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Job Title: University Access Officer
Salary: £24,570 per year 
Closing Date: Friday 28th March at Midday
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Job Location: West Midlands - currently Moseley School & Sixth Form and Holte Secondary SchoolInterviews: Wednesday 2nd April. Each applicant is kindly requested to keep this date reserved. The assessment day will take place in person at a central Birmingham location, with candidates expected to attend for approximately 90 to 120 minutes.
Start date: ASAP (May 2025)

About the organisation

The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Young people on our programme are 50% more likely to place at a top university compared to statistically similar students.

Safeguarding Statement

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation.

Our values

1. Empowerment

We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.

2. Courage

We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.

3. Impact

We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.

4. Inclusion

We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.

5. Ownership

We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?”

About the role
This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in two of our schools in West Midlands, currently delivering our Gateway programme and moving to our new Accelerate programme next school year.  The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors and coaches, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of our programmes is optimised.

​Role responsibilities

• Work directly with students in a professional and safe manner.

• Engage with school staff, your Programme Manager, and students in school to ensure that you have fully enrolled cohorts across both programmes.

• Assess student progress towards being able to make successful Key Stage 5 and university applications.

• Upload information onto the Salesforce database in a timely manner (training is provided).

• Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programmes.

• Present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on our programmes progress.

• Support the wider team by attending university site visits which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).

• Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s Programme Managers or Director

Schools with tuition and coaching in their model:

All the above responsibilities, with the addition of:

• Match students with volunteer tutors.

• Monitor student attendance to tutorials and coaching sessions and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance.

• Manage volunteer tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems.

• Monitor the impact of tutorials and intervene as appropriate.

• Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme.

• Manage students’ relationships with volunteer tutors through monitoring of systems, emailing and making phone calls. 

• Work with the volunteering team to co-ordinate the effective delivery of our coaching programme.

Person specification

• Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels.

• Able to deliver multiple programmes and projects at pace and manage administration accurately.

• Able to work towards and meet deadlines with a problem-solving mindset.

• Able to work independently.

• Able to effectively time manage.

• Able to manage upwards and advocate for own needs.

• Able to lead and manage change.

• Good sense of attention to detail.

• Resilient and adaptable.

• Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships.

• Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns.

Training and Development

You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Senior Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully. 

Benefits:

· 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days.

· PerkBox – offering shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.

· Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff.

· Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.

· Interest-free travelcard loans.

· Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable.

· Cyclescheme loans.

· 3 paid Volunteering Days.

· Employer’s pensions contributions (3%).

· CPD options.

· The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.

The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.

Present or most recent employment

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.

Education, Qualifications and Training:

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

TreeHouse School is an Ofsted “Outstanding” SEN School for children and young adults aged 3-19 with a primary diagnosis of autism (most of whom have additional learning, social, emotional, communication, health and care needs). 

Our Ambitious approach ensures that, through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality of life outcomes for our children and young people.

We are proud to announce that we have retained Ofsted "Outstanding" (June 2024) in all areas. Please do read our Ofsted reports on our website.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, qualified SEND Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred lessons to up to 8 learners in a pre-formal class.

We will consider ECT's for this role and welcome both Primary and Secondary teachers to apply.

Why join us?

• 11 weeks annual leave per academic year
• Free healthy breakfast available every day
• Working with Autism/learning disability industry experts across our school and our charity
• Autonomy in your role – You have the freedom to be creativity and get to see first hand our learners progress and achieve their goals and aspirations (as well as your ideas coming to life in the classroom).
• Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do; The SLT practise “compassionate leadership”.
• Continued professional development and training including a wide range of in house and external training courses.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme (plus a bike shed outside the school).
• Employee Assistance Programme: to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.
• On-site parking is available

Your role:

• Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across TreeHouse School.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support.
• Work with pupils to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans.
• Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements.
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team.

Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood and follow different pathways depending on their needs and strengths, these are pre, semi and formal and you can read more on our website.

(Please refer to our JD and FAQ document attached to our website for more details).

