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HR Officer (part time) Location: Wimborne Minster Salary: £21,630 per year + excellent benefits package Vacancy Type: The Canford Schools Group is a growing family of leading independent schools, currently employing around 600 staff across our community. Following the successful recruitment of a full time HR Officer, a further opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive HR Officer to join our HR team working on a part time basis to support in the provision of a professional and effective human resources service across the School Group. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the successful candidate will work closely with managers and employees to offer day-to-day HR guidance and support across the full range of HR activities. This is a varied generalist role supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding, managing employee relations cases, coordinating appraisals and staff development, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring HR systems and records are accurate and compliant. A strong working knowledge of employment law is required to ensure compliance in all HR activity. The successful candidate should be approachable, collaborative, and able to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders. Flexibility, a good work ethic, professional discretion, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines are essential. Experience in a similar HR role is required, and a CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification is desirable. This is a part-time role, working 22 hours per week. Preferred hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09 30 (with 30 minutes for lunch) although flexibility may be available for the preferred candidate. Please note this is a full-year position. In return, Canford offers a generous benefits package, including 38 days holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays), a contributory pension scheme, BUPA Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted membership of the Sports Centre and Golf Club, and free lunches during term time. Canford is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Brighton MET College, part of the Chichester College Group Lecturer in Business Ref: BRTN2212 Pro rata of £27,785 - £43,325 per annum (i.e. £22,228 - £34,660) 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Business Lecturer to join our Business team. In this exciting role you will be delivering a range of qualifications including Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical, Level 2 NCFE Diploma in Skills for Business and Level 2 Property Services. Working closely with your manager and the rest of the departmental team, you will have the chance to share your knowledge and skills with students to help them achieve at the highest level as well as driving continuous improvement within the College. You will be expected to promote attendance, participate in team meetings and contribute to the planning, development and reviewing of activities within your subject area. It is also essential that you contribute to various open evenings, parent evenings and similar events as and when required. We are looking for an individual with: • Relevant industrial or subject experience in a business/property services environment • Previous relevant teaching experience (preferably within FE) and a willingness to gain a professional teaching qualification If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced environment we would love to hear from you. Our Staff Benefits: We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including: Teachers Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay. 40 days annual leave , plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities - including back to industry days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Looking to get into teaching? / We are always looking for people from industry to get into teaching so don t worry if you have never worked in education before. We offer a fully funded Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, plus other alternative options. View the full pathway into teaching at the Chichester College Group here: Your Career and Professional Development Chichester College Group url removed . Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG. The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview. Closing date: 29 June 2026 Interview date: 8 July 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Information For Applicants Chichester College Group Follow Chichester College Group Careers on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Introduction We are seeking a Head of Service Family Help and Partnerships to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Family Help Service and hold additional portfolios for our Integrated Front Door (MASH), Partnerships and Family Support. Family Help is our way of working that brings together targeted early help and Child in Need support into a single, seamless offer. It replaces the traditional divide between early help and statutory services, making it easier for families to access support without stigma or duplication Key principles include: A whole family approach A single assessment and plan A dedicated Family Help Lead Practitioner Evidence based, relational interventions Family led planning and co production Timely support from the most appropriate professional The Role As Head of Service, you will ensure the delivery of high quality, relational early help and statutory social work services for children, young people, and families. You will lead system transformation, continuous practice improvement, partnership integration, and delivery of the local authority's key priorities. A significant element of the role includes leadership of the Partnerships and Family Support Service, acting as a strategic point of contact for key partners, including Solent NHS Trust, and overseeing services aligned with the Best Start in Life Strategy. This includes oversight of family hubs and parenting pathways, ensuring consistent, effective, and inclusive delivery. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead through Service Leaders and play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of safe decision making, co production, early intervention, and workforce development. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across Family Help, MASH, Partnerships and Family Support, ensuring that we consistently provide outstanding services to the children and families of Portsmouth Lead system integration and service transformation aligned with national reform agendas Ensure high quality, proportionate, and timely interventions that meet need, reduce risk and build family resilience Provide strategic oversight of the MASH, ensuring effective multi agency working, consistent and considered decision making, and effective risk management Drive continuous quality assurance and practice improvement using audit, learning reviews, lived experience, and inspection findings Lead and support senior managers and multi disciplinary teams, building workforce capability, stability, and confidence Manage performance, budgets, and commissioning arrangements Represent the local authority at strategic boards and support and enable strong multi agency partnerships Embed relational, strengths based, trauma informed practice across all services About You You will be a credible, compassionate, and relational senior leader, confident in leading through complexity, ambiguity, and change. You will bring integrity, resilience, and a strong commitment to inclusion, co production, and rights based practice. You will have: A recognised social work qualification and current professional registration Significant senior leadership experience within children's services Extensive knowledge of key legislation and frameworks, including: Children Act 1989/2004 Working Together to Safeguard Children SEND Code of Practice Family Help and national children's social care reforms Experience leading large, complex, multi disciplinary services and portfolios Strong strategic planning, transformation, and financial management skills Experience working effectively with senior partners across complex systems A proven track record of inspection readiness and improvement (e.g. Ofsted, CQC, JTAI) We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to better outcomes for the children, young people and families we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Please ensure that you download and read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section ' Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement. Working arrangements: The expectation is that role is office based a minimum of 3 days per week Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Sam Bushby, Deputy Director - Interview details : Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd June 2026 Application process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to better outcomes for the children, young people and families we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal . About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours. Why Join Portsmouth City Council? Be part of a service that puts families at the centre of everything we do Work within a supportive, learning-focused culture Access excellent professional development and leadership support Competitive salary Make a real and lasting difference to children and families in the city Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on . Safeguarding Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

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,

Cook Manager based at Foxton Primary School 27.5hpw At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. About us: At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. As a Cook Manager , you won't just run a kitchen - you'll be hands on leading the team, shaping the culture and setting the standard for quality and service that your school will depend on every day. Let's talk about the role of a Cook Manager: Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations Prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community Maintain accurate records (e.g. HACCP, temperature checks, audits) Inspiring and developing your team, creating an environment where people grow and thrive About the Ideal Cook Manager: Committed to safeguarding children and young people Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required) NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals An experienced leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team Well-organised, with strong planning and time management skills Confident managing budgets, stock, and kitchen operations Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and compliance Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment Dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience every day Why join us? Joining Bonus: £1000! (T&Cs apply) Salary: £14.15 per hour (£17,125.50 per annum) Hours: 27.5 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off Uniform provided Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Cook Manager career with HCL starts here.

Contract : Fixed-term, July 2026 to March 2027 (available as a secondment) Location : Supporting mobilisation of potential prime contracts in the South West and/or South Yorkshire, with subcontract activity across England and Wales. Hybrid Working available. About the organisation Our client is a pioneering national charity that cares for men, women and young people in custody, those with criminal convictions in the community, and their children, family members and carers. To find out more about their work, please visit their website. About the role Our client is looking for an experienced Mobilisation Manager to lead the end-to-end mobilisation of new prime contracts for Community Support services, providing services to men in custody on remand and pre-release, and in the community. This is a high-profile, time-bound role at a pivotal moment for the organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring a controlled, compliant and risk-managed transition from contract award through to full operational delivery from Day One. Working initially to the Director of Justice and Health Services, and then to the relevant Service Director, you will ensure that all contractual deliverables, service specifications, assurance requirements, governance arrangements, workforce readiness and statutory obligations are met in line with MoJ and HMPPS expectations. You will also provide support and advice to contracts being mobilised by our client as a subcontractor, safeguarding service integrity, public protection and the wellbeing of vulnerable service users throughout. What you will be doing As Mobilisation Manager, your work will span the full mobilisation lifecycle, including: Leading the mobilisation of Community Support services, developing and managing comprehensive Mobilisation Plans aligned to contract schedules, implementation milestones and commissioner-approved timelines Ensuring all Mandatory Requirements, service specifications and implementation conditions are met prior to go-live, and overseeing early-life service delivery through to business-as-usual Establishing and maintaining clear mobilisation governance, preparing assurance documentation, readiness evidence, progress reports and exception reports, and supporting commissioner-led readiness reviews and gateway processes Coordinating internal mobilisation activity across Operations, HR, Recruitment, Finance, IT, Data, Compliance, Safeguarding and Quality Mobilising case management systems, reporting tools, data-sharing processes and information governance arrangements in line with justice system requirements Commencing recruitment aligned to contract volumes and locations, working with HR to manage vetting, onboarding, training and TUPE transfers in a compliant, transparent and supportive way Maintaining mobilisation risk, issue and dependency registers, with clear mitigation strategies and escalation routes, and ensuring all activity meets legal, contractual, regulatory, safeguarding and data protection requirements Acting as the initial mobilisation liaison for commissioners, internal leaders, delivery teams and partners prior to appointment of the Services Director Monitoring mobilisation costs against approved budgets, identifying emerging risks related to scope, volume or feasibility, and allocating resources efficiently Working with the Services Director on formal readiness and go-live reviews, ensuring a structured handover to operational teams, and capturing lessons learned to improve organisational mobilisation standards About you You will be a credible, highly organised and resilient professional who has successfully mobilised publicly