Finance Business Partner

£34,930 per annum, plus pensionEdinburgh based

Are you a finance professional who wants your work to mean something? 

meansomething?

Do you thrive on collaboration, insight, and helping teams make smart, strategic decisions? If you’re ready to use your skills to create real social impact, we’d love to meet you.

About the role

As our Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the go‑to expert for turning financial data into meaningful action. You’ll work closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and project managers to ensure our resources are used wisely and our impact continues to grow.

The postholder will report to the Senior Finance Manager who will provide strategic oversight and support as required for this challenging role within a dynamic charity.

This role requires proven and demonstrable experience in management accounting, in order to support budget holders to plan, deliver and evaluate their work.

About you

You will be reliable, practical and methodical, have advanced IT skills – particularly in Microsoft Excel, and will demonstrate excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant, highly organised and able to prioritise a varied workload to manage and meet competing deadlines, delivering accurate and well-presented work in a timely manner.

You will be motivated by our cause and have the ability to demonstrate Cyrenians values of compassion, respect, integrity and innovation in the work that you do.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be part of an experienced, knowledgeable team, with a supportive manager. You will also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.

Read about our values here.

Application Notes

Closing date:           12 noon on Monday 2^nd February 2026Interview date:       Week beginning 9^th February 2026

Please see to our Recruitment Information leaflet for further information on completing and submitting your application form.

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Director of Finance & IT

Candidate Pack
January 2026

 Rosemary Pini
 Business Manager
thomson@allenlane.co.uk

Contents

Welcome

About us

Organisation chart

Job description

Employee benefits

Recruitment timetable & how to apply

Rosemary Pini
thomson@allenlane.co.uk

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in joining the leadership team of Thomson Foundation and helping us

to support independent, trusted journalism across the world.

At Thomson we are driven by a singular mission, to foster a free, independent and thriving media

landscape. For over 60 years we have been empowering journalists, strengthening media

organisations, working with communicators and championing the principals of ethical

information. We have equipped thousands of journalists with the tools needed to tackle

complex issues, provided vital training and supported the creation and growth of independent

media outlets. Our work today is more vital than ever in a world where disinformation is rife

whilst access to reliable, accurate information is crucial for informed decision making and

democratic governance.

The Thomson Group consists of a registered Charity in the UK and a sister not-for-profit

organisation in Germany, with a core team across these locations and contractors beyond. Our

work takes us from the Western Balkans and Central Europe, to Sudan, Central Asia and Latin

America. Our funding comes from diverse sources including government institutions,

philanthropic foundations, an invested endowment and corporate partnerships. Funding in the

media development space is highly contested so to sustain and expand our efforts, we must

continuously evolve our fundraising strategies, be ready to pivot in our approaches and be

operationally efficient.

The Direct of Finance and IT is a key member of the senior leadership team and works closely

with the CEO, the Managing Director – Development, the finance committee and the board of

trustees. Financial rigour and oversight are vital to the job, as is leading on our technology

infrastructure and due diligence across the group. Strengthening and updating our systems,

streamlining financial operations and contributing to future strategy, is also important. The role

is both high level and hands-on, fitting the size of the organisation. The team is welcoming and

the atmosphere is collegiate and collaborative. We look forward to meeting candidates that

share our mission and would like to contribute to the important work that Thomson does.

Rosemary Pini
thomson@allenlane.co.uk

About us

Who we are

We are Thomson, independent for over 60 years, globally.

 Thomson champions integrity in journalism and media, supporting professionals and

organisations committed to delivering fair, independent, and trustworthy information.

Ethical communication is vital to healthy democracies. Journalism holds power to account,

informs the public, and fosters trust within societies.

In a landscape challenged by misinformation and constantly evolving business models, our

mission is to empower communicators, promote ethical practices and ensure the sustainability

of reliable information sources worldwide.

Rosemary Pini
thomson@allenlane.co.uk

What We Do

Innovating for Growth

We help media innovate to survive and grow, ensuring they remain relevant and resilient in

today's fast-paced digital world.

Supporting Journalists

We support journalists in challenging places, providing the tools and training to report

effectively and with integrity.

Effective Communication

We show communicators how to tell their stories compellingly, to engage and inform their

audiences effectively.

