About Us We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website. Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We employ 1100 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world. Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected. About the role The Senior Community Science Officer role will provide day to day project management of the community science workstream within the National Education Nature Park programme, coordinating the work of a small team of colleagues and liaising across the Museum and wider partnership. The role will work closely with Postdoctoral Researchers to facilitate meaningful research collaborations between young people, educators and biodiversity researchers, and to use evidence to inform nature recovery action across the country. The National Education Nature Park is an England wide programme of nature recovery, community science research, and climate education with over 9000 schools participating. Young people develop a meaningful connection to nature, experience rich curriculum content about biodiversity, climate change and the Planetary Emergency, and critically, feel able to take action to enhance and protect nature. The programme is commissioned by the Department for Education and led by the Museum in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society and others. The post will be based within the Angela Marmont Centre for UK Nature (Science Department) as part of the Community Science team. The successful candidate will form an integral part of this internationally recognised research practice group. About you We are looking for an experienced community science (citizen science) professional to play a key role in delivering a high profile, exciting national programme. You will be passionate about participatory approaches to scientific research and have a wealth of experience to draw upon to create engaging and creative research activities that result in high quality research data. This role provides the opportunity for you to combine community science research with on the ground real world change, by supporting schools to enhance habitats on their school site and work towards nature recovery. Your knowledge of UK habitats and biodiversity, and approaches to enhance these, is key. Your experience of working with young people and designing resources or learning experiences for them will ensure that community science activities are deeply grounded in the National Curriculum and that this programme is equitable and accessible to all. Thriving at the Museum: the way we work We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum's values and forms the framework for the way we work. What we offer 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent) Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 10%) Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan Life insurance Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK. Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential. Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi Hybrid working We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this than seeing first hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager. Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
About Us We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website. Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We employ 1100 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world. Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected. About the role The Senior Community Science Officer role will provide day to day project management of the community science workstream within the National Education Nature Park programme, coordinating the work of a small team of colleagues and liaising across the Museum and wider partnership. The role will work closely with Postdoctoral Researchers to facilitate meaningful research collaborations between young people, educators and biodiversity researchers, and to use evidence to inform nature recovery action across the country. The National Education Nature Park is an England wide programme of nature recovery, community science research, and climate education with over 9000 schools participating. Young people develop a meaningful connection to nature, experience rich curriculum content about biodiversity, climate change and the Planetary Emergency, and critically, feel able to take action to enhance and protect nature. The programme is commissioned by the Department for Education and led by the Museum in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society and others. The post will be based within the Angela Marmont Centre for UK Nature (Science Department) as part of the Community Science team. The successful candidate will form an integral part of this internationally recognised research practice group. About you We are looking for an experienced community science (citizen science) professional to play a key role in delivering a high profile, exciting national programme. You will be passionate about participatory approaches to scientific research and have a wealth of experience to draw upon to create engaging and creative research activities that result in high quality research data. This role provides the opportunity for you to combine community science research with on the ground real world change, by supporting schools to enhance habitats on their school site and work towards nature recovery. Your knowledge of UK habitats and biodiversity, and approaches to enhance these, is key. Your experience of working with young people and designing resources or learning experiences for them will ensure that community science activities are deeply grounded in the National Curriculum and that this programme is equitable and accessible to all. Thriving at the Museum: the way we work We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum's values and forms the framework for the way we work. What we offer 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent) Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 10%) Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan Life insurance Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK. Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential. Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi Hybrid working We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this than seeing first hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager. Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
Location: Essex Police HQ, or other locations in Essex as required. This position necessitates office-based attendance, with local and national travel, to perform the duties as required. Starting Salary: Competitive salary based on Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) banding. Contract Type: Police Staff - Permanent Closing Date: 17:00 Thursday 30th April 2026 Essex Police is seeking an exceptional communications leader to join our Chief Officer Group as Director of External Affairs and Corporate Communications. This is a rare opportunity within one of the UK's largest police forces to bring communities and businesses together to help prevent and detect crime, build trust and confidence, and make Greater Essex an even safer place to live and work. We are looking for a visionary professional, someone who can bring fresh perspective, strategic direction, and executive-level leadership to a complex and high-profile environment. Whether you come from the private, public or third sector, if you have the credibility, agility, and ambition to lead external affairs and corporate communications at scale, we want to hear from you. About the Role As a member of the Chief Officer Group (Executive Board), you will lead the development and delivery of Essex Police's external affairs, corporate communications, and marketing strategies. You will be responsible for shaping how we engage with the public, partners, and stakeholders locally, regionally, and nationally. This role is about more than just leading a high performing public affairs and corporate communications function. The role will help unite people and organisations to reduce crime, respond effectively to critical incidents and emergencies, keep the public informed and safe, and build a strong workforce and volunteer network of over 6,000 individuals dedicated to protecting and serving the entire county. You will provide strategic advice at the highest level, lead through critical incidents and represent the Force across multi-agency partnerships and national forums, so that emergency services, local government and private businesses work together to make everyone safer. As Head of Profession for external affairs and communications you will set standards, drive innovation, and inspire our teams to deliver excellence across all communications and public affairs activity. You will ensure that people and businesses across Greater Essex know how to avoid becoming a victim of crime, how to contact or to work with police officers and staff to get help or advice and - most importantly - you will help make the county a great place to live and a bad place to try to commit crime. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with: Extensive executive-level experience in external affairs, communications, media relations, marketing, employee engagement, and stakeholder engagement. A proven track record of operating at board level in large, complex organisations in the private, public or third sector. Strategic expertise in managing reputational risk, building trust and long-term brand development to support recruitment of the very best people and the creation of effective crime prevention campaigns. Political acumen and the ability to build effective relationships across agencies and sectors. Experience of leading high-performing teams and embedding long-term planning into a large-scale communications function. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a personal ethos of transparency, integrity, and professionalism. Prior experience in policing is not essential, but the ability to understand and navigate the public sector and landscape is. Why Essex Police? Essex Police is a values-led organisation committed to innovation, inclusion, and public service. We offer a unique opportunity to lead at the highest level, influence public trust and confidence, and make a tangible difference to the communities we serve. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking executive team, with the autonomy to shape strategy and the support to deliver it. Crime is falling in Greater Essex; this is your chance to join our officers, police staff and volunteers to make a fast-growing region an even safer place to work, to study, to travel through or to live in.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Location: Essex Police HQ, or other locations in Essex as required. This position necessitates office-based attendance, with local and national travel, to perform the duties as required. Starting Salary: Competitive salary based on Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) banding. Contract Type: Police Staff - Permanent Closing Date: 17:00 Thursday 30th April 2026 Essex Police is seeking an exceptional communications leader to join our Chief Officer Group as Director of External Affairs and Corporate Communications. This is a rare opportunity within one of the UK's largest police forces to bring communities and businesses together to help prevent and detect crime, build trust and confidence, and make Greater Essex an even safer place to live and work. We are looking for a visionary professional, someone who can bring fresh perspective, strategic direction, and executive-level leadership to a complex and high-profile environment. Whether you come from the private, public or third sector, if you have the credibility, agility, and ambition to lead external affairs and corporate communications at scale, we want to hear from you. About the Role As a member of the Chief Officer Group (Executive Board), you will lead the development and delivery of Essex Police's external affairs, corporate communications, and marketing strategies. You will be responsible for shaping how we engage with the public, partners, and stakeholders locally, regionally, and nationally. This role is about more than just leading a high performing public affairs and corporate communications function. The role will help unite people and organisations to reduce crime, respond effectively to critical incidents and emergencies, keep the public informed and safe, and build a strong workforce and volunteer network of over 6,000 individuals dedicated to protecting and serving the entire county. You will provide strategic advice at the highest level, lead through critical incidents and represent the Force across multi-agency partnerships and national forums, so that emergency services, local government and private businesses work together to make everyone safer. As Head of Profession for external affairs and communications you will set standards, drive innovation, and inspire our teams to deliver excellence across all communications and public affairs activity. You will ensure that people and businesses across Greater Essex know how to avoid becoming a victim of crime, how to contact or to work with police officers and staff to get help or advice and - most importantly - you will help make the county a great place to live and a bad place to try to commit crime. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with: Extensive executive-level experience in external affairs, communications, media relations, marketing, employee engagement, and stakeholder engagement. A proven track record of operating at board level in large, complex organisations in the private, public or third sector. Strategic expertise in managing reputational risk, building trust and long-term brand development to support recruitment of the very best people and the creation of effective crime prevention campaigns. Political acumen and the ability to build effective relationships across agencies and sectors. Experience of leading high-performing teams and embedding long-term planning into a large-scale communications function. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a personal ethos of transparency, integrity, and professionalism. Prior experience in policing is not essential, but the ability to understand and navigate the public sector and landscape is. Why Essex Police? Essex Police is a values-led organisation committed to innovation, inclusion, and public service. We offer a unique opportunity to lead at the highest level, influence public trust and confidence, and make a tangible difference to the communities we serve. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking executive team, with the autonomy to shape strategy and the support to deliver it. Crime is falling in Greater Essex; this is your chance to join our officers, police staff and volunteers to make a fast-growing region an even safer place to work, to study, to travel through or to live in.
Partnership Development Officer Job Reference: 3469 Division, Department: CU Coventry (CUC), CUC NITE Professional Services Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £31,009 up to £33,470 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered Mode: Full Time, Permanent Location: Milton Keynes Our Mission Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Coventry University's National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) is a global provider of postgraduate degrees, training and professional development for teachers and school/college leaders. Our courses innovate in their flexibility and blend online and in-person delivery with school-based practice and a highly regarded tutorial programme. The Role Please note this role is based in Milton Keynes. This role offers the opportunity to join NITE as a Partnership Development Officer with responsibility for a defined programme area, including the management of partnership accounts developed through the Partnerships Team. The postholder will build and maintain effective relationships with partners and stakeholders, managing school enquiries and delivering clear communication across a range of audiences in the UK and internationally. The role includes identifying and developing new partnership opportunities, contributing to business cases and tender submissions, and supporting the achievement of partnership development and student recruitment targets. The postholder will also maintain accurate partnership records and reporting data, and work collaboratively with colleagues across NITE and the wider university to support effective onboarding and partnership management processes. In addition, the role contributes to the promotion of NITE's programmes through attendance at events, exhibitions, and conferences to raise awareness and strengthen networks. For an informal discussion about the role with NITE's Head of Partnerships, Matt Pritchard, please email For more information on NITE please visit: Our Successful Candidate We are seeking an experienced and highly organised individual to join the team and contribute to the development of new partnerships with schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Local Authorities, and other education organisations. The successful candidate will be able to work efficiently, manage competing priorities, and operate at pace, while demonstrating excellent communication skills. They will bring experience of working in or with schools and/or in a role related to customer service, operations, or account management. With a strong focus on relationship-building, they will be confident engaging a wide range of stakeholders and committed to developing and sustaining effective partnerships. A proactive approach and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across different audiences will be essential. To apply for the role please provide a covering letter along with your CV. The Benefits As a staff member of NITE, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes: Excellent Employers Pension Contribution 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days Life Assurance 4 x Salary BUPA Cash Plan 50% off Tuition Fee's for staff dependants CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers Cycle To work scheme Our Culture As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all. Closing date: Wednesday 29 th April. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Partnership Development Officer Job Reference: 3469 Division, Department: CU Coventry (CUC), CUC NITE Professional Services Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £31,009 up to £33,470 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered Mode: Full Time, Permanent Location: Milton Keynes Our Mission Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Coventry University's National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) is a global provider of postgraduate degrees, training and professional development for teachers and school/college leaders. Our courses innovate in their flexibility and blend online and in-person delivery with school-based practice and a highly regarded tutorial programme. The Role Please note this role is based in Milton Keynes. This role offers the opportunity to join NITE as a Partnership Development Officer with responsibility for a defined programme area, including the management of partnership accounts developed through the Partnerships Team. The postholder will build and maintain effective relationships with partners and stakeholders, managing school enquiries and delivering clear communication across a range of audiences in the UK and internationally. The role includes identifying and developing new partnership opportunities, contributing to business cases and tender submissions, and supporting the achievement of partnership development and student recruitment targets. The postholder will also maintain accurate partnership records and reporting data, and work collaboratively with colleagues across NITE and the wider university to support effective onboarding and partnership management processes. In addition, the role contributes to the promotion of NITE's programmes through attendance at events, exhibitions, and conferences to raise awareness and strengthen networks. For an informal discussion about the role with NITE's Head of Partnerships, Matt Pritchard, please email For more information on NITE please visit: Our Successful Candidate We are seeking an experienced and highly organised individual to join the team and contribute to the development of new partnerships with schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Local Authorities, and other education organisations. The successful candidate will be able to work efficiently, manage competing priorities, and operate at pace, while demonstrating excellent communication skills. They will bring experience of working in or with schools and/or in a role related to customer service, operations, or account management. With a strong focus on relationship-building, they will be confident engaging a wide range of stakeholders and committed to developing and sustaining effective partnerships. A proactive approach and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across different audiences will be essential. To apply for the role please provide a covering letter along with your CV. The Benefits As a staff member of NITE, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes: Excellent Employers Pension Contribution 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days Life Assurance 4 x Salary BUPA Cash Plan 50% off Tuition Fee's for staff dependants CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers Cycle To work scheme Our Culture As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all. Closing date: Wednesday 29 th April. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of Corporate Security and Resilience The Independent Football Regulator The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the role This role provides strategic leadership and operational ownership of cyber security across the IFR, a small but high profile organisation. You will be responsible for developing, embedding and maturing a robust, proportionate cyber security and broader organisational security framework that protects the organisation's people, data, systems and services. Responsibilities will include: Developing, embedding, maturing and leading the organisation's cyber security strategy, governance, resilience and assurance activity. Overseeing all aspects of cyber security operations, including incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management and security operations Owning the wider organisational security framework, including physical security, information governance, data protection and resilience planning. Setting clear security management expectations and embedding a strong, resilient and effective security awareness culture across a small but high profile organisation. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and government security standards, including Government Functional Standard GovS 007: Security. Providing authoritative advice to the CEO, COO, CDDO, ExCo and Board on emerging threats, risks and mitigations. Implementing a formal cyber exercising and incident response programme; driving security and operational resilience. Embedding secure by design principles across digital services, data platforms and operational processes. Ensuring the cyber security framework aligns with the regulator's digital and data roadmap. Establishing ambitious and effective cyber maturity credentials; leading on assurance, penetration testing, risk assessments and audit readiness. Implementing audit recommendations and ensuring timely remediation of identified risks. Overseeing identity and access management, cloud security and supplier assurance. Essential Requirements: Significant experience of operating effectively in cyber security leadership roles. Extensive knowledge of cyber risk management, governance and assurance frameworks including: NCSC guidance, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and NIST frameworks. Strong understanding of data protection, privacy and information governance. Proven experience managing security operations, incident response and threat intelligence. Ability to oversee supplier risk and ensure robust third party assurance. Experience driving measurable security improvements. Experience leading cyber incidents, including response co-ordination and exercising. Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and boards. Eligibility for appropriate government security clearance. Desirable Skills: Experience working with or within regulators, sports bodies or government organisations. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP or equivalent. Understanding of AI related security risks and model assurance. Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure software development practices. Experience maturing a security function. Familiarity with physical security, operational resilience and business continuity. If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax) Reward we will have a performance based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance Occupational sick pay 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! The Interview The interview process will assess experience through competency questions and potentially a presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, length of time, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview. Prior to the interview you will be sent the competency questions in advance. The questions will be based on the essential criteria listed on slide 7. Your interview will take place remotely via Teams. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. The IFR has a location neutral pay scale. For more information on this, please see the 'Candidate Information Pack' attached Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. To request an adjustment, please email Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Diversity and Inclusion The IFR is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. Contact point for applicants Email:
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of Corporate Security and Resilience The Independent Football Regulator The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the role This role provides strategic leadership and operational ownership of cyber security across the IFR, a small but high profile organisation. You will be responsible for developing, embedding and maturing a robust, proportionate cyber security and broader organisational security framework that protects the organisation's people, data, systems and services. Responsibilities will include: Developing, embedding, maturing and leading the organisation's cyber security strategy, governance, resilience and assurance activity. Overseeing all aspects of cyber security operations, including incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management and security operations Owning the wider organisational security framework, including physical security, information governance, data protection and resilience planning. Setting clear security management expectations and embedding a strong, resilient and effective security awareness culture across a small but high profile organisation. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and government security standards, including Government Functional Standard GovS 007: Security. Providing authoritative advice to the CEO, COO, CDDO, ExCo and Board on emerging threats, risks and mitigations. Implementing a formal cyber exercising and incident response programme; driving security and operational resilience. Embedding secure by design principles across digital services, data platforms and operational processes. Ensuring the cyber security framework aligns with the regulator's digital and data roadmap. Establishing ambitious and effective cyber maturity credentials; leading on assurance, penetration testing, risk assessments and audit readiness. Implementing audit recommendations and ensuring timely remediation of identified risks. Overseeing identity and access management, cloud security and supplier assurance. Essential Requirements: Significant experience of operating effectively in cyber security leadership roles. Extensive knowledge of cyber risk management, governance and assurance frameworks including: NCSC guidance, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and NIST frameworks. Strong understanding of data protection, privacy and information governance. Proven experience managing security operations, incident response and threat intelligence. Ability to oversee supplier risk and ensure robust third party assurance. Experience driving measurable security improvements. Experience leading cyber incidents, including response co-ordination and exercising. Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and boards. Eligibility for appropriate government security clearance. Desirable Skills: Experience working with or within regulators, sports bodies or government organisations. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP or equivalent. Understanding of AI related security risks and model assurance. Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure software development practices. Experience maturing a security function. Familiarity with physical security, operational resilience and business continuity. If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax) Reward we will have a performance based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance Occupational sick pay 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! The Interview The interview process will assess experience through competency questions and potentially a presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, length of time, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview. Prior to the interview you will be sent the competency questions in advance. The questions will be based on the essential criteria listed on slide 7. Your interview will take place remotely via Teams. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. The IFR has a location neutral pay scale. For more information on this, please see the 'Candidate Information Pack' attached Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. To request an adjustment, please email Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Diversity and Inclusion The IFR is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. Contact point for applicants Email:
Ready to make a difference as a bilingual Project Officer? We d love to hear from you! Anna Freud is seeking a bilingual (Welsh and English) Project Officer to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website. Our EDI commitment We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve . As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. What we offer We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact. This is a fantastic opportunity join a passionate, multidisciplinary team working on a ground-breaking evidence-based project funded by the Welsh Government. What you ll do You will support the delivery of funded projects, commissions and events across the Schools and Clinical Practice Division through efficient administration, data management, stakeholder coordination, and clear communication in both Welsh and English. You will primarily support a project in Wales to deliver our Strategies for Safety and Wellbeing programme to school staff. Responsibilities will include proofreading documents, managing meetings and calendars, coordinating finance processes, and maintaining accurate data within internal systems. You will organise and attend both online and in person events and trainings, liaise with speakers and delegates, and ensure timely communication with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also be required to occasionally travel to schools in Wales and our office in London. What you'll bring You will be bilingual (Welsh and English) , highly organised, and able to confidently manage multiple deadlines, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and deliver high quality administrative and logistical support across a range of education focused projects. Essential requirements: Experience supporting projects in a fast paced environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Written and spoken Welsh and English language skills, with ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Organisational skills and attention to detail coordinate projects effectively and maintain accurate records and data systems. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, using initiative to solve administrative and logistical challenges. Confident IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office, databases, and online platforms. Willingness to travel to support project and event delivery. Key details Hours: full-time (35 hours per week): usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 with occasional later finishes. Salary : £32,307 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme. Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite/home working with occasional travel to schools in Wales). Occasional attendance at our London office will be required: 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Contract type: fixed-term, until March 2029. Next steps Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 27 April 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we will close this vacancy early once 50 applications are received. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities. Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 30 April 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Interviews: will be held remotely on Wednesday 6 May and/or Thursday 7 May 2026. How to apply: click on the 'apply now button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies. Questions? Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Ready to make a difference as a bilingual Project Officer? We d love to hear from you! Anna Freud is seeking a bilingual (Welsh and English) Project Officer to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website. Our EDI commitment We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve . As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. What we offer We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact. This is a fantastic opportunity join a passionate, multidisciplinary team working on a ground-breaking evidence-based project funded by the Welsh Government. What you ll do You will support the delivery of funded projects, commissions and events across the Schools and Clinical Practice Division through efficient administration, data management, stakeholder coordination, and clear communication in both Welsh and English. You will primarily support a project in Wales to deliver our Strategies for Safety and Wellbeing programme to school staff. Responsibilities will include proofreading documents, managing meetings and calendars, coordinating finance processes, and maintaining accurate data within internal systems. You will organise and attend both online and in person events and trainings, liaise with speakers and delegates, and ensure timely communication with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also be required to occasionally travel to schools in Wales and our office in London. What you'll bring You will be bilingual (Welsh and English) , highly organised, and able to confidently manage multiple deadlines, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and deliver high quality administrative and logistical support across a range of education focused projects. Essential requirements: Experience supporting projects in a fast paced environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Written and spoken Welsh and English language skills, with ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Organisational skills and attention to detail coordinate projects effectively and maintain accurate records and data systems. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, using initiative to solve administrative and logistical challenges. Confident IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office, databases, and online platforms. Willingness to travel to support project and event delivery. Key details Hours: full-time (35 hours per week): usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 with occasional later finishes. Salary : £32,307 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme. Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite/home working with occasional travel to schools in Wales). Occasional attendance at our London office will be required: 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Contract type: fixed-term, until March 2029. Next steps Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 27 April 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we will close this vacancy early once 50 applications are received. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities. Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 30 April 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Interviews: will be held remotely on Wednesday 6 May and/or Thursday 7 May 2026. How to apply: click on the 'apply now button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies. Questions? Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
The starting salary range for this role is 33,552 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave that will end by 31.03.2027. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Directorate Support Officer to join our Place Directorate. In this role, you will provide flexible, adaptable, and high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate, contributing to the smooth running of our services and leadership functions. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role The Directorate Support Team sits within the Place Operations & Support Service in the Place Directorate which is a large and multifaceted area of the organisation, with responsibilities including facilitating safe and reliable journeys, shaping places for our customers, and delivering sustainability and climate change objectives. The service plays a key role in enabling these priorities through a range of specialist support functions. As part of the team, you will work collaboratively to provide essential services including business support, finance administration, recruitment and induction support and time administration across all six service areas. This role offers a great balance of collaboration and flexibility with the option for some remote working. The role is based at our Merrow, Guildford office but attendance at other Surrey sites can be expected. Key Responsibilities As a Directorate Support Officer, you will: Confident dealing with figures and finance-related information Provide high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate Organise and coordinate meetings, events, and diary commitments Undertake finance duties including purchasing and invoicing tasks Collate, update, and maintain key information and records Support hiring managers across all service areas with various HR-related tasks, including recruitment, induction, and training Work flexibly as part of a wider support team to meet collective objectives and deadlines Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience using Unit4 or other purchasing systems Excellent Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to learn new software quickly Proven experience delivering high-quality finance and admin support Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing multiple priorities A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative Exceptional attention to detail The ability to communicate clearly with all levels To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe a time when you had to manage multiple priorities. How did you organise your workload and ensure deadlines were met? How do you maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with high volumes of data or administrative tasks. Can you describe the steps you would take to raise a Purchase Order, including the key information required before raising one. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing team supporting a directorate which delivers real impact for our customers and communities. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team committed to helping the wider directorate achieve its strategic priorities. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/04/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Apr 15, 2026
Contractor
The starting salary range for this role is 33,552 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave that will end by 31.03.2027. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Directorate Support Officer to join our Place Directorate. In this role, you will provide flexible, adaptable, and high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate, contributing to the smooth running of our services and leadership functions. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role The Directorate Support Team sits within the Place Operations & Support Service in the Place Directorate which is a large and multifaceted area of the organisation, with responsibilities including facilitating safe and reliable journeys, shaping places for our customers, and delivering sustainability and climate change objectives. The service plays a key role in enabling these priorities through a range of specialist support functions. As part of the team, you will work collaboratively to provide essential services including business support, finance administration, recruitment and induction support and time administration across all six service areas. This role offers a great balance of collaboration and flexibility with the option for some remote working. The role is based at our Merrow, Guildford office but attendance at other Surrey sites can be expected. Key Responsibilities As a Directorate Support Officer, you will: Confident dealing with figures and finance-related information Provide high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate Organise and coordinate meetings, events, and diary commitments Undertake finance duties including purchasing and invoicing tasks Collate, update, and maintain key information and records Support hiring managers across all service areas with various HR-related tasks, including recruitment, induction, and training Work flexibly as part of a wider support team to meet collective objectives and deadlines Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience using Unit4 or other purchasing systems Excellent Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to learn new software quickly Proven experience delivering high-quality finance and admin support Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing multiple priorities A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative Exceptional attention to detail The ability to communicate clearly with all levels To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe a time when you had to manage multiple priorities. How did you organise your workload and ensure deadlines were met? How do you maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with high volumes of data or administrative tasks. Can you describe the steps you would take to raise a Purchase Order, including the key information required before raising one. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing team supporting a directorate which delivers real impact for our customers and communities. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team committed to helping the wider directorate achieve its strategic priorities. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/04/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,542.56 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,542.56 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
HR Officer - Part-time Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the next step in a people-focused, forward-looking organisation? Overview We're looking for a proactive and adaptable HR Officer who's passionate about creating a positive employee experience while delivering effective HR support across a growing business. Working with colleagues across Ireland and the UK , you'll provide practical HR advice, ensure compliance, and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing culture. The Role As HR Officer, you'll partner with managers and employees to deliver effective HR support across recruitment, employee relations, training coordination, and performance management. You'll work closely with operational leaders across multiple sites to ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational goals and values. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance on employee relations issues and advise managers on best practice Manage recruitment from advertising and shortlisting through to interviews and onboarding Maintain accurate HR records and systems, including attendance and performance data Coordinate training, development, and compliance programmes across departments Review and update HR policies to meet employment legislation and company standards Produce HR reports and analyse data to inform business decisions Draft and maintain HR documentation such as contracts, policies, and procedures Collaborate with Health & Safety and operations teams to support wellbeing and workplace culture Contribute to HR initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and continuous improvement The ideal candidate CIPD qualification or relevant degree Strong understanding of NI, UK (desirable) and ROI (desirable) employment law and HR best practice Background in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment Discreet, professional, and organised Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Part-time hours Flexible working options Free on-site parking and modern facilities Excellent opportunities for learning, growth, and career development To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at or . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
HR Officer - Part-time Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the next step in a people-focused, forward-looking organisation? Overview We're looking for a proactive and adaptable HR Officer who's passionate about creating a positive employee experience while delivering effective HR support across a growing business. Working with colleagues across Ireland and the UK , you'll provide practical HR advice, ensure compliance, and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing culture. The Role As HR Officer, you'll partner with managers and employees to deliver effective HR support across recruitment, employee relations, training coordination, and performance management. You'll work closely with operational leaders across multiple sites to ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational goals and values. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance on employee relations issues and advise managers on best practice Manage recruitment from advertising and shortlisting through to interviews and onboarding Maintain accurate HR records and systems, including attendance and performance data Coordinate training, development, and compliance programmes across departments Review and update HR policies to meet employment legislation and company standards Produce HR reports and analyse data to inform business decisions Draft and maintain HR documentation such as contracts, policies, and procedures Collaborate with Health & Safety and operations teams to support wellbeing and workplace culture Contribute to HR initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and continuous improvement The ideal candidate CIPD qualification or relevant degree Strong understanding of NI, UK (desirable) and ROI (desirable) employment law and HR best practice Background in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment Discreet, professional, and organised Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Part-time hours Flexible working options Free on-site parking and modern facilities Excellent opportunities for learning, growth, and career development To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at or . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025
? About Us At Harris Academy St John's Wood, pupils don't just attend-they flourish. Following a March 2025 Ofsted Inspection, inspectors found that the school's work has continued to "improve significantly" across all areas, driven by a culture of dedication, determination, and destiny. Students demonstrate "exemplary attitudes to learning," benefiting from a curriculum where "teachers are subject experts" who ensure every child, including those with SEND, achieves "extremely well." Beyond the classroom, we offer "remarkable opportunities for personal development," from high-quality theatre productions to the student-led 'Do More' Ambassadors programme. As a proud member of the Harris Federation, we provide a "caring and supportive community" where pupils feel happy, safe, and empowered to reach their full potential. ? Summary We are currently looking to appoint a Home Academy Liaison Officer (HALO) to oversee educational welfare across the academy. At Harris Academy St John's Wood, you will join a dedicated team of staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. This role is offered as a three-year fixed term contract. ? Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include Overseeing Educational Welfare across the academy. Managing a caseload of 'at risk' students, where attendance falls below 85% and implement strategies to improve attendance Monitoring and improving the attendance of most vulnerable students Ensuring compliance with statutory duties, including reporting persistent and severe absenteeism Conducting home visits to engage families and address barriers to school attendance Maintaining accurate attendance records and preparing reports Representing the academy at external meetings e.g. Social Services Case Conferences, Child in Need Meetings, LAC Reviews Communicating effectively with all external agencies including possible alternative providers Ensuring effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students Leading on legal interventions for non-attendance where necessary Co-ordinating appropriate and tailored alternative provision for students unable to thrive in mainstream education Supporting the school's inclusion strategy Maintaining the alternative provision tracker and monitoring student progress Building and maintaining partnerships with external providers, agencies, and support networks Ensuring safeguarding and health and safety standards in alternative provision settings Acting as a liaison between the academy, external providers, students, and families to ensure seamless support and transition to alternative placemen Ensuring compliance with local and national policies related to alternative provision. as well as safeguarding protocols Regularly reviewing alternative provision placements and providing feedback to stakeholders. Maintaining confidential records of support Preparing of reports and maintaining records relating to student referrals and subsequent counselling or support Providing support to the attendance team Providing administrative support to coordinate internal seclusion Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you have: Qualifications to degree level or equivalent Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures Basic knowledge of first aid (e.g. emergency first aid course) At least three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment in a pastoral capacity Experience of dealing successfully with a range of issues influencing poor attendance Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent standards of attendance and punctuality Experience of working with families Experience of working with challenging students and parents, and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfully For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. ? Rewards & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more abouton our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ?