commissioned services in complex, regulated environments. Proven experience mobilising or transitioning publicly commissioned justice or probation services Strong project and mobilisation management capability in complex, regulated environments Experience working with or alongside MoJ / HMPPS commissioning, assurance or contract management teams A strong understanding of mobilisation lifecycles, readiness criteria and early-life service management Knowledge of justice-sector compliance frameworks including safeguarding, data protection and performance management Proficiency in mobilisation planning and reporting tools (e.g. Microsoft Project or equivalent) A degree in Project Management, Operations, Criminal Justice, Social Policy or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience Desirable: PRINCE2, PMP or a similar project management qualification What they offer: Our client offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. Other information: Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. You may have experience of the following: Mobilisation Manager, Contract Mobilisation Lead, Programme Mobilisation Manager, Implementation Manager, Service Mobilisation Lead, Transition Manager, Service Transition Lead, Change and Implementation Manager, Programme Manager (Justice Services), Operations Mobilisation Manager, Start-up and Commissioning Manager, Service Delivery Implementation Lead. REF-

Role: Referrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,195.81 per annum Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Medical Cash Plan Free on-site parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as education, residential and leaving care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a local authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between local authorities, foster families, and social workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily, by phone call or Teams video call, with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with agency managers and social workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and commissioning teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House). Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous, however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Role: Fostering Assessment Manager Location: Remote Contract: Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 49,000 per annum Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays Car Allowance Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as leaving care services, residential, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking an Assessment Manager to join our established assessment team to provide support, robust leadership and management to the foster parent assessment process. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your management skills within fostering and to become part of a highly supportive environment where the focus is on delivering high-quality foster parents for the country's most vulnerable children. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a passionate Assessment Manager, who shares our goal to achieve the very best outcomes for children and young people. As an Assessment Manager, you will take the lead in delivering high-quality foster parent recruitment and assessments, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, quality standards, and performance targets. You'll manage the end-to-end assessment journey, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. As an experienced social worker who is familiar with social work assessments and Form F assessment reports, you will have excellent organisational skills, an ability to meet deadlines, and demonstrate effective communication to achieve results. Key Responsibilities Oversee the recruitment and assessment of foster parents from enquiry through to panel approval Ownership of ensuring quality and timeliness of assessments Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders Analyse data and trends to support service improvement and business planning Provide guidance and professional advice on fostering regulations and best practice Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, ensuring all concerns are managed appropriately and promptly Contribute to panel processes, as required About You Hold a professionally recognised qualification in Social Work Must have a minimum of four years' experience as a qualified social worker in a children and family setting Strong experience/knowledge of foster parent recruitment and assessment, from generating enquiries to approval, including Form F, and the assessment and panel process Sound knowledge of fostering legislation, regulations, and standards Experience working with fostering panels and performance targets Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills Must possess a full driving licence Fully proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

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,

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,

Position: Senior Individual Giving Officer (Development) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London N4. With flexibility to work remotely Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2 Charity You'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. The organisation's strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives them a clear and determined focus. The charity's work is based on the hopes and aspirations of their MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This employer's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. THey offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job Join this organisation as their new Senior Individual Giving Officer (Development). Are you an experienced fundraiser looking to take the next step in your direct marketing career? Do you want your work to make a real and lasting impact? The organisation is looking for a motivated, organised and creative Senior Individual Giving Officer to join their ambitious, supportive development team. You'll play a key role in planning and delivering multi-channel fundraising campaigns and supporter engagements projects to time, income targets and expenditure budgets. You'll have space to be creative, freedom to test new ideas, and the chance to shape the future of a development programme. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who's already worked in an individual giving role and is ready to take on more responsibility. You'll be organised, with a strong eye for detail and a proven track record of managing successful direct marketing campaigns from start to finish. You'll analyse results, test new ideas, and find ways to improve future campaigns. With great interpersonal skills, you'll work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality campaigns and build relationships with supporters. With a creative and enthusiastic approach, you'll take ownership of your work, shape the individual giving programme, and make a real difference to people living with MS. The employer is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and they encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences-especially those with lived experience of MS or disability. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 24th June 2026 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 39 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!

