Office Manager/Executive Assistant - Scotland
Job Introduction
As Office Manager/Executive Assistant for Scotland you will join us at an exciting time as we expand our work to more effectively reach out to, engage and support more people to live well with all types of diabetes, to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and ultimately to achieve our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.
We’re working to build and grow a powerful movement of people helping to achieve a world where diabetes does no harm. The Office Manager/Executive Assistant will be part of a team, working alongside the diabetes community, which empowers people, communities and organisations to raise awareness, influence change and support people affected by diabetes to live well and access better care.
Role Responsibility
- Provide administrative services and support, including minute taking, sourcing venues, liaising with outsourced suppliers.
- Provide an excellent customer experience to members of the public by being the first point of contact for general queries, managing Scotland mailboxes, responding to questions and/or signposting to the relevant colleagues.
- Provide information, support and responses to national enquiries, including people living with diabetes who contact the Scotland office.
- Implement and oversee a range of processes to a high-level including finance, health and safety, GDPR and other compliance requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a team player, with a passion for working with people. You will build effective working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, while demonstrating discretion with confidential matters. You will be flexible and have a proactive approach with the ability to work on own initiative. Compassion and openness is essential when providing a first-line response to people seeking support.
Please see job description below for further details.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Interview date: 2 6 February 2026 (In person – Glasgow Office)
Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk
Package Description
We have some amazing benefits available which we are proud to be able to offer. We have a health cash plan available, early finish Fridays, access to an incredible Learning and Development offer, and much more. Please refer to the job description pack to find out more about what benefits you can access if you become an employee of Diabetes UK.
About the Company
For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.
With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.
We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.
We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.
But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Diabetes does not affect everyone equally and as a charity we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to better reflect those we serve. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particul...
Job Title: Head of Learning Support (SENCO) About our School -educational independent preparatory school (Reception to Y8). The majority of our (up to 285) pupils are Day Pupils. We also St Paul’s Cathedral School is a co accommodated in a purpose-designed boarding house. The Choristers follow an educate the Choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral who are boarders at the school, extended termly programme, enabling them to play a central role in Cathedral worship at Christmas and Easter. Music permeates the whole life of the school and is central to our ethos, in the context of a holistic education. support of a dedicated and collegiate staff team. Around 85 teachers and support staff Every day at St Paul’s Cathedral School, children achieve extraordinary things, with the (full and part time), all contribute, directly or indirectly, to the safety and wellbeing, the holistic development, progress and success of our pupils. Our philosophy is that all achievement must be rooted in wellbeing. noting that our parents feel that our location and exceptional ethos give pupils a strong The Good Schools Guide has described us as ‘pastorally superb’ and a ‘joyful place’, sense of being rooted in a community. Job Description: Head of Learning Support (SENCO) We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Head of Learning Support (SENCO) from September 2026 or preferably April 2026 if possible. We are seeking an exceptional professional to lead our small department and contribute to high quality learning support provision across the school. The Head of Learning Support is line-managed by the Deputy Head Academic. Whilst this is advertised as a full-time post, we are able to consider requests for part time at 0.8 i.e.: 4 days. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Provide inspirational leadership of SEND across the school, promoting inclusion and high-quality provision for pupils with SEND. Support the Head and deputies in determining the strategic development of SEND across the school and ensuring the SEND policy is up to date and adhered to by all staff. Ensure that the school meets its statutory obligations regarding SEN under the Equality Act, 2010 and SEND Code of Practice, 2014. Ensure a high level of inspection readiness of SEND provision. Maintain, review and develop the Learning Support register Complete one-page learning support profiles for pupils on the Learning Support register Complete Individual Provision Maps for all children on the Learning Support Register Advise staff on procedures to raise SEND concerns, assessment, provision of support and review of progress Support all adults within school in understanding the needs of pupils with SEND and delivering regular professional development sessions for teaching staff and assistants. Ensure a clear and comprehensive record of the graduated approach for supporting SEND pupils is maintained, tracking support and progress Ensure written records are kept as appropriate and in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 Work with parents, staff and external professionals to ensure high-quality provision for pupils with SEND and any recommendations are embedded into a pupil’s daily support. Develop a collaborative and supportive relationship with parents ensuring they are central to their child’s SEND support within school. Liaise with external professionals such as Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Paediatricians and child therapists and, where appropriate inviting them into school. Interpret and share information from specialist assessment reports from external professionals and use this information to inform SEND provision and additional support. Carry out observations and assessments at the earliest opportunity to support understanding of additional needs and ensure support is put in place. Develop a close working relationship with the Early Years Foundation Stage and Pre-prep team to ensure staff are supported and potential SEND needs are identified and supported as early as possible. Work closely with the Deputy Head and Heads of Year to monitor the wellbeing of pupils with SEND. Plan, deliver and review targeted learning support lessons for individuals and groups as part of the schools SEND provision plan. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Meet with parents of pupils on the Learning Support register on a regular basis, usually once a term. Collate evidence to support access arrangement requests for pupils sitting external school entrance examinations. Line manage members of the learning support team, dyslexic tutor and school counsellor Oversee the work of the Mental Health Lead Support the smooth transition to senior school for pupils with SEND by working closely with Deputy Head Academic and parents and collaborating with chosen senior schools. Ensure sta...
