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About Us
We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
We employ 1100 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us.
Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.
About the role
This is an opportunity to lead a new national centre, as part of the DiSSCo UK programme, using AI, robotics, data and digital technologies to transform access to the UK’s natural science collections.
As Head of the DiSSCo UK Technical Innovation unit, (known internally as the Catalysis centre) you will establish and lead a specialist team developing new ways to digitise collections faster and turn collections data into useful tools and services for research, policy and industry.
You will set the Centre’s direction, build and lead a multidisciplinary technical team, and take promising ideas from early testing through to practical use. Initially, the focus will be on technologies such as AI-assisted transcription, computer vision, automated imaging and robotics to improve the speed and quality of digitisation.
Reporting to the DiSSCo UK Programme Director, and working closely with the Head of Digitisation and Head of Engineering, within the Natural History Museum's Department of Digital Data and Informatics, you will ensure new approaches can be adopted across the national programme. You will also develop partnerships with universities, government and industry, and identify opportunities for further investment and commercial development.
This is a fixed term role until 31 March 2029.
About you
You will be an experienced technology, innovation or digital leader who has successfully turned new technologies into practical products, services or ways of working.
Your background might be in AI, data, research infrastructure, digital transformation or a technology business. You will have strong technical understanding in one or more areas such as AI and machine learning, robotics, automation, data engineering or digital platforms, together with experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex programmes.
You will be a collaborative leader who can work across organisational boundaries, build strong partnerships and explain complex technical ideas clearly. You should also be comfortable getting close to the technical work when needed.
Experience of developing partnerships, attracting investment or turning technology and research into sustainable services would be an advantage. Above all, you will be motivated by using technology to accelerate scientific discovery and increase the value and use of the UK’s natural science collections.
Thriving at the Museum: the way we work
We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.
Find out more on our website.
What we offer
- 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
- Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
- Life insurance
- Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
- Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
- We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
- Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures.
- Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
Hybrid working
We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please apply on our website.
Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently.
Closing date: 23:59 on 14 October
Interviews expected: w/c 26 October
Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
Using the power of science and 80 million specimens to create a future where people and planet thrive.

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Here at the IOP we are looking for an Interim People & Talent Partner to support a secondment period until May 2027 to support us in our mission.
What is it like working at the IOP?
The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a ‘work anywhere’ in the UK policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. This is complemented with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits package including:
- An excellent pension scheme
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
- Floating bank holidays (choose when to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
- Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
- Flexible working plus much more
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Recruitment and Payroll professional with a strong understanding of UK employment law, payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and HR best practice. The successful candidate will have proven experience managing end to end recruitment and payroll processes, always ensuring compliance and accuracy. A sound knowledge of HR systems, particularly iTrent, payroll administration, employee lifecycle processes, and current employment legislation is essential.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, resilient, and dependable, with the ability to manage competing priorities within a small team. They will have experience working both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation. The postholder will be confident in providing guidance and advice on recruitment, payroll, and employee relations matters, ensuring decisions are legally compliant and aligned with organisational policies and procedures.
What will I be doing?
- Lead and sign off all payroll related activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders
- Manage end to end recruitment activity, delivering effective attraction, selection, and onboarding processes to secure high quality candidates in a timely manner
- Coach and support managers on HR policies, processes, and employee lifecycle matters, including family leave, return to work arrangements, and complex or sensitive people issues
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of People services, including HR systems, People Team processes, EDI initiatives, and the effective management of employee and manager queries
- Line managment of People Officer
Who will I work with?
- Internally, the role works across all departments as well as IOP Publishing HR and Finance
- Externally, the role works with employment lawyers, recruitment agencies, occupational health providers and EDI professionals
Ideally, your skills include:
Essential Criteria
- Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application
- Strong recruitment and payroll experience, including end-to-end recruitment and payroll processes
- Strong understanding of HR best practice and employee lifecycle processes
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, influence, negotiate, and provide advice on complex or sensitive matters
- Line manager experience
- Experience working autonomously in a busy, varied, and fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong line management skills, with experience coaching, developing, and supporting employees to achieve individual and organisational objectives.