Apr 13, 2026
Contractor
? About Us At Harris Academy St John's Wood, pupils don't just attend-they flourish. Following a March 2025 Ofsted Inspection, inspectors found that the school's work has continued to "improve significantly" across all areas, driven by a culture of dedication, determination, and destiny. Students demonstrate "exemplary attitudes to learning," benefiting from a curriculum where "teachers are subject experts" who ensure every child, including those with SEND, achieves "extremely well." Beyond the classroom, we offer "remarkable opportunities for personal development," from high-quality theatre productions to the student-led 'Do More' Ambassadors programme. As a proud member of the Harris Federation, we provide a "caring and supportive community" where pupils feel happy, safe, and empowered to reach their full potential. ? Summary We are currently looking to appoint a Home Academy Liaison Officer (HALO) to oversee educational welfare across the academy. At Harris Academy St John's Wood, you will join a dedicated team of staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. This role is offered as a three-year fixed term contract. ? Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include Overseeing Educational Welfare across the academy. Managing a caseload of 'at risk' students, where attendance falls below 85% and implement strategies to improve attendance Monitoring and improving the attendance of most vulnerable students Ensuring compliance with statutory duties, including reporting persistent and severe absenteeism Conducting home visits to engage families and address barriers to school attendance Maintaining accurate attendance records and preparing reports Representing the academy at external meetings e.g. Social Services Case Conferences, Child in Need Meetings, LAC Reviews Communicating effectively with all external agencies including possible alternative providers Ensuring effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students Leading on legal interventions for non-attendance where necessary Co-ordinating appropriate and tailored alternative provision for students unable to thrive in mainstream education Supporting the school's inclusion strategy Maintaining the alternative provision tracker and monitoring student progress Building and maintaining partnerships with external providers, agencies, and support networks Ensuring safeguarding and health and safety standards in alternative provision settings Acting as a liaison between the academy, external providers, students, and families to ensure seamless support and transition to alternative placemen Ensuring compliance with local and national policies related to alternative provision. as well as safeguarding protocols Regularly reviewing alternative provision placements and providing feedback to stakeholders. Maintaining confidential records of support Preparing of reports and maintaining records relating to student referrals and subsequent counselling or support Providing support to the attendance team Providing administrative support to coordinate internal seclusion Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you have: Qualifications to degree level or equivalent Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures Basic knowledge of first aid (e.g. emergency first aid course) At least three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment in a pastoral capacity Experience of dealing successfully with a range of issues influencing poor attendance Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent standards of attendance and punctuality Experience of working with families Experience of working with challenging students and parents, and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfully For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. ? Rewards & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more abouton our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ?
We're Capital on Tap Capital on Tap was founded with the mission to help small business owners and make their lives easier. Today, we provide an all-in-one business credit card & spend management platform that helps business owners save time and money. Capital on Tap proudly serves over 200,000 businesses across the world and our goal is to help 1 million small businesses by 2030. Why Join Us? We empower you to be innovative and solve complex problems. Take ownership, make an impact, and thrive in our scaling and agile environment. Check out the development opportunities in the Financial Crime team. This is a hybrid role joining our First Line of Defence Financial Crime team in the Cardiff office. Office attendance is required 3 days per week with working hours 9-6pm Monday to Friday. Financial Crime at Capital on Tap The Financial Crime team consists of 62 people globally. The team is responsible for ensuring that Capital on Tap meets its regulatory obligations in relation to all things AML and CTF. What You'll Be Doing As a Financial Crime Investigator, you will be on the front line of risk prevention and detection. You will: Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on SME customers in both the UK and US, with a focus on Know Your Business (KYB) requirements during onboarding and throughout the customer lifecycle. Independently scrutinize and assess complex ownership structures , including layered entities, trusts, offshore elements, and nominee arrangements, ensuring decisions align with Capital on Tap's risk appetite. Investigate high-risk or suspicious activity by analysing corporate structures, customer profiles, and behaviour to identify and mitigate red flags and indicators of financial crime. Engage directly with customers , when needed, to clarify business activities, ownership, or source of funds/wealth. Make sound, risk-based decisions based on available information and documented rationale. Assess and document Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW) where appropriate. Handle Transaction Monitoring alerts and escalations in line with established procedures, ensuring both quality and timeliness are met. Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for internal approval and external submission to relevant authorities (NCA, FINCEN). Act as a subject matter expert for financial crime escalations, providing support across the wider FinCrime team and business. Support continuous improvement by sharing insights on emerging financial crime typologies and contributing to enhancements in monitoring, onboarding, and ongoing review processes. We're Looking For Required skills: 4+ years of experience in financial crime roles, specifically with enhanced due diligence (EDD) responsibilities for SME corporate customers in the UK and US . Strong understanding of KYB regulatory requirements and expectations across both jurisdictions. Demonstrated ability to independently review and analyse complex ownership structures , including trusts , offshore vehicles , and multi-layered entities , and make risk-based decisions in line with company risk appetite. Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills with clear documentation of findings. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Confident communicator, capable of explaining complex decisions to both internal stakeholders and external customers. Comfortable proactively raising questions and identifying areas for improvement. Desirable skills: A recognised AML or Financial Crime qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is a plus, but not essential. Diversity & Inclusion We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work. Great Work Deserves Great Perks We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits: Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical) Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget Enhanced Parental Leave Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan 6 free therapy sessions per year Dog Friendly Offices Free drinks and snacks in our offices Check out more of our benefits, values and mission here. Interview Process First stage: 30 minute intro and values call with Talent Partner (Google Meet) Task: You'll be required to complete a SAR related task (more info will be sent closer to the time) Second stage: 60 minute CV overview with FinCrime Team Leader (In person/Google Meet) Final Stage: 30 minutes with 2LOD for overall skills experience assessment (Google Meet) Check out our 'Top Tips' for interviewing. Keep updated on new job opportunities by following us on Linkedin. Excited to work here? Apply! If you'd like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
We're Capital on Tap Capital on Tap was founded with the mission to help small business owners and make their lives easier. Today, we provide an all-in-one business credit card & spend management platform that helps business owners save time and money. Capital on Tap proudly serves over 200,000 businesses across the world and our goal is to help 1 million small businesses by 2030. Why Join Us? We empower you to be innovative and solve complex problems. Take ownership, make an impact, and thrive in our scaling and agile environment. Check out the development opportunities in the Financial Crime team. This is a hybrid role joining our First Line of Defence Financial Crime team in the Cardiff office. Office attendance is required 3 days per week with working hours 9-6pm Monday to Friday. Financial Crime at Capital on Tap The Financial Crime team consists of 62 people globally. The team is responsible for ensuring that Capital on Tap meets its regulatory obligations in relation to all things AML and CTF. What You'll Be Doing As a Financial Crime Investigator, you will be on the front line of risk prevention and detection. You will: Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on SME customers in both the UK and US, with a focus on Know Your Business (KYB) requirements during onboarding and throughout the customer lifecycle. Independently scrutinize and assess complex ownership structures , including layered entities, trusts, offshore elements, and nominee arrangements, ensuring decisions align with Capital on Tap's risk appetite. Investigate high-risk or suspicious activity by analysing corporate structures, customer profiles, and behaviour to identify and mitigate red flags and indicators of financial crime. Engage directly with customers , when needed, to clarify business activities, ownership, or source of funds/wealth. Make sound, risk-based decisions based on available information and documented rationale. Assess and document Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW) where appropriate. Handle Transaction Monitoring alerts and escalations in line with established procedures, ensuring both quality and timeliness are met. Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for internal approval and external submission to relevant authorities (NCA, FINCEN). Act as a subject matter expert for financial crime escalations, providing support across the wider FinCrime team and business. Support continuous improvement by sharing insights on emerging financial crime typologies and contributing to enhancements in monitoring, onboarding, and ongoing review processes. We're Looking For Required skills: 4+ years of experience in financial crime roles, specifically with enhanced due diligence (EDD) responsibilities for SME corporate customers in the UK and US . Strong understanding of KYB regulatory requirements and expectations across both jurisdictions. Demonstrated ability to independently review and analyse complex ownership structures , including trusts , offshore vehicles , and multi-layered entities , and make risk-based decisions in line with company risk appetite. Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills with clear documentation of findings. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Confident communicator, capable of explaining complex decisions to both internal stakeholders and external customers. Comfortable proactively raising questions and identifying areas for improvement. Desirable skills: A recognised AML or Financial Crime qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is a plus, but not essential. Diversity & Inclusion We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work. Great Work Deserves Great Perks We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits: Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical) Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget Enhanced Parental Leave Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan 6 free therapy sessions per year Dog Friendly Offices Free drinks and snacks in our offices Check out more of our benefits, values and mission here. Interview Process First stage: 30 minute intro and values call with Talent Partner (Google Meet) Task: You'll be required to complete a SAR related task (more info will be sent closer to the time) Second stage: 60 minute CV overview with FinCrime Team Leader (In person/Google Meet) Final Stage: 30 minutes with 2LOD for overall skills experience assessment (Google Meet) Check out our 'Top Tips' for interviewing. Keep updated on new job opportunities by following us on Linkedin. Excited to work here? Apply! If you'd like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)
Department: Student Welfare Location: Bow, East London (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent - Part Time - 30hrs per week Shift Pattern: Evenings and Weekends (4-9pm weekdays & 10.00am - 3.00pm Saturdays) GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically. The role: The purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support to GBS students in their learning, wellbeing and engagement throughout their studies. Your key task will be to address student welfare by pastoral support and by guiding students to services appropriate to their needs. GBS Welfare Officers can expect to be among the first members of staff to be approached by students needing assistance with a variety of issues. Welfare officers must know all services and academic programmes offered by GBS, as well as appropriate external agencies and be ready to refer students to appropriate services. The Student Welfare Officer reports into the Student Welfare Manager. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: Managing student referrals, alongside the Student Welfare Manager, acting as a link between the Welfare Office, the relevant academic team and relevant internal and external services. Providing pastoral support to students who may be experiencing social or emotional issues. To ensure students with personal learning plans receive the learning accommodations outlined in the plan and that these are addressed in the classroom. Maximising the attendance of students by working alongside the student engagement managers to support students effectively throughout their studies. To provide immediate assistance to students on a drop in and appointment basis. To maintain accurate student welfare records and information and ensure confidential records are held and shared in line with GDPR requirements. To assist with the organisation of health and wellbeing social activities and events for students. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in the relevant area, preferably health related Prior experience in an adjacent or similar role, preferably within higher education. Have knowledge of: - the DDA and SENDA and to know how to implement their guidelines - the JCQ and the range of reasonable adjustments that may apply to students with learning differences and individual needs Experience of working with a range of physical disabilities and specific learning difficulties encountered in mainstream schools such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and Asperger's syndrome. Experience of selecting and using appropriate assessment materials, score results, convert raw scores to derived scores, analyse results, draw conclusions and make recommendations. The ability to discuss student's needs in a sensitive manner and together plan a programme of Additional Support to facilitate outcomes of personal targets and tutor targets. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. - Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Department: Student Welfare Location: Bow, East London (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent - Part Time - 30hrs per week Shift Pattern: Evenings and Weekends (4-9pm weekdays & 10.00am - 3.00pm Saturdays) GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically. The role: The purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support to GBS students in their learning, wellbeing and engagement throughout their studies. Your key task will be to address student welfare by pastoral support and by guiding students to services appropriate to their needs. GBS Welfare Officers can expect to be among the first members of staff to be approached by students needing assistance with a variety of issues. Welfare officers must know all services and academic programmes offered by GBS, as well as appropriate external agencies and be ready to refer students to appropriate services. The Student Welfare Officer reports into the Student Welfare Manager. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: Managing student referrals, alongside the Student Welfare Manager, acting as a link between the Welfare Office, the relevant academic team and relevant internal and external services. Providing pastoral support to students who may be experiencing social or emotional issues. To ensure students with personal learning plans receive the learning accommodations outlined in the plan and that these are addressed in the classroom. Maximising the attendance of students by working alongside the student engagement managers to support students effectively throughout their studies. To provide immediate assistance to students on a drop in and appointment basis. To maintain accurate student welfare records and information and ensure confidential records are held and shared in line with GDPR requirements. To assist with the organisation of health and wellbeing social activities and events for students. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in the relevant area, preferably health related Prior experience in an adjacent or similar role, preferably within higher education. Have knowledge of: - the DDA and SENDA and to know how to implement their guidelines - the JCQ and the range of reasonable adjustments that may apply to students with learning differences and individual needs Experience of working with a range of physical disabilities and specific learning difficulties encountered in mainstream schools such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and Asperger's syndrome. Experience of selecting and using appropriate assessment materials, score results, convert raw scores to derived scores, analyse results, draw conclusions and make recommendations. The ability to discuss student's needs in a sensitive manner and together plan a programme of Additional Support to facilitate outcomes of personal targets and tutor targets. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. - Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Department: Student Welfare Location: Bow, East London (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent - Part Time - 30hrs per week Shift Pattern: Evenings and Weekends (4-9pm weekdays & 10.00am - 3.00pm Saturdays) GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically. The role: The purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support to GBS students in their learning, wellbeing and engagement throughout their studies. Your key task will be to address student welfare by pastoral support and by guiding students to services appropriate to their needs. GBS Welfare Officers can expect to be among the first members of staff to be approached by students needing assistance with a variety of issues. Welfare officers must know all services and academic programmes offered by GBS, as well as appropriate external agencies and be ready to refer students to appropriate services. The Student Welfare Officer reports into the Student Welfare Manager. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: Managing student referrals, alongside the Student Welfare Manager, acting as a link between the Welfare Office, the relevant academic team and relevant internal and external services. Providing pastoral support to students who may be experiencing social or emotional issues. To ensure students with personal learning plans receive the learning accommodations outlined in the plan and that these are addressed in the classroom. Maximising the attendance of students by working alongside the student engagement managers to support students effectively throughout their studies. To provide immediate assistance to students on a drop in and appointment basis. To maintain accurate student welfare records and information and ensure confidential records are held and shared in line with GDPR requirements. To assist with the organisation of health and wellbeing social activities and events for students. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in the relevant area, preferably health related Prior experience in an adjacent or similar role, preferably within higher education. Have knowledge of: - the DDA and SENDA and to know how to implement their guidelines - the JCQ and the range of reasonable adjustments that may apply to students with learning differences and individual needs Experience of working with a range of physical disabilities and specific learning difficulties encountered in mainstream schools such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and Asperger's syndrome. Experience of selecting and using appropriate assessment materials, score results, convert raw scores to derived scores, analyse results, draw conclusions and make recommendations. The ability to discuss student's needs in a sensitive manner and together plan a programme of Additional Support to facilitate outcomes of personal targets and tutor targets. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. - Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Department: Student Welfare Location: Bow, East London (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent - Part Time - 30hrs per week Shift Pattern: Evenings and Weekends (4-9pm weekdays & 10.00am - 3.00pm Saturdays) GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically. The role: The purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support to GBS students in their learning, wellbeing and engagement throughout their studies. Your key task will be to address student welfare by pastoral support and by guiding students to services appropriate to their needs. GBS Welfare Officers can expect to be among the first members of staff to be approached by students needing assistance with a variety of issues. Welfare officers must know all services and academic programmes offered by GBS, as well as appropriate external agencies and be ready to refer students to appropriate services. The Student Welfare Officer reports into the Student Welfare Manager. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: Managing student referrals, alongside the Student Welfare Manager, acting as a link between the Welfare Office, the relevant academic team and relevant internal and external services. Providing pastoral support to students who may be experiencing social or emotional issues. To ensure students with personal learning plans receive the learning accommodations outlined in the plan and that these are addressed in the classroom. Maximising the attendance of students by working alongside the student engagement managers to support students effectively throughout their studies. To provide immediate assistance to students on a drop in and appointment basis. To maintain accurate student welfare records and information and ensure confidential records are held and shared in line with GDPR requirements. To assist with the organisation of health and wellbeing social activities and events for students. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in the relevant area, preferably health related Prior experience in an adjacent or similar role, preferably within higher education. Have knowledge of: - the DDA and SENDA and to know how to implement their guidelines - the JCQ and the range of reasonable adjustments that may apply to students with learning differences and individual needs Experience of working with a range of physical disabilities and specific learning difficulties encountered in mainstream schools such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and Asperger's syndrome. Experience of selecting and using appropriate assessment materials, score results, convert raw scores to derived scores, analyse results, draw conclusions and make recommendations. The ability to discuss student's needs in a sensitive manner and together plan a programme of Additional Support to facilitate outcomes of personal targets and tutor targets. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. - Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Department: Student Welfare Location: Bow, East London (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent - Part Time - 30hrs per week Shift Pattern: Evenings and Weekends (4-9pm weekdays & 10.00am - 3.00pm Saturdays) GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically. The role: The purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support to GBS students in their learning, wellbeing and engagement throughout their studies. Your key task will be to address student welfare by pastoral support and by guiding students to services appropriate to their needs. GBS Welfare Officers can expect to be among the first members of staff to be approached by students needing assistance with a variety of issues. Welfare officers must know all services and academic programmes offered by GBS, as well as appropriate external agencies and be ready to refer students to appropriate services. The Student Welfare Officer reports into the Student Welfare Manager. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: Managing student referrals, alongside the Student Welfare Manager, acting as a link between the Welfare Office, the relevant academic team and relevant internal and external services. Providing pastoral support to students who may be experiencing social or emotional issues. To ensure students with personal learning plans receive the learning accommodations outlined in the plan and that these are addressed in the classroom. Maximising the attendance of students by working alongside the student engagement managers to support students effectively throughout their studies. To provide immediate assistance to students on a drop in and appointment basis. To maintain accurate student welfare records and information and ensure confidential records are held and shared in line with GDPR requirements. To assist with the organisation of health and wellbeing social activities and events for students. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in the relevant area, preferably health related Prior experience in an adjacent or similar role, preferably within higher education. Have knowledge of: - the DDA and SENDA and to know how to implement their guidelines - the JCQ and the range of reasonable adjustments that may apply to students with learning differences and individual needs Experience of working with a range of physical disabilities and specific learning difficulties encountered in mainstream schools such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and Asperger's syndrome. Experience of selecting and using appropriate assessment materials, score results, convert raw scores to derived scores, analyse results, draw conclusions and make recommendations. The ability to discuss student's needs in a sensitive manner and together plan a programme of Additional Support to facilitate outcomes of personal targets and tutor targets. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. - Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Department: Student Welfare Location: Bow, East London (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent - Part Time - 30hrs per week Shift Pattern: Evenings and Weekends (4-9pm weekdays & 10.00am - 3.00pm Saturdays) GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically. The role: The purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support to GBS students in their learning, wellbeing and engagement throughout their studies. Your key task will be to address student welfare by pastoral support and by guiding students to services appropriate to their needs. GBS Welfare Officers can expect to be among the first members of staff to be approached by students needing assistance with a variety of issues. Welfare officers must know all services and academic programmes offered by GBS, as well as appropriate external agencies and be ready to refer students to appropriate services. The Student Welfare Officer reports into the Student Welfare Manager. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: Managing student referrals, alongside the Student Welfare Manager, acting as a link between the Welfare Office, the relevant academic team and relevant internal and external services. Providing pastoral support to students who may be experiencing social or emotional issues. To ensure students with personal learning plans receive the learning accommodations outlined in the plan and that these are addressed in the classroom. Maximising the attendance of students by working alongside the student engagement managers to support students effectively throughout their studies. To provide immediate assistance to students on a drop in and appointment basis. To maintain accurate student welfare records and information and ensure confidential records are held and shared in line with GDPR requirements. To assist with the organisation of health and wellbeing social activities and events for students. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in the relevant area, preferably health related Prior experience in an adjacent or similar role, preferably within higher education. Have knowledge of: - the DDA and SENDA and to know how to implement their guidelines - the JCQ and the range of reasonable adjustments that may apply to students with learning differences and individual needs Experience of working with a range of physical disabilities and specific learning difficulties encountered in mainstream schools such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and Asperger's syndrome. Experience of selecting and using appropriate assessment materials, score results, convert raw scores to derived scores, analyse results, draw conclusions and make recommendations. The ability to discuss student's needs in a sensitive manner and together plan a programme of Additional Support to facilitate outcomes of personal targets and tutor targets. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. - Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
A little about us Our mission is to bring hope and positive change to children and families. Through complementary and creative early intervention services, we seek to build resilience and improve children s life chances. The Catholic Children s Society (CCS) is one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London and the Southeast. Our Connect-Ed service includes around 50 counsellors and therapists working on-site in over 70 schools. We also offer high-quality early years education and holistic family support, including emergency assistance for families in crisis. We work with children and families of all faiths and none. Our sole aim is to help those in greatest need overcome the challenges they face and achieve their potential. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership . What we are looking for We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery and evaluation of our mental health services in schools, as well as our nursery and family centre. You ll be part of a passionate team working to improve children s life chances through early intervention and family support. Duties and Responsibilities Service Analysis and Quality Assurance Support the collection and analysis of accurate, timely and high-quality data on our services via Salesforce CRM (training provided, with the opportunity to become a qualified Salesforce Administrator). Assist Service Managers in delivering mental health training for school staff and parents/carers, including managing bookings, invites, attendance lists, and queries. Coordinate, monitor and support the evaluation of whole school services, including training and wellbeing interventions. Maintain effective and up-to-date digital filing systems. Build strong relationships with colleagues and external contacts, developing a deep understanding of our services and their impact on children s lives. Family Liaison and Support Undertake office and reception duties from 4pm 6.30pm, including liaising with parents, answering calls, and welcoming visitors. Support the recruitment and onboarding of new families to our nursery and family centre, including reviewing statutory childcare funding options. Help develop a programme of workshops for parents/carers, assessing needs and tailoring support. Assist in the delivery, evaluation and monitoring of mental health and wellbeing services for families using the nursery. Collaborate with the Centre Coordinator to plan and deliver family activities, including day trips to safari parks and the seaside. Note: Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential to support our organisational goals. This job description outlines the initial responsibilities and may evolve over time. It does not form part of the employment contract. Why join us? The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Up to 11% employer pension contribution. Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme. Training opportunities, including Salesforce Administrator certification. The chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Salary: £15,600 per annum (pro rata of £34,125 FTE) Hours: 16 hours per week 2:30pm 6:30pm, four days per week (days negotiable) Location: St Francis Family Centre, 34 Wades Place, London E14 0DE Please note: homeworking is not possible for this role. Key dates: Closing Date: Sunday, 27th October 2025 Interview Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025 Safeguarding CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
A little about us Our mission is to bring hope and positive change to children and families. Through complementary and creative early intervention services, we seek to build resilience and improve children s life chances. The Catholic Children s Society (CCS) is one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London and the Southeast. Our Connect-Ed service includes around 50 counsellors and therapists working on-site in over 70 schools. We also offer high-quality early years education and holistic family support, including emergency assistance for families in crisis. We work with children and families of all faiths and none. Our sole aim is to help those in greatest need overcome the challenges they face and achieve their potential. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership . What we are looking for We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery and evaluation of our mental health services in schools, as well as our nursery and family centre. You ll be part of a passionate team working to improve children s life chances through early intervention and family support. Duties and Responsibilities Service Analysis and Quality Assurance Support the collection and analysis of accurate, timely and high-quality data on our services via Salesforce CRM (training provided, with the opportunity to become a qualified Salesforce Administrator). Assist Service Managers in delivering mental health training for school staff and parents/carers, including managing bookings, invites, attendance lists, and queries. Coordinate, monitor and support the evaluation of whole school services, including training and wellbeing interventions. Maintain effective and up-to-date digital filing systems. Build strong relationships with colleagues and external contacts, developing a deep understanding of our services and their impact on children s lives. Family Liaison and Support Undertake office and reception duties from 4pm 6.30pm, including liaising with parents, answering calls, and welcoming visitors. Support the recruitment and onboarding of new families to our nursery and family centre, including reviewing statutory childcare funding options. Help develop a programme of workshops for parents/carers, assessing needs and tailoring support. Assist in the delivery, evaluation and monitoring of mental health and wellbeing services for families using the nursery. Collaborate with the Centre Coordinator to plan and deliver family activities, including day trips to safari parks and the seaside. Note: Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential to support our organisational goals. This job description outlines the initial responsibilities and may evolve over time. It does not form part of the employment contract. Why join us? The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Up to 11% employer pension contribution. Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme. Training opportunities, including Salesforce Administrator certification. The chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Salary: £15,600 per annum (pro rata of £34,125 FTE) Hours: 16 hours per week 2:30pm 6:30pm, four days per week (days negotiable) Location: St Francis Family Centre, 34 Wades Place, London E14 0DE Please note: homeworking is not possible for this role. Key dates: Closing Date: Sunday, 27th October 2025 Interview Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025 Safeguarding CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.
NOTE: Please include notice period and salary expectations in application letter. Job Title Communications Manager Location Home based (Home working with regular meetings in London) Salary £35,000+ Hours Full Time, permanent Reports to Chief Policy Officer About Parentkind As one of the largest federated charities in the UK, with arguably greater reach into the lives of families and educational settings than any other non-Government organisation, Parentkind is on a bold and urgent mission: to support, champion, and empower parents to be partners in their children s education and wellbeing. Although best known for our support of almost 24,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils, and Schools, helping them build strong school communities whilst they raise approaching £140 million each year to enhance children s education, our work stretches far beyond the school gates. Parentkind is building a powerful movement that recognises parental engagement not as a nicety, but a necessity. Supporting parents beyond the school gate In recent years, families have faced a series of compounding challenges: the cost-of-living crisis, rising child poverty, and deepening educational inequality. These pressures have left many parents struggling to meet basic needs let alone feel confident engaging in their child s learning journey. Parentkind has responded to this moment with compassion, agility and purpose, through a series of transformative campaigns, resources, and partnerships. Our No Cold Child initiative with FatFace stepped in to address a stark statistic: over 150,000 children in the UK do not own a winter coat due to poverty. Through our trusted relationships with schools we distributed 10,000 warm, high-quality coats worth £600,000 to the children who needed them most. Winning the Business Charity Awards Fashion & Retail Award, and shortlisted for two further awards, the campaign has been praised not just for providing warmth, but for restoring dignity, inclusion, and school readiness to thousands of children. The All Dressed Up campaign developed with World Book Day and Rubies Masquerade confronted the often-overlooked issue of financial exclusion on key celebration days. More than 100,000 free dressing up costumes worth £1.34 million were delivered to children from low-income families. By enabling participation in events like World Book Day, we helped spark imagination, joy, and belonging for children who might otherwise feel left out boosting self-esteem and supporting a positive connection to learning. Furthermore, helping attract children into school on a day which often sees struggling parents keep their children at home. Alongside these national campaigns, Parentkind supports families year-round through a growing suite of programmes designed to inform, prepare and empower parents. Our Be School Ready programme offers crucial guidance and confidence to parents preparing their children for the leap into primary education. With a mix of practical advice, developmental tips, and reassurance, through the distribution of 150,000 copies of Be School Ready and an online campaign, it supports families at one of the most formative moments in their child s life. We also deliver a wide-ranging series of live expert webinars and parent-friendly resources, covering topics such as managing anxiety, supporting special educational needs, navigating school transitions, and building home-school partnerships. These resources, developed in consultation with experts and rooted in lived parent experience, equip families to feel informed and empowered, no matter what challenges arise. Our direct support of schools Our collaboration with Asda on Cashpot for Schools is another example of unlocking support at scale. This innovative community-led funding model allowed shoppers to nominate and fund their local schools simply through everyday spending. This campaign has generated £5.78 million for schools during the past twelve months, supporting everything from basic classroom supplies to vital extracurricular programmes and pupil wellbeing initiatives. Also shortlisted for a Business Charity Award, it is already a model for community-driven philanthropy. In April, we launched our Parent-Friendly Schools Accreditation Programme, designed to formally recognise schools that go above and beyond in fostering positive, inclusive relationships with parents. The accreditation celebrates schools that actively listen to parent voices, make engagement easy and accessible, and