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Wadham College, one of the largest Oxford colleges, has a new exciting opportunity within the Development Office. We are looking for a Strategic Communications and Engagement Manager to join us on a permanent basis. Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum (discretionary to £50,253 per annum), depending on qualifications and experience. Grade 7 of the University Salary scale. In addition, Wadham College also pays full-time staff a further £1,730 Oxford Weighting per annum. In 2026 Wadham will launch the public phase of its ambitious Life Changing - World Changing campaign. Our new Strategic Communications and Engagement Manager will play a central role in communicating this vision to our different stakeholders and in shaping the way we tell our philanthropic story in the future. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on 28 January 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be notified thereafter for interview and all applicants will receive a response as soon as possible. Applications should be sent by an email or alternatively to Human Resources at Wadham College, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PN. The postholder will be a creative and thoughtful communicator, with a background in journalism, publishing or high-level communication. They will be sensitive to the nuances of philanthropic communications, and confident in drafting powerful stories, donor proposals and press releases, inspiring our community to be proud of the College and motivating them to support the campaign at all levels. Due to the level of the post, the hours of work are not prescriptive, and the post holder is expected to be flexible to meet the demands of the role. Normal office working days are Monday to Friday although weekend and evening working may be required. This could be a part-time (at a minimum of 3 days a week / 0.6 FTE) or a full-time role. Here at Wadham College, you will find a welcoming community, beautiful gardens across our 6 acres of land, excellent benefits and the potential for career progression. Other College benefits include free meals when on duty, University discounts, access to leisure services, development and training opportunities, bus pass and cycle schemes, and a superb pension scheme. To apply please send a CV and covering letter to the HR Department by an email or, for further details,visit our job page at: If you would like to discuss the role informally before applying, please contact Deputy Development Director, Barnaby Norman: or Development Director, Julie Hage: Wadham College is an equal opportunity and Oxford Living Wage employer.

Quick Registration First Name Last Name e-mail Phone Sector Location Client Onboarding KYC Associate. 5 days in office, Senior HR Manager with Financial Services experience HR Business Partner. to £65,000This well established Our client is looking for a Talent Development Specialist We are looking for a Deputy Group Company Secretary PA/Administrator - leading City consultants. Date: 23 Apr 2024 Sector: PA / SECRETARIAL Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: £30000 - 37000 per annum Email: Ref: BT84612 PA/Administrator . to £36,000 This leading consultants, accountants and business advisors has an exceptionally friendly and team oriented atmosphere and is continuing to grow. They are now looking for an experienced PA Administrator for one of their friendliest divisions. This will be an exceptionally varied role working with a diverse and interesting range of clients. This would be an ideal opportunity for a candidate with PA or secretarial experience potentially within a smaller organisation or outside of the City to really develop their career. Duties will include :- Assist the Administration Manager to provide administrative support to the team, including updating Practice Engine (PE), creating interim bills, staff reports, helping with projects such as organising training sessions and booking performance review meetings. Respond to all requests from the Partner/Director, including diary appointments, WIP allocation, creation of tender documents, formatting documents, raising bills, adding signatures to documents, electronic filing of documents/post, expenses and any other task as required. Keep tracking logs updated such as the Client list, Billing spreadsheet, Accounts Log and Staff in Office spreadsheet. Ensure that all work undertaken is produced within agreed timescales, escalating to the Administration Manager where necessary. Produce, format and amend word accounts and management reports, which include financial statements, in a timely manner, within agreed timescales, following in house formatting style, escalating to the Administration Manager where necessary. Support all members of the team and provide admin assistance as necessary. Deal with any ad hoc reporting, as required. Assist with administration projects, as required by the Administration Manager. Assist the Administration Manager in the timely production of any marketing related material. Liaise with the Administration Manager to ensure that amendments are made to the staff and client databases within agreed timescales. Assist the Administration Manager in the management of tenders for new work and ensure progress is updated regularly. Ensure client files are kept up-to-date and filing is done on a regular basis and files are archived. Assist in the creation of interim bills on a weekly basis. Work with the Administration Manager to ensure team members' diaries are kept up to date at all times. Ensure stationery supplies are appropriately stocked at all times. Produce documents from audio or handwritten notes in the style and layout required by the author or as required to meet the firm's standards.

If you're a passionate and visionary leader who is committed to making a difference to London's natural environment, we'd love to hear from you! The City of London Corporation is the Trustee of 11,000 acres of iconic greenspaces in London and the Home Counties. We deliver multidisciplinary work on nature conservation, climate resilience, heritage, access and recreation, and community engagement. Our Natural Environment Division has an annual budget of over £30m, 350 staff and welcomes more than 20 million visitors to its sites every year. We're looking for an innovative, results-driven Deputy Director to play a leading role in supporting the transformation of the Division and its 8 environmental charities, delivering key projects and continuous improvement. You'll lead the Division's work on heritage and outdoor learning and will support the development and delivery of major projects including the Corporation's Climate Action Strategy. You'll use your business acumen and financial skills to develop and support the long-term sustainability of the Division's charities. You'll also lead on developing strong external partnerships and income generation plans and will use your leadership, organisational and change management skills to develop and embed new ways of working. Working closely with the Natural Environment Director, you'll lead on key initiatives across the Corporation's greenspaces, including the development and resourcing of multi-million-pound projects. You'll be an accomplished leader with experience of leading and managing complex operations, projects and programmes. You'll have expertise in planning and managing major projects, building high-performing teams, and forging strategic partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, local authorities, and businesses. Excellent leadership and communication skills are critical as you'll engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders to shape and implement strategies, policies and key delivery mechanisms such as business plans. The City of London Corporation offers a unique opportunity to work alongside world-class teams in an environment which respects and celebrates historic traditions and cultures, whilst providing access to leading innovators and disruptors across our global economic hub. We operate a flexible working policy with the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Closing date: 12 Noon on Monday 12th January 2026 1st Interview - 2nd February 2nd Interview: 12th February To apply online please click the apply button. Alternatively, please contact (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV1012 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a standard / an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Hammersmith Ravenscourt, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 117 children and provides an excellent nursery setting where children are nurtured in a space designed for play, learning, and exploration. Conveniently located with easy access via the Piccadilly, District, Hammersmith, and City lines, we are just a two-minute walk from Ravenscourt Park Station on the District line. Our nursery offers complimentary lunches for the children, and our exciting roof garden provides opportunities for imaginative play, allowing children to explore their creativity, whether it's playing in our Wendy House or cooking up a delicious meal in our mud kitchen. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections. If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards. Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children. Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards. Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team. Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families. Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment. Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager. Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development. Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork. Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols. Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment-apply now!