Closing date: Sunday 30th of March

Shortlisting date: Monday 31st of March

Interviews date: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th of April

Start date: September 2025

Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (45 minutes - 1 hour) and you will conduct a Micro Teach (20-30 minutes) with a group of pupils. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity andwe warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion

or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Clifton College is looking to recruit a Development Manager who will play a pivotal role in enhancing and executing Clifton College’s development and fundraising strategy. Working closely with the Director of Development, this individual will be responsible for managing relationships with prospects and donors, organising fundraising campaigns and delivering events.The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and have fundraising experience within the education or charity sector.

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information).

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

 All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this  role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

About us:

The UK Cyber Security Council works to bring together stakeholders to build and drive engagement in the cyber security profession, through developing standards and ethical practice, demystifying career routes into the profession and promoting the profession.

In collaboration with multiple UK Government departments and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) we develop, promote and oversee nationally recognised standards for cyber security, in support of the UK Government’s National Cyber Strategy to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

The UK Cyber Security Council also offers organisational membership, which is open to all organisations that share an interest in promoting, supporting, and developing the cyber security profession.

About the role:

The Quality and Performance Manager will be responsible for cultivating a culture of excellence, emphasising high performance, quality, and compliance to exceed targets across the external licensed bodies. In this role, you will utilise your skills in stakeholder management, influence and coaching to enhance performance within the licensing area.

Your primary focus will involve collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the seamless and efficient delivery of the professional registration process, tailored to meet the specific requirements of our users and participants. You will drive continuous improvement and promote best practices. A pivotal aspect of this position involves identifying performance challenges and effectively motivating and managing organisations and their teams to find solutions and elevate performance levels.

The ideal candidate will excel in building relationships and communication, maintaining productive cross-contractual and interdepartmental relationships with key stakeholders across different organisational levels to optimise performance.

Collaborating closely with external partners and the internal professionalisation and wider Council team, you will enhance and streamline performance by identifying, developing, and assisting in the implementation of innovative and impactful solutions. This role is centred around achieving results, requiring exceptional management and decision-making skills that can be applied to the intricate operations of complex licensed contracts.

To support these responsibilities, the role holder should possess knowledge and experience in reporting, analytics, data management, budgeting and enabling comprehensive and robust performance optimisation. Through ongoing performance analysis, you will provide guidance to licensed bodies to address and mitigate performance, quality, and compliance concerns while identifying key areas for improvement, ultimately establishing a proactive approach to managing performance related risks.

The role holder will need to work closely with the Head of Professionalisation to ensure updates, best practice and areas for improvement are communicated effectively and in an impactful way both internally and externally. It is expected that you will attend a range of external and internal events and initiatives to help raise the profile of and work of the Council, support pipeline growth and grow demand. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Quality

· Develop, implement, and manage quality practices that meet the requirements of the license, as well as requirements set by Government (NCSC and DSIT) to ensure that processes and procedures are compliant. 

· Manage and improve the quality framework that delivers an excellent standard of assessment, ensuring that the outcomes are exceeded and improving applicants’ experience. 

· Take a lead role in developing the Councils approach to understanding and measuring quality and outcomes through the whole professional registration process being administered by licensed bodies. Highlight areas of improvement, identify solutions and put plans in place,

· Develop a community where good practice can be shared. 

· Be responsible for ensuring all relevant individuals are added to the professional register in a timely manner and communicated to appropriately by all parties

· To manage the day-to-day relationship with external partners and stakeholders, deal with any queries in a timely manner. 

· Research, build and embed a feedback system to contribute to continuous improvement

· Work with the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure that payment structures are in place and undertake monthly reconciliation

· Ensure a robust moderation processes and plans are in place, work with the Technical Advisory Panel members and chairs to ensure members are aware of moderation support needs, complete them within agreed timescales and provide timely feedback to licensed bodies.

Performance

· Responsible for the performance management of contracts, ensuring internal and external reporting requirements are adhered to, KPI’s are set, managed and continuously reviewed and reported to LT.

· Oversee all renewal and extensions for client contracts, which will include financial and system performance based KPI’s, including the need to be accountable for the accuracy of financial tracking, cost control, overhead management, and invoicing. 

· Managing audit requirements in relation to the contracts, including preparing documentation, coordination, addressing findings and maintaining records.