With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people. As a Home Manager within the Barchester family, you will be a leading face in the delivery of that person-centred care that helps to set us apart. At Barchester we empower our home managers to be the best leaders they can be. You will be provided with a clear framework whilst still having the autonomy to manage your home with the additional support and infrastructure. We work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. It is an exciting time to consider joining the Barchester family. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We are also leading one of the fastest growing new build programmes, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. REWARDS PACKAGE Our Home Manager rewards package is one of the best in the care sector as we know the importance of feeling recognised, valued and motivated. As a Home Manager at Barchester we offer a competitive basic salary with bonuses up to 100%, essentially doubling your salary! We also offer additional quality based bonuses up to 10k. Our generous package includes: Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme, with the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 100% of your salary Quality based bonuses up to 10k 8% ER Pension Package Career and development pathways A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Automatic entry into Barchester's Excellence Awards Payment of NMC Annual Registration Fee ABOUT YOU To join us as Home Manager you will have inspirational leadership skills with a passion for person centred care, with a successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding personalised care through continuous improvement. We are looking for: Inspirational leadership skills A passion for person centred care A successful track record of developing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding care Excellent organisational and management skills Care home management, marketing and occupancy experience A strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC and compliance guidelines Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels Experience creating strong links within the local community In short, your proven track record of marketing and business skills within the care sector, running a commercially successful, Good or Outstanding rated care home will be complemented by your blend of compassion and resilience. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious and passionate managers who pride themselves on delivering high quality care. Due to our excellent rewarding excellence schemes, we are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for. If you are looking to work with an organisation that provides the quality of care you would expect for your loved ones, Barchester is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 7766

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' Roehampton, Battersea and Tooting Teams Additional benefits: £5,000 welcome bonus and £1,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service - for permanent staff only) Payment of Social Work England registration fee Plus more - view our Children's Services offer here . Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives. Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing - and so is our team. We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job - you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production.You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won't be working alone. You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose - apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Roehampton Team: Ella Brow n , Service Manager - Battersea Team: Stephen O'Reilly, Service Manager - Tooting Team: Veronica Leigh, Service Manager - Closing date: 14 June 2026 Please note, applications are reviewed on a daily basis and interviews are scheduled regularly. We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. The welcome bonus is paid in two instalments: the first £2,500 after 6 months on successful completion of your probation period and the second £2,500 after 12 months of employment.