The Development Office at Oundle School is looking for Deputy Director of Development who will be instrumental in advancing our philanthropic goals and will support the management and running of its driven and friendly team. THE ROLE The Deputy Director of Development will play a key part in helping us achieve our philanthropic goals. This role provides a real opportunity to make a tangible difference: devising and shaping strategy, driving forward our stewardship and legacies programme, building key relationships with major donors, and working closely with the Director of Development on the next advances in this vital area of the school's work. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic relationship manager who is highly motivated, creative, and intellectually curious, with experience of working within a fundraising or relatable field. We are looking for a dedicated colleague who will enjoy working across a vibrant constituency within a beautiful architectural setting to deepen philanthropic relationships between the school and its alumni and parent body. While this role is 40 hours per week, year round, we are open to discussion about working arrangements including hybrid working to attract a candidate who can help us achieve our ambitions. THE SCHOOL Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent. A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim. LIVING IN OUNDLE We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School's Stahl Theatre. TO APPLY Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found in the Job Description. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted. Application closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2026, 9am. Interviews will take place week commencing 2 February 2026 and 9 February 2026. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Baxter on For any other queries, please contact the Oundle School HR Department on or Tel: Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Recruitment Agencies The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.

Registered Area Manager (England) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Registered Area Manager Salary: £60,780 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance per annum Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract: Permanent Role Location: Homebased with travel required around East Midlands regions (Derbyshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire & Peterborough) As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results, and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT . The East Midlands service has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and the successful candidate will need to continue to prioritise trauma informed and therapeutic methodologies and actively support/encourage diversity and inclusion within all aspects of the role alongside contributing to the provision of services for to our families across the East Midlands region. This role will report directly to the Operational Director of Children's Services and is non-case holding role, however, there may be the need to occasionally cover casework due to staff sickness or leave. In this role you will be responsible for the smooth running of a staff team of Deputy Area Managers, Social Workers, Family Finders, Recruitment Managers & Officers, Consultants, Panel Members, Administration Team and Children s and Young People's Resource Workers. The main role requirements for the Registered Area Manager role includes: A Level 5 Management Qualification (or a willingness to enrol on such a course within 6 months of appointment and to complete within 3 years) A minimum of 3 - 5 years post qualifying experience in fostering or in other childcare settings A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development Experience of managing a diverse and experienced team, ideally remotely Experience of group work and/or delivery of training Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars. Ensuring regulatory compliance including service monitoring Responsible for the safeguarding of children and young people Taking part in the out-of-hours rota. Delivery of the Service Operational Plan which will include the management of budget and contracts Being a Panel Advisor If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT apply now. TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays. Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service. 45p per mile for business travel. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis). An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. The Registered Area Manager will be located in the East Midlands area, and travel across the region will be required along with to travel to face-to-face meetings at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Monday, 5th January 2026 Interviews: Friday, 16th January 2026 via Teams Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Contract type Permanent Location Whittington Hours 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Annual salary Band D - £31,168.36 to £38,129.42 - pro rata for part time hours Review date 28/12/2025 Reporting to the Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of the group end to end hospice payroll. This role is key in the workflow of payroll and pensions payments. The role will adhere to compliance with relevant regulations. They are responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant monthly payroll processing. This role works closely with the Finance and HR teams to establish, maintain and follow clear processes and controls You will line manage the payroll administrator. Qualifications Essential High level of numeracy Desirable CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification Knowledge and experience Essential Have a clear understanding and knowledge of SAGE payroll or other payroll systems Have a good demonstrable working knowledge of PAYE legislation, National Insurance, Pension, Statutory Maternity/Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay Knowledge of pension payments schemes (including NHS pensions) In depth knowledge of end-to-end payroll function High level of GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 knowledge Desirable Experience of working in the charity sector Values Exhibits our h ospice values and behaviours Skills Essential Be able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload without direct supervision to complete tasks in line with hospice deadlines Strong excel skills Strong ability on reporting and analysing data Personal Attributes Empathetic Team player Able to work under pressure Collaborative Ambassador for St Giles Hospice Other requirements Valid driving licence Eligibility to work in the UK Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests Just so you know: This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check. We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date. If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time. As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

Salary £84,699 - £98,106 (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories We are looking for an outstanding leader to inspire and support the team to create the best outcomes for our young people. Chilworth House Upper School is part of Witherslack Group. It is an independent specialist secondary day school, with two sites providing high quality education. Located near Thame outside the historic city of Oxford, this inspiring setting is home to a specialist learning environment supporting 80 young people. Get out what you put in You will be working with children and young people with complex educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. You will set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what they've achieved. You will get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team to a range of supporting specialists. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced, and we will help you build a rewarding career. What we do for you An attractive salary and benefits package is on offer and includes: Bonuses: 10% performance-based bonus and a long-term incentive plan which can equate to 30% of salary each year Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Teacher pension scheme or a range of flexible pension options to suit personal circumstances (where applicable) Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover: you'll be eligible for BUPA healthcare and a health scheme covering dental and eye care A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time We strongly believe that people should have choice and flexibility when it comes to saving for the future. As such we offer membership of the Teachers Pensions Scheme if you are eligible to join. We also offer a flexible alternative option to the Teachers Pension Scheme that allows you to opt out and receive an allowance of 15% of your base salary and free life insurance. If you take this option, you are also able to join our Scottish Widows Group Pension Scheme where your employee contributions are matched up to 5%. Relocation package available To be an outstanding Witherslack Group Head Teacher you will be a multi-talented professional, have great leadership and communication skills, endless enthusiasm, resilience and vision, and a commitment to both the education and achievement of each and every child. We will help you innovate and continue your professional development. You can expect both support and challenge from our Regional Director, as well as access to a range of specialists. These include our School Improvement Partners, Safeguarding, Behaviour and Inclusion Team, Assessment and Quality Evaluation experts, and the Group's Commercial Team. Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You'll be able to connect with our pupils, staff and wider community and continue to develop out strong partnerships. You will need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status. You will also need a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Deputy Head Teacher role or similar position. Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description please click here and for the person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . For an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Simon Brown, Regional Director via email - to arrange a call back. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

The Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS) wants to change the culture in UK education so that authentic research and innovation is part of every young person's experience. We're looking for a Head of Research & Evaluation to join our small but mighty team. We want you to lead research, evaluation and learning from our work with students, teachers and our wider network across the UK. It's an exciting time to join IRIS. You will drive our research and evaluation practice forward, improving its efficiency and effectiveness, helping us to build a better understanding of our impact, which will inform the development of our work and make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people. Reporting to the Deputy Director and managing our Data Analyst, whilst working across the rest of the IRIS team, you will consider the best ways to evaluate and learn from our programmes and carry out high quality research leading to publication. What the job looks like and what you'll be doing: Work alongside our Education Innovation team - to monitor, evaluate, report and inform the development of our work on the development of Research and Innovation in schools. Work with our Engagement team - to monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of our school engagement and student research projects. Support the work of our Communications team - informing the delivery of impact reports and the delivery of our communications strategy and overall accountability. Work with our Finance & Operations team - supporting the development of our information management and reporting systems. Keep up to date with industry trends and best practice - you'll stay up to date with research and evaluation, suggesting changes to our own systems to stay relevant After a period of sustained growth and development we are moving into a position where we will be able to influence and inform practice and policy across the UK, reaching many thousands of young people. This role will be important to helping us achieve our mission in the coming years. We are keen to recruit from as wide a talent pool as possible, in terms of both personal and professional background. We welcome applications from any individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, ethnicity or personal circumstances. About IRIS The Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS) was founded on the belief that young people have the capacity to change the world. If their education empowers them with the right tools, school-aged students can contribute to the community of scientific research right now. Despite the evolution of IRIS over the last few years, this founding belief continues to be central to what we do. Our mission is to change the culture in UK education so that authentic research and innovation is part of every young person's experience. We do this by: Creating opportunities for students to participate in cutting-edge STEM research and collaborate with leading universities and institutions while still at school Evidencing the impact of students carrying out research while still at school Facilitating a research culture by influencing and demonstrating best practice of STEM research and innovation in schools. As a charity, everything we do is driven by our moral purpose; to capture talent and break down barriers that impact underrepresented young people in STEM. How to apply We are inviting applications via completion of an IRIS application form linked in the recruitment pack. Applications in different formats will not be considered. All applications should be accompanied by a completed Diversity Monitoring form , also linked in the recruitment pack. Further details regarding the post are provided in the recruitment pack. Applications should address: Why you wish to take on this role. What you can bring to the post. How you meet the criteria as stated in the job description and person specification. If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role prior to applying, please contact Dr Jo Foster, Director by email ensuring that the subject of your email is Inquiry - Head of Research & Evaluation . We will confirm in the first week of 2026. The key dates to note for the recruitment process: Tuesday 13th January 2026 - Midday: Deadline for applications, which should be emailed via the button below with the subject heading IRIS Application - Head of Research & Evaluation Thursday 22nd January 2026: first stage candidates will be invited to online shortlisting interviews. If you have not received an invitation to a shortlisting interview by 16th January 2026 you should assume that your application has not been taken forward to this stage. Tuesday 3rd February 2026: formal interviews in London for all candidates who are shortlisted. May 2026: the successful candidate will commence in post. Please note that candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. The successful candidate will be employed under UK law. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. An online search based on the information provided by shortlisted candidates will also be conducted. Appointment will be contingent on a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. All applications and recruitment records for unsuccessful candidates will be retained for a period of 12 months before being securely deleted.

Director of Finance (Deputy s151 Officer) Chief Officer B1 £142,681 - £153,586 The Royal Borough of Greenwich is renowned for delivering exceptional front-line services to our vibrant and diverse communities. We are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents through innovative and sustainable financial management - from Greenwich Peninsula to Eltham and Greenwich town centre to Thamesmead, with the DLR extension and developmental benefits to come. As a council we are bold and creative in how we use our resources and assets to deliver for our communities. We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to explore new ideas and drive outstanding financial management and performance right across the organisation to achieve the very best outcomes for residents. As our new Deputy s151 Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the council's corporate leadership team. You will work closely with the Director of Resources, senior officers, councillors, and partners to lead transformational change and ensure the sustainable management of the council's finances. You will also play a key role in the continual development of the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy, helping to shape the future of our services and deliver lasting value for the residents of Greenwich. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape multiple financial teams, collaborate across the council and drive innovation during a period of transformation to achieve even more with the Greenwich pound. For more information about the post or to make an application, please visit jobsearch.royalgreenwich.gov.uk Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