Retail and Customer Services Supervisor - Devon
Retail and Customer Experience Supervisor
Responsible to: Visitor Services and Administration Manager
Responsible for: Coordinating retail activities at Wildwood
Band: 3
ties
Principal Duties
Overall responsibility will involve:
Ensuring visitors to the park have an excellent experience throughout the customer journey.
With the support of the Visitor Services and Administration Manager, being responsible for the day to day running of the shop. You will be working the shop floor, leading your team by example and motivating the team. You will need to have passion and a genuine enthusiasm for retail, coupled with excellent customer service skills.
Leading membership sales, upselling and gift aid conversation, and motivating the team to do the same.
To be part of a team responsible for planning park events throughout the year, co-ordinating the delivery of these events for visitors and members. This will involve working with the marketing and social media team to promote these events.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
To succeed in this role you will need:
Strong retail experience including the supervision of other staff.
The ability to keep accurate and detailed records of shop performance.
A flexible approach to your work, encouraging similar behaviours from the team.
Ability to plan effective working rotas that maximise optimum staff coverage whilst remaining budget conscious.
Confident in handling cash, credit card payments and gift aid.
Excellent organisational and delegation skills.
Be driven and passionate about working to and exceeding targets, encouraging your team to have the same drive and enthusiasm.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and motivate the team.
The ability to forward plan and think strategically, demonstrating a strong can-do attitude.
To be able to confidently upsell and to convert visitors into new members and existing members into higher level members.
To actively support all departments including membership, fundraising, marketing and social media team, to help achieve targets and to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The confidence to carry out tasks independently and work alone, whilst also having the ability to work productively and successfully with a team.
A genuine love of British wildlife and a belief in Wildwood’s Mission.
Other considerations
The post is advertised as full time and will require significant weekend and bank holiday working.
No person shall be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, ethic or national origin, religion, colour, age or disability. As an equal opportunities employer, applicants for staff vacancies shall be shortlisted for interview and appointed purely on the grounds of their suitability for the post as laid out in the advertised job description.
Wildwood operates a no smoking policy in the park and in its offices.
Employment package
The full-time salary for the Retail and Customer Service Supervisor is £24,232
Core working hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm with an unpaid half an hour for lunch. This post is advertised as 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. The job will involve weekend working, some overtime and evening work as part of your normal duties.
The holiday allowance is 30 days a year, this includes statutory holidays.
Appointments are subject to confirmation after a six-month probation period.
Wildwood offers access to a stake holder pension, details of which will be supplied on confirmation in post. A
Procedure for applicants
Application is by C.V. and must contain the following information:
Name, address, contact phone numbers
Personal Statement
Employment history
Educational history
You should include a statement of the relevant skills and experience that you believe you will bring to the job, paying careful attention to the requirements of the job outlined above.
You should give two referees to whom we can turn for a confidential reference, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. References will only be taken up for those candidates chosen for interview or, with regard to current employer, on offer of contract.
Applications will not normally be acknowledged, and you should consider yourself unsuccessful if you have not had a response within four weeks of submission.
Applications should be sent to Julie Lyness via the email jobs@wildwoodtrust.or...
