DESIRABLE
Recognised Level 3 Early
Years qualification.(A/I)

GCSE Grade C Maths
and English or Functional
Skills level 2

Current paediatric first
aid certificate (A/I)

Food Hygiene Certificate
(A)
Post qualifying
experience  with a
supervisory level of
responsibility.(A/I)

Working knowledge of
the development of
children from birth to 5
years (A/I)

Thanet Early Years Project
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Nursery Practitioner Level 2

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS
AND TRAINING

Recognised Early Years qualification –
Level 2  (A/I)

EXPERIENCE

Responsibility for the care of children in a
day nursery or similar setting for a minimum
1 year period  (post qualification). (A/I)

KNOWLEDGE

Experience of working as a key person for
children aged from birth up to 5 years. (A/I)
Sound knowledge  and understanding of:
-  The Early Years Foundation Stage
(EYFS) Safeguarding and Welfare
Requirements (A/I)  GDPR 2018

-

-

the development of children aged  up to
5 years. (A/I)

a child centred approach to the care and
education of all children with a reflective
and flexible attitude to supporting their
needs and further development.(A/I)

-  how to plan for children's individual

needs in line with the requirements of
the EYFS  (A/I)

-  procedures for safeguarding children

(A/I)

-  health and safety issues relevant to a

nursery setting (A/I)

-

issues relating to equal opportunities,
inclusion and anti discriminatory
practice. (A/I)

-
-  The SEND best practice (A/I)

-  Working in partnership with parents(A/I)

SKILLS &
ABILITIES

Ability to plan, provide and lead appropriate
activities for the children. (A/I)

Ability to reflect on own
& room practice.(A/I)

PERSONAL

To contribute to systems to ensure the safety
and supervision of all children within the
setting at all times. (A/I)

To  role model high quality practice and to
support other staff members.(A/I)

To  maintain records, write accurate reports,
complete children's learning journals and 2
year development checks. (A/I)

To maintain and develop effective
communication with colleagues, children,
parents/carers and others (written and oral)
A/I
Personal commitment to:-

•  achieving the highest standards of

early years practice (A/I)
•  ensuring inclusive and anti

discriminatory practice (A/I)

•  own professional development (A/I)
•  willingness to be flexible re working
hours as required to meet the needs
of the setting(A/I)

•  ability to lift/move nursery

equipment(A/I)

(A/I) –  criteria measured by Application
/ Interview.

Flexible approach
(A/I)

Minister in Training – St Joseph’s Benwell (Newcastle upon Tyne)

St Joseph’s is a growing evangelical Anglican church in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne. Planted from Jesmond Parish Church almost ten years ago, we are part of the Anglican Mission in England (AMiE). By God’s grace, our church family now includes over 300 people on a Sunday and a staff team of nine. As we prepare to send out our current Minister-in-Training to plant a new church in Northumberland, we are excited to see who the Lord will raise up to help take the work on.

We are seeking a godly man who meets the biblical criteria for an elder-pastor (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-11) and who will share in our mission in “Loving God, Loving Our Neighbour, and Making Disciples.”

This role offers a significant opportunity to grow in ministry within a supportive, prayerful and mission-minded church family. Key responsibilities will include:

• Regular preaching and service leading
• Leading and developing our small group ministry
• Working alongside the pastoral staff team to coordinate newcomers welcome, integration, and pastoral care

Previous ministry experience is helpful, but not essential. We will arrange training tailored to the successful candidate’s experience and needs, providing a strong foundation for long-term ministry.

Stipend: From £30,000 (depending on experience) + housing allowance

Term: Full-time for 3-5 years initially, starting Summer 2026

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th February

Interviews: Week commencing Sunday 1st March

For more information and an application pack, please contact our church administrator: karen.bessent@stjosephsbenwell.org.uk

Download the PDF advert here.

Apply

Management Accountant

Bournemouth International Centre

Post Title: Management Accountant

Site: Bournemouth International Centre

Salary: £39,744 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Permanent, office based

The role:

Supporting the Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the company management accounts, including review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all processes and account preparations are completed in an accurate and timely manner, providing an accurate monthly detailed account of the company’s performance.

You will:

· Prepare the year end accounts for external audit and support the annual external audit process.

· Ensure all anomalies are investigated and resolved, escalating potential impacts to the Head of Finance and Director of Finance and Business Support.

· Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets.

· Oversee the sales invoicing and purchasing process, ensuring the satisfactory resolution of financial matters including debt management and supplier management.

· Assist with payroll reviews and sign off.

To be successful you will need:

· ACCA/CIMA or equivalent part or fully qualified (training support available).