embed family partnership in their culture. It is a practical and inspiring tool to drive long-term change in the sector and offers a roadmap for schools wanting to strengthen their community. Our focus on Policy & Research Our work is grounded in evidence. Since 2023, we have conducted the UK s largest annual parent survey: the National Parent Survey. With approaching 6,000 participants providing 130,000 bits of data to provide invaluable insights into the struggles, concerns, hopes and fears of parents. The findings are fed directly into government consultations and have already informed national debates on school funding, attendance, mental health support, SEND provision, and curriculum reform. In each of the past two years the number of policymakers, educators, parents and researchers accessing the National Parent Survey exceeded seven thousand, and the survey featured in more than two hundred media outlets each year. Excitingly, the Times & Sunday Times are partnering with Parentkind to raise the profile even further in September 2025 and the survey will be launched at a lighthouse event featuring the Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson), the Ofsted Chief Inspector of Schools (Sir Martyn Oliver), the CEO of Mumsnet (Justine Roberts), the Children s Commissioner (Dame Rachel De Souza), and our own Chief Executive (Jason Elsom). In addition to the National Parent Survey, Parentkind undertakes representative polling of parents throughout the year on a variety of important topics, which increasingly find exposure in the media and policy discussion. Parentkind provides the secretariat for the Westminster APPG for Parents and the Stormont APG for Parental Participation in Education. Two very successful parliamentary groups bringing together policymakers and a variety of stakeholders to consider the challenges faced by parents and act as a voice for them through a variety of policymakers. Our Media Engagement Since becoming recognised as the UK s largest parent charity, with likely more groups and frontline volunteers than the Scouts or Girlguiding, Parentkind has gained increasing prominence in the media. Beyond the reach of the National Parent Survey and our regular polling, Parentkind receives frequent requests for quotes of reflection and input by media in relation to their journalism and from Government and non-Government entities in support of policy announcements. Beyond this, the Parentkind community of volunteers and PTAs share local or regional media announcements of their own. Whether or not it celebrating the completion of large projects they have invested countless hours and thousands of pounds into realising, or the community event they have worked into the night to deliver for their school communities. It will be your role to take this much further, gaining increasing exposure for the work of Parentkind, its community, and parents more broadly. If you believe, like we do, that when parents matter, children succeed, we d love to hear from you. What we are looking for Someone with a nose for news and an understanding what makes a newsworthy opinion poll that will hit the headline and go big on social media. We are a small, fast paced team, there are no line management responsibilities attached to the role. We re looking for someone with a roll up your sleeves up and get on with it mentality. Being able to demonstrate you can sell our parent voice research and amazing existing data to media across broadcast, social media and print media Being able to lead and deliver a plan to raise our profile on social media, broadcast and in print media A good understanding of the challenges faced by children and families, education debates and education policy, we are the voice of parents. We are a cross party charity and we work with all parties, we want someone who understands that approach and brings it to their work. Someone who can to respond to social media debates at pace and make sure are part of the debate. Experience of writing compelling written documents when 100 words would make a stronger case than 1,000. You can bring evidence to life and make an argument to convince. Someone with experience of appearing on broadcast media and willing to be a talking head for Parentkind as required. This is not essential, but it would be great to have someone willing to do this. Your mission is to massively increase our online, in print and social media presence with a specific focus on policy, research and impact, to make us the highest profile parent charity in the UK. We have a huge amount of data on what parents think and we need you to get it seen. This is a great job for someone who wants to grab hold of a comms function and make it their own. Parentkind is a UK wide charity, you will be expected to support our work in other parts of the UK where necessary.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
NOTE: Please include notice period and salary expectations in application letter. Job Title Communications Manager Location Home based (Home working with regular meetings in London) Salary £35,000+ Hours Full Time, permanent Reports to Chief Policy Officer About Parentkind As one of the largest federated charities in the UK, with arguably greater reach into the lives of families and educational settings than any other non-Government organisation, Parentkind is on a bold and urgent mission: to support, champion, and empower parents to be partners in their children s education and wellbeing. Although best known for our support of almost 24,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils, and Schools, helping them build strong school communities whilst they raise approaching £140 million each year to enhance children s education, our work stretches far beyond the school gates. Parentkind is building a powerful movement that recognises parental engagement not as a nicety, but a necessity. Supporting parents beyond the school gate In recent years, families have faced a series of compounding challenges: the cost-of-living crisis, rising child poverty, and deepening educational inequality. These pressures have left many parents struggling to meet basic needs let alone feel confident engaging in their child s learning journey. Parentkind has responded to this moment with compassion, agility and purpose, through a series of transformative campaigns, resources, and partnerships. Our No Cold Child initiative with FatFace stepped in to address a stark statistic: over 150,000 children in the UK do not own a winter coat due to poverty. Through our trusted relationships with schools we distributed 10,000 warm, high-quality coats worth £600,000 to the children who needed them most. Winning the Business Charity Awards Fashion & Retail Award, and shortlisted for two further awards, the campaign has been praised not just for providing warmth, but for restoring dignity, inclusion, and school readiness to thousands of children. The All Dressed Up campaign developed with World Book Day and Rubies Masquerade confronted the often-overlooked issue of financial exclusion on key celebration days. More than 100,000 free dressing up costumes worth £1.34 million were delivered to children from low-income families. By enabling participation in events like World Book Day, we helped spark imagination, joy, and belonging for children who might otherwise feel left out boosting self-esteem and supporting a positive connection to learning. Furthermore, helping attract children into school on a day which often sees struggling parents keep their children at home. Alongside these national campaigns, Parentkind supports families year-round through a growing suite of programmes designed to inform, prepare and empower parents. Our Be School Ready programme offers crucial guidance and confidence to parents preparing their children for the leap into primary education. With a mix of practical advice, developmental tips, and reassurance, through the distribution of 150,000 copies of Be School Ready and an online campaign, it supports families at one of the most formative moments in their child s life. We also deliver a wide-ranging series of live expert webinars and parent-friendly resources, covering topics such as managing anxiety, supporting special educational needs, navigating school transitions, and building home-school partnerships. These resources, developed in consultation with experts and rooted in lived parent experience, equip families to feel informed and empowered, no matter what challenges arise. Our direct support of schools Our collaboration with Asda on Cashpot for Schools is another example of unlocking support at scale. This innovative community-led funding model allowed shoppers to nominate and fund their local schools simply through everyday spending. This campaign has generated £5.78 million for schools during the past twelve months, supporting everything from basic classroom supplies to vital extracurricular programmes and pupil wellbeing initiatives. Also shortlisted for a Business Charity Award, it is already a model for community-driven philanthropy. In April, we launched our Parent-Friendly Schools Accreditation Programme, designed to formally recognise schools that go above and beyond in fostering positive, inclusive relationships with parents. The accreditation celebrates schools that actively listen to parent voices, make engagement easy and accessible, and embed family partnership in their culture. It is a practical and inspiring tool to drive long-term change in the sector and offers a roadmap for schools wanting to strengthen their community. Our focus on Policy & Research Our work is grounded in evidence. Since 2023, we have conducted the UK s largest annual parent survey: the National Parent Survey. With approaching 6,000 participants providing 130,000 bits of data to provide invaluable insights into the struggles, concerns, hopes and fears of parents. The findings are fed directly into government consultations and have already informed national debates on school funding, attendance, mental health support, SEND provision, and curriculum reform. In each of the past two years the number of policymakers, educators, parents and researchers accessing the National Parent Survey exceeded seven thousand, and the survey featured in more than two hundred media outlets each year. Excitingly, the Times & Sunday Times are partnering with Parentkind to raise the profile even further in September 2025 and the survey will be launched at a lighthouse event featuring the Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson), the Ofsted Chief Inspector of Schools (Sir Martyn Oliver), the CEO of Mumsnet (Justine Roberts), the Children s Commissioner (Dame Rachel De Souza), and our own Chief Executive (Jason Elsom). In addition to the National Parent Survey, Parentkind undertakes representative polling of parents throughout the year on a variety of important topics, which increasingly find exposure in the media and policy discussion. Parentkind provides the secretariat for the Westminster APPG for Parents and the Stormont APG for Parental Participation in Education. Two very successful parliamentary groups bringing together policymakers and a variety of stakeholders to consider the challenges faced by parents and act as a voice for them through a variety of policymakers. Our Media Engagement Since becoming recognised as the UK s largest parent charity, with likely more groups and frontline volunteers than the Scouts or Girlguiding, Parentkind has gained increasing prominence in the media. Beyond the reach of the National Parent Survey and our regular polling, Parentkind receives frequent requests for quotes of reflection and input by media in relation to their journalism and from Government and non-Government entities in support of policy announcements. Beyond this, the Parentkind community of volunteers and PTAs share local or regional media announcements of their own. Whether or not it celebrating the completion of large projects they have invested countless hours and thousands of pounds into realising, or the community event they have worked into the night to deliver for their school communities. It will be your role to take this much further, gaining increasing exposure for the work of Parentkind, its community, and parents more broadly. If you believe, like we do, that when parents matter, children succeed, we d love to hear from you. What we are looking for Someone with a nose for news and an understanding what makes a newsworthy opinion poll that will hit the headline and go big on social media. We are a small, fast paced team, there are no line management responsibilities attached to the role. We re looking for someone with a roll up your sleeves up and get on with it mentality. Being able to demonstrate you can sell our parent voice research and amazing existing data to media across broadcast, social media and print media Being able to lead and deliver a plan to raise our profile on social media, broadcast and in print media A good understanding of the challenges faced by children and families, education debates and education policy, we are the voice of parents. We are a cross party charity and we work with all parties, we want someone who understands that approach and brings it to their work. Someone who can to respond to social media debates at pace and make sure are part of the debate. Experience of writing compelling written documents when 100 words would make a stronger case than 1,000. You can bring evidence to life and make an argument to convince. Someone with experience of appearing on broadcast media and willing to be a talking head for Parentkind as required. This is not essential, but it would be great to have someone willing to do this. Your mission is to massively increase our online, in print and social media presence with a specific focus on policy, research and impact, to make us the highest profile parent charity in the UK. We have a huge amount of data on what parents think and we need you to get it seen. This is a great job for someone who wants to grab hold of a comms function and make it their own. Parentkind is a UK wide charity, you will be expected to support our work in other parts of the UK where necessary.
Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way LE18 4WS What's in it for you? Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa. increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and increasing again to £32,288 when you reach 3 years' service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer: Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week) Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000. Free parking on site. Free use of the gym. Free food whilst on shift Pension scheme. Health & Wellbeing Benefits. Reward & Recognition scheme. Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. Is this the right career for you? Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you've done before doesn't matter, what matters is that you're committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We're focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you'll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. As a Prison Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. It's a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives, encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day you'll be involved in: Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity. Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you'll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. Preparing for your recruitment journey: You'll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you have passed this assessment, we will invite you to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the Prison and the role, a Group Session, Mobility Assessment and a Visit around the Prison. Once you've passed assessment, we'll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you'll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. Why Serco? Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. More importantly they play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates amongst prisoners. A world of opportunity: Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. Great people: Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you'll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. Please note that this position is based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, which has limited public transport options. Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction What else do I need to know This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. You'll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role. Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as the vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration. For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way LE18 4WS What's in it for you? Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa. increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and increasing again to £32,288 when you reach 3 years' service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer: Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week) Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000. Free parking on site. Free use of the gym. Free food whilst on shift Pension scheme. Health & Wellbeing Benefits. Reward & Recognition scheme. Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. Is this the right career for you? Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you've done before doesn't matter, what matters is that you're committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We're focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you'll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. As a Prison Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. It's a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives, encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day you'll be involved in: Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity. Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you'll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. Preparing for your recruitment journey: You'll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you have passed this assessment, we will invite you to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the Prison and the role, a Group Session, Mobility Assessment and a Visit around the Prison. Once you've passed assessment, we'll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you'll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. Why Serco? Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. More importantly they play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates amongst prisoners. A world of opportunity: Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. Great people: Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you'll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. Please note that this position is based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, which has limited public transport options. Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction What else do I need to know This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. You'll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role. Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as the vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration. For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.
Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way LE18 4WS What's in it for you? Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa. increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and increasing again to £32,288 when you reach 3 years' service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer: Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week) Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000. Free parking on site. Free use of the gym. Free food whilst on shift Pension scheme. Health & Wellbeing Benefits. Reward & Recognition scheme. Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. Is this the right career for you? Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you've done before doesn't matter, what matters is that you're committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We're focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you'll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. As a Prison Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. It's a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives, encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day you'll be involved in: Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity. Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you'll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. Preparing for your recruitment journey: You'll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you have passed this assessment, we will invite you to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the Prison and the role, a Group Session, Mobility Assessment and a Visit around the Prison. Once you've passed assessment, we'll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you'll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. Why Serco? Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. More importantly they play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates amongst prisoners. A world of opportunity: Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. Great people: Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you'll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. Please note that this position is based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, which has limited public transport options. Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction What else do I need to know This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. You'll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role. Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as the vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration. For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way LE18 4WS What's in it for you? Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa. increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and increasing again to £32,288 when you reach 3 years' service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer: Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week) Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000. Free parking on site. Free use of the gym. Free food whilst on shift Pension scheme. Health & Wellbeing Benefits. Reward & Recognition scheme. Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. Is this the right career for you? Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you've done before doesn't matter, what matters is that you're committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We're focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you'll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. As a Prison Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. It's a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives, encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day you'll be involved in: Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity. Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you'll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. Preparing for your recruitment journey: You'll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you have passed this assessment, we will invite you to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the Prison and the role, a Group Session, Mobility Assessment and a Visit around the Prison. Once you've passed assessment, we'll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you'll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. Why Serco? Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. More importantly they play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates amongst prisoners. A world of opportunity: Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. Great people: Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you'll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. Please note that this position is based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, which has limited public transport options. Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction What else do I need to know This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. You'll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role. Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as the vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration. For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.
Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way LE18 4WS What's in it for you? Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa. increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and increasing again to £32,288 when you reach 3 years' service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer: Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week) Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000. Free parking on site. Free use of the gym. Free food whilst on shift Pension scheme. Health & Wellbeing Benefits. Reward & Recognition scheme. Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. Is this the right career for you? Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you've done before doesn't matter, what matters is that you're committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We're focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you'll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. As a Prison Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. It's a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives, encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day you'll be involved in: Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity. Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you'll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. Preparing for your recruitment journey: You'll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you have passed this assessment, we will invite you to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the Prison and the role, a Group Session, Mobility Assessment and a Visit around the Prison. Once you've passed assessment, we'll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you'll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. Why Serco? Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. More importantly they play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates amongst prisoners. A world of opportunity: Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. Great people: Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you'll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. Please note that this position is based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, which has limited public transport options. Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction What else do I need to know This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. You'll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role. Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as the vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration. For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Prison Officer HMP Fosse Way LE18 4WS What's in it for you? Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa. increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and increasing again to £32,288 when you reach 3 years' service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer: Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week) Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000. Free parking on site. Free use of the gym. Free food whilst on shift Pension scheme. Health & Wellbeing Benefits. Reward & Recognition scheme. Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card. Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here. Is this the right career for you? Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences, what you've done before doesn't matter, what matters is that you're committed to making a difference to the lives of others. We're focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people - the rest you'll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. As a Prison Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. It's a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives, encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day you'll be involved in: Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity. Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate. Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes. Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm. We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you'll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. Preparing for your recruitment journey: You'll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, we will invite you to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you have passed this assessment, we will invite you to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the Prison and the role, a Group Session, Mobility Assessment and a Visit around the Prison. Once you've passed assessment, we'll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training, you'll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training. Why Serco? Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in their prisons. More importantly they play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates amongst prisoners. A world of opportunity: Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit. Great people: Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine, but you'll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues. Please note that this position is based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, which has limited public transport options. Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction What else do I need to know This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. You'll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role. Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as the vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration. For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.
Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, RH6 0PQFull-Time, Permanent£28,063 rising to £31,153Are you compassionate and resilient? Are you interested in secure and meaningful work? Join our team as a Detention Custody Officer (DCO) at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. This isn't your typical security role - you'll use your strengths as you work with people during what's often the most difficult period of their lives. What you'll do You'll maintain a safe, secure environment while treating everyone with dignity and respect. The people in our care come from all walks of life - some are awaiting asylum decisions, others have completed prison sentences. What they all have in common is that they need someone who can remain calm, professional and empathetic even in challenging situations. This is hands-on work. You'll be dealing with people who may be confused, frightened, angry or distressed. Your ability to communicate clearly, de-escalate tensions and show genuine care can make all the difference. Hours and pay 40 hours per week on average A mix of day and night shifts (6-12 hours each) A structured rota system, ensuring fair distribution A starting salary of £28,063, increasing to £31,153 after 6 months Important note on location: Public transport links are limited, so ideally you'll live within 30 miles of the Centre. We run a free minibus from Gatwick Airport (Atlantic House) for employees using public transport. What we offer Training that sets you up for success: You'll complete a comprehensive 7-week training programme (fully paid) before you start. This covers everything from conflict resolution to cultural awareness, giving you the confidence and skills to handle whatever comes your way.Room to grow : This role can be a stepping stone to leadership positions or specialist roles within Serco. We're invested in helping our people develop their careers long-term.Benefits worth having: 224 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays) Pension contributions matched up to 6% Free parking on site Paid breaks during night shifts Subsidised meals (plus one free meal per day) Full uniform provided Employee discounts through Serco Benefits and Blue Light Card What we're looking for You don't need previous experience in this field, but you do need: Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence The ability to stay calm under pressure Respect for people from all backgrounds and cultures Physical and mental resilience A genuine desire to help people in difficult circumstances Experience working with vulnerable groups or in multicultural environments would be valuable but isn't essential. Our application process Step 1: Complete your online applicationStep 2: Virtual interview (1 hour via Microsoft Teams) if shortlistedStep 3: Assessment day including group exercises, fitness test and site tourStep 4: 7-week training course (full attendance is required) Checks and vetting This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: Hold indefinite leave to remain Have lived in the UK for at least three years For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office. You will be required to obtain Home Office CTC & Enhanced DBS with adult and child barring vetting clearances (which required 5 years of checkable history).Ready to make a real difference? This work isn't easy, but it's incredibly rewarding. You'll be part of a team that believes everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their circumstances. Apply now to start your journey with Serco. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exemp
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, RH6 0PQFull-Time, Permanent£28,063 rising to £31,153Are you compassionate and resilient? Are you interested in secure and meaningful work? Join our team as a Detention Custody Officer (DCO) at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. This isn't your typical security role - you'll use your strengths as you work with people during what's often the most difficult period of their lives. What you'll do You'll maintain a safe, secure environment while treating everyone with dignity and respect. The people in our care come from all walks of life - some are awaiting asylum decisions, others have completed prison sentences. What they all have in common is that they need someone who can remain calm, professional and empathetic even in challenging situations. This is hands-on work. You'll be dealing with people who may be confused, frightened, angry or distressed. Your ability to communicate clearly, de-escalate tensions and show genuine care can make all the difference. Hours and pay 40 hours per week on average A mix of day and night shifts (6-12 hours each) A structured rota system, ensuring fair distribution A starting salary of £28,063, increasing to £31,153 after 6 months Important note on location: Public transport links are limited, so ideally you'll live within 30 miles of the Centre. We run a free minibus from Gatwick Airport (Atlantic House) for employees using public transport. What we offer Training that sets you up for success: You'll complete a comprehensive 7-week training programme (fully paid) before you start. This covers everything from conflict resolution to cultural awareness, giving you the confidence and skills to handle whatever comes your way.Room to grow : This role can be a stepping stone to leadership positions or specialist roles within Serco. We're invested in helping our people develop their careers long-term.Benefits worth having: 224 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays) Pension contributions matched up to 6% Free parking on site Paid breaks during night shifts Subsidised meals (plus one free meal per day) Full uniform provided Employee discounts through Serco Benefits and Blue Light Card What we're looking for You don't need previous experience in this field, but you do need: Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence The ability to stay calm under pressure Respect for people from all backgrounds and cultures Physical and mental resilience A genuine desire to help people in difficult circumstances Experience working with vulnerable groups or in multicultural environments would be valuable but isn't essential. Our application process Step 1: Complete your online applicationStep 2: Virtual interview (1 hour via Microsoft Teams) if shortlistedStep 3: Assessment day including group exercises, fitness test and site tourStep 4: 7-week training course (full attendance is required) Checks and vetting This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: Hold indefinite leave to remain Have lived in the UK for at least three years For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office. You will be required to obtain Home Office CTC & Enhanced DBS with adult and child barring vetting clearances (which required 5 years of checkable history).Ready to make a real difference? This work isn't easy, but it's incredibly rewarding. You'll be part of a team that believes everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their circumstances. Apply now to start your journey with Serco. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exemp