Strategic Business Development Lead
In the Crick's Commercial Translation Team.
Part of Crick Operations.
Key information
Strategic Business Development Lead
(Known internally as Senior Business Manager)
Reporting to: Head of Business Development
Contract term: This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
Details of the role:
Working pattern: Monday – Friday. This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
Application closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
The Crick Innovation and Business team has been created to establish an expanded translational and commercial offering from the Crick. There are four core functions: Translation & Entrepreneurship, Commercial Portfolio, Business Development and Business Operations.
The Business Development team is responsible for driving the development and execution of the Crick’s translation and commercial activity. This involves identifying partners for different translational and commercial opportunities, negotiating and concluding optimal deals and post-signature management to ensure delivery of such agreements.
We are seeking a Strategic Business Development Lead (known internally as Senior Business Manager) with demonstrated expertise in innovation, commercialisation, intellectual property (IP), and due diligence to join this team.
Working closely with the Head of Business Development and the Business Development team, you will ensure appropriate identification, negotiation, conclusion and post-signature management of deals that further the Crick strategy, while protecting the charitable objectives.
You will be a commercially driven professional with a strong track record in opportunity assessment, licensing, and contract negotiation within the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. Highly skilled in stakeholder management across academic and commercial settings, you will be equipped with quantitative capabilities to support financial modelling and commercial evaluations.
You will possess a background in bioscience or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience and be experienced in establishing spin-out companies and partnering in the biomedical field and potentially incubator deals. Crucially you will have a dynamic and proactive energy that truly engages stakeholder and embeds relationships to unlock exciting opportunities.
What you will be doing
As a Strategic Business Development Lead at the Crick, you will:
- Negotiate and secure deals, including undertaking the development and execution of the Crick’s translation and commercial activity
- Deliver market, competitor and financial analyses to support commercialisation of the translational pipeline and development of the overall commercial portfolio
- Provide commercial and translational portfolio analysis (including resourcing and forecasting) across all Business Office team functions
- Produce insight and analysis outputs, including reports, briefings, presentations, recommendations and analytics/data visualisation
- Secure next stage investment for translational projects and spin-outs emerging from Crick research
- Work with the Business Office Operations team to ensure the collection and maintenance of appropriate and accurate commercial data and information
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Eltham Choral Society
A rare opportunity has arisen to become Musical Director of Eltham Choral Society as our valued musical director, Max Barley, is leaving us after ten years due to relocation. The choir is one of the oldest in London, having been established in 1882. We sing a varied repertoire, mainly classical but also contemporary works some of which are especially commissioned for ECS from modern composers including Edmund Joliffe, Bob Chilcott, Gareth Treseder and Esther Bersweden. We are particularly proud of our talented choral scholars who lead each section and, depending on repertoire, sing solos in our concerts.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• An experienced choral conductor with knowledge and understanding of the classical repertoire
• Strong musical skills and the ability to support vocal techniques
• A clear, confident, conducting style
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an inclusive and encouraging approach
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and lead full rehearsals with sectionals as required
• Work with and advise the committee on music selection and the engagement of professional soloists and musicians for concerts and events
• Support and promote the development of our choral scholars
• Work closely with the Chair and other committee members
• Provide a substitute if unable to attend a rehearsal
• Comply with any safeguarding regulations which may apply
Further information:
Eltham Choral Society is a non -auditioning, amateur choir of around 70 members, dedicated to musical excellence. We hold three main concerts a year and a ‘Come and Sing’ in October. Every two years we go on tour. We rehearse on Thursday evenings during school term times from 7.30.pm to 9.30 pm at St. Luke’s Church Eltham Park SE9 1XQ. There is free street parking outside the church and Eltham Station is a ten minute walk. Transport back to the station can be arranged at the end of the rehearsal. We have a talented accompanist, Andrew Lenon, who has been with us for nine years.
The Musical Director will be appointed on a self-employed basis. Remuneration is competitive and subject to negotiation having regard to the candidate’s skills and previous experience. The level of remuneration will be reviewed annually.