Connecting Communities

We connect media and civil society with governments, donors, and technology sectors,

addressing the biggest challenges of our age collaboratively.

Thomson Foundation’s core team is 12 staff members in the UK, with a sister organisation,

Thomson Media (4 staff), based in Germany.  We work collaboratively across a range of

countries to deliver our work through a network of consultants and trainers.

Rosemary Pini
thomson@allenlane.co.uk

Organisation Chart

Job description

About the role – delivering Strategic Leadership & Finance & Technology Transformation

You will collaborate with the CEO, the Board, and the Senior Management Team across both

Thomson Foundation and Thomson Media to develop short and long-term organisational

strategies, underpinned by strong financial business plans.

You will serve as the organisational lead, for the UK and the Thomson Group entities, on all

matters relating to finance, security, information technology, risk management, compliance and

other administrative functions.

You will implement and further develop the Finance & Technology Transformation Plan, seeking

to maximise efficiencies, streamline processes, strengthen IT security and improve internal

controls.

You will be comfortable working within a very small organisation ...

Director of Admissions and Marketing (BCPS) KS116

• Job Summary
• Brighton College Prep School is seeking to appoint a Director of Admissions and Marketing to start as soon as possible.

  We are seeking a Director of Admissions and Marketing to join us in a newly established role that offers a significant opportunity for an innovative, dynamic, and driven professional to play a key part in the school’s future. As United Kingdom School of the Decade, Brighton College Prep School is embarking on an exciting new development. This role will be central to showcasing our evolving vision and ensuring its impact is communicated effectively.

  Working closely with the Headmaster, this role will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The Director of Admissions and Marketing will provide strategic leadership in shaping and advancing the school’s profile and brand identity. The postholder will take responsibility for designing, developing and executing the school’s admissions and marketing strategies - strengthening our already renowned brand and championing Brighton College Prep School.

  The Director of Admissions and Marketing will oversee the strategic planning and delivery of all aspects of admissions and marketing, ensuring recruitment and retention targets are achieved whilst delivering high calibre communications. The role will involve strengthening engagement with both prospective families and the wider school community, and cultivating strong, lasting partnerships with current families that contribute to the continued retention, growth and success of the school.

  
  
  Main Duties and Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Management
  • Line manage and work in close partnership with the Head of Admissions and Head of Marketing to ensure alignment and delivery.
  • With support from the Brighton College Services team, line management of staff delivering the After School Club and Holiday Club provisions.
  • Develop and deliver a clear strategy across admissions, marketing, communications, and events to support Brighton College Prep School’s growth.
  • Focus on overseas recruitment, with the need to travel to territories around the globe.
  • Lead campaigns and content that reflect the school’s identity, values, and ambitions with regular coverage in the national press.
  • Shape admissions approaches that respond to the competitive landscape and engage prospective families.
  • Contribute actively to the school’s strategic leadership as part of the Senior Management Team.
  • In communication with the Headmaster, Senior Management Team and academic leaders ensure consistency of message and purpose both internally and externally.
  • Oversee recruitment and marketing outcomes, introducing proactive measures to meet targets and enhance retention.
  • Build networks and act as a visible ambassador for Brighton College Prep School and the wider Brighton College family.
  • Work closely with senior colleagues across the College and the wider group to develop consistent messaging across admissions and marketing.
  • Gather and act on feedback from parents, prospective families, non-joiners, and feeder schools to guide future strategies.
  Admissions
  • Oversee the full admissions journey, ensuring families receive a personalised and high quality experience.
  • Establish admissions processes and communications aligned with Brighton College Prep School’s values.
  • Responsibility of all Admissions events, including assessments.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of admissions events, incorporating feedback to improve parent engagement.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with nurseries, registrars, and agents, coordinating outreach and recruitment activity.
  • Ensure that each year group is full (with waiting lists across each year group) with pupils who will want to and be able to transition on to Brighton College.
  • Identify and develop UK and international recruitment markets, attending fairs and events strategically. In conjunction with the senior school.
  • Review and develop best practice within the admissions sector.
  • Responsibility for leading and delivering the school’s After School Clubs and Holiday Clubs, with the priority of developing the clubs to align with current and prospective family needs outside of core school hours and holiday periods.
  Marketing
  • Oversee, safeguard and strengthen Brighton College Prep School’s brand, ensuring quality and consistency across all communications.
  • Define clear brand propositions for each section of the school.
  • Oversee the delivery of ambitious marketing plans to raise the school’s profile locally, nationally, and internationally.
  • In collaboration with the Head of Marketing, undertake conti...