About us The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is the trade association representing the Scotch Whisky industry, Scotland's largest food, and drink export and one of the UK's most iconic global products. We work with governments, international organisations and industry stakeholders to secure fair market access, promote proportionate regulation, and protect Scotch Whisky worldwide. The Role We are seeking an outstanding Deputy Director of Strategy and Communications to join the Scotch Whisky Association at a pivotal moment for the industry. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Communications, this is a high-profile role at the centre of our engagement with SWA member companies and political stakeholders. You will help shape and deliver our strategy and communications activity, building influential relationships across Westminster, Whitehall, and the devolved administrations. Working across the political spectrum, you will ensure our members' priorities are clearly understood and effectively represented. Download the full job description here . Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver SWA's political engagement strategy, positioning the Scotch Whisky industry with senior stakeholders across Government and Parliament. Build and maintain influential relationships with Ministers, officials, Special Advisers and other key stakeholders across the UK and devolved administrations, supporting SWA's ability to influence policy and public debate. Manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring effective knowledge-sharing and supporting the development of junior colleagues. Anticipate and manage political and reputational risks, advising the Director, CEO, senior colleagues, and member companies on implications, options, and recommended actions. Foster strong collaboration across SWA and member companies, drawing on internal and external expertise to advance political engagement priorities and deliver shared objectives. Work closely with communications colleagues to align political engagement with external messaging, ensuring clear and consistent positioning. About You Significant senior experience in public affairs and government relations, ideally in a complex and politically sensitive environment. Proven track record of shaping and delivering high-profile political engagement, with responsibility for strategy, messaging, and delivery. Sophisticated understanding of UK government, Parliament, and the wider political and economic context, and how industry engages effectively on key issues. Exceptional relationship-builder, able to cultivate and sustain senior-level contacts across politics, industry, and stakeholder organisations. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term positioning with responsive, tactical interventions. Strong judgement under pressure, including experience advising senior leaders on political and reputational risk. Line management experience, including managing budgets and resources. Demonstrable experience translating complex policy issues into clear, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences. Experience of membership organisations is useful but not essential. Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We want every colleague to feel included, valued, and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly encourage applications from groups that are underrepresented in our organisation and in the wider sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know. How we work Inclusion matters to us. We operate hybrid working and flexitime, and we welcome open conversations about what works best for you. This is a London-based role, and you will be expected to spend substantial time in our Westminster office. Due to the nature of this role, there is also a requirement for regular in-person working aligned to parliamentary business, including engagement in London and Scotland. This may involve periods of increased travel and a higher level of on-site attendance than is typical for some other roles. We encourage applicants to share any circumstances that may affect their working arrangements, so we can explore how best to support flexibility within the requirements of the role. What's on offer. The opportunity to shape and deliver a high-profile agenda for one of Scotland's most iconic industries which is the UK's largest food and drink export. Competitive salary and benefits, including: Employer pension contributions up to 15% Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility/qualifying period) Life assurance Group income protection. Monthly wellbeing allowance Wellbeing initiatives, plus engagement and activity days throughout the year CPD days and professional development opportunities Cycle to Work scheme. Eye care support (optical/eye test vouchers) How to apply Please email the following documents to: . Please attach each document as a separate file in Microsoft Word format; applications will be redacted in line with our recruitment procedures. Your CV A one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification (maximum 500 words) Closing date: 5.00pm, Thursday 29 January. We anticipate a high volume of applications and may close early; if so, we will not close applications before 12.00pm, Friday 23 January .

Start Date: as soon as possible Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum Join UK's top-ranking independent school as an HR Business Partner with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including gym membership, free lunch during term time, a BUPA cash plan, 10% employer pension contribution, optional on-site accommodation (subject to availability), free or discounted parking in Wimbledon (space permitting), and school fee remission. This is a unique opportunity to drive change, play a key role in HR transformation; leading implementation of new systems, processes and a business partnering function, shaping the future of people strategy across a thriving organisation that includes three schools, a dynamic commercial enterprise, and a growing international network. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and contribute to this exciting phase of development. Person Specification Strong HR generalist experience with knowledge of UK employment legislation and proven experience of managing employee relations casework. Educated to degree level. Professional qualifications equivalent to CIPD Level 7 will be preferred. Experience in developing EDI strategies and employee wellbeing initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture and support diverse needs of staff. Ability to analyse HR data, present findings and influence data-driven change to HR plans, policies and practices. Experience in implementation of robust reward practices including job analysis, grading structure and pay benchmarking. Experience of compliance with safeguarding, safe recruitment requirements and immigration legislation. Experience of developing and updating HR policies, procedures, contracts and other documentation to ensure compliance. Experience of advising and coaching managers to manage difficult situations including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and change management matters. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences. Ability to establish credible relationships with all staff across the school. A track record of successfully finding solutions to challenging circumstances. Strong attention to detail and evidence of timely delivery on agreed outcomes. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and proven experience with HR, recruitment, and payroll systems. Job Description Advice and support Work closely with heads of department and other relevant staff to proactively identify staff needs and provide appropriate solutions to help meet departmental and school objectives. Play a key role in HR planning to meet short, medium and long-term school and workforce needs. Work with the director of people to improve the overall staff experience, including processes and systems relating to recruitment, onboarding, induction, professional development and performance management. Provide clear and expert advice on best practice, compliance, HR policies and staff data. Coordinate and lead coaching and professional development for members of the HR team to ensure the consistent delivery of a responsive, proactive and professional HR service. Support line managers to develop their knowledge and confidence in all aspects of people management. Compliance Regularly review and update HR policies, documentation and practices, working with the head of compliance and external advisers as appropriate to ensure compliance with legislative and reporting requirements. Ensure the school complies with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Independent School Standards and other relevant guidance in relation to safeguarding and safer recruitment. Ensure up to date training records are maintained for all adults working in the school. Employee relations Manage employee relations cases, including but not limited to matters concerning staff wellbeing, work-life balance, performance, conduct, absence and change management. Take responsibility for end-to-end management of casework in line with legal requirements, best practice guidance and the school's policies and procedures. Staff experience and wellbeing Lead projects to improve key HR processes and offerings, as required, in line with the school's strategy and in response to staff voice. Work with director of people to foster a caring and supportive environment for staff, designing and implementing initiatives to enhance the overall wellbeing of staff Work with the deputy head (teaching and education development), other senior leaders and heads of department to implement learning and professional development activities for staff across the school. Partner with leaders and managers to embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all HR policies and practices to promote a fair and inclusive culture. Lead efforts to measure and improve staff engagement and satisfaction, to ensure all colleagues feel valued, motivated and connected to the school's aims and ethos. Analyse patterns and trends in staff data in order to proactively address potential issues with relevant heads of department and people managers, escalating concerns to the Director of People. Recruitment Develop strategies to help the school to recruit and retain the best talent across leadership, teaching and professional services. Ensure recruitment and selection practices are effective, inclusive, and attract diverse talent. Regularly analyse recruitment data to monitor and improve representation and fairness at every stage of the hiring process. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Full time - 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday with 30 mins unpaid lunch break. Contributory pension scheme Programme of health benefits Free lunch in the Dining Hall during term-time Membership of the King's Sports Club King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter. Closing date: Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 9.00am Interview dates: Stage 1: w/c 12th January and w/c 19th January (Teams interviews) Stage 2: w/c 19th and w/c 26th January (in-person) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews are likely to be staged. Early applications are encouraged as we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