To apply for this exciting opportunity send your CV along with a maximum two page supporting statement outlining your relevant experience, your suitability, and the key skills you would bring to the role. Please include the names and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom must be a current or recent employer or contact. References will be taken up only if you are offered the role. Please send your application to our Chair, Sue Quirk, at chair@elthamchoral.org.uk with ‘Application ECS musical director’ in the subject line.
Closing date: 20th February 2026
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th March 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an audition on Thursday evening 19th March 2026 when they will have the opportunity to meet choir members and lead part of the rehearsal.
The successful candidate will take up the post from 1st September 2026
For further details please see our website www.elthamchoral.org.uk, Facebook elthamchoralsociety or Instagram @elthamchoral21
Our committee members are very happy to provide further information. Please contact:
Sue Quirk, Chair chair@elthamchoral.org.uk
Clodagh Woodall, Secretary enquiries@elthamchoral.org.uk
Our current musical director Max Barley is also happy to discuss the role with prospective candidates: max.barley89@gmail.com
Musical Director
Just A Cappella
Just A Cappella are looking for a Musical Director to take our choir forward. This is a paid
position, and a full job description is available on application.
We are a mixed vocal harmony group and we perform by invitation at organised concerts and
for various groups, and learn by using teaching tracks. Our form of a cappella singing involves
performing without sheet music, which allows better visual communication with our audience.
We have a repertoire of about 30 songs, which we are continually updating, and our
performance songs are selected from this repertoire.
Our main performances are by request in larger concerts and at various venues and
organisations around the area. These performances can be in the day time, or in the evenings,
and usually require us to sing for approximately 40 minutes.
We have a varied repertoire - please check out our website
at www.justacappella.org.uk. and/or our Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063650764422
We meet every Monday evening from 7.45 to 9.45pm at Leverstock Green Village
Hall, LeverstockGreen, HemelHempstead, Hertfordshire HP38QG.
If you are interested in leading our choir,please email us at info@justacappella.org.uk with your CV or Resumé.
Musical Director
Heart Of England Singers
Heart of England Singers, a registered charity, is an enthusiastic group of amateur SATB singers who meet weekly during term time in Marston Green, Birmingham. Membership does not require an audition or an ability to read music.
We are inviting applications for the role of Musical Director, with the appointment commencing as soon as practicable, and no later than September 2026. The Heart of England Singers are searching for an inspiring and dedicated Conductor/Musical Director who can guide our enthusiastic choir into a new and exciting phase.
You will be someone who:
Wants to lead a group of singers in exciting repertoire choices and interesting concerts, which will satisfy your creativity as well as theirs.
Knows about the voice and is able to develop the choir’s sound in innovative ways.
Is able to teach music effectively to a mixed group, catering for the non-reader as well as the more capable, ideally developing reading skills and musicianship
Is able to conduct the choir in an engaging way and knows how to encourage the singers to connect with their audience
Realises that laughing and having fun when rehearsing is the best way to learn.
Rehearsals are on a Monday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St. Leonards Church, Elmdon Road, Marston Green, Birmingham, B37 7BT.
The choir gives three/four concerts per year: the Easter and November concerts typically feature more serious repertoire while the summer concert is lighter in style. The December carol concert has a varied programme of choral items and audience carols.
The choir currently has around 35 members. The choir has a committee, led by a supportive Chair, to facilitate the organisation of the choir; and the MD/conductor forms part of that committee. There are approximately four committee meetings a year.
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information please contact the Secretary, Karen Moulton, at klemoulton@outlook.com or by contacting us through our website:
https://heartofenglandsingers.org.uk/2026/01/musical-director-vacancy-ja...
Your application must include a CV and details of two referees with an accompanying letter highlighting:
• Your experience
• Why you feel you are suited
• Why you would like the role.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 27th February 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview on a Monday evening on a date yet to be arranged, when they will also be given 30 minutes to rehearse with the choir using a suitable piece of music of their choosing with sufficient copies for choir members.
Rates of pay are based on advised rates from Making Music, to which the choir is affiliated.
A DBS check will be required of any candidate before the appointment is confirmed.
Vacancy for Musical Director commencing 1 September 2026
Eltham Choral Society
A rare opportunity has arisen to become Musical Director of Eltham Choral Society as our valued musical director, Max Barley, is leaving us after ten years due to relocation. The choir is one of the oldest in London, having been established in 1882. We sing a varied repertoire, mainly classical but also contemporary works some of which are especially commissioned for ECS from modern composers including Edmund Joliffe, Bob Chilcott, Gareth Treseder and Esther Bersweden. We are particularly proud of our talented choral scholars who lead each section and, depending on repertoire, sing solos in our concerts.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• An experienced choral conductor with knowledge and understanding of the classical repertoire
• Strong musical skills and the ability to support vocal techniques
• A clear, confident, conducting style
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an inclusive and encouraging approach
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and lead full rehearsals with sectionals as required
• Work with and advise the committee on music selection and the engagement of professional soloists and musicians for concerts and events
• Support and promote the development of our choral scholars
• Work closely with the Chair and other committee members
• Provide a substitute if unable to attend a rehearsal
• Comply with any safeguarding regulations which may apply
Further information:
Eltham Choral Society is a non-auditioning, amateur choir of around 70 members, dedicated to musical excellence. We hold three main concerts a year and a ‘Come and Sing’ in October. Every two years we go on tour. We rehearse on Thursday evenings during school term times from 7.30.pm to 9.30 pm at St. Luke’s Church Eltham Park SE9 1XQ. There is free street parking outside the church and Eltham Station is a ten minute walk. Transport back to the station can be arranged at the end of the rehearsal. We have a talented accompanist, Andrew Lenon, who has been with us for nine years.
The Musical Director will be appointed on a self-employed basis. Remuneration is competitive and subject to negotiation having regard to the candidate’s skills and previous experience. The level of remuneration will be reviewed annually.
To apply for this exciting opportunity send your CV along with a maximum two page supporting statement outlining your relevant experience, your suitability, and the key skills you would bring to the role. Please include the names and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom must be a current or recent employer or contact. References will be taken up only if you are offered the role. Please send your application to our Chair, Sue Quirk, at chair@elthamchoral.org.uk with ‘Application ECS musical director’ in the subject line.
Closing date: 20th February 2026
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th March 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an audition on Thursday evening 19th March 2026 when they will have the opportunity to meet choir members and lead part of the rehearsal.
The successful candidate will take up the post from 1st September 2026
For further details please see our website www.elthamchoral.org.uk, Facebook elthamchoralsociety or Instagram @elthamchoral21
Our committee members are very happy to provide further information. Please contact:
Sue Quirk, Chair chair@elthamchoral.org.uk
Clodagh Woodall, Secretary enquiries@elthamchoral.org.uk
Our current musical director Max Barley is also happy to discuss the role with prospective candidates: max.barley89@gmail.com
Volunteering Leader
Job Description
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Join Our Team: Volunteering Leader
We’re excited to welcome a new Volunteering Leader at our East Midlands location
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows a 37 hours, over a 7 day working pattern. The post holder will also be required to work an annualised hours system which includes working any 5 days out of 7 including statutory holidays. They will also be part of a 24-hour operational standby team responsible for providing emergency cover for the waterway.
The Volunteering Leader will be based at Welford Wharf NN6 6JQ.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity, which offers a great variety of activities and tasks from day to day. You will be the public face of the Trust, working extremely closely with volunteers and with members of the public who visit and use our waterways. Your work will be a combination of day-to-day routine tasks and more exciting and involved project work. You will lead volunteers and the team to enable them to work safely and efficiently and help to foster a safe, secure and vibrant waterway network, where visitors are delighted with their experience. The role includes leading and attending events to publicise the work of the trust, promote our activities and recruit new volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
- Working outside, undertake on-the-job organisation, control and leadership of volunteer groups, volunteer task days, volunteer lock keepers and our in-house team.
- Leading and attending events to publicise the work of the trust, promote our activities and recruit new volunteers.
- Delivering works planned to be conducted by our volunteer teams and our local team.
- Develop volunteering opportunities on our locks.
- Deliver training to volunteers in accordance with set standards
- Identify opportunities for volunteers and update records of work and time delivered
- Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) are appropriate for the task, in good condition and are used correctly.
- Prepare appropriate safe systems of work, induct volunteers onsite and manage safe delivery.
- Support communication within the team including sharing relevant corporate messages and provide feedback from the volunteers to the Area Operations Manager in order to enhance the planning of works.
- Active involvement in the day-to-day tasks of the team and volunteers e.g. lock keeping, water control, vegetation management, small projects, planned maintenance and also actively assist the Area Operations Manager in the planning of tasks. Ensure that environmental and heritage issues are taken into consideration in all work that is undertaken.
- Delivering pre planned maintenance of structures and undertaking minor repairs as part of a small team.
- Recording works completed and celebrating volunteer contributions.
About you
We are looking for an organised, proactive, engaging volunteering leader to support the Area Operations Manager. You will provide guidance to a growing number of active volunteers and our in-house team that helps maintain, conserve and improve the environment and heritage of the waterway network for local communities and visitors to enjoy.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience of working within relevant envir...
Director of People & Culture
- locations
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Yesterday
- time left to apply
- End Date: February 2, 2026 (11 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- JR47567
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Salary: £75 000 per annum + benefits depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Based: Hybrid working based at the Milton Keynes office (Min 2 days at the office, but more may be required to fulfill the role requirements)
Contract: Permanent Full time
** Please note that you must be holding the Right to Work documentation for the UK, as the role is not sponsored**
Hours 36.5 hours per week
We are looking for a people centric leader with great ideas and excellent P&C experience, is that you?
World Vision UK is at a key moment in our development as an organisation, seeking to grow and develop our colleagues to provide leadership and inspiration at every level of our charity in the UK. To do that effectively, we need an exceptional People and Culture Director to lead, challenge and develop the P&C team and the wider organisation. You will have the ability to craft, influence and enact strategy, advise the COO and the wider senior leadership team in best practice and legislation, but equally importantly to explore the areas in which we can grow our capabilities quickly and effectively. You’ll represent us in the P&C community within the WV partnership and be credible speaking to our board, lead our safeguarding focus to enable us to deliver safely and appropriately, understanding the expectations of the Charity Commission and other bodies and translating that knowledge into action across the charity.
Come and bring your experience in building excellence, lead our P&C function but more than that be a key voice in our extended leadership team and an incisive advisor to the senior echelons of our team. Show us how you, with our team of experts around you, can accelerate us to support some of the neediest children in the world
Strategic Leadership
- Through the leadership of the P&C team, lead the update and delivery of our Thriving People Strategy, building capability for the our people to deliver impact and attract and retain high performing talent
- Reporting to the COO, and additionally advisor to the CEO, SLT and Board ), providing strategic advice and guidance on organisational issues impacting on workforce, including complex people management or employee relations issues, ensuring business acumen and discernment are applied, legal and regulatory requirements are met.
- Advisor to the CEO, COO and ELT on Total Reward and Talent Management
- Lead and drive delivery on workforce elements of organisational transformational change, ensuring agreed values, mindsets, behaviours and performance are shared and embedded within the organisation.
- Collaborate with the COO and CFO to identify and implement efficiencies for the delivery of Support Services across o the organisation.
- Represent World Vision UK at the World Vision Partnership level through active involvement in the PCLF (People and Culture Leadership Forum).
- Uphold and promote World Vision’s identity and Christian commitments, seeking ways to promote and maintain the spiritual nurturing and pastoral care of staff, whilst championing employee wellbeing.
- Support the organisation’s strategic safeguarding approach by ensuring People & Culture policies, practices, and plans align with safeguarding legislation, regulatory guidance, and the expectations of the Charity Commission. Work collaboratively with the Safeguarding Lead, COO, and other senior leaders to uphold a culture of safety and accountability.
Team Leadership
- Lead, manage and develop a high performing, motivated People and Culture group, and o...
Director of Consulting
Department
Consulting
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Executive
Compensation
Excellent salary and benefits
At IGD, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work, where our people are empowered to grow, inspired to lead and ready to make a difference. At the heart of that experience is how we attract, welcome, and support new colleagues to join us.
That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a Head of Consulting who is passionate about Leadership. Leading a team of consultants, leading the thinking for the industry, and leading the development of a critical commercial product for IGD.
The purpose of the Consulting team at IGD is to own the product plan and strategy for Consulting by creating and developing compelling propositions, delivering high-quality consulting projects, and co-creating tailored solutions that meet customer needs in close collaboration with clients and the IGD Insights team. The team is also responsible for developing intellectual property through robust knowledge and processes that underpin Consulting products, while building the capability and supporting the ongoing personal development of the Consulting team.
You’ll be a proven team leader who can elevate and energise the Consulting team, nurturing talent while holding the team to account and modelling the behaviours we value at IGD. You’ll take ownership of IGD’s consulting proposition, leading its continued evolution and growth to maintain competitive advantage and ensure we continue to delight our clients.
What you’ll do
Leading a supercharged Consulting team
- Responsible for the team that delivers Consulting projects
- Own the development of the team, developing their capability
- Set clear roles & responsibilities across team and between teams
- Set and role model the culture and IGD behaviours with the team
- Own resource plans and requirements, structure and recruitment
Working in partnership across the organisation to identify opportunities and create and deliver solutions to solve our clients’ challenge
- Drive collaboration with broader IGD colleagues to unlock commercial success for Consulting
- Create personalised Solutions to client problems or opportunities
- Client-facing delivery to leadership team level
- Act as an ambassador for IGD externally and promote IGD’s capability
- Strong external network that supports lead generation and client insights
- Guardian of product quality, setting & maintaining standards
Owning and developing the inspiring Consulting products we take to market
- Set the long-term strategy and product vision for IGD Consulting, that are relevant and client-led
- Develop a programme of product innovation, to generate new IP and profitable revenues for IGD’s long-term success
- Assess competitor developments and implications for IGD
Accountable for the P&L of the consulting business unit
- Sets processes to ensure pipeline, income, resource allocation and profit are actively managed
- Manage risk, mitigating actions and good governance in all operating practices
- Sets processes to ensure pipeline, income, resource allocation and profit are actively managed
What we’re looking for
- Extensive experience of, and passion for, the food & consumer goods industry
- Commercial acumen and a growth mindset - an ability to create commercial opportunities and deliver maximum value
- Deep understanding of the commercial interface between retailers & manufacturers
- Leadership experience in B2B consultancy or advisory services
- Proven track record in managing and developing high performing teams
- A collaborative approach in all you do, with a partnership mindset and the ability to build outstanding cross-functional relationships
- Great presenting and customer engagement skills, who is credible at board level
- Someone who is values led in how they operate
- A dynamic individual, who is self-motivated and...
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- Location:South Sudan - Rumbek
- Workplace Type:On-site
- Hours:40 hours
- Salary:competitive
- Job Family:Programme
- Division:International
- Grade:National D2
- Job Type:Fixed Term
- Closing Date:4 February 2026
- Country:South Sudan
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Oxfam is an international non-governmental organisation with a mission of working with others to alleviate poverty, suffering and distress.
Oxfam has been working in South Sudan since 1983. Our Programmatic Strategy concentrates on Saving lives, Resilient Livelihoods, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance and Active Citizenship through a full spectrum platform that includes humanitarian response, recovery and resilience, long term development and policy and advocacy.
Oxfam currently operates via eleven area offices in ten states (Upper Nile, , Jonglei, Lakes And Central Equatoria, .
Position: MEAL Officer
Key Responsibilities:Job Responsibility # 1:
Designing, Strengthening and management of MEAL system # Time 25%. • Support in designing, improvement, and operationalization of the MEAL system. • Support in setting up a MEAL System incorporating MEAL standards and guidelines including Oxfam Program Quality Standards. • Promote the awareness and understanding of the shared responsibility of MEAL function among all staff members through communication, training, learning and development activities organization wide. • Develop baseline and end-line assessment tools and methodologies for response project, including data collection instruments (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews), analysis plans and analytical reports. • Support partners in designing of monitoring systems, and that data collection and analysis. • Design and manage the databases with Information Management Officer to ensures the availability of all required information based on program/project performance indicators. • Independently develop MEAL plans and review/update on a regular basis, in close coordination with sectoral teams and Oxfam’s partners. • Work with the projects teams in implementing MEAL frameworks, processes, and tools, ensuring quality and consistency with Oxfam standards. Job Responsibility # 2:
Performance Monitoring and Reporting of all projects. # Time 25%.
• Monitoring the implementation of the response activities to ensure that they are on track and that the intended outcomes are being achieved. This involves collecting data, conducting assessments, and reporting on progress • Support the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Plans in partnership with program/project team by regularly tracking progress on all targets and indicators, communicating progress, promoting learning, and advising corrective measures where necessary. • Leads on analytical processes, including vulnerability analysis, post-distribution monitoring, M&E reporting, Communication to donors and the wider humanitarian community. • Drawing on monitoring and analysis of key program performance and management indicators, provided professional input to management reports, including relevant sections of donor’s reports. • Assess progress toward achieving objectives, ensure program compliance and effective implementation according to work plans, M&E plans, and proposals, providing recommendations for improvement. • Maintain projects reporting, MEAL tools, tracking and reporting forms, monitoring reports, proposals, donor reports, evaluations, and other project information. • Plan and develop processes for qualitative and quantitative data collection (gender disaggregated), developing tailored monitoring plan, operating database systems and outcome and impact measurement. • Support in designing MEAL tools for the projects in-line with the CAMSA. The project MEAL system is expected to cover; quality, quantity and timeliness of all project activities and involve all stakeholders (including communities) in the monitoring process. • Regular field monitoring visits to ensure quality and compliance with MEAL system. • Act as a field focal point for the team on Oxfam’s beneficiary counting methodology and internal reporting processes. • Job Responsibility # 3:
Management of Beneficiary Feedback and Accountability System # Time 15%. • Managing complaint and feedback mechanism for the projects, including tracking of follow-up, ensuring ...
Head of Reporting
- Posted 15 January 2026
- Salary Competitive - Senior Administrative Group, Grade 10
- End date 12 February 2026
- LocationGlasgow
- Job Type Management Professional & Administrative
- Reference189874
- Expiry 12 February 2026 at 23:45
Job description
Job Purpose
The Head of Reporting is a senior leadership role within the Finance function, responsible for delivering a robust and integrated reporting framework that supports strategic decision-making and ensures full compliance with external obligations across the group. This position will lead the Financial Reporting and Management Accounts teams, drive alignment between statutory and management reporting, ensuring robust controls are in operation and take ownership of the external audit process.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and implement the vision for financial and management reporting, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and finance strategy.
- Embed and promote Service Excellence across the function.
- Challenge staff to ensure that each area delivers what is needed both internally and externally, with performance measurable against agreed and reported KPIs.
- Work with the Financial Controller and senior leadership team on reporting strategy, compliance, and performance insights.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and inspire the Financial Reporting and Management Accounts teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Mentor team managers to build strong leadership capability within the reporting function.
- Manage the team resource and identify changes required as a result of external factors or changes internally to support upcoming areas of key importance to the University, providing business cases as required.
Integrated Reporting Framework
- Drive integration of financial and management reporting processes to deliver consistency, transparency, and actionable insights.
- Oversee production of high-quality monthly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure robust internal controls are embedded within reporting processes to guarantee accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial information within both the Income & Expenditure Account and the Balance Sheet.
External Reporting & Governance
- Assume full accountability for statutory financial statements and all external reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Ensure accounting policies, standards, and processes remain current and reflect changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead preparation and delivery of reports for internal governance committees and Senior Management Group (SMG), ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Maintain strong governance and internal controls across all reporting activities.
External Audit Leadership
- Lead the successful delivery of the Statutory reporting process, managing risks and implementing solutions as required, acting as the primary liaison with auditors.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of audit requirements, resolving queries efficiently and maintaining strong relationships with audit partners.
- Drive continuous improvement in audit readiness and compliance.
Process Optimization & Systems
- Champion initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Leverage technology and data analytics to strengthen reporting capabilities and deliver forward-looking insights.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with senior executives and business leaders to provide clear, strategic financial insights that inform decision-making.
- Represent the reporting function in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
Knowledge. Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
Head of Operations and Development
Job or Trustee?
Job
Job type
Full time
Salary
£47,500
Hours
35
Closing date
Organisation
www.hercirclene.co.uk
We are inviting applications for the role of Head of Operations and Development. If you are an experienced, detail-driven professional with a passion for building strong, sustainable operations, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to info@hercirclene.co.uk, or for an informal conversation about the role, call 07904 633905.
This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Registered Charity Number: 1215447
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