Head of Marketing Reporting to: Director of Admissions & Marketing Contract: Full time, term time only plus 30 days in holidays Additional expectations: Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work (particularly in the autumn term) Salary: FTE £50,000-60,000 The Marketing Manager plays a central role in shaping the school's brand, digital presence and communications strategy, with a strong focus on supporting pupil recruitment and retention. The role requires exceptional communication skills, creativity, strong digital capability, strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Working closely with the Director and the wider Admissions team, the postholder will lead a small team and manage the operational delivery of the annual Admissions and Marketing plan, ensuring a high quality experience for prospective and current families throughout their journey with the school. Direct line management of Marketing Officer and shared line management of Data & Systems Officer. Key Skills and Attributes Strong digital literacy, including confident use of website CMS platforms, SEO tools, analytics dashboards and social media management systems Advanced content creation skills, including photography, videography, short form video production and editing Imaginative and creative approach to marketing and digital storytelling Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with prospective parents, current families and colleagues across the school community Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, particularly during peak periods Awareness of emerging marketing technologies and trends, with the ability to apply them to enhance brand presence and customer experience Experience managing external agencies - such as web developers, photographers and videographers - ensuring strong performance, value for money and high quality delivery across all projects Experience of managing budgets effectively Proven ability to lead, support and develop team members ensuring high quality output and professional growth Responsibilities Marketing Communications Help to develop and maintain and update clear brand guidelines and visual assets to ensure a consistent, authentic and engaging school identity Oversee the production, editing and distribution of all marketing materials - print and digital Act as the school's lead digital storyteller, ensuring content reflects the school's values, achievements and community Lead the creation of engaging visual content, including photography, videography and short form video Ensure communication with current families is thoughtful, consistent and engaging, strengthening loyalty and positive word of mouth Digital Marketing, Social Media & Website Lead the planning, creation and management of digital content across the website and social media channels Working with the Director, ensure all communication - internal and external - is clear, timely and aligned with the school's aims Work with the Director to develop and maintain a rolling digital and social media strategy Define and track KPIs for digital communications aligned to school goals Use data and performance insights from advertising, digital platforms, social media and website analytics to inform decisions and improve results Provide regular reporting using Google Analytics, social media insights and monitoring tools Monitor online conversations and parent/community sentiment to inform content planning and customer service responses Manage ongoing website development, including site audits, SEO improvements, CMS upgrades and content migration where required Admissions Marketing & Support Collaborate closely with the Admissions Managers to shape communications for prospective parents from enquiry to acceptance Work with the Director to design and deliver research and insight gathering Implement the school's marketing plan to support pupil recruitment and strengthen public perception Manage the strategic and operational delivery of advertising campaigns for pupil recruitment Parent Experience Supports the Director in leading clear, timely and consistent school to parent communication across all channels, ensuring families feel informed, valued and connected Oversees the creation, accuracy and ongoing maintenance of parent guides, ensuring information is accessible, up to date and aligned with school policies and expectations Manages the parent portal, ensuring content is well structured, intuitive to navigate and reflective of the school's communication standards Leads and supports pupil and family onboarding processes, ensuring new families receive a warm, well organised and seamless introduction to school life, from offer acceptance through to their first term Contributes to pupil retention strategies by understanding parent needs, monitoring sentiment and identifying opportunities to strengthen engagement throughout the parent journey Ensures the end to end parent experience - from first enquiry to ongoing school life - is positive, consistent and aligned with the school's values Led by the Director, work collaboratively with Admissions, Pastoral, Academic and Operational teams to ensure parents receive a seamless, joined up experience at every stage Uses feedback, data and insights to identify areas for improvement and recommend changes that enhance parent satisfaction and loyalty Internal Communications Champion a marketing and customer focused culture across the school Ensure all staff are informed and engaged with the school's marketing activities Maintain a visible presence among pupils and staff, gathering insights that inform authentic storytelling Work collaboratively with other departments across the school - including Development, Alumni Relations and Colfe's Leisure Services - providing guidance, branding support and high quality marketing materials to ensure consistency and strengthen the school's overall identity Person Specification Essential Significant experience in a marketing leadership role, ideally within education, membership organisations, charities or similarly relationship driven sectors Proven track record of delivering successful, integrated marketing and communications strategies that support customer acquisition and retention Demonstrable experience in digital marketing, including website management, SEO, analytics, social media strategy and content optimisation Significant experience either managing the production of, or creating, digital content including photography, videography, short form video production and editing Experience managing external agencies (e.g., designers, photographers, videographers, web developers) to ensure high quality, cost effective delivery Experience managing budgets and monitoring spend against strategic priorities Experience leading and developing team members, with the ability to inspire, support