador for Outward and uphold our values in every interaction

This job specification is not an exhaustive list. You are expected to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested of you by your line manager.

Requirements

Essential

Director, Peterborough andCambridgeshireRecruitment PackDreamspace, 2025. Image credit: Metal PeterboroughContentsAbout MetalAbout the roleWhat it's like to work with usOur organisational structure Job descriptionPerson specificationTerms & ConditionsEquality, Diversity & InclusionAccessRecruitment348101116182021221Image credit: Joe & Charlotte paint The Water Replies for Estuary 2021Our workMetal champions the right for artists, creatives and curiouspeople to follow hunches, explore dreams and probeproblems through creativity to inspire positive change.  In the last ten years, we’ve supported over 11,000 artists,hosted over 110,000 participants and welcomed over 8million audience members. Metal’s artist alumni includeAssemble, Beverley Bennett, Delaine La Bas, Elsa James,Kate Marsh, Khaleb Brooks, Lucy + Jorge Orta, Steve Reich,Tim Burrows and many more.  As well as nationally and internationally, we currently workin Liverpool, Peterborough and Southend-on-Sea. We wereinvited to these places by local authorities, Arts CouncilEngland and other partners. All our work is underpinned bypractice-based research themes related to the specificand necessary concerns of each place, from urbanbiodiversity in Liverpool to food and farming inPeterborough, and creative education in Essex. Our current programme includes: The Unlonely City,disrupting loneliness over 10 years by nurturing moments ofsolidarity, surprise and laughter in UK cities; Shift, Liverpool’snetwork of 60+ cultural organisations addressing theclimate crisis; Creative Break Time, supporting Southendteachers’ creativity with TOMA and Focal Point Gallery;Positive Notes, reshaping perceptions of Peterborough; andmembership of the Citizens in Power Network. About Metal3About the roleAbout the role Metal is seeking a senior, creative and strategic Director tolead Metal Peterborough and our work acrossCambridgeshire, inspiring positive change through art andcreativity.You will be energised by working at the intersection of arts,civic life, community building, place-making, and policy.Bringing a deep belief in the role of art in society, you willhave experience of working with artists, communities andpartners to convene, enable and steward surprising,impactful programmes that connect people to themselves,each other, where they live, and the wider world. This role is a key leadership position within Metal’s seniormanagement team, combining strategic direction anddelivery. It includes leadership of socially-engaged creativeprogrammes, fundraising and partnership development,operational and financial oversight, team leadership, andadvocacy and leadership across Peterborough,Cambridgeshire and the wider East of England region.You will bring strong knowledge of socially engaged andcitizen-led artistic practice, alongside experience ofattracting and stewarding diverse and blended incomethrough trusts and foundations, public sectorcommissioning, strategic partnerships, place-basedinvestment and earned income.4About the roleThis is an exciting time to join Metal. Our new strategylaunched in 2024, and the Director (Peterborough &Cambridgeshire) will play an active leadership rolebuilding cross-sector partnerships in health, education,local government, environment and housing, andadvocating for culture during local government reform anddevolution. It involves working deeply In Peterborough andCambridgeshire while contributing to national andinternational conversations, helping to shape how artistic,civic and policy-led practice is developed and sharedacross Meal’s work in Peterborough, Liverpool andSouthend.5Photo: Metal PeterboroughCurrent Programme ContextMetal Peterborough’s current programme includes:Positive Notes, an outdoor photographic installation by JoelRodriguez and Peterborough residents, sharing overlookedstories of our city; Where We Are, a collaboration withyoung Peterborough residents, the Kite Trust and the BritishMuseum; artist engagement for Cambridge’s new culturalstrategy; In Other Words, involving artist residencies,congresses and a collective work, responding to what it isto make art in 2025; and The Unlonely City, a 10-yearprogramme to disrupt loneliness in the city. Metal is alsopart of the Citizens in Power Network.Metal Peterborough is currently operating without apermanent building. This presents a significant opportunityto reimagine models of cultural leadership and presenceacross Peterborough and Cambridgeshire: embeddingartistic practice within communities, civic spaces andpartner organisations, while exploring future approaches tophysical infrastructure, with the Director (Peterborough &Cambridgeshire) playing a key role in leading and shapingthis work.You will lead Metal’s next chapter in Peterborough andCambridgeshire, bringing vision, energy and collaborativeleadership to realise what is possible when creativity isrooted in partnerships, place and shared civic purpose.6Image credit: Harvest (2015), photo: Chris PorszAbout...

Reference: VAC-107

Sector: Support Services

Salary: £29,034 Per Annum

Hours: 37.5

Benefits: See below

Town/City: Huntingdon

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 08/02/2026

How will I be supporting the work of the Trust?