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Larkfield Leisure Centre team. Hours will include weekdays and weekends, day shifts and evenings.
As a Recreation Assistant, you are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of our swimmers and delivering an excellent customer experience. This will include inspecting facilities for cleanliness, complete general pool cleaning and maintenance duties at regular points throughout your shift. You will also be required to ensure swimmers follow safe swimming practice, enforce and adhere to pool rules and regulations.

Candidates should ideally hold a current NPLQ or have the ability to pass the qualification. Training for this can be provided for the right candidate.
You will be customer focused and able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of users. You may also be required to provide coaching and teaching services to customers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to progress their career in the exciting world of leisure. Whilst undertaking the day-to-day duties of a Recreation Assistant, which includes ensuring the safety, security, and cleanliness of all areas throughout your shift, you will also have the opportunity to undertake a structured progressive training programme.

As a Recreation Assistant working on a shift basis to include evenings and weekends, you are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of our users and delivering an excellent customer experience. This will include inspecting facilities for cleanliness, complete general cleaning, maintenance duties at regular points throughout your shift. You will also be required to ensure users follow safe practice, enforce, adhere to centre rules and regulations.

You will be customer focused and able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of users. You may also be required to provide coaching and teaching services to customers.

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £23,590 - £25,155 per annum

Driving: Full UK driving licence required with access to own vehicle.

What will a day in the life of a Service Delivery Coordinator look like? You'll be:

• Starting your day with a team briefing, discussing priorities and planning tasks.
• Managing and supporting staff and volunteer teams, ensuring they're well-organised to meet service user needs.
• Coordinating with local agencies, attending networking events, and promoting our services.
• Overseeing the maintenance of accurate records and the administration of the service.
• Engaging in volunteer recruitment and conducting regular training sessions.
• Providing feedback on service improvements and collaborating with local management.

• Proficiency in using computers, including knowledge of online stock management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to influence commissioners, funding bodies, and various stakeholders with ease.
• Proven volunteer management and team-building skills to effectively lead small groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle queries professionally and confidentially.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, prioritising tasks effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies to promote and support the service, especially during times of crisis.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Service Delivery Coordinator

• locations
• Milton Keynes
• Manchester

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R7246

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Service Delivery Coordinator

Permanent

Manchester: £26,730 - £30,555

Milton Keynes: £27,832 - £31,815

Hybrid Working 

Are you well-organised with a keen eye for detail?

Imagine being part of a team that helps shape fairer tests and greater opportunities for learners worldwide. At GradeMaker, we’re transforming how assessments are developed and delivered for Awarding Organisations and Education Ministries across the globe.

As a Service Delivery Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in our Delivery and Client Success team, working closely with clients to ensure they get the most from our platform. You’ll combine technical know-how with customer engagement, supporting site setup, managing user accounts, and resolving issues all while building strong relationships and contributing to process improvements.

Travel to Cheltenham and other AQA offices will be required as part of this position.

If you’re curious, organised, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and make a real impact in education technology.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working with modern office spaces (Manchester office includes a gym, games room, and yoga studio).
• Generous annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, rising each year for your first five years.
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Care Cash Reward Plan.
• Paid volunteering days and access to an exceptional pension scheme (up to 18.5% combined contributions).
• A chance to shape processes and workflows in a newly restructured team, bringing your ideas to life.

What will you be doing?

• Client Support & Implementation: Assist with onboarding, site configuration, and deliver training sessions.
• Data Management: Investigate and resolve support tickets promptly.
• Client Support: Manage user accounts and create clear user guides.
• Data Management: Collate and interpret client data to identify trends and support reviews.
• Product Support: Help develop and maintain user support materials.

What do you need to succeed?