and hold others to high standards Desirable CIM Level 6 or above Diploma in Professional Marketing; AMCIS Diploma in Marketing or relevant certificates in digital marketing (i.e. Google analytics certification or Meta Blueprint) Experience working within an independent school or education setting Familiarity with school MIS/CRM systems, admissions pipelines or customer journey mapping Understanding of parent engagement, customer experience design or community based marketing Personal Qualities Warm, approachable and confident, with a genuine interest in people and community Proactive, solutions focused and able to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance Resilient and calm under pressure, particularly during busy admissions cycles Enthusiastic about school life, with a willingness to be visible, engaged and present across the community Application procedure: The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. The application should be submitted electronically via the button below. Applications should be sent by 12noon on Friday 12th June. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Project Accountant Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office). Nord Anglia Education - the world's leading private school's organisation is recruiting a Project Accountant . You will be joining the Finance team in our London HQ . London is our global headquarters where 200 colleagues across Finance, Risk, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 90+ schools in 35+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond. If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you. In the role of Project Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, consistent, and transparent financial reporting across global projects, including new school builds, acquisitions, integrations, and IT capital expenditure. The role exists to bring structure and visibility to project financials across multiple entities and regions, ensuring that central finance has a reliable and complete view of project spend. The position supports project managers and central finance through high-quality reporting, strong financial control, and standardised processes, particularly in environments where data may be fragmented or evolving through standardised ERP implementation. The role: As Project Accountant your focus will be: Track and control project costs, ensuring accurate alignment with approved budgets Reconcile and maintain accurate cost data across multiple entities and systems Deliver budget vs actual reporting, highlighting and explaining variances Consolidate global project financials, providing consistent monthly reporting as a single source of truth Oversee CAPEX accounting, ensuring correct classification and compliance with policies Support project managers with timely, structured financial insights Drive standardisation and process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency The Successful Candidate will possess: Degree in finance/accounting or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Extensive experience in project accounting, capex accounting, or financial controls Strong understanding of capital expenditure and accounting treatment (capitalisation, cost tracking, audit requirements) Experience working across multiple entities, regions, or currencies Proven ability to manage and reconcile large, complex datasets Excellent written and oral English communication skills Advanced Excel skills (handling large datasets, reconciliations, reporting models) Experience with ERP systems in multi-entity environments Strong data reconciliation and validation capability See full job description, here . About Us Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students. By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world. We encourage individuals to join us with our "Create your Future" mindset - we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. To Apply On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics. Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Lived Experience and Involvement Coordinator - £27,051 - £28,900 per annum pro rata to £10,966.80 - £11,716.22 (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours Part-Time, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday Department Adult Service Delivery Location AG Palmer House, Littlemore, Oxfordshire What You ll Be Doing: Response are recruiting for a Lived Experience and Involvement Coordinator within Adult Service Delivery. You will be Responsible for forming and maintaining relationships with partners, including the Senior Management Team for the Oxford Mental Health Partnership. Support and participation work across adult mental health services projects, bringing insight from a Lived Experience perspective. Work within Responses participation strategy and develop a work plan to ensure consistent good practice is in place to enable participation, involvement and coproduction across adult services. Ensure positive communication and support between partners and other agencies, being a representative for Response across the partnership. Response is a leading mental health charity with over 50 years of experience in delivering services in Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley. Recognising the voice of the client, and their family, friends and carers is critical to achieving excellent outcomes and acknowledging the power of the service users voice in making a difference. If you are a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility: - Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: Drawing on lived experience of mental health to provide insights into allocated projects within Response and the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership. To build relationships with members of the Oxford Mental Health Partnership, including the Senior Management Team and the Partnership Management Group. Support operational and strategic decision-making across the partnership. To work as part of a team with an assigned line manager and to focus on the direct needs of the organisation regarding building relationships and empowering service users. Using their expertise to drive change and deliver high-quality services with the people that we support at the heart of our decision-making. Develop working relationships with managers across adult services and ensure standards are met within their services. To positively promote independent living of service users through role-modelling individual recovery journeys, providing hope. Attend all mandatory training and complete the certificate within the timeframe agreed with the line manager based on the number of working hours. Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/band of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into an updated job description Follow and adhere to all company policies and procedures. Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People. Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: To have lived experience of mental health challenges. To have lived experience of using mental health services. Demonstrate the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality, professional boundaries and actively promote positive role modelling. Possess, or have the desire to gain, the skills to be involved in high level meetings with senior managers across the organisation and the partnership. Have the ability or desire to learn software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Canva, Microsoft Teams, etc. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges. Demonstrates high-level of personal and professional integrity working towards Response s vision, mission and values. Be compassionate, person-centred and have a one-team approach. Able to effectively use own initiative when appropriate and work collaboratively in a team environment. Reliable/good time keeping and ability to manage conflicting work priorities. Positive and caring attitude. What We Offer: 37 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave Flexible and agile working opportunities (role dependent) Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application If this Lived Experience and Involvement Coordinator position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing Date - 30/06/2026. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Children's Residential Homes Manager Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £59,009 - £64,673 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Shute End, Wokingham, Multiple locations around Wokingham Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 14/06/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 712703 Residential Children's Homes Manager - Permanent, Full Time We have an opportunity for a Residential Children's Homes Manager to lead and manage our brand-new, multi-building children's home(s) within the borough. As the Residential Children's Homes Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the residential homes, and the provision of a professional children and young people centred service, in line with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and policy and procedures. This role will provide the successful Residential Children's Homes Manager with the unique opportunity to further establish the recently opened Children's Homes. They will be able to use their leadership and coaching skills to further develop existing and new members of staff. The successful candidate for this role, will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the overall shaping and embedding of the Residential Homes in Wokingham. Residential Children's Homes in Wokingham is a new venture. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience of being professionally creative, safe and 'solution focussed' in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will also be a strong and steady mentor for not only the growing team, but also for our Children. Wokingham Children's Services are relentlessly focussed on the full rounded picture that Corporate Parenting provides, we are looking for individuals who will advocate for our children, and have them at the heart of every decision made. Wokingham Borough Council's aim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear - close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most. This service comprises a multi-building children's home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and one smaller (2 bedroom) home. Candidate requirements: Professional qualification in (recognised and current) Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent Significant experience as a manager in a children's residential setting The ability to lead and manage a team to achieve best outcomes for Children in our Care at our Residential Care Home. Confidence in managing competing demands in tight timescales. Ability to work seamlessly with our multi agency network, and our Wokingham Childrens Services team. A full job description outlining key responsibilities is attached for reference to this vacancy. What we can offer you: Salary of £59,009 - £64,673 per annum plus benefits Supportive management with regular supervision Generous annual leave allowance, with additional 5 days with 5yrs continuous service. Local and national discount schemes Car salary sacrifice benefit available Our Area: Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Closing Date: Sunday 14th May 2026, 11pm Interview Date: TBC For an informal discussion, please contact: Alix Williams at For a recent article regarding our Residential Children's Homes, click here : Please note: Interviews will be held in person, by a panel with a presentation required (details to be confirmed upon invitation). We will also be following up the Professional panel interview with a Young Person's panel interview. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Children's Residential Homes Manager JD Residential Article Residential advert with voice

Position: Senior Campaigns Officer Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: London N4 office with flexibility to work remotely Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity You will start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is an exciting time to be joining the organisation's campaigns team. They are leading significant work on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the Timms Review, alongside developing campaigning to improve neurological healthcare through their call for a Modern Service Framework. With their new organisational strategy now underway, it's a great moment to join the team as they look to take their influencing and campaigning work to the next level. Whether it's about making sure people access ground-breaking treatments, tackling the poverty people face when living with MS, or making sure the right support is there when people need it most, as a Senior Campaigns Officer you will be working directly on campaigns to empower, inspire and mobilise the community to become change-makers. Do you want to craft digital campaigns that hit the right note, emails that pack a punch, and bring energy and creativity to the organisation's campaigning? Are you keen to join a team where you will prioritise personal development and foster a culture which supports learning, innovation, testing and giving things a go? Do you want to support people living with MS to be more involved in the organisation's campaigns and develop activities to embed co-production throughout their work? Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Monday 15 June 2026 Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.