As a member of the finance team, you will support effective service delivery including the processing of invoices; performing reconciliations; and, preparation and input of payment runs for authorisation. You will work collaboratively within the finance team to ensure compliance as well as supporting the communication, development and amendment of procedures as required. 

What does this involve?

• Process and check purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with the purchase order system.
• Maintain supplier records, including setting up new suppliers and updating account details.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and respond to supplier and employee queries.
• Process procurement card transactions and support payment runs as required.
• Work collaboratively within the Finance Team to ensure accurate, timely transaction processing and best practice.
• Support the implementation of new accounting software, including system testing and user support.

Who are we looking for?

• Accurate and detail-focused, with the ability to process financial transactions reliably.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, for managing and analysing data.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with employees and suppliers.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger processes, basic bookkeeping, and accounting software (e.g., X Ledger or Open Accounts).
• Experienced in using purchase order systems and processing high volumes of transactions.
• Skilled in interrogating systems, extracting data, and supporting system implementation projects.
• Previous experience working in a finance team of similar size or structure.

This is a fixed term contract for 6 months, working full time. This will be subject to a basic DBS.

What you’ll get in return:

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
• Occupational sick pay – 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation• Health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical
• Choice of two pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• Plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
• A ‘Values in Practice’ reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
• Various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange
• Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
• Access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications

We’d love to talk
For an informal chat about the role please contact Semegne Alemayehu,  semegne.alemayehu@papworthtrust.org.uk  Ready to apply? Please send us your CV (and supporting information if you feel if will be helpful) to by clicking the apply button.

If you have a disability and would like to discuss applying in a different way please get in touch by phone, text or email.Employing Ex-offenders The Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. Please refer to our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Records Check Policy Statement which you will find at policy-statement-recruitment-of-ex-offenders-v2.0.pdf

Introduction from Gregory Kinsman-Chauvet, Founder

Joining  Bike  for  Good  during  this  transformative  period  is  an  incredible  opportunity  for
impact.  As  we  develop  our
anyone  passionate  about  cycling  and  community
award-winning  programmes,  we  seek  dedicated  individuals  who  want  to  make  a  real
difference.

Have  you  heard  about  Scotland's  first  Cytech  training  centre,  which  has  empowered
passionate  cycling  enthusiasts  with  essential  skills  and  internationally  recognised
accreditations?  We  also  provide  a  Young  Mechanics  programme  for  14  -  25  year  olds
providing practical skills and a new focus for learning.

With  the  growing  interest  in  cycling  and  the  expanding  cycle  industry,  there's  a
tremendous  opportunity  for social enterprises like ours to thrive and create lasting social
impact.  If  you're  ready  to  contribute  to  meaningful  change,  whether  as a customer or a
beneficiary,  exciting  times  await  you  at  Bike  for  Good!  Join  us  and  be  a  part  of  this
inspiring journey!

“You do not need to be a cyclist to ride a bike”
Peter Walker, Bike Nation

About Us

Are you passionate about cycling and making a positive impact in your community? Join us at Bike For Good, a
dynamic organisation founded in 2010 dedicated to transforming lives through cycling. We’re not just about
selling and servicing refurbished bikes; we offer a supportive environment that fosters growth, learning, and
connection.

At Bike For Good, we run maintenance classes, provide cycle training, and implement community programs
designed to engage individuals from all walks of life—whether you're a seasoned cyclist, a curious commuter, or
someone comfortable on two wheels for the first time. Our mission is to welcome and uplift everyone, including
young people, refugees, asylum seekers, and individuals living with physical and mental health conditions.

As part of our team, you'll collaborate with fellow cycling enthusiasts, professional bike mechanics, and our
dedicated delivery team—all committed to making cycling accessible and enjoyable for our diverse community.
Your work will contribute to a sustainable funding model supported by the sales of cycling goods and services
and generous donations and grants.

By joining Bike For Good, you’ll enhance your skills and be a part of a rewarding journey that changes lives for
the better. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear
from you. Let’s pedal forward together!

More information: https://www.bikeforgood.org.uk/

Vision

“A healthy and inclusive environment where everyone in the community benefits from more people cycling”

Mission

“We enable people to ride a bike. We believe that cycling is the most effective and sustainable form of
transport; we believe it enhances our chances for a healthy life and environment.”

Values

Passionate
We are passionate about cycling as a tool for positive change.

Supportive
We work at the heart of communities, empowering people and building partnerships. To achieve this, we
nurture a collaborative work environment.

Expertise
We continuously develop our skills and share them with our volunteers and staff throughout the community.