· Working with various internal and external partners to identify and define solutions for complex issues, working with the appropriate stakeholders to design and implement positive outcomes.

· Work with the marketing and comms lead to ensure that Marketing and comms plans meet the requirements of the license, and that the Council strategy is aligned to support. 

· Work with the events and membership co-ordinator to highlight opportunities for collaboration with stakeholders and partners that will support Council strategic objectives. 

General Responsibilities

· Lead on workstream as guided by Head of Professionalisation and in collaboration with Professionalisation team members

· Manage key risks and follow escalation process when necessary

· Ensure there is cohesive and aligned work with colleagues within the organisation

· Maintain open and effective communication with internal and external colleagues

· Prepare status reports as required for the Head of Professionalisation

· Comply with data protection legislation and act responsibly on matters of data disclosure both internally and to third parties

· Represent the Council in stakeholder meetings and external events

· Represent the Council in a professional manner and to act at all times in a manner which will not damage its reputation.

· Work from a positive, growth mindset to solve issues and problems that may arise and to adhere to the organisation values

· Carry out such tasks as the COO/Head of Professionalisation may from time to time deem necessary for the effective and efficient functioning of the Council

Person Specification:

Essential:

Experience

• Experience with self-assessment process and Quality Improvement plans
• Experience of creating cultures that embody positive change, continuous improvement and equality
• Experience of managing a supply chain including setting and achieving KPIs and contract conformance
• Management experience and understanding of contractual and performance management with the ability to deliver results
• Experience of successfully delivering an outcome-based contract
• Experience of driving performance, identifying areas of concern and implementing projects for performance improvement

Skills, knowledge and qualifications

• Clear understanding of the purpose of professional registration and associated processes
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to negotiate and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to analyse a range of data from a range of sources to develop insights and support decisions
• Ability to respond quickly in a fast-moving environment, and make key decisions aligned to business goal

Personal Attributes & Approach

• Commitment to a registrant-centred approach
• Confident, positive and hard-working team player – happy to go above and beyond
• Ability to work flexibly within changing priorities and a capacity to be adaptable as required to deliver completed tasks to set deadlines
• Excellent IT and digital skills including Microsoft 365
• Ability to work on own initiative, as well as in consultation and negotiation with senior managers and other stakeholders as required
• Commitment, determination and resiliency

Desirable:

· Relevant QCF Assessor Qualification – e.g. D32/D33/A1/CAVA/TAQA Assessor

· Relevant Internal Verifier/Internal Quality Assurer qualification – e.g. D34/V1

· Previous audit experience

· Demonstrated success in producing efficiencies/increased outcomes against target

· Significant operational management experience

Next Steps

Deadline for application: Friday 28th March 5pm

Interviews: w/c 7th April or w/c 21st April

Start date: As soon as possible

Bursar 

Reporting to: The Principal

Line management responsibility for: Head of Finance and HR, Domestic Bursar, and the commercial aspects of the Director of External Relations (Direct or indirect responsibility for 23 staff)

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

In collaboration with the Principal and SMT, translate the Hall’s vision and mission into a tangible and achievable strategic plan. In particular, the Bursar will be responsible for delivering the Hall's operational objectives.

Develop a comprehensive financial strategy for the Hall, working closely with the Senior Management Team and Finance Committee. This strategy should maximise the value of the Hall's assets and identify opportunities for income generation, consistent with the Hall's ethos.

Oversee the implementation of any site and building development plans, coordinating with the project manager, architect, and other specialists as necessary.

In partnership with the Principal and Chair of Trustees, assist in formulating agendas and planning actions for the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Hall Council.

Ensure that key performance data regarding all aspects of the Hall's activities is provided regularly to key committees and external stakeholders.

Take on any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

External Stakeholders

Be instrumental in conveying the mission, vision, values, and ethos of Wycliffe Hall to external stakeholders, including the Church of England, the University of Oxford, prospective students, and potential donors.

Engage actively in key University meetings, particularly through the Conference of Colleges forum. Represent the Hall at various University and Church events.

Oversee the relationship with the outsourced IT provider, ensuring their priorities align with those of Wycliffe Hall.