- Ability to think strategically, plan ahead, and develop creative solutions to complex challenges.
- Strong working knowledge of HR systems, ideally including iTrent, Harbour, and MyFlex.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified
Desirable
- Experience using HR systems, ideally iTrent (Electric Theme) and/or DayForce
- Supporting in HR system rollouts
Application
Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a brief cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification, including details of your experience in payroll processing and recruitment.
How will I be working?
We operate a flexible, trust based working model that gives colleagues autonomy over how, when and where they work, while recognising the value of in person collaboration. You will be assigned a base office, with hybrid working offered as standard.
You will engage in regular in person collaboration with your team (as operational appropriate), as well as with colleagues across the wider organisation, to ensure effective operational alignment and to support our inclusive approach to working.
As an organization we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London and once a quarter within the People & Operations Department alongisde team meetings as apporiate.
Why join the IOP?
The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we’re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community. There’s never been a better time to join us, watch our film to find out more about the difference we make.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we’re always happy to help.
Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.


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Are you an experienced senior manager with a passion for community led regeneration? If so, this is an exceptionally exciting opportunity for a creative, business minded leader to help bring to life the strategic vision for Market House in Penzance and make a significant impact on revitalising Penzance town centre.
About Us
Market House was brought into community ownership in 2022 when it was acquired by The Penzance Regeneration Company CIC ‘PZRC’ to secure its future and play an active part in a revitalised town centre. With capital funding from the Government’s Town Deal Fund, this grade 1 listed building is now being transformed by PZRC to create a street food hall and restaurant.
The vision is to bring Market House back to life as a financially sustainable asset for the town, driving increased footfall and strengthening the food, visitor and evening economies. The street food hall will offer opportunities for innovative local food entrepreneurs to rent a street food kitchen pod, develop and grow their businesses; and the restaurant a place where local young people can gain exceptional levels of hospitality skills.
The Market House will be operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of PZRC, Market House Penzance CIC.
The role
With the Market House construction project due to complete in spring 2027 and the launch planned for the summer, we are looking for our business leader to join us early in the new year 2027 and work with, and report to, the PZRC Chief Operating Officer to get the Market House launch ready.
Longer term, the purpose of this role is primarily to spearhead and support successful delivery of the street food hall. The Market House Business Lead will oversee the operational delivery of the street food hall and in particular work to optimise town centre impact, drive revenue generation and secure targets for financial performance.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and manage implementation of operational business plans for the street food hall to secure delivery in line with PZRC’s strategic goals;
- Secure and manage street food kitchen pod operators. Support their delivery and ensure adherence to the terms and conditions of their occupancy agreements
- Manage and work closely with the Market House bar manager to secure delivery of a commercially successful drinks operation which works as an integral part of the overall Market House offer and supports the success of other elements of the business
- Create and implement an Events and Activities strategy and delivery plan which will entail developing partnerships and working closely with local stakeholders including Penzance BID, Penzance Town Council, and other local events organisations and stakeholders to contribute to securing:
o A cohesive and collaborative approach to town centre events and activities;
o Market House playing a focal role in driving increased local and visitor footfall in the town centre; and
o Market House offering an exciting and attractive draw to local people, local and regional visitors and tourists
- Create and implement a Marketing and Communications strategy and delivery plan to support awareness and engagement across target audiences and successful operational delivery;
- Monitoring and oversight of policies, procedures and regulatory aspects of the business; and
- Monitor delivery vs the operational business plan and financial targets
Personal qualities, experience and skills
- Outgoing, energetic and creative
- A minimum of 5 years senior manager/leadership experience, ideally in hospitality, leisure or retail and with experience of and/or a keen interest and understanding of working with the community;
- A strategic thinker combined with hands on operational capability;
- Financially literate, able to produce financial projections and monitor performance;
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and developing strategic and delivery partnerships;
- Strong analytical and communication skills;
- Strong people management skills; and
- Commitment to the community, social and regeneration aims of PZRC.
Join us in bringing this landmark building back to life as part of a revitalised town centre. If you’re ready to make a real difference in a unique, rewarding and exciting environment we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter – maximum 2 sides A4 – that sets out your suitability for the role by midnight on 5th October 2026.
- We will only accept applications submitted by email
- No agency responses will be accepted
- This is an on-site role with no opportunity for remote working
Key dates
Closing date Midnight, 5th October 2026
Interviews Week commencing 19th October 2026
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement but have relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you.
We are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you require assistance in completing your application, or need the process to be adjusted, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Please note: this role can be worked either hybrid working in London (minimum 4 days per month in the office) or Homebased.
Independent Age isthe national charity working towards ending financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free information and advice to older people without enough money to live on, while our external training equips professionals with the information they need to support older people on low incomes. Through our grants programme, we fund and support hundreds of local charities working with older people across the UK. We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in povertyand campaign for change.
We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery and ongoing evolution of our ambitious Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy, securing transformational five- and six-figure grants that will drive our long-term impact and growth.
We're looking for an exceptional relationship-builder and communicator with a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations. You'll be confident translating complex data into compelling funding propositions and using your outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills to inspire support for our mission.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 28 hours per week.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office are required to attend the office a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
With an employee engagement score of 98%, colleagues say Independent Age is a great place to work. You can find out more about what it’s like to work for us on the Careers Page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, such as having the job description in a larger text format or to apply in an alternative format, please get in touch with us via the email address on the ‘Contact Us’ page on our jobs site.
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Please don’t include your name, photo, or any information that could indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and don’t include your name in the title of any documents that you upload. However, please do include all dates of employment.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require a minimum of two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate
Closing Date: Sunday, 4 October 11:59pm
Interview Dates: First-round interviews will take place on Tuesday, 13 October (remote); second-round interviews will take place on the Tuesday, 20 October (in-person in our London office)
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Job Role: Floating Support Worker
Salary: £28,655 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Either Monday – Friday 9-5pm (with some flexibility around start and finish time) or 37.5 hours over 4 days (Monday- Friday)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: South West, covering B&NES, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset and North Somerset
Additional information:
- Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work.
- Ability to travel across the South West region, including projects based in B&NES, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset and North Somerset.
- Ability to work flexibly including early mornings where required (meaning an earlier finish to the day)
- Alongside is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, this is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
About Alongside:
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting services where extra capacity is needed, working across different locations including B&NES, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset and North Somerset. This is a varied and dynamic role, offering the opportunity to work across supported housing and outreach services, with no two weeks looking the same.
You’ll work directly with people who have a range of support needs, building positive, professional relationships and providing person‑centred, trauma‑informed support. This includes offering practical help, promoting independence, and responding flexibly to individual circumstances in a fast‑paced environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is well organised, and can adapt to changing priorities and locations. You’ll need to be a driver with access to your own vehicle and business insurance, and be comfortable working flexibly, with rotas provided two weeks in advance and occasional last‑minute changes handled considerately.
What you’ll be doing:
Give clients advice and information, providing an enabling service so that they can be signposted to, and access appropriate services.
Maintain client records, so they are accurate and fully updated at all times.
Ensure all clients are provided with high-quality person-centred services which takes a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.
Work collaboratively taking a multi-agency approach to safeguard clients.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
What we’re looking for:
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- Full driving licence and access to own car for work purposes.
- Willingness to travel around the South West to support our various projects and teams.
- Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people facing homelessness, including those with mental health challenges, complex needs and substance misuse issues.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
A generous and competitive pension scheme
A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
Reporting to: Principal
Line managing: Site Manager, Professional Services team (Student Recruitment and Communications Manager and Office staff), IT Manager
Key Relationships: Senior Management Team, Head of Access to Learning, the Chair and Trustees of the City & Guilds of London Art School, Chair and Trustees of the City and Guilds Art School Property Trust
Main purpose of role:
The Director of Operations is an important, senior role at the Art School, responsible for supporting the Principal in the delivery of the Strategic Vision and to monitor the progress of its objectives. They are responsible for the efficient and effective management of internal resources and stakeholders, and will act as the deputy to the Principal in all matters excluding academic. They will also contribute to the oversight of recruitment of students and staff.
The Director of Operations provides vision and professional leadership of registry, professional services, IT, admissions, as well as the management of compliance, HR, and the Art School’s technical tutors. They have some oversight of marketing inasfar as it relates to recruitment. The Director of Operations is the key liaison with the Property Trust, which is the official landlord for the Art School and the governing body that oversees the main buildings at our site in Kennington. They are the lead person, responsible for the OfS return and so it is anticipated that the successful candidate would have a level of quality assurance experience and familiarity with policy oversight.
The Art School is an independent educational charity with approximately 300 students and 100 members of staff. The Art School is entering a new strategic planning cycle that will see us growing our profile and portfolio; expanding our international links and external partnerships; and, deepening our civic impact on our neighborhood in Kennington and further afield.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties and responsibilities of the post are:
Leadership and Strategy
- Supporting the Principal in the delivery of the Strategic Vision for the Art School
- Working closely with the Head of Finance to allocate resources in line with the Art School improvement plan
- Oversee the management of and communication with, internal stakeholders of the School
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure that the systems and processes employed by the Art School comply with legal, audit and regulatory requirements,
- Oversee Risk Management, including Health & Safety compliance;
- Champion and oversee EDI across the Art School;
- Monitor the Art School’s performance against strategic objectives;
- Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and relevant Committees, providing effective and timely reporting, proactive advice and support;
- Have overall responsibility for operational strategy including and policy management;
- To be the Art School ‘point of contact’ to the Property Trust;
- Manage legal and related matters as and when they arise.
Registry
- Oversee the team that handles student registry, academic administration and affairs, compliance and all non-academic matters of student experience;
- Ensure the accurate and timely submission of statutory and regulatory returns (e.g. to the Office for Students, Higher Education Statistics Agency, Office of the Independent Adjudicator for HE, Student Loans Company, UKVI etc);
- Act as the primary liaison for the Art School’s validating partners (Arts University Bournemouth, University of the Arts London Awarding Body);
- Act as Secretary to the Academic Board and oversee the arrangements for Art School Examination Boards;
Operations
- Implementation of HR processes and systems, seeking external advice as appropriate;
- Recruitment and line management of operational staff;
- Lead the process for the Art School’s annual staff appraisal scheme (Individual Performance Review) recommending associated staff development and training activities as agreed with the Principal;
- Day-to-day oversight of the professional teams managing the Estate, Technical Resources and IT infrastructure, and lead strategic planning relevant to these areas;
- Chair the Art School’s Site and Environment Committee;
- Manage the relationship with the Property Trust on a day-to-day basis.
External Profile and Recruitment
- Supporting the Principal to ensure successful student recruitment, working collaboratively with other academics;
- Development of the Art School’s activities (including commercial activities), short courses and profile;
- Oversee the Health & Safety and other logistical aspects of public events such as Degree Show
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Deputise where appropriate for the Principal;
- Lead and undertake Health and Safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role;
- Undertake other duties of a reasonable nature, as may be determined by the post holder’s line manager from time to time, in consultation with the post holder.
It is the duty of the post holder not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards members of staff, students, visitors or members of the public. The post holder should also counteract such practice or behaviour in others by challenging and reporting it.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the Art School’s practice to periodically review job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the job that is required to be performed, or to incorporate proposed reasonable changes following negotiation with the postholder.
Help make homes safer for thousands of residents across London and the South East. Join Peabody as a Fire Risk Assessor and use your expertise to identify risks, influence positive change and improve fire safety across our residential portfolio.
At Peabody, safety is our priority. We're looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire Safety Team, carrying out high-quality fire risk assessments across a diverse range of residential buildings. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting residents, supporting compliance and helping shape best practice across one of the UK's largest housing associations.
You'll be responsible for inspecting residential properties, identifying fire safety risks and producing clear, practical Fire Risk Assessment reports. Working closely with colleagues, contractors and key stakeholders, you'll ensure that risks are understood, managed effectively and addressed in a proportionate way.
This role would suit an experienced Fire Risk Assessor who enjoys combining technical expertise with strong communication skills. You'll be confident explaining recommendations, building effective relationships and influencing positive safety outcomes.