Environmentally aware
We protect and preserve the environment for the benefit of all.

Job Description

Job Title - Part-time - Book-keeper & Finance Admin

Salary   Grade 2 £25,742.06 pro rata (£10,296 - 13,729 per annum depending on hours)
Location   West Hub (65 Haugh Road, G3 8TX) with the option of home working on occasion
Contract  Permanent  15 - 20 hours per week. Hours are negotiable for the right candidate

Purpose

Join our team as a Book-keeper and Finance Administrator. We’re seeking a dedicated professional
to enhance efficiency, improve processes, and provide immediate access to financial information.

The Book-keeper and Finance Administrator is a key team member who will have the opportunity to
become  involved  in  all  aspects  of  the  charity.  Although  your  key  focus  will  be  finance,  we  seek
someone with strong administration and organisational skills.

The  following  indicates  the  skills  and  experience  that will allow an individual to approach this role
confidently. Not all suitable applicants may have all of these skills and knowledge. We would still like
to hear from you if you can demonstrate abilities that will enable you to succeed in the role.

Reporting Line

Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

      Process and manage the charity's day-to-day transactional book-keeping, including:

●  Post daily bank transactions across multiple accounts, eg bank, Stripe, Paypal

●  Post purchase invoices and reconcile purchase ledger

●  Raise weekly payment runs for approval

●  Raise sales invoices and reconcile sales ledger

●  Credit control

●  Ad-hoc financial reports supported by Finance Manager

●  Develop,  implement  and  maintain...

Social care

The full job description

Job description:

• Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant – Children’s Residential Care
• Location - Walsall Wood
• Hours - full time Days 38 hrs per week

We will reward you with a starting salary of £12.30 - £13.20 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 ( min 1 x per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings.

You will also receive a superb benefits package too, including:

• Over 5 weeks Holiday
• Genuine Career Development Pathway
• Health Benefits Plan and life assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training including support to achieve the Level 4 in Residential Childcare.
• Blue Light Discount Shopping
• The support of an amazing team and organisation
• Annual awards, company events and recognition
• FREE DBS

What you can expect….

You will be working as a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant at our 9 Bedded home where you will be supporting children and young people age 4 - 18 yrs with severe and complex care needs, Acquired Brain Injury, complex learning disabilities and associated behavioural challenges. Managing the health needs of the children forms a significant part of the service that we provide and are firmly committed to meeting the very unique and individual health care needs of our children.

Our home provides the children with a safe and loving home environment where we can promote them to achieve their goals and experience life.

Shifts: You will be working a mixture of Early shifts, late shifts, split shifts, long days and the rota does include alternate weekends, the rotas are across a full working week Monday-Sunday.

What our staff say about this service:

"Working here and supporting the children is so rewarding, In the past year I have seen the children progress so much, it really does make you so proud! Knowing you have been a part of that is the best feeling"

"It is a happy place to be, it's my home away from home"

"Working at the home has given me countless opportunities and pushed my personal development beyond belief. The children we support are so special, watching them develop and progress is heart warming. The home is a bundle of joy and happiness from the moment you step through the door. I am proud of the person I have become since working here"

What we want from you…

Qualifications / Experience

Successful candidates will ideally need to have:

• You will need to have experience of working with children or adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, sensory impairment, and/or complex care needs. You will ideally be able to demonstrate experience of administering PEG feeds and using hoists for moving and handling.
• A background in nursing would be beneficial as you will be supporting children with complex health care needs.
• Car drivers are preferred as part of the role involves taking the children to appointments and to activities in the community.

Skills/Abilities

We would love to welcome you to our team if you possess the following:

• You’re a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• The ability to communicate on various levels, including good recording and reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care and support Plans.
• Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult, and potentially high-pressure situations
• You will be a supportive, caring, approachable and a helpful and reliable team player.
• An enthusiastic person who brings fresh ideas and can work on their own initiative.
• Be able to use an Ipad/ laptop in order to access our online systems

Proactive in your approach, booking appointments, planning activities, organising contact, chasing important information

• You will need to be flexible in your approach, things can change so quickly with the children we support

About Progress

We have been established for 25 years and provide Residential, Supported Living and Fostering services to Children and Young Adults with Learning Disabilities across the Midlands. We are a supportive employer that can offer genuine career pathways through training and development and the opportunity to build experience in different areas of t...

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

Hope Mill Theatre Arts (HMTA) (validated by Northern School of Contemporary Dance
(NSCD)) is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced practitioner as External Examiner
for:

•  a) our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance Programme (for 2026 entry)

The External Examiner would be expected to attend programmed live assessments in either
class, site or in other venues across Manchester, attend and give a verbal report to the
board of examiners (at NSCD in Leeds), use remote access to view assessment work and
documentation and submit an annual report to NSCD’s quality
office. External examiner appointments are usually for a 4-year period (2026-2030). NSCD
will offer specific External Examiner training before commencement of the role.