Job title: Associate Director or Deputy Director of Biosecurity Policy, depending on experience level Salary: £90,000 to £100,000 depending on skills and experience, plus a generous benefits package. Location: Flexible location within the UK, with the expectation of attending our central London office at least two days a week, including on Mondays. If you are interested in this position, but salary or location is a barrier to you applying, please get in touch with our team to discuss as we may be able to offer some flexibility based on individual circumstances. Application form: Apply Here Deadline: 18 January 2026 at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE) For any questions, please send an email to: About CLTR The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is a UK-based, non-profit and independent think tank with a mission to transform global resilience to extreme risks. We achieve this by working with governments and institutions, offering targeted, evidence-based advice designed to enhance understanding, decision-making and governance - with a particular emphasis on advising the UK government. At CLTR, we focus on three prioritised policy areas that, when addressed effectively, can substantially reduce both present and prospective catastrophic threats: i) biosecurity, ii) artificial intelligence, and iii) improving how governments manage extreme risks. You would join a passionate and committed team with diverse experiences spanning academia, healthcare, government, non-profit organisations, and the private sector. We place immense value on our work and on fostering a positive team culture that supports staff wellbeing and growth. CLTR's approach is anchored in our three core values: i) integrity, ii) people first, and iii) targeted real-world impact. Biosecurity Policy at CLTR Our Biosecurity Policy Unit works to develop, evaluate and advocate for impactful policy recommendations to mitigate extreme biological risks-events whose impacts would be worse than the COVID-19 pandemic or even threaten human extinction. We work in a dynamic environment, responding swiftly to policy shifts and government initiatives, while also ensuring time is reserved for gap analyses and in-depth research on critical biosecurity issues. While we primarily focus on government policy, our work is often highly technical in nature. We apply a rigorous approach to project prioritisation to ensure we are working on the highest-value opportunities with the greatest potential for real-world impact. The bigger the risk, the greater weight we place on mitigating it. All else being equal, we focus on the biological risks that have the greatest harm. At CLTR, we concentrate on extreme biological risks arising from: Pandemics, whether natural, accidental or deliberate in origin; Emerging technologies, including those at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and synthetic biology; and The development and use of biological weapons by state and non-state actors. Some of our recent work includes: Delivering a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Synthetic Nucleic Acid Screening for the UK; Publishing a Global Risk Index for AI-enabled Biological Tools ; Providing written and oral expert testimony to the UK Public Services Committee Call for Evidence on Medicines Security; and Engaging in key public and private dialogues on priority biosecurity topics with government and international organisations. Your role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as an Associate Director of Biosecurity Policy, helping oversee the expansion of our unit and work portfolio. The subject area remit of this role is flexible depending on background and skill set. Please note that we are also recruiting for two Biosecurity Policy Managers or Senior Biosecurity Policy Managers. You can see that job ad here . Working as a full team member closely with the Director of Biosecurity Policy, your role would include: Biosecurity unit leadership (approximately 30% of the role): Working closely with the Director to help set the overall strategic direction of the biosecurity unit; Overseeing one or more focus areas of the biosecurity unit, depending on skills and past experience. This could include one or more of: Synthetic nucleic acid screening governance Medical countermeasure development Early warning systems and biosurveillance AI biosecurity risks and benefits Personal protective equipment Deterrence and attribution Emerging threats Supply chain resilience for extreme events Transmission suppression for the in-built environment Line management of one or more direct reports; Supporting team members to do their best work, including through offering; feedback; and Overseeing a team of contractors Biosecurity policy development (approximately 30% of the role): Prioritising workstreams based on the magnitude of the extreme risk they would affect and their importance, neglectedness and tractability; Collaboratively overseeing the development of robust and evidence-based policy recommendations; Refining policy suggestions through in-depth evaluation, analysis, and independent research of high-priority topics; Liaising with relevant external stakeholders in academia, industry and think tanks to develop policy informed by expert views; Presenting at biosecurity conferences, meetings and other public and private events, representing CLTR and our Biosecurity Policy Unit; and Assisting with running CLTR biosecurity events, including workshops and roundtables, in line with our strategic priorities. Stakeholder engagement (approximately 20% of the role): Liaising with government stakeholders, including planning, attending and leading meetings with senior government officials; Delivering research or policy analysis in response to high-value requests from government stakeholders, where and when these align with our strategic priorities; Evaluating government plans and strategies relevant to our biosecurity priority workstreams, suggesting areas for improvement and methods to support; Assisting with maintaining our positive relationships with current government stakeholders while actively strengthening our network; Connecting leading subject matter experts to government stakeholders; and Promoting our policy recommendations to government audiences through private and public engagement, including media outreach. CLTR teamwork (approximately 20% of the role): Working with the broader CLTR team to further the organisation's mission; Contributing to proactive and reactive fundraising work; Undertaking comms and advocacy initiatives; Contributing to the development and creation of organisation-wide policy frameworks; Participating in comprehensive stakeholder analysis with the broader team; Actively contributing to strategic plans, organisational development, and regular team meetings; Providing constructive feedback to colleagues and reciprocating with support to team members; and Collaborating on cross-unit projects, uniting our policy areas and workstreams under the CLTR mission. What you'll bring The CLTR Biosecurity Policy Unit is seeking candidates who can develop impactful, pragmatic policy recommendations to reduce extreme risks from biology, and who have an aptitude for building and maintaining strong relationships with relevant stakeholders. In particular, we are looking for: Strong motivation to reduce extreme biological risks and alignment with CLTR's mission Experience in biosecurity or a related field A good understanding of the biosecurity landscape, with an awareness of key threats and relevant national and international governance measures The ability to think clearly and independently about extreme biological risks, and the role of government in mitigating those risks Strong research and critical thinking skills, including literature reviews and evaluating technical topics Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written communication skills Excellent verbal communication skills Policy entrepreneurship and high agency with the ability to scope projects from scratch and drive them to completion The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when required Experience working in policy or advocacy The ability to balance deep strategic thinking with pragmatic implementation Line management experience and skills Ability to develop theories of change and iterate project plans rapidly in light of new intelligence or political shifts Work experience in one or more leadership roles Proven ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams and conflicting priorities effectively Able to exercise a high degree of accountability and ownership Experience in upskilling team members, coaching high-performers, and managing underperformance Ability to review and elevate the written work of others to a high standard We may consider particularly experienced candidates for the role of Deputy Director. 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Are you looking to join a diverse team, engaging senior leaders across government? Contribute to setting the wider strategic direction, partnering across a complex and diverse organisation and ensuring collective delivery against shared strategic priorities? If so, we would love to hear from you! About the Team People and Capability is a key priority for the Government Finance Function. The Government Finance Function (GFF) ensures that finance is at the heart of decision making in Government - driving the agenda, not just keeping score. The Finance Function comprises of over 9,000 FTE spread across over 40 Government organisations. The team and therefore the postholder as Senior HR Business Partner in this role are responsible for delivery of the Skilled and Talented objective within the GFF Strategy 2030. The objective of the team is to build and support a capable, diverse and robust workforce across the GFF through delivery of eight agreed priorities: Learning and development - the Government Finance Academy Finance Career Framework Senior resourcing and centralised recruitment Early careers Attraction Talent management Diversity, inclusion and well-being Building excellent links with networks across Government to utilise expert services and embed our initiatives in departments, sharing knowledge, best practice and resource. About the Job In this role, you will: Lead, inspire and empower a high-performing team of HR professionals (9FTE), leading on Talent, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, Attraction, Early Careers, Senior Resourcing, Reward and Transformation, setting clear priorities, coaching individuals, and fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth. Provide leadership for the GFF People Strategy, shaping direction, ensuring alignment with the GFF Functional Strategy 2030, and driving a future-focused People agenda, focused on outcome-driven plans, ensuring a strong, diverse and sustainable talent pipeline into the Function. Act as a trusted and credible adviser to senior leaders across the Finance Function, including Heads of Function, Directors General, Directors and Deputy Directors, providing expert HR insight, and career advice, ensuring the Function meets its people commitments, set out in the Strategy. Work with the Head of Capability and Learning Delivery to lead the GFF People Committee (Finance Director resourced Committee), Deputy Director Talent Forum (Finance Director resourced Committee), and Heads of Finance Professionalism meetings, ensuring alignment with governance structures and ensuring value and delivery for partners and government organisations is progressed against strategic priorities. About You The successful candidate will be an inspiring and empowering leader with rounded HR expertise and the ability to set direction, coach, develop and engage individuals and diverse teams to achieve high performance. You will have experience of leading a high-performing HR team, delivering a range of talent and resourcing activities and interventions, that drive organisational performance and strategic outcomes. You'll be able to articulate a compelling vision and people strategy, using strong influencing and relationship-building skills to secure commitment, alignment and engagement across an organisational context, and at senior levels. Lastly you will have demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative partnerships, working effectively with a wide range of partners, across all levels of seniority, to deliver shared objectives and enable collective success. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .

Job title: Biosecurity Policy Manager or Senior Biosecurity Policy Manager, depending on experience level Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 depending on skills and experience, plus a generous benefits package. Location: Flexible location within the UK, with the expectation of attending our central London office at least two days a week, including on Mondays. If you are interested in this position, but salary or location is a barrier to you applying, please get in touch with our team to discuss as we may be able to offer some flexibility based on individual circumstances. Application form: Apply Here Deadline: 18 January 2026 at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE) For any questions, please send an email to: About CLTR The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is a UK-based, non-profit and independent think tank with a mission to transform global resilience to extreme risks. We achieve this by working with governments and institutions, offering targeted, evidence-based advice designed to enhance understanding, decision-making and governance - with a particular emphasis on advising the UK government. At CLTR, we focus on three prioritised policy areas that, when addressed effectively, can substantially reduce both present and prospective catastrophic threats: i) biosecurity, ii) artificial intelligence, and iii) improving how governments manage extreme risks. You would join a passionate and committed team with diverse experiences spanning academia, healthcare, government, non-profit organisations, and the private sector. We place immense value on our work and on fostering a positive team culture that supports staff wellbeing and growth. CLTR's approach is anchored in our three core values: i) integrity, ii) people first, and iii) targeted real-world impact. Biosecurity Policy at CLTR Our Biosecurity Policy Unit works to develop, evaluate and advocate for impactful policy recommendations to mitigate extreme biological risks-events whose impacts would be worse than the COVID-19 pandemic or even threaten human extinction. We work in a dynamic environment, responding swiftly to policy shifts and government initiatives, while also ensuring time is reserved for gap analyses and in-depth research on critical biosecurity issues. While we primarily focus on government policy, our work is often highly technical in nature. We apply a rigorous approach to project prioritisation to ensure we are working on the highest-value opportunities with the greatest potential for real-world impact. The bigger the risk, the greater weight we place on mitigating it. All else being equal, we focus on the biological risks that have the greatest harm. At CLTR, we concentrate on extreme biological risks arising from: Pandemics, whether natural, accidental or deliberate in origin; Emerging technologies, including those at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and synthetic biology; and The development and use of biological weapons by state and non-state actors. Some of our recent work includes: Delivering a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Synthetic Nucleic Acid Screening for the UK; Publishing a Global Risk Index for AI-enabled Biological Tools ; Providing written and oral expert testimony to the UK Public Services Committee Call for Evidence on Medicines Security; and Engaging in key public and private dialogues on priority biosecurity topics with government and international organisations. Your role We are seeking two dedicated individuals to become core members of our Biosecurity Policy Unit as Biosecurity Policy Managers or Senior Biosecurity Policy Managers, depending on experience. Please note that we are also recruiting for an Associate or Deputy Director of Biosecurity Policy. You can see that job ad here . Our policy roles are flexible with the opportunity to specialise. With our focus on extreme biological risks, our priority areas currently include: Synthetic nucleic acid screening governance Medical countermeasure development Early warning systems and biosurveillance AI biosecurity risks and benefits Personal protective equipment Deterrence and attribution Emerging threats Supply chain resilience for extreme events Transmission suppression for the in-built environment We welcome candidates with work or academic experience in any areas listed above. We are also particularly interested in candidates that could fit the following roles: AI Biosecurity: This role is best suited for a candidate with a mixed background in machine learning and biology who wants to apply their knowledge to solving emerging biosecurity problems. You would lead work on assessing risks from both frontier models and narrower AI-enabled biological tools, and help propose policies and mitigation measures. You will also be able to assist our larger portfolio of work, including assisting in furthering attribution capabilities in microbial forensics and applying the principles of defensive acceleration to biodefense