In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative Fire Safety Team committed to professional development and continuous improvement. Whether you're looking to broaden your technical knowledge, develop your career or make a genuine difference to resident safety, you'll find opportunities to grow at Peabody.
We offer an excellent benefits package including 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, up to a 10% pension contribution, life assurance, flexible benefits and a range of employee discounts.
If you're passionate about fire safety and want to help create safer homes and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Operational Manager – Supported Housing
We are seeking an experienced Operational Manager to lead a supported housing service for people experiencing homelessness and complex support needs.
Position: Operational Manager
Location: Brighton
Salary: £38,827 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some weekend management presence on site, agreed with the Senior Manager
Contract:Fixed term to 30 June 2027
Closing date: CV to be reviewed on a rolling basis
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced homelessness, supported housing or complex needs professional to lead the safe and effective delivery of a residential support service in Brighton.
You will manage and support a dedicated staff team, ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred support within a psychologically and trauma-informed environment. You will have responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and housing management, while building effective relationships with commissioners, statutory services and community partners.
As the service is due to close at the end of the contract period, you will also play a key role in its planned demobilisation, working closely with partners to ensure residents are supported to move on safely and appropriately.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, managing and developing the staff team, including supervision, performance, training and wellbeing.
- Ensuring residents receive effective support, advice, assessment and regularly reviewed support plans.
- Embedding psychologically and trauma-informed approaches across the service.
- Managing safeguarding, risk, health and safety and crisis response.
- Overseeing referrals, housing management, voids, arrears and licence agreements.
- Monitoring outcomes, quality standards and contractual performance.
- Developing strong relationships with commissioners, local authorities and partner agencies.
The role includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota and providing a management presence on site for one weekend day every four weeks.
About you
You will have experience of managing support services for vulnerable people with high and/or complex needs, ideally gained within homelessness, supported housing, rough sleeping, substance misuse, mental health or a related service.
You will be an experienced people manager with a strong understanding of adult safeguarding, risk management and health and safety. Experience of residential services and knowledge of relevant housing legislation will be valuable.
You will be resilient, approachable and confident, with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team through a period of change while maintaining a consistently high-quality service.
About the organisation
You will be joining an established charity providing housing, support and specialist services to people experiencing homelessness, vulnerability and disadvantage.
The organisation is committed to empowering people, delivering excellent services and working collaboratively to create positive and lasting change.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Supported Housing Manager, Homelessness Service Manager, Service Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Housing Support Manager, Complex Needs Service Manager, Hostel Manager, Residential Services Manager, Homelessness Manager or Operations Manager
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Philanthropy Manager (part-time) role. This position involves cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic donors to support impactful education programmes in developing regions, through personalised engagement and strategic fundraising.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, approach, and manage relationships with prospective and existing donors to secure significant gifts.
- Develop and implement tailored donor engagement plans, including face-to-face meetings, events, and written communications.
- Organise and support high-quality fundraising events and engagement opportunities to cultivate relationships and generate income.
- Research potential new donors, funding streams, and opportunities, supporting proposal and report development.
- Manage donor records and interactions accurately within CRM systems, ensuring timely acknowledgements and stewardship follow-up.
- Provide administrative support to senior stakeholders for supporter meetings, communications, and scheduling.
- Collaborate across teams to optimise donor engagement strategies, leveraging learnings from past activities.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the organisation’s programmes, impact, and funding needs to inspire supporter confidence.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in developing relationships and securing funding from high-net-worth individuals or philanthropic sources.
- Confident in designing and delivering personalised, high-quality engagement and stewardship activities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, capable of inspiring and motivating supporters.
- Demonstrable organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Strong IT proficiency, including experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
- Results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Genuine commitment to the organisation’s mission and values, with an understanding of international development and education sectors.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 (£40,000 - £45,000 FTE)
- Location: Remote – UK based
- Contract: Part-time (3 days a week) - 9-month FTC
- Start: October 12th
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Team Leader - Stand Alone- Homelessness
Part Time - 21 Hours
Portsmouth
Starting £16,981, progressing to £17,985
Enhanced DBS Required
Drivers Licence: Yes
Lone Working: Yes
Night Working: No
Weekend Working: Occasional On Call
At Two Saints, we are proud of our values and our mission: to provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel valued and secure, and ready to take their next steps.
We’re seeking compassionate, adaptable people to join our Portsmouth service as a Team Leader. You’ll bring a passion for supporting people to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and recognise their own strengths and support needs through positive, meaningful interactions.
As the ideal candidate, your ability to connect with people experiencing homelessness and care leavers will help them build trust, resilience, and a sense of possibility for their future. You’ll understand safeguarding, work proactively within our policies, and contribute to a strong, collaborative team environment.
Our Team Leader roles are support‑based, focused on guidance, encouragement, and empowering clients to achieve their goals. The work can be challenging, but also truly rewarding - made even more so by the supportive, values‑driven team you’ll be part of.
Team Leader Essentials:
- A genuine interest and concern for homelessness and related issues
- Ability to positively contribute to and lead a team
- Deal promptly and effectively with challenging situations/crises in a calm manner
- Strong communication skills, clear verbal and written English
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
- Confident with lone working
Team Leader Desirables:
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients
- Experience in managing a housing management team
- Experience in health annd safety, benefits, managing licence conditions and frameworks alongside client safety and behaviour management would be beneficial
- Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
- Awareness of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
- Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system
Could this be you? If yes, apply for this exciting Team Leader opportunity with Two Saints
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment, using pre-employment checks such as Enhanced DBS, Overseas Police Checks (where appropriate), Reference Checks and CV gap querying upon appointment to the role.
We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to providing a fair, inclusive recruitment process that provide equal employment opportunities for everyone
We're looking for 2 hardworking and resilient Support Worker's to join our Learning Disabilities service located in Hertfordshire. No experience or personal care required, just the right values.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Oakview is a supported living project for 10 customers with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control for customers, enabling them to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community.
What you'll do:
The service offers specialist support to homeless men across a range of areas including re-offending behaviour, mental health issues, physical health needs and substance misuse. Edward Alsop Court implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model.
We also have external support from Turning Point and CGL to support our customers with their substance misuse.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent
- living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this
- will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical
- assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high
- quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support
- Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
About you:
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure
- their judgement
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
About us:
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Digital Marketing Manager role. This position involves leading the development and implementation of a holistic marketing strategy, managing multi-channel content, and fostering engagement with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing plans aligned with organisational goals.
- Manage the organisation’s website, ensuring content is relevant, current, and optimised for user experience.
- Create, review, and distribute engaging email campaigns, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver consistent brand messaging across social media channels, analysing performance data to optimise strategies.
- Identify and implement innovative digital tools and AI solutions to improve marketing efficiency and content quality.
- Design and execute campaigns that support member engagement, recruitment, and sponsorship objectives.
- Build and maintain relationships with external creative agencies, freelancers, and industry contacts, ensuring timely delivery of marketing assets.
- Oversee the production of marketing collateral such as reports, brochures, and videos, ensuring high-quality output that aligns with brand standards.
- Support team members by providing guidance on best practices and tools and ensuring the organisation’s brand presentation remains cohesive.
- Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights to inform future strategies, and ensure compliance with the organisation’s standards.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in digital marketing, ideally within professional services, trade bodies, or membership organisations.
- Strong knowledge of digital channels, including social media, website management, and email marketing.
- Skilled in analysing marketing data and employing insights to improve engagement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.
- Capable of managing multiple projects effectively whilst prioritising tasks.
- Familiar with AI and digital technology tools to support marketing activities responsibly.
- Demonstrates proactive initiative, creativity, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £237.15 per day + £29.51 daily holiday
- Location: London – Hybrid
- Contract: Initial 1 month (rolling)
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Strategic Community Development Lead
Based in Oldham
Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,444 per annum
Opportunity
Oasis is looking for a Strategic Community Development Lead who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to lead Oasis Hub Oldham through the next phase of its growth.