Please note that in your tenure, you will be expected to have seen all modules at least
once and see modules again which have had major revisions. HMTA will carefully
map this with you.

All External examiners for partnership programmes are appointed by Northern School of
Contemporary Dance as part of our Quality Assurance team.

Application deadline (by email) 14th February 2026 Naomi Albans Head of Programme
enquiries@hopemilltheatrearts.co.uk

The appointment will be made through NSCD in May 2026. We are looking for an
individual who has knowledge and experience of HE standards applicable to undergraduate
provision and quality assurance mechanisms.  NSCD would expect applicants to have a
subject relevant specialism, and knowledge of the Musical Theatre performance, creative
practice or production within this genre and have ideally some recent knowledge of working
in the higher education sector.

HMTA will use some or all the following selection criteria as consideration for a suitable
candidate for nomination:

•  External Examiners should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
the relevant sector reference points (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications,
Subject Benchmark Statements, Characteristics Statements) for the maintenance of
academic standards and assurance and enhancement of quality.

•  Only persons suitably qualified and experienced in the subject or specialism within

the subject, to which the appointment relates can be appointed

•  Persons who have recently retired or have left such posts may be considered for
appointment provided that there is evidence that they are familiar with current
expectations in UK Higher Education.

•  External Examiners may be appointed from outside the higher education system on
the basis of demonstrable professional qualifications and experience particularly in
the case of vocational awards.

•  We can only appoint UK-based External Examiners.
•  External Examiners should be able to demonstrate experience relating to course

design and student assessment relevant to the level of the award.

•  External Examiners should be able to demonstrate awareness of current
developments in the design and delivery of the relevant curriculum.

•  The nominee must be able to demonstrate familiarity with the standard to be

expected of students in order to achieve the award to be assessed.

•  External Examiners should be able to demonstrate competence and experience

relating to the enhancement of the student learning experience.

Conflicts of interest
HMTA can only recommend applicants who can display there are no conflicts of interests:

Items that constitute a conflict of interest: Where there is one or more of the following
conflicts of interest, a person may not be appointed as an External Examiner:

i. They are a member of a governing body or governing committee of HMTA or
NSCD or one of its collaborative partners, or is a current employee of HMTA or
NSCD

ii. has a close professional, contractual or personal relationship with a member of
staff or student involved with the course of study in question;

iii. is required to assess colleagues who are also students on the course of study;

iv. is, or will be, in a position to influence significantly the future of students on the
course of study;

vi. is a former HMTA or NSCD staff member or student unless a period of five years
has elapsed and all students taught by or with the nominee have completed their
course(s);

vii. there is a reciprocal arrangement involving cognate courses at another institution.

viii. the nominated External Examiner is from the same department in the same
institution as the preceding External Examiner;

ix. the appointment of more than one External Examiner from the same department
of the same institution.

Contact Naomi Albans for more information and to apply please send a current CV with
concise covering letter/email to: Naomi Albans enquiries@hopemilltheatrearts.co.uk by 14th
February 2026.
Shortlisting and recommendation to Senate will take place 31st March 2026.

Employability Practitioner

Please note in regards to location this role will provide services within Glasgow and Greater Glasgow

Please note this is a permanent position

Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, ability to be flexible with hours when required

Interview Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026

Additional Salary information: £29,923 - £33,683 per annum (Depending upon experience)

We are currently recruiting for an Employability Practitioner to join our Employment Plus Services Team.

This position exists to co-ordinate and manage an open-access Employment Plus service locally which will assist individuals in addressing barriers to finding and sustaining employment and/or in becoming digitally included.  

This role involves identifying, developing, securing and helping sustain appropriate work opportunities for unemployed persons within the local community. Working within the five stages of the employability pipeline you will be required to deliver support through one to one sessions, group training and remote delivery.

In addition, you will develop and maintain close working partnerships with Homelessness Services, Community Services and Corps, to support those in the community experiencing unemployment.

 The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in delivering personalised employability skills to people experiencing unemployment/underemployment.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads, plan and prioritise own work-load
• A passion for supporting individuals to reach their potential, demonstrating the values The Salvation Army
• Strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Networking skills and ability to promote service externally to stakeholders
• Ability to help participants identify and overcome barriers to work
• Driving Licence and access to a car is essential.

*You must have a full clean driving licence and access to a car.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, post requires PVG membership and a Driving Licence. 

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.  

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme