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12-month fixed term contract
At the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. We are on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level, using evidence, research and partnership to help shape a stronger education system for the future.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a clear and ambitious mission. Our work brings together high-quality programme delivery, rigorous research and deep sector knowledge to generate and apply insights that can improve teaching and learning across the country. The data we collect through our programmes and partnerships is central to that mission: it helps us understand what works, strengthen professional development, and ensure evidence informs practice, policy and public debate.
About the role
As Data Curator, you will play a key role in making sure our data can be used safely, effectively and insightfully to support research and generate impact. You will work across teams to understand how data is generated, how it is currently used, and how systems, processes and tools can be strengthened so that our data is reliable, accessible and fit for research purposes.
You will work closely with colleagues behind the NIoT’s Teacher Education Dataset (TED), helping to maintain and enhance curated datasets and explore how new sources of data can strengthen our understanding of teacher and leader development.
You will also collaborate with researchers and practitioners working through the NIoT’s Professional Development Laboratory, our test-and-learn centre focused on identifying and sharing effective approaches to professional development. This role would suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of data, research and education, and who is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to work that has real sector-wide significance.
This role is fixed term due to funding, and it is too early to comment on the possibility of a permanent position.
This is a hybrid role, with the requirement for in person working for a minimum of once a fortnight, occasionally this will be more due to business need. The role includes participation in our annual all-staff away day (including an overnight stay) and occasional national travel.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
Essential Criteria:
- Commitment to the NIoT’s mission and to improving outcomes through rigorous evidence, strong partnerships and thoughtful external engagement.
- Experience working with data in an education context, such as school, MAT, university, or teacher education settings.
- Experience applying data quality concepts — completeness, consistency, accuracy – in professional and/or research contexts.
- Experience of applying data governance principles in school and/or research settings.
- Experience interrogating and working with structured datasets, with or without technical coding skills.
- Familiarity with the use of qualitative and quantitative data for research purposes, as well as key issues in data interpretation such as biases and comparability.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly and take initiative in the face of new challenges.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly about data to expert and non-expert audiences, adhering to high professional standards.
- Strong ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Motivated to work at the interface of academic and professional priorities and working cultures, with a diverse team and multiple external stakeholders.
Desirable Criteria:
- Degree level education, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working as a teacher or in another professional role in schools, such as data manager.
- Familiarity with school data systems (MIS systems like Bromcom, SIMS, Arbor)
- Strong documentation skills such as writing data dictionaries, process documentation, and data flow mapping
- Understanding of data linking concepts and the challenges involved
- Knowledge of GDPR and data sharing in an education context
- Experience with tools like Excel, SQL, R, Python or GitHub at a basic level
- Degree in a relevant field such as data science, information management, education, social science, or a related discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development in data management (e.g. CDMP, or relevant training)
Key Benefits:
- Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities
- Flexible start and end working times
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working
- At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service
- Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals
- Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 4.00pm on 18 September 2026.
Interview date: w/c 28 September 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
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Please note: In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CV's and ask that you complete the application form instead This can be found to download further down this page.
Application deadline: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (5:00 pm)
Proposed Interview Date(s): Tuesday 27th and Thursday 28th of October 2026
**Please make sure you can be available on the proposed interview date as it is very difficult to offer an alternative**
About The Role
Are you an experienced Youth Worker? Are you passionate about improving wellbeing outcomes for young people? Are you looking to develop your practice and training around young people’s mental health?
We are currently seeking five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner’s to join our Youth Services team based in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You will work within Creative Youth Network as part of the Youth Services team, delivering, high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
This is a 1 year training role within the Children and Young People’ Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). You will attend Exeter University for all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills. Your travel and accommodation to Exeter University will be provided for you as part of the trainee programme.
You will then be based at The Station (BS1) or Kingswood Estate (BS15) sites with up to two evening open access sessions per week. The training and service experience will equip you with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively within the wider service.
Please note - One of the five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner roles is LGBTQ+ focused and is in partnership with Diversity Trust. For that role we recognise the value of lived experience and encourage applications from members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Please apply via the other listed vacancy (Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner LGBTQ+) for that specific role.
About Us
Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 9 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated “Outstanding” by the National Youth Agency.
This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
To Apply
A full Job Description and Application form are available to download below and via our website where you can also apply.
The Benefits
• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME – Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.
Adjustments
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support to attend an interview — for example, wheelchair access, extra time for assessments etc. - please let us know.
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Environmental Justice Foundation
Global Head of Finance
£56,000 to £62,000 per year, dependent upon experience
Full-time Permanent
Bath based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
About EJF
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change.
Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.
Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.
EJF has a diverse team of campaigners, filmmakers and community mobilisers working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future.
About the role:
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity.
This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates.
- Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas.
- Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences.
- Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making.
- Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders.
- Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans.
- Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight.
- Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste.
- Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves.
- Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant.
- Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation.
- Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts.
- Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers.
Essential skills and experience
- Demonstrable commitment to EJF’s vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better.
- Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail.
- Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team.
- Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning.
- Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases.
- Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person.
- Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated.
- Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision.
- Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts.
- Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners.
- Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff.
What we offer
- 22 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Private healthcare package.
- Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Closing date 20th September
Interview date 1st / 2nd October