· A well-rounded exposure of the entire accounts function

· Solid understanding of the financial accounting side of the business, including VAT, tax, Gift Aid and balance sheet reconciliations including bank

Please click here to view the full job description.

here

We offer:

· Onsite parking

· Training and development opportunities

· BH Live Active - Gym membership

· Health cash plan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Company pension matched up to 6% contributions

· Colleague discount on food and drink

· Colleague recognition

· Birthday / Celebratory day off

· Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

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

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

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

· More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing

· Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience

· Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people

We are making a positive difference across the communities we serve.

To apply:

All applications are to be made via the BH Live Careers site - https://careers.bhlive.org.uk/

The full job description for the role can be found on the BH Live Careers site.

BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

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17 September 2025

Job Vacancy: Management Accountant

We are seeking a well-rounded accountant to join our partnership of charities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all management accounts across the group of four charities, whose combined turnover is around £4m per year.

For full details and how to apply please visit the CharityJob website. 

We are actively recruiting for this role and will conduct interviews on a rolling basis.

Working in partnership

Bild is part of a partnership of four independent charities committed to a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities.

Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network, Bild Association of Certified Training and Respond are separate charities sharing a common set of values and vision for our society. Each charity has its own governance arrangements. Where possible and appropriate, the charities, sometimes referred to as the ‘Bild Group’, share back-office support, including communications, finance and Human Resources, enabling them to have greater collective impact. These are hosted by Bild, with service level agreements in place with each.

To apply for the AAT Accountancy Trainee - School & College Leaver – Professional Practice - August 2026 role click the ‘Apply now’ button below. It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete your application.

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying then please contact on: careers@pkf-francisclark.co.uk.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Scientist (PDRA) x 2 positions

The Marine Biological Association

Hours: 37 hours per week (Full time)

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint two Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Scientists to join the new Microplastics and Marine Pollution group at the Marine Biological Association in Plymouth. These roles are funded by the UKRI project Microplastics and multistressor effects on marine ecosystems in the context of global change (MICROMIX), led by Dr Alice Horton. The two PDRAs will have relevant and complementary expertise and skills to support the project’s goals. The post-holders will undertake experimental design and execution, sample processing and analysis, data analysis and preparation of peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts for publication. The positions will also involve engagement with the wider scientific community, including presentation of research findings at workshops and conferences.

Microplastics are a global concern, contaminating every environment that has been studied: in air, land, rivers and the sea. There is now substantial evidence to suggest that microplastics are regularly entering the bodies of organisms that are exposed, with potentially long-term negative effects for ecosystems. However, microplastics are but one of many stressors with the potential to affect organisms. In this respect, when considering the effects of microplastics, it is essential that we also account for the wider stressors, and the interactive (‘multistressor’) effects that these will have when combined. This is increasingly important in the context of increasing environmental contamination and global environmental change.

This project will address various aspects of microplastics as a chronic multistressor to marine organisms including:

• Experimentally investigating the effects of microplastics alongside key stressors including chemicals of emerging concern (such as PFAS, tyre additives and UV stabilisers) and ocean warming on various invertebrate species
• Assessing the effects of microplastics on microbial and microbiome communities
• Analysis of archived time-series samples to investigate whether microplastic contamination and thus organism exposure has increased through the decades
• Use of predictive tools to determine likely future risk in a rapidly changing environment

The MBA has excellent aquatic experimental facilities including the Seawater Hall Aquarium and multiple CT rooms. The Marine Microbiome Centre of Excellence at the MBA was opened in 2023 and includes the Mary Parke Bioimaging Centre.

Working at the MBA also provides unique access to the CPR Survey and associated expertise, enabling analysis of samples dating from the 1950s (corresponding with the inception of our ‘plastic age’). Experienced technician support is available across all facilities.

Salary and benefits

• Salary based on experience within the range above
• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 3 Privilege Days given by the MBA (used during festive closure week)
• Sick pay
• Pension scheme – the MBA will contribute 10% of basic salary into a defined contribution scheme with staff making a 3% minimum contribution. The MBA will match additional employee contributions up to an additional 5%
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Cycle to work scheme
• Low-cost bookable parking on site

For more information on the role and person requirements please see the Job Description

Job Description

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and seek talented people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives in order to enhance all that we do.

How to apply

Please email recruitment@mba.ac.uk quoting reference 1225PDRASAH.  You will need to provide three things to apply:

• Covering letter that outlines your previous and most relevant experience and explains how and why this makes you right for the role.
• CV of education and employment history along with details of two referees (one must be your current employer). References for shortlisted candidates may be sought in advance of interview but only with the permission of the candidate.
• Confirmation of...

Group Payments Assistant

We are looking for a Group Payments Assistant to join our Gloucester office. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Job Ref: 204306

About the role

Benefact Group are looking for a Group Payments Assistant to join our Gloucester office.

As Group Payments Assistant you will deliver an accurate, flexible and timely payments service to the group for the settlement of payments to businesses and employees.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group — where all profits go to charity and good causes.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure all payments received via all methods are processed into the relevant core business systems within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).