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with software services are essential, and an IT background or experience with technical platforms would be an advantage.
• Strong customer focuswith excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detailand an analytical mindset.
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Diversity and Inclusion statement

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

What do I do next?

Please submit your CV and a cover letter which details how you are the perfect person for this role.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 28th January 26.

Interviews will be held in Milton Keynes on Tuesday 10th February and Manchester on Wednesday 11th February 2026

#CRE23

Social Media Lead - Scotland

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life: 

You’ll be joining Bauer Media Audio’s Scottish social media team, working at the heart of some of the country’s biggest and most loved radio brands including Superscoreboard, Clyde 1 and Forth 1 while also supporting Northsound 1, Tay FM and MFR.

Our team - based in both Glasgow and Edinburgh - work closely with presenters, artists, sports talent and content teams to bring big moments to life across social platforms. It’s fast‑paced, collaborative and creative — no two days are the same. If you thrive in a live radio environment, love working with talent, and enjoy juggling multiple brands and ideas, you’ll feel right at home here.

The difference you will make: 

As Social Media Lead, you’ll own and drive the social media strategy for Bauer Media’s Scottish brands. You’ll shape how our stations show up online, translating iconic radio moments and formats into standout digital content that resonates with Scottish audiences.

You’ll lead a team of content creators, work directly with high‑profile talent, and partner with senior stakeholders across programming, marketing, music and commercial teams. Your creativity, strategic thinking and leadership will play a key role in growing our audiences, engagement and brand presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Your role: 

You’ll be responsible for the strategy, creation and delivery of social content across Bauer Media Audio Scotland.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering the social media strategy for Superscoreboard, Clyde 1 and Forth 1
• Identifying opportunities to grow audiences and engagement across additional Scottish brands
• Acting as the brand guardian for all social output
• Leading, mentoring and managing a team of social content creators
• Creating, commissioning and approving attention‑grabbing social and video content
• Managing and directing high‑profile talent in studio, on location and at events
• Translating on‑air formats and brand IP into compelling digital content
• Collaborating with programming, marketing, music and commercial teams
• Attending brand guest meetings and influencing content decisions
• Managing freelancers, invoices and budgets
• Using analytics and platform insights to inform content decisions and strategy

 The skills you will bring: 

Essential: 

• Proven experience as a senior social media producer or lead
• Deep knowledge of Scottish audiences and culture
• Strong experience growing reach, engagement and followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube
• Confidence creating and pitching big ideas and getting them over the line
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Expert knowledge of social media platforms, tools and analytics
• Strong understanding of community management and platform guidelines
• Confident working with video production, cameras, sound and lighting
• Ability to manage multiple brands, priorities and deadlines

Desirable: 

• Experience within Scottish football or sports content
• Experience working in live broadcast or fast‑paced media environments
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for graphics and thumbnails

Working Pattern/Location: 

Full‑time, permanent 
Based in Glasgow or Edinburgh 

CLOSING DATE: Friday 6th February 2026

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in th...

If you are passionate about education and want to work in a vibrant environment with people, who believe in our mission to advance education for the public benefit, please apply and support our charitable objectives. As a diversity-sensitive employer, we are always looking out for exceptional talent to join us from a wide range of backgrounds.

We are seeking an EPA Early Years Lead on a 12 month fixed term contract to conduct and moderate high-quality, fair, and consistent End-point Assessments for Early Years apprentices, ensuring that they meet the requirements of the relevant apprenticeship standards.

VTCT Skills (the working name of Vocational Training Charitable Trust) is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation. We offer a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world. With over 3,000 training locations, we help over 120,000 learners achieve professional skills that transform their lives, every year.

• Undertake remote and face-to-face End-point assessments for all Early Years standards Levels 2-5, in a timely manner and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate apprentices’ knowledge, skills and behaviours against the criteria outlined in the Early years apprenticeship standards.
• Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to End-point assessment planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes.
• Report all risks and issues encountered during the End-point assessment to the Quality and Customer Experience Lead, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration .
• Ensure all End-point assessment reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately.
• Moderate End-point Assessments to ensure consistency and accuracy across different assessors and standards providing constructive feedback to maintain high standards of assessment quality.
• Assign risk ratings and regularly review to identify and mitigate potential issues that could impact assessment integrity and compliance.
• Support the Quality and customer experience Lead to deliver and facilitate in-person and online training for Early Years Independent Assessors to cover procedural, process and best practice quality assurance strategies for a range of assessment methods.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment processes and tools, identifying opportunities for enhancement and participating in relevant projects.
• Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues including the quality and customer experience lead and EPA administrators to resolve customer queries and complete EPA Surgeries.

• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or legacy equivalent).
• Level 4 Certificate in the Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process (or legacy equivalent).
• 3+ years’ Experience within the specialist vocational sector.
• 3+ years’ Experience in teaching, assessing and internal quality assurance on vocationally related skill-based courses of learning
• Excellent proof-reading skill/ Exceptional Eye to detail.
• Evidence of assessing apprentice competence, at the level or above of the End-point Assessment or as specified in the assessment standard.

• Teaching or educational assessment qualification, above level 5.
• Experience of liaising directly with regulators
• Excellent rapport building and consultative selling skills.
• Hold advanced qualifications in a vocational specialism.
• Have expert knowledge of Ofqual and IfATE regulations and requirements for conducting end-point assessment and quality assurance activities.

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years.
• Day for your birthday
• Life assurance 4* salary
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours)
• Enhanced sick pay benefits after probation (3 months full pay)
• Enhanced pension contributions after postponement period (up to 10% employer contributions)
• Retail discount offers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing initiatives and support
• A vibrant array of social opportunities
• Free parking, free tea and coffee and free fruit
• Healthcare services worth up to £1,400 and access to 24/7 GP services
...

Salary: £30,497.59 per annum (£38,121.99 FTE)
Contract: Part time, 30 hours per week, Fixed term contract until July 2027
Location: Hybrid working – home-based with regular travel across the Swansea Bay project area

About You

You are a confident and organised conservation professional with a strong track record of delivering successful land management or species conservation projects. You thrive in partnership working environments and are comfortable managing people, budgets, and multiple workstreams.

Motivated and pragmatic, you combine technical conservation knowledge with excellent communication and relationship management skills.

You are equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and are driven by the opportunity to make a tangible difference for nature and communities.

You’ll bring enthusiasm, initiative, and a commitment to high quality conservation outcomes, along with the flexibility needed to work across varied landscapes and audiences.

About Us

Buglife is the only charity in Europe dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. We are actively working to save our planet’s rarest little animals, everything from bees to beetles, worms to woodlice and jumping spiders to jellyfish.

Our aim is to halt the extinction of invertebrate species and to achieve sustainable populations of invertebrates.

Our work spans many areas of focus including restoring nature, species recovery, education and awareness raising, campaigning and saving important invertebrate sites from development.

Applying for the role

At Buglife, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the charity and conservation sectors.

Our recruitment focuses on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring equal opportunity for all. We also welcome discussions about flexible working and support those returning to employment after a career break.

Your application will be reviewed by the hiring team for the role.

Key Dates:

• Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 17 February 2026.
• Interviews will be held Week Commencing Monday 23 February 2026.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may close this vacancy early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions, or need further information please contact: recruitment@buglife.org.uk

Scroll to the bottom of this page to submit your application, via the form below.

Cyflog: £30,497.59 (£38,121.99 FTE)
Cytundeb: Rhan amser, 30 awr yr wythnos, Cytundeb cyfnod penodol tan Gorffennaf 2027
Lleoliad: Gweithio hybrid – gweithio gartref a theithio’n rheolaidd ar draws ardal prosiect Bae Abertawe

Amdanoch Chi

ydych yn weithiwr cadwraeth proffesiynol hyderus a threfnus gyda hanes cryf o gyflawni prosiectau rheoli tir neu gadwraeth rhywogaethau yn llwyddiannus. Rydych yn ffynnu mewn amgylcheddau gweithio partneriaeth ac rydych yn gyfforddus yn rheoli pobl, cyllidebau, a ffrydiau gwaith niferus.

Rydych yn berson pragmataidd a llawn ysgogiad sy’n cyfuno gwybodaeth gadwraethol dechnegol gyda sgiliau cyfathrebu a rheoli perthynas rhagorol.