Legal and Governance

Service the Hall’s Governance Committee.

Take the lead on all matters related to compliance with Prevent legislation, and participate in any required training to fulfil this role effectively.

Ensure compliance with the Charities Acts in relation to property and finance.

Safeguard the interests of the Hall by obtaining professional legal advice when necessary.

Maintain and update the Risk Register, ensuring that adequate insurance coverage is in place and regularly reviewed.

Ensure that all non-academic Hall policies are kept up to date and in line with University and government best practice.

Handle all Freedom of Information requests concerning the Hall.

Line Management

Managing the work of the individuals listed above.

Person Specification

Essential

· Proven people management skills, with the ability to inspire, empower, and support a diverse team.

· A collaborative and consensual style that fosters a positive working environment and good governance across the organisation.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team with a wide range of individuals from across the whole Hall community, and to represent the Hall externally (e.g. to the University of Oxford and the Church of England).

· Demonstrated experience of driving strategic initiatives.

· Strong financial acumen with a demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial planning.

· Evidence of a commercial mindset, with experience in identifying and capitalizing on financial opportunities.

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

· There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the postholder is a Christian, supportive of the ethos and aims of Wycliffe Hall. Regulation 7 (2) a of the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 applies.

Desirable

· Project management experience, especially in capital projects

· Involvement in fundraising campaigns

· Experience of working in educational settings

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary: The salary is between £65,000 and £75,000 p.a. (FTE), depending on experience. This post is offered subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period and the capability and disciplinary provisions in the employee handbook.

Pension: Wycliffe Hall will contribute an amount equal to 10% of salary to a Group Personal Pension Scheme. 

Working hours: The role has hitherto been a full-time role; however, we would be very open to considering applications from those looking for full-time or part-time positions.

Place of Work: Wycliffe Hall, 54 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PW. There is some flexibility to support appropriate home working although the expectation is that this role requires regular on- site presence.

Notice Period: The standard notice period is three months. 

Holidays: Initially, 25 days per year (FTE), in accordance with the College Holiday Policy, in addition to public holidays, which, if these fall during college term, may need to be taken at an agreed time during vacations. 

Meals in College: The appointee will be entitled to free college meals during working hours except when the kitchen is closed. 

DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required. 

Senior Fundraising and Marketing Officer – Help Transform Lives with Harington! 

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (based on your experience).  Hours: 37.5 per week.  Location: Work in the stunning, peaceful gardens of our Highgate site while making a real impact in the community.  Contract: Permanent

Harington isn’t just a charity; it’s a lifeline for young people with learning differences. Every year, we empower dozens of students to gain qualifications, develop life skills, and most importantly, secure employment that transforms their futures.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Senior Fundraising and Marketing Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we have the resources to continue changing lives. Here’s what’s on the to-do list:

• Bring in the funding: Secure vital income from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources to sustain our unique education programmes and maintain our beautiful site.
• Rally community support: Build relationships with local individuals, schools, and businesses to drive fundraising campaigns and events that grow our donor base.
• Spread the word: Help share the incredible stories of our students’ successes through creative marketing, engaging more supporters and strengthening Harington’s visibility.

What We're Looking For:

We’re after someone with passion, purpose, and creativity. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have 18-24 months of fundraising experience and a knack for building strong relationships.
• Know how to craft a standout bid and manage relationships that secure crucial funding.
• Write like a pro, creating compelling narratives that inspire action.
• Are organised, great with budgets, and calm under pressure.
• Are drawn to the idea of working in a truly meaningful role in a beautiful, tranquil setting.

Why Harington?

Our campus in Highgate is more than just a workplace – it’s a haven for our students and staff alike. Set among stunning gardens, it’s a place where students with learning differences can grow, thrive, and feel a sense of belonging. Thanks to your efforts, you’ll be directly helping us provide life-changing education and opportunities that see our students confidently step into employment.

Join us, and be part of a story that celebrates potential, community, and success. Ready to make an extraordinary difference? Apply now!

Working Hours & Pattern: Monday – Friday or Tuesday -Thursday or  Monday – Thursday  (flexible)

Start date:As soon as practicable

Welcome to Ada!