and the 100 day mission. Medical countermeasure development or early warning systems: This role is best suited for a candidate with a background in immunology, vaccine development, diagnostics, metagenomics, or related fields. You would lead work on developing policy recommendations for priority medical countermeasures against extreme biological risks and advocating for an effective early warning system to detect events at the earliest possible stage. This would include work on high-impact events involving novel biosecurity threats. Working as a team member on our Biosecurity Unit and with the wider CLTR team, your role would include: Biosecurity policy development (approximately 60% of the role): Prioritising workstreams based on the magnitude of the extreme risk they would affect and their importance, neglectedness and tractability; Collaboratively developing robust and evidence-based policy recommendations; Refining policy suggestions through in-depth evaluation, analysis, and independent research of high-priority topics; Conducting literature reviews and summarising research and reports, including academic and policy papers; Liaising with relevant external stakeholders in academia, industry and think tanks to develop policy and reports informed by expert views; Presenting at biosecurity conferences, meetings and other public and private events, representing CLTR and our Biosecurity Policy Unit; and Assisting with running CLTR biosecurity events, including workshops and roundtables, in line with our strategic priorities. Stakeholder engagement (approximately 25% of the role): Liaising with government stakeholders, including planning, attending and leading meetings with senior government officials; Delivering research or policy analysis in response to high-value requests from government stakeholders, where and when these align with our strategic priorities; Evaluating government plans and strategies relevant to our biosecurity priority workstreams, suggesting areas for improvement and methods to support; Assisting with maintaining our positive relationships with current government stakeholders while actively strengthening our network; Connecting leading subject matter experts to government stakeholders; and Promoting our policy recommendations to government audiences through private and public engagement, including media outreach. CLTR teamwork (approximately 15% of the role): Working with the broader CLTR team to further the organisation's mission; Participating in comprehensive stakeholder analysis with the broader team; Contributing to proactive and reactive fundraising work; Undertaking comms and advocacy initiatives; Actively contributing to strategic plans, organisational development, and regular team meetings; Providing constructive feedback to colleagues and reciprocating with support to team members; and Collaborating on cross-unit projects, uniting our policy areas and workstreams under the CLTR mission. What you'll bring The CLTR Biosecurity Policy Unit is seeking candidates who can develop impactful, pragmatic policy recommendations to reduce extreme risks from biology, and who have an aptitude for building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. In particular, we are looking for candidates with: Strong motivation to reduce extreme biological risks and alignment with CLTR's mission Experience in biosecurity or a related field A good understanding of the biosecurity landscape, with an awareness of key threats and relevant national and international governance measures The ability to think clearly and independently about extreme biological risks, and the role of government in mitigating those risks Strong research and critical thinking skills, including literature reviews and evaluating technical topics Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written communication skills Excellent verbal communication skills Policy entrepreneurship and high agency with the ability to scope projects from scratch and drive them to completion . click apply for full job details

Title: Deputy Director, Digital and Data Location: Croydon, Canary Wharf, Sale, Wakefield, Birmingham or Cardiff Salary: £81,265 per annum (plus London Weighting of £4,968 if based in Croydon or Canary Wharf) Purpose The role is a key senior leadership position in the IOPC and will be leading the Digital and Data function across the IOPC. At a time when the organisation is transforming the way it delivers its core business, rationalising its technology infrastructure and aiming to exploit our own data as well as national data sets, this is a critical role at an exciting time for the IOPC. The postholder is responsible for collaboratively leading the development of the IOPC's Digital and Data strategy, outlining the organisation's ambition for how digital and data is to be used to achieve the organisation's objectives. They will be a critical partner of our operational leaders, anticipating the challenges of investigations, oversight and casework to develop and deliver a technology roadmap that improves our productivity. This is a high-profile role which requires a technical leader who is a strategic thinker, can work at pace, has the ability to develop a high-performance culture and can effectively manage multiple senior stakeholder relationships across the IOPC at all levels and the wider Digital profession across Government. The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader with the proven ability to set a strong direction and convey a persuasive future vision at all levels of an organisation. They will provide the key link between the Digital and Data strategy team and the rest of the organisation. Providing leadership to the whole of the organisation to realise the benefits that are possible and planned from digital and data capabilities. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective processes, delivery standards and governance ensuring that day to day operations run efficiently, and results delivered - all with the end-user in mind. You will be a digital champion, with an ability to grow digital capability and talent across the organisation. You will be able to advise with confidence how to utilise digital and technology solutions to ensure successful programme delivery. You will have a strong focus on leading and developing your team to perform at its best, providing excellent customer service, giving constructive advice and challenge, and acting as trusted advisor. You will have the ability to engage, influence and form strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate a variety of messages to a range of audiences. The post holder will be expected to gain or hold security clearance to Security Check (SC). What we Offer: 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF Civil Service pension Civil Service maternity leave package PAM employee assistance programme Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup Car Leasing Scheme Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity The Ideal Candidate: An engaging, adaptable, and collaborative leader, with experience of managing multiple complex teams. Ability to build strong, inclusive, high performing teams and cross-team working relationships whilst delivering Digital and Data related activities. A strategic and inspirational leader who can lead effectively through uncertainty and get the best out of a diverse workforce. A strategic thinker with the ability to shape direction in a complex landscape and develop new and innovative ideas whilst maintaining existing service levels. A strategic thinker who is able to articulate how technology and AI can deliver benefits to the organisation. You will have experience of simplifying a complex technology architecture to improve our resilience, simplify our support and improve our opportunities for better use of data and knowledge. You will have a strong understanding of how better use of our own data, and national data sets, will enable us to generate insights into the police accountability system that magnify our impact on our strategic objective. An ability to manage senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and confidence in dealing with, and influencing, senior officials, and key partners. An ability to produce clear and non-technical advice on complex issues, with the ability to articulate risks simply, clearly, and persuasively to senior decision makers. Excellent technical skills with proven experience of delivering multiple and varied end-to-end Digital and Data solutions backed up by strong domain knowledge. Proven commercial expertise including experience of innovative approaches to sourcing services, and of managing relationships with large suppliers. A 'growth' mind-set, combined with a pragmatic and well-disciplined approach to digital delivery. Experience of delivering major programmes of work - including those which involve difficult trade-offs and considerable risk. We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported. Be yourself: The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do. We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace. Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Treasury Accountant in Unite's Central Office in Holborn. Location: This role will be based in Unite's Central office in Holborn Reports to: Finance Officer Salary: Grade 7 - £48,881.00 per annum full time. Plus £5,159.00 per annum London Allowance (Rising to £52,305.00 per annum full time after 12 months in post). Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 34 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Benefits: 36 days' annual leave, Annual Wellbeing Allowance, Pension Scheme About the Role The Treasury Accountant will oversee Unite's bank accounts and treasury activities, ensuring robust control, compliance, and effective relationships with financial institutions. The role manages cash balances, reconciliations, currency transactions, banking signatories, and credit card systems, supporting the Union's financial stability and governance. Responsibilities Maintain oversight of all Unite bank accounts, ensuring proper controls and compliance are applied. Act as day to dayrelationship manager with Unity Trust Bank and other financial institutions. Work with Procurement to implement a new credit card system, then manage its ongoing administration, reconciliation, and compliance. Oversee and maintain accurate, timely, and complete bank reconciliations across Unite. Manage high value currency transactions, ensuring accuracy and value for money. Manage banking signatories for the organisation, including delivery of Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. Liaise with Regional Finance teams and Regional Secretaries to suspend, freeze, and close bank accounts when required. Accurately report cash balances to the Financial Accountant to support weekly and daily cash management. Provide training to relevant colleagues on credit cards, reconciliations, faster payments, and bulk payments processes. Undertake any other treasury related projects or administrative functions as required by the Deputy Finance Director or Finance Director. Qualifications Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). AAT alone will be insufficient. Required Skills Knowledge of banking processes, reconciliations, and currency transactions. Strong numeracy, analytical, and reporting skills. Ability to relate to others and work co-operatively in a team environment, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Displays a flexible and co-operative approach to initiating and completing changes of processes/working practices. Discretion and the ability to work to a high degree of confidentiality. Aware of compliance and risk management in treasury operations. Preferred Skills Understanding of the principles of Trade Unions representing working people. Experience of delivering financial training to colleagues Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be drawn from those who best meet the criteria below and in the job description. Candidates will need to give strong evidence in all sections. The examples are given as a guide to candidates about the kind of evidence they should provide. This role is being advertised internally and externally and individuals who can meet the requirements set out are invited to apply. Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage women, Black and Asian Ethnic minority, disabled and LGBT+ people to apply. How to Apply Click on the 'Apply on website' button below to apply online. The closing date for applications is Friday 16th January 2026. For any queries, please email . CVs are not accepted as part of the application. Unite reserves the right to withdraw this role at any time. Please be advised that the successful candidate may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of their pre-employment checks dependent on the nature of the role. HR Training & Development Department

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Director of Housing to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, the successful candidate will earn a Competitive Salary + Benefits. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are proud of the progress we have made in housing over recent years, however there is still work to be done to achieve our ambitions for our residents and districts. We strive for excellence and a housing service that places residents at the centre; that meets the highest standards of safety and quality and strengthens our communities. If you are ready for the challenge and if our values of openness, ambition and accountability resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. About the role Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will join our Senior Leadership Team and lead a Housing Service with nearly 7,000 properties and 200+ employees, spanning two districts, with distinct geographies and political priorities. The service has recently been through major transformation which has seen significant improvements in tenant outcomes. We want you to build on our strong foundation and ensure that the progress we have made is sustained, particularly in areas of compliance, repairs performance, and customer experience. You will lead and steer our housing teams with a particular focus on embedding our neighbourhood management offer to tenants, improving our void performance, and bringing all our homes up to the Decent Homes Standard. This role will be about leading through scrutiny, shaping the future of housing in Babergh and Mid Suffolk, and making a real difference for thousands of residents. About you An ambitious Housing Professional, you will be a visionary leader who can steer our housing service through regulatory scrutiny, cultural change, and operational complexity. You will bring with you a track record of achievement, delivering high quality affordable social housing services within a complex, multi-agency social housing environment. You will have experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders at a strategic level, managing complex budgets with significant constraints, workforce development, and performance improvement within affordable social housing services. You will demonstrate passion, drive and ambition to sustain and improve housing service levels for our communities and residents. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns. It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years) competitive local government pension scheme wellbeing support and employee assistance programs private health care options electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme paid volunteering days flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting) great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Closing date: 11.55pm, 22 January 2026. Technical Interview date: week commencing 26 January 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Director of Housing role, please click apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Service Manager - Supported Accommodation (Young People) Dual site, Permanent, Full time Location: South London Salary circa £38,000-£40,000 depending on experience The Opportunity: Our client is seeking an experienced and values-driven Service Manager - Supported Accommodation (Young People) to lead and manage supported accommodation services for young people. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with real influence, ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes and building strong, stable teams. Reporting to the Registered Manager for Supported Accommodation and working closely with Directors, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, safeguarding, quality, compliance and performance of two supported accommodation services in South London. This role would suit: An experienced Service Manager / Registered Manager. A Deputy Manager or Children's Home Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role. A Supported Living or Semi-Independent Manager with strong safeguarding and people management skills. Key Purpose of the Role: To lead supported accommodation services in line with our client's ethos, Statement of Purpose and regulatory requirements. To ensure young people receive safe, consistent, high-quality support that enables positive outcomes. To inspire, develop and retain a skilled staff team. To ensure services are inspection ready, well governed and continuously improving. What you will be responsible for day to day: Overall management of supported accommodation services, including staffing, safeguarding, quality, and compliance. Leading and developing staff through supervision, appraisals, and training. Ensuring robust support planning and outcomes for each young person. Building effective relationships with social workers, commissioners, families, and partner agencies. Managing rotas, resources, budgets, and health & safety. Contributing to service development, inspections, and organisational growth. Participating in the on-call rota. Qualifications & Experience: Minimum Level 3 in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Level 5 highly desirable). Proven experience managing or supervising services for young people. Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence working with external agencies. Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills. For your information: Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship) Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee. Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies. YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.