Rydych yr un mor gyfforddus yn gweithio’n annibynnol neu fel rhan o dîm, ac yn cael eich symbylu gan y cyfle i wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol ar gyfer natur a chymunedau.

Byddwch yn dod a brwdfrydedd, ysgogiad, ac ymrwymiad i ddeilliannau cadwraethol o ansawdd uchel, ynghyd â’r hyblygrwydd sy’n angenrheidiol i weithio ar draws amrywiol dirweddau a chynulleidfaoedd.

Amdanom Ni

Buglife yw’r unig elusen yn Ewrop sydd wedi ymroi i gadwraeth pob math o infertebratau. Rydym yn gweithio’n frwd i achub anifeiliaid bychain prinnaf ein planed, popeth o wenyn i chwilod, mwydod i wrachod lludw a chopynnod naid i sglefrod môr.

Ein nod yw atal difodiant rhywogaethau o infertebratau a sicrhau poblogaethau cynaliadwy o infertebratau.

Mae ein gwaith yn cwmpasu nifer o feysydd ffocws, yn cynnwys adfer natur, adfer rhywogaethau, addysg a chynyddu ymwybyddiaeth, ymgyrchu ac achub safleoedd infertebratau pwysig rhag cael eu datblygu.

Ymgeisio am y rôl

Yn Buglife, rydym wedi ymrwymo i feithrin gweithlu amrywiol a chynhwysol. Rydym yn annog ceisiadau oddi wrth unigolion o bob cefndir, yn enwedig y rheini sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli yn y sectorau elusennol a chadwraeth.

Mae ein recriwtio’n...

Accommodation Advisor
Job Description

Location: HMP Hewell
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent (subject to continuation of contract funding)
Salary: £24,831.24 starting
Reports To: Team Manager

About YSS

YSS enables people to be emotionally resilient, to thrive, and to feel they belong to a
community. We uphold people’s rights and responsibilities, ensuring they can exercise
them with dignity and respect.

We are a charity that helps people to help themselves, and we’ve been doing so for
more than thirty years. There are thousands of people in our communities who struggle
with life and face what seem to be insurmountable barriers  - they are why we exist.
We  provide  a  wide  variety  of  community-based  support  for  people  and  are  often
described  as  the  ‘glue’  between  those  at  risk  of  social  isolation  and  the  wider
mainstream society.

We  run  a  diverse  range  of  services  working  with  7-  to  70-year-olds  but  our  aim  is
always  the  same  –  to  help  people  to  break  through  barriers  and  to  achieve  their
potential. Our website – www.yss.org.uk – contains further information about YSS and
all our projects and services.

Job Purpose

The  Accommodation  Advisor  provides  housing  support,  information,  advice,  and
guidance  (IAG)  to  men  within  the  criminal  justice  system,  ensuring  successful
resettlement into accommodation. Managing a high caseload, the role operates within
tight key performance indicators (KPIs), supporting individuals in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Housing Support

•  Provide tailored housing advice to men transitioning from prison or serving a

community sentence.

•  Assess accommodation needs, risks, and preferences,
•  Develop  SMART  personalised  action  plans

to  address  barriers

to

accommodation using the seven reducing reoffending pathways.
 Liaise with local authorities, housing providers, and relevant agencies.

•
•  Help clients understand their housing rights and responsibilities.

Case Management

•  Manage a high caseload efficiently, meeting set performance targets.
•  Maintain accurate case records and documentation on relevant systems.

•  Attend  regular  supervision  and  team  meetings  to  review  progress  and

challenges.

KPIs & Targets

•  Meet  or  exceed  KPIs  related  to  housing  outcomes,  client  engagement,  and

resettlement success.

•  Ensure timely and accurate reporting of casework and outcomes.

Collaboration & Partnership

•  Work closely with prison staff, probation officers, housing providers, and other

agencies.

•  Build  strong  relationships  with  external  housing  providers

to  explore

accommodation options.
Administration & Record Keeping

•  Maintain accurate client records, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and

data protection regulations.

•  Submit reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Community & Prison Support

•  Develop  clear  resettlement  plans  for  clients,  ensuring  follow-up  care  post-

release.

•  Advise  clients  on  maintaining  tenancy,  managing  landlord  relationships,  and

addressing tenancy issues.