We are the National College for Digital Skills, established in 2016 as the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. Our mission is: to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent, and our values of Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration sit at the heart of what we do and how we go about our work. We seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce.

We are a small, specialist college with c.500 students and apprentices on roll at present but with plans now well underway to grow to 850+ learners by December 2025 across our two fantastic new city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico) and Manchester (Ancoats).

We stand apart from other Colleges due to:

• The quality of teaching, learning and assessment of computer science and related subjects
• Our fantastic progression outcomes for our learners
• The breadth and depth of our industry partnerships
• Our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds
• Our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners

We received ‘Good’, with Outstanding features, in our first Ofsted inspection in October 2018 and again in March 2023.

Job Purpose

The post holder will provide essential administrative and transactional support to the Finance team, working collaboratively across departments. This role involves managing key processes, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth operation of financial systems and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong organizational capabilities. The role demands the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, ensuring tasks are completed within deadlines and that the finance function operates efficiently.

We are seeking a post-holder who can either work substantial part time of full time in this role - applications for either will be considered.

To be successful in the role the post holder will:

• Have excellent organisation skills with the ability to structure processes and set up efficient systems to support Ada’s continued growth;
• Be consistent and accurate and have a keen eye for detail;
• Have experience in and be committed to following careful procedures to protect the sensitive personal data involved in this role;
• Have excellent numerical skills and good knowledge of Excel;
• Learn quickly, be adaptable, flexible and able to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation;
• Be able to take the initiative and demonstrate a creative problem-solving approach;
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills, working well independently and as part of a small team, and collaborating well with colleagues in person and remotely.

Role Responsibilities:

Support the Assistant Finance Manager in updating the Sales & Purchase Ledgers:

• Ensure that purchases are received and processed on the accounting system in a timely manner;
• Prepare the VAT statement for review by the Assistant Finance Manager;
• Ensure all suppliers’ invoices are attached to purchase requisitions on ApprovalMax and in Xero;
• Prepare mid and end of the month BACS payment run and ensure that suppliers are paid within payment terms;
• Receive, check and investigate and action any issues that arise with regards to creditors;
• Regular review and maintenance of the outstanding purchase orders;

• Ensure that all income is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost account and that the correct VAT code is used;
• Ensure that all requests for sales invoices are monitored and chased so that the prompt payment is received.

Bank & Petty Cash:

• Ensure Budget holder charge cards & Bank accounts are reconciled;
• Ensure that the disbursement of the funds, keeping records of those disbursements and requesting replenishment of the fund is done accordingly to the Petty Cash Policy;
• Ensure that the reconciliation of the business petty cash transactions is done on the bi-weekly basis in the Xero finance system.

Stakeholders liaisons:

• Act as a key point of contact for internal departments, suppliers, and external stakeholders regarding financial matters;
• Monitoring finance account inbox and dealing with staff, students and supplier queries to ensure they are quickly and properly resolved;
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure seamless communication between teams;
• Work closely with other team members, assisting them with day-to-day tasks as needed and helping to create a positive, productive team environment;
• Assist  other team members during periods of absence or increased workload.

Other finance duties:

• Support staff in following the financial policies and procedures, such as: filling out charge card trackers, purchase orders, setting up new suppliers;
• Support the Finance team in setting up a Fixed Asset Register and making sure it is kept up to date on a regular basis.

Additional duties:

• Undertake confidential shredding and filling;
• Coordination Support for the Finance elements of staff on-site events.

Person Specification

• ​Previous Officer/Administrator experience ideal but not necessary;
• Ability to undertake administrative tasks and development of effective office systems and procedures;
• Ability to use information technology for, word processing, spreadsheets and databases and ideally you will have a typing speed of over 60 words per minute;
• Ability to pick up new applications and software quickly;
• Excellent written communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills;
• A good understanding of equal opportunities issues as they affect our stakeholders;
• Strong stakeholder management, working with individuals across an organisation;
• Aligned with the values of the College in their approach to their work;
• Perform duties with the highest level of confidentiality and have a strong sense of integrity.

Other Requirements:

• Passion for working with young people and adults to help improve their life chances
• A commitment to on-going personal development;
• A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours;
• Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.

Variation to this Job Description

This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is currently at date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please write to us.

Sponsorship 

Unfortunately we are not able to sponsor candidates for this role and can only consider applicants who currently hold ongoing right to work permission in the UK.

How to apply for the role

Please submit your CV and a supporting cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the relevant experience you have. Please state whether you wished to be considered for a full-time or part-time role.

Closing date for applications:  31st March 2025

Our Mission

We're Tutors United. We're on a mission to end the attainment and employability gap through the power of community-based tutoring. We support young people to thrive at two key transition points – from primary to secondary school, and from university to employment.

What We Do

Working with housing associations and other local partners, we run free tutoring programmes for primary school children and their families, providing access to vital educational support to those who need it most. We're proud to serve diverse, low-income, refugee, migrant, and multilingual communities across London, the Midlands, and the North West. We hire, train, and pay inspiring university students – most of whom also come from low-income households – as tutors, providing them with meaningful, paid work experience and wider support to boost their careers.

Each year, our work gives hundreds of young people, parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to maximise education and employment opportunities. Now, we’re looking for an ambitious, highly organised and proactive person to join us as our new Programmes and Systems Coordinator!

Job Purpose

This is an exciting time to join our small and impactful team, as we embark on a new four-year strategy. In order to meet our ambitious growth goals while maintaining our signature bespoke and individual approach to parents, carers and tutors, we need to maximise our efficiency and automate as many of our systems and communications as possible. This role is critical to achieving our strategic objectives to reach more young people than ever before, sustain the quality and impact of our programmes as we grow, and strengthen TU’s operations, so all staff can thrive as we scale-up delivery of tuition hubs across existing and new areas.

The Programme and Systems Coordinator will be the first point of contact for our families, managing the operations and coordination of our tuition hubs across England, while supporting the development and maintenance of our digital systems that are critical to delivery, quality and impact.

The Programme and Systems Coordinator will ensure that core programmes run smoothly to maximise our stakeholders’ experience and build capacity within the wider Programmes team. This will involve working closely with Programme Officers and our Programme Coordinator in the setup and delivery of their programmes. You will be responsible for supporting pupil outreach and registration, managing parent communications, and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of our programmes through data gathering, organisation and analysis. In line with our goals to grow our reach from 700 to 1000 pupils per year, we need additional coordination capacity to maintain high quality delivery as we increase tuition hubs.

A core aspect of this role will be to support our SMT tech lead to deliver and embed vital systems transformation work over the next three years. This systems development is a business critical priority to underpin growth of our programmes, while maintaining strong relationships and engagement with families and tutors. As such, this role will be a tech advocate within TU, pushing the automation and continuous improvement of our key delivery systems both old and new, to increase efficiency and impact.

We are looking for a proactive and conscientious individual who is prepared to challenge themselves and their colleagues. You will need to be solutions-orientated, creative and comfortable communicating with people both internally and externally. If you are passionate about the development of young people and systems, and want to see your ideas and skills come to life and contribute to our growth strategy, then you will love it here!

Job Details 

Please see full details in the attached Job Description. 

Our Mission

We're Tutors United. We're on a mission to end the attainment and employability gap through the power of community-based tutoring. We support young people to thrive at two key transition points – from primary to secondary school, and from university to employment.

What We Do 

Working with housing associations and other local partners, we run free tutoring programmes for primary school children and their families, providing access to vital educational support to those who need it most. We're proud to serve diverse, low-income, refugee, migrant, and multilingual communities across London, the Midlands, and the North West. We hire, train, and pay inspiring university students – most of whom also come from low-income households – as tutors, providing them with meaningful, paid work experience and support to boost their careers.

Each year, our work gives hundreds of young people, parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to maximise education and employment opportunities. We have a brilliant Programme Officer position available for an ambitious, dedicated, and proactive person to join our team!

Job Purpose

This is an exciting time to join our small and impactful team, as we embark on a new four-year strategy, with goals to broaden and deepen our reach and impact, diversify our funding and delivery partnerships, and boost our programmes to support year 6 to 7 transition and tutor career development opportunities.

A major strategic priority is to grow geographically in the Midlands and North West - which this role will play a pivotal role in achieving. Since expanding beyond London during the pandemic with online tuition, we have since grown across the Midlands and the North West region and are looking for a Programme Officer to support us in continuing fostering new partnerships and growing our geographic reach. Working closely with our Manchester-based Head of Regions, you will help deliver contracts, build strong local relationships, and expand our reach in high-need areas.

The Programme Officer will be responsible for the management and overall delivery of their designated programmes. Over the next four years, we aim to scale our tutoring hubs to reach over 1,000 pupils per year in core cities and areas across England. This role will involve managing relationships with tutors, parents and clients, while collecting robust qualitative and quantitative data to measure the impact and build the success of our work. This is a critical role, leading on the delivery and evaluation of multiple programmes, managing key stakeholder relationships, and contributing to the development of our tutoring programmes in our newer delivery regions.

The Programme Officer will ensure high levels of quality assurance, particularly among tutors working in their hubs, so we achieve our intended outcomes. This is a multifaceted role, working across all parts of the organisation to ensure we deliver the best possible results for our pupils.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about education, has strong stakeholder management skills and a broader knowledge of communities in the North-West region is also beneficial. You should be able to adapt your communication style to effectively engage with clients, parents, tutors, pupils and funders alike, and have strong written and verbal presentation skills. You will bring brilliant project management skills and be comfortable working with data and using it to make informed decisions.

Job Details

Please see attached job specification for full job details. 

Job Title: VA50 - Youth Employability Team Leader (maternity cover)

Location: Hastings

Salary: £30,327 - £32,820 per annum

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Area Manager

 About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity

Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support

Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve

Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others

You can learn more about us via our website.

The Youth Employability Service

CXK delivers the Youth Employability Service (YES) across East Sussex, commissioned by East Sussex County Council. We offer information, advice, support and guidance to young people in academic years 12 and 13 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to explore their options, plan and then take their next steps. We also work with schools supporting young people in year 11 who are at risk of becoming NEET. Liaising with a range of other services, YES is focussed on supporting young people to achieve their potential.

The Team

The YES team support young people from across the county, seeing them at CXK bases, partner venues or in community settings. The team assess and action plan with young people referred to the service, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and / or employment. Working with a wide range of young people, the team approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples’ confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth.

The Role

The Team Leader role is focused on ensuring high performance and excellent standards of service delivery. You will be used to working with both people and data, using metrics and great management skills to make sure young people progress and get the most from the service offer. Line managing up to 10 team members, you will also be able to advise on issues of safeguarding and risk management and be skilled and knowledgeable liaising with the wide range of agencies supporting the young people we work with.

Skills and Knowledge

At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Minimum Criteria  

• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role

Essential Criteria

•  Relationship Management: Demonstrable experience of holding positive professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders working with young people, finding workable solutions to challenges
• Line Management: Demonstrable experience of successfully managing small teams, ensuring quality in delivery and staff development
• Proficiency in using a range of applications and systems: Experienced and effective use of Microsoft products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and TEAMs as well as other data bases / CRMs
• Performance Management: Experience of managing staff performance using data and other metrics, establishing plans for performance improvement if needed
• Travel: qualified to drive and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Employee Experience

A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This exciting role within the YES team provides the opportunity for you support and motivate a great team to continue their amazing work with young people. The role needs initiative and there is flexibility in how you manage your diary; the focus in on managing the team, meeting the service requirements and maintain our high standards.

Benefits of working with us

Our employee benefits include:;

• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
• Benenden private healthcare cover
• Flexible working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training and development programmes and opportunities
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives

and more

Recruitment Timeline

Vacancy closing date: Monday 24th March 2025 at 9:00am

Application review date: Tuesday 25th March 2025

Interviews dates: From 11th March 2025

Useful Information

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.