• Process invoices against approved purchase / service orders in the accounting / ordering system to include booking-in services and arranging approval of service and estimated price invoices.

• Process refunds, cancellation / take away payments onto the core business systems and accounting system to meet SLAs and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) best practice guidelines.

• Produce payment runs, including BACS and cheques, from the accounting system and core business systems, ensuring due dates are checked, together with setting up electronic payments into the banking payments platform to include payments to overseas banks and urgent faster payments.

• Prepare reconciliations of key operational bank accounts, nominal, bordereaux etc.

What you'll need to have

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple streams of work within defined timelines.

• Confident in the use of multiple payment systems.

• Detailed understanding of different payment methods.

• Understanding of basic accounting principles – debits and credits, cash and revenue, inflows and outflows.

What we offer

• A competitive salary - let's discuss it

• Hybrid working

• Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution

• Generous annual bonus scheme between

  6% and 24%

• 25

  days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme

• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance

• £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice

• Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Full study support to gain professional qualifications

• Access to virtual GP

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

ProjectCoordinatorRecruitment PackJob Title:                  Project CoordinatorReporting to:          Regional Team LeaderHours:                       Permanent, 30 hours per weekSalary:                       £30,000 pro rataAnnual Leave:        20 days + bank holidays, plus 1 extra day per year of                                    service (up to 5). Location:                 Croyde, North Devon  Non-Contractual  Staff are awarded additional holidays during Christmas Benefits:                   shut down period, flexible working, Employee Assistance                                    Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme.Deadline:                 1 Feburary 2026stInterviews:              TBC - early February 2026To apply:                  Please email your completed application form to                                     recruitment@waveproject.co.uk, including ‘Project                                     Officer - Croyde’ in the subject line. Optional inclusion of                                     a short 3-5 minute about yourself and suitability for the                                    role.The Wave Project is a values-led organisation, and we live and breathe ourvalues everyday: Care, Safe, Brave, Integrity, Inclusive, Impactful and Thrive. Outline of the roleAbout the roleThe Wave Project is the UK’s leading Surf Therapy charity, a pioneer in usingsurfing as a form of therapy. As a multi-award-winning charity we prideourselves on delivering a big impact with a small, committed team of 35 staffand 1,600 wonderful volunteers. In 2024, we supported over 2,500 childrenand young people to improve their confidence, self-esteem, resilience andsocial skills. The role of Project Coordinator sits at the heart of The Wave Project. Their roleis to use surfing and the community to help young people build confidenceand trust. Project Coordinators work with local volunteers, referrers and thewider community and are accountable to deliver a safe, sustainable surftherapy program within a project location. Under the supervision of a RegionalTeam Leader, they are responsible the successful delivery of our 3 phaseintervention to improve the lives of young people in their area. The role is accountable for the delivery of organisational KPIs. These KPIssurround the key areas highlighted below; volunteers, promotion andadvocacy, delivery of interventions, sustainability and Administration &Evaluation. At The Wave Project, we take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously. Allour volunteers and staff team work hard to ensure that everybody who comesinto contact with The Wave Project is safe. Before applying for any of ourroles, please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding policy, especially ourcode of conduct, to ensure you are the right fit for our organisation.Key ResponsibilitesVolunteer ManagementTake accountability of KPIs set by the organisation on volunteer recruitment,retention and deployment.To recruit and retain a solid volunteer base, building a supportive 'family' aroundthe local project.Ensure that all volunteers have their relevant police checks relevant to theirlocation (DBS, PVG, Access NI) and that their volunteer record is kept up to date.Ensure all volunteers have received the appropriate training prior to working withvulnerable young people.Identify, support and deploy volunteers into different areas of support for theproject including, but not limited to, surf mentors, fundraisers, events support,drivers, social media support.Promotion & Advocacy Take accountability for KPIs set by the organisation with regards promotion andadvocacy of the project with local agencies.To be highly knowledgeable, innovative and responsive to local opportunities.To build professional relationships with local agencies. This can include referralpartners, commissioning bodies and funders.To establish and maintain relationships with the young people referred for SurfTherapy, supporting them and their family through the process. To be a local ambassador for The Wave Project in your area and increaseawareness of the charity’s work.Galvanise the community to come behind The Wave Project and its aims. To keep an active presence on local social media, updating on ‘good news’ stories,case studies and events.To keep the local mini-site on the main Wave Project website up to date.To keep local stakeholders (e.g. referrers, funders and supporters) regularlyupdated with the project’s progress throughout the year, which may include theproduction and distribution of local impact reports, regular email communicationor talks etc.Delivery of Surf Therapy and Surf ClubTake accountability for organisational KPIs with regards the delivery of serviceswithin your project area.Build professional relationships with referral partners to obtain referrals for SurfTherapy courses.Meet clients and their referrers in advance of sessions, listen to and address anyconcerns they have, and ensure all their needs are met. Arrange any specialtran...