Safeguarding

•  Understand and adhere to safeguarding processes, demonstrating professional

curiosity about risks.

•  Confidently manage safeguarding concerns and risk factors.

Key Skills & Attributes

Experience & Knowledge

•  Experience  supporting  individuals  in  prison,  on  a  custodial  license,  or  a

community order.

•  Knowledge of accommodation services and housing-related support.
•  Competency  in  IT  applications,  case  management  systems,  SharePoint,

Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office applications.

•  Ability to manage high caseloads with complex support needs.

Communication & Collaboration

•  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•  Ability to engage with diverse clients and liaise effectively with stakeholders.
•  Experience in building professional relationships and networks.
•  Awareness of risk management principles.

Leadership & Adaptability

•  Ability to self-manage and support individuals through change.
•  Strong problem-solving skills to address housing-related challenges.
•  High standards of professional behaviour and accountability.

Teamwork

•  Works collaboratively to achieve service quality standards.
•  Supports colleagues and external agencies in joint solutions.
•  Flexible in supporting colleagues across different geographical areas.

Diversity & Inclusion

•  Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice.
•  Respectful of cultural differences and inclusive in approach.
•  Willingness to reflect on and challenge personal biases.

Customer Focus

•  Ability to work with partner agencies to tailor bespoke housing solutions.
•  Understanding of factors contributing to social and economic exclusion.

Notes

•  YSS operates in a fast-moving environment and may from t...

Job reference:006229

Salary:£14.50 per hour

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:40

Closing date:09/02/2026

Job Description

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury New Court Place we are recruiting for a Team Leader.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Team Leader it will be your duty to oversee the day to day running of the service. This will include supporting the staff team and the people supported.

We are looking for candidates who have obtained a NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or are willing to work towards this qualification.

There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.

As a Team Leader you will be required to be part of the On Call rota for the service. You will be paid an additional £10 per session.

New Court Place, Hertfordshire, is a residential home with nursing care for 24 adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, plus respite care and services for 16-18 year olds.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:

• Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of 12 months of employment (terms apply)

• Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.

• Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC, in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.

• We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.

• Excellent training package provided for all staff.

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.

• Pension Scheme.

• Access to our employee assistance program.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Job reference:006229

Salary:£14.50 per hour

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:40

Closing date:09/02/2026

Job Description

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury New Court Place we are recruiting for a Team Leader.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Team Leader it will be your duty to oversee the day to day running of the service. This will include supporting the staff team and the people supported.

We are looking for candidates who have obtained a NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or are willing to work towards this qualification.

There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.

As a Team Leader you will be required to be part of the On Call rota for the service. You will be paid an additional £10 per session.

New Court Place, Hertfordshire, is a residential home with nursing care for 24 adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, plus respite care and services for 16-18 year olds.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:

• Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of 12 months of employment (terms apply)

• Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.

• Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC, in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.

• We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.

• Excellent training package provided for all staff.

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.

• Pension Scheme.

• Access to our employee assistance program.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Night Care Leader

Night Care Leader

Location: Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard

Pay rate: £14.11 per hour

Contracted hours: 36 hours per week, including alternative weekends

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced carer with a desire to progress your career to the next level?

Do you prefer to work nights?

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Leading a small team of carers, you’ll be responsible for keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. You’ll ensure that care plans are regularly reviewed, understanding the importance of maintaining accurate records, and will be able to manage the time of both yourself and your team effectively to support the wellbeing of our residents. You’ll understand that some shifts might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Conveniently positioned on the south-west side of the village, close to all the local amenities, Wing View is in a peaceful neighbourhood. And with Leighton Buzzard just three miles to the east and Aylesbury five miles away, it’s ideally situated for residents to make the most of life in Buckinghamshire. Residents will live their lives in welcoming, relaxing surroundings, cared for by a dedicated team who will support them according to their own needs.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or you’ve achieved NVQ Level 2, and you’re prepared to study for NVQ Level 3. You’ll also be experienced in leading a team to deliver care, be keen to progress to a role with greater levels of responsibility and be willing to undertake relevant training to support your career development in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive leader, you’ll motivate your team to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Night Care Leader within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.