Exciting Opportunity: Curriculum Manager at St John's College, Brighton

St John's College, based in Brighton, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Curriculum Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in driving the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment at our college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line Management: You will be responsible for managing a team of teachers, including overseeing sickness, holidays, and conducting regular check-ins.
• Quality Monitoring & Improvement: Take the lead in quality monitoring processes, including observations of teaching and learning, moderation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Data Gathering & Reporting: Work closely with the Deputy Head to gather the necessary information to contribute to the College's Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Leadership Contribution: As a member of the leadership team, you will work alongside the Head of College in implementing St John's strategy and business plan. This includes monthly attendance at leadership meetings to support decision-making and continuous development.

Why St John's College?

At St John's College, we are committed to providing an inspiring environment where both staff and learners can thrive. We offer a supportive and collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of our learners.

About St Johns College

St. John's is a non-maintained specialist provision, working with autistic people, the majority of whom also have learning disabilities. Some of our learners have co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, hearing or visual impairments, or mental health needs. We also support autistic learners who have an additional profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) syndrome.

Who Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to educational excellence, and experience in curriculum management and quality assurance. You will be an effective communicator, dedicated to supporting and developing both staff and learners, with the ability to influence change and drive improvement.

Apply Now!

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in autistic young people's lives, we want to hear from you. Join us at St John's College and help us continue our mission of delivering high-quality education.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 27th or Friday 28th March 2025

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic College Business Manager to oversee the financial, administrative, and operational functions of our college. This key leadership role ensures the efficient management of budgets, resources, and compliance, supporting the college’s mission and long-term success.

Working alongside the Chief Executive Officer and being part of the Senior Leadership Team, the College Business Manager will advise and report into Trustees on all aspects of the role. 

The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Responsibilities include financial planning, HR and facilities management, procurement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. If you are a proactive and highly efficient professional with a passion for education, we invite you to join us and make a meaningful impact!

Main duties:

• Support the CEO and Trustees in providing financial and operational information regarding the organisation.
• Be accountable for the efficient running of all back-office functions of the organisation.
• Ensure the organisation meets regulatory requirements in all areas, including compliance with all regulatory frameworks and law.
• Lead the efficient function of HR processes across the organisation.
• Ensure efficient and timely systems of income and expenditure,  working closely with Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), Local Education Authority and  Adult Social Care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Account Manager to join a fantastic Tutoring Agency.

Location: Remote (will need to come to London initially for training)

Salary: £40k pro rata (£24,000)- 3 days per week.

Key responsibilities include speaking with prospective clients/parents, identifying their needs and then liaising with tutors to match requirements.

The Account Manager needs to be able to build rapport quickly and easily with parents. They also need to be able to discuss and advise parents on London independent schools and the exam process for 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+ exams, so knowledge of the independent sector and how the exams work is essential. 

This position would suit someone  with experience working in admissions at a school or account management in a tutoring agency. However, you could also be the parent of children in the independent sector in SW London or someone with a sales/ client management background.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

 Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill is working with an education establishment, to help source a Development Administrator ASAP for 4 months on a full time contract.

The Development Administrator will provide essential administrative and donor stewardship support to the fundraising team. This role will involve data entry, document preparation, proofreading, inbox management, and assisting with event logistics, while also supporting donor relations by writing compelling copy and helping to establish stewardship processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in administration and communications within the charity sector.

This is a temporary position designed to provide additional capacity to the Development Office during its busiest period of the year. With multiple high-profile fundraising initiatives and donor engagement activities taking place, this role will ensure that core administrative and stewardship tasks are completed, allowing the wider team to focus on strategic priorities.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience in an administrative or communications support role within the charity or non-profit sector.

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft compelling and engaging content.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks efficiently.

Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets) and/or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Experience using fundraising databases such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRMs.

Strong attention to detail, particularly in proofreading and data entry.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience with donor stewardship and fundraising communications.

Knowledge of GDPR and best practices for donor data management.

Previous involvement in event coordination.

Familiarity with online design tools (e.g., Canva) for creating event and stewardship materials.

Working Arrangements & Benefits

This role is full-time (35 hours per week), based on-site in Hampstead.

Potential for flexible working arrangements depending on workload and event schedules, typically 1 day per week WFH

Pro-rata salary with all overtime paid at hourly rate

Free access to school facilities such as the gym and pool (term time only)

Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included

Opportunities for professional development and training