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Community Development Lead who will bring fresh vision, take the community on the next stage of its journey together as a movement and bring innovation as well as stability to the charity.
About us
Oasis Hub Oldham is a local charity that is embedded in two communities in Oldham – Hollinwood and Leesbrook, where there are also four Oasis Academies. Our vision is for communities where everyone is included and no one is left out.
Key responsibilities
This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the local charity, ensuring the youth and community work is aligned to the the work of the academy, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as the Academy Principal, volunteers and members of the local community to develop a joined up local vision for the community.
Some of the specific duties of this role include:
· Establishment and coordination of a range of provision such as family support, youth work, holiday clubs, volunteering and community empowerment projects.
· Maintaining and building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.
· Leading policy and process oversight.
· Planning, resourcing and coordinating the community plan, measuring impact.
· Strengthening the local Oasis Movement.
About you
This is very much a relational and project management role. As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:
· A strategic mindset, and experience of leading community delivery and growing projects.
· Innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding, with a track record of securing income.
· A thorough knowledge and understanding community work.
· An education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.
What we offer
· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.
Application process
For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.
Closing date for completed applications is 12 noon Monday 5th October 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after, with the date to be confirmed. (Shorter more informal calls may be arranged the previous week to assist with shortlisting).
Please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec).
To arrange a visit or an informal conversation about the role, please contact us via the Oasis charity website.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
Please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We believe everyone should have the foundation of a safe, affordable home.
Location: Hybrid from our London office, E1, with the requirement to travel as needed. We are open to a range of flexible working options, in line with Crisis' Hybrid Working Policy.
Contract: Permanent
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality stewardship and donor engagement for some of Crisis' most committed supporters. As Stewardship Manager, you will ensure high-value donors receive meaningful, timely and supporter-centred communications and experiences that build trust, confidence and long-term support for our mission.
You will also lead and develop a small stewardship team, driving excellent delivery, strong processes and effective use of CRM and engagement systems. This is a highly collaborative role that combines people management, project delivery and supporter-focused thinking.
Your experience
We are very open to hearing from a range of candidates with different backgrounds. You may be:
- A Stewardship Manager, Donor Relations Manager or Donor Experience Manager, leading supporter engagement, reporting and stewardship programmes for major donors, trusts or corporate partners.
- A Major Giving, Philanthropy or Trusts fundraiser who enjoys donor engagement who wants to specialise in supporter experience.
- A fundraising operations or supporter engagement professional with experience coordinating communications, events and donor journeys across complex stakeholder groups.
About you
- You have experience delivering donor stewardship, supporter engagement or relationship management activity in a high value fundraising environment, preferably across multiple high value fundraising types such as trusts, philanthropy and partnerships.
- You are skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
- You can translate impact, financial or programme information into engaging communications for external audiences.
- You have experience managing or supervising staff and supporting teams to deliver excellent results.
- You are a strong collaborator who can build effective relationships with stakeholders across an organisation.
- Above all, you are motivated by Crisis' mission and values and want to help end homelessness for good
Please see the full Job Pack for a complete list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices and experiences we can bring to this work, the better.
We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services and building a supportive community. We'll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%.
- 28 days' annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days' leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am to 4pm.
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly.
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on the Crisis website.)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section and answer the screening questions so we can assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 27th September at 23:59
Interview process: Two panel interviews with competency and values-based questions.
Interview date and location: Teams (online), week commencing 5th October.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via our website and they will be will be happy can help.
For more information about our work please visit our website.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for working with young people and making communities safer? Crimestoppers is looking for a motivated and engaging Fearless Youth Coordinator to deliver its Fearless and Bystander Approach programmes across Cardiff, helping young people make informed decisions about crime, safety and reporting concerns. In this varied and rewarding role, you will design and deliver interactive workshops in secondary schools, PRUs and youth settings, build strong partnerships with education providers, youth organisations, local authorities and police, and identify opportunities to extend the reach of the Fearless programme across the city.
Please read the full job pack, before submitting your CV and covering letter.
FTC until March 2027 | Full time | Based in Cardiff, with travel| £28,186 | DBS required