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A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Programme Manager to join a highly established organisation during a period of rapid technical and business transformation. Reporting to the Head of Programme Management, you will take responsibility for managing and delivering a critical, multi-year programme of IT/Technology transformation and cyber security projects. You will liaise with several key senior stakeholders, successfully influencing key decision making to ensure the IT Security Programme of works is initiated and delivered within the required timelines. Working as part of an innovative and fast-paced IT team, you will be responsible for line managing a team of three IT Project Managers, whilst taking ownership for the overall programme of work. You will work closely with Project Managers, PMO, IT Business Analysts, key business sponsors and key stakeholders to support project definition, to initiative, plan and deliver projects, demonstrating strong governance and reporting progress tracking to plan. Furthermore, you will take ownership of the IT Programme of project work and ensure delivery to time, budget, and quality measures. You will work alongside IT Team colleagues to review business requirements and suggest appropriate solutions, manage any external tender selection events with the procurement team and support investment sign off to help shape project business cases. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate: A proven track record of having worked as an IT Programme Manager, including experience of having delivered highly regulated projects/programmes You should ideally have experience working in the Utilities sector / experience of delivering IT solutions in or for utilities clients Have experience at managing a portfolio of projects and/or a programme of works in a largely outsourced environment Have extensive programme or portfolio management implementation experience, being able to control and deliver a programme or portfolio to time and budget requirements IT Programme/Portfolio Delivery experience Project implementation expertise Contractual/Commercial awareness and experience Process and Governance design and implementation expertise Degree level educated PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent Project Management qualification is essential Experience of tools such as MS DevOps, JIRA, MS Project Planner, etc. This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution) Annual bonus scheme 14 x salary Life Insurance Flexible benefits scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance and health cash-plans Access to Financial Wellbeing Programme Enhanced pay for parental leave Retail discounts and cashback scheme Flexible/hybrid working options If you would like to discuss this position in more detail, please apply with an updated CV or contact me for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Business Development Manager Spider is supporting a leading manufacturer of premium mobile HVAC solutions who are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager HVAC to drive sales growth across the UK and Europe within the OEM and heavy-duty vehicle HVAC sector. Company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£55,000 + £5,000 car allowance + bonus Holiday: 5 weeks annual leave Employee extras: company pension, cash health plan, discretionary bonus scheme, sick pay, life insurance, and a health & wellbeing programme About the role: Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Sales, this is a great opportunity to combine technical expertise in the automotive/off-road heavy-duty HVAC market with relationship management and strategic business development skills to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. As the Business Development Manager- HVAC, you will support customers with tailored HVAC solutions that drive long-term business growth. This is a remote role with regular travel across the UK and Europe, and a requirement to visit the Ipswich office once a month, working 40 hours per week. Duties and Responsibilities include: Develop new business opportunities within OEM and industrial HVAC markets while managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close. Provide technical sales support by recommending HVAC solutions, delivering product presentations, and assisting with system specification and integration. Prepare quotations, technical proposals, and cost analyses while coordinating project delivery and customer communication. Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders, acting as the main technical contact to support long-term growth and customer satisfaction. Maintain sales pipelines, forecasts, and account reports while supporting marketing activities, trade shows, and industry events. About you: The Business Development Manager- HVAC will have a strong background in HVAC systems, industrial equipment or the OEM sector, ideally with a minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant sales or business development role. As well as being commercially aware, you will be technically confident and motivated, with proven ability to manage accounts and achieve sales results. You will be able to demonstrate commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Essential that you hold a driving licence and be able to travel throughout the UK and Europe. About them: They are a leading manufacturer of premium mobile HVAC solutions, recognised globally for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. Their dedicated team works collaboratively across various sectors, including construction, agriculture, military, and speciality vehicles, to deliver top-tier heating and air conditioning solutions. If you have the relevant commercial experience and skills for this Business Development Manager- HVAC position and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. If you require any reasonable adjustments, such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. No recruitment agencies, please Additional keyword: Business Development Engineer, HVAC Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, HVAC Solutions, Specification Sales Engineer, HVAC, off-road heavy-duty HVAC This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser, on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and made available for us to review directly for this vacancy. As you might expect, you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details, please see the email correspondence on receipt of your application.

JOB TITLE: Retail Manager LOCATION: Alderley Edge DATE WRITTEN: May 2026 ACCOUNTABLE TO: Retail Area Manager PRIMARY PURPOSE: To manage an Age UK Cheshire Charity Shop located in the Cheshire area, ensuring efficient and effective management of colleagues, volunteers, premises, sales, and stock to provide a high-quality retail service in relation to agreed performance targets. To achieve the maximum potential of funds for Age UK Cheshire by achieving charity retail standards and community engagement. To ensure all appropriate standards of security and health and safety are met. To organise and manage the day-to-day operations of the store including effective communication with the Head of Retail and reporting of relevant data. Main Duties: 1. To ensure that the Age UK Cheshire Charity Shop achieves required standards of performance and agreed sales targets: Maximisation of sales through stock rotation, correct pricing, brand awareness and merchandising, to use the full potential of the stock available to you. To gain Gift Aid on eligible donations to Age UK Cheshire to maximise funds for the charity in line with HMRC guidelines. This includes signing up new donors to the scheme and selling stock accordingly. Responsible for managing, training, and developing the Assistant Retail Manager to achieve pre-set objectives. Support, train, and coordinate the work of volunteers in the shop as required. Working with the Assistant Retail Manager to ensure that the shop complies with all the relevant legislation, trading standards and health and safety. Ensuring stock from donors is correctly received and stored within the shop. Working with the Area Retail Manager to make certain of timely collections and suitable deliveries to merchandise appropriately and safely. Administrative systems and working practices to include daily and weekly sales reports, charity log and financial information. Identify stock which can maximise income when sold via e-commerce, auctions, or other sales opportunities. To plan and prioritise special promotions, seasonal adjustments, and sale events. Ensuring professional signage throughout the shop; to be clear and on brand. Engage with the Retail Operations Manager regularly to create a cohesive working relationship with the wider retail team in order to gain support and advice 2. Maintain a high level of commercial awareness by staying informed of sales trends, stock position and local competition. 3. To work as a member of the wider retail team to ensure that all shops across the region are covered appropriately. Have a flexible approach to days worked and location, to provide support to other colleagues and providing holiday cover for the Assistant Retail Manager. 4. To participate in recruitment, induction, training and deployment of colleagues and volunteers. To work with other organisations when necessary to ensure compliance with all legislation and good practice. 5. To develop and manage designated volunteers through appropriate training and development, to ensure that they can take responsibility for the running of the shop in the absence of paid colleagues, including holiday cover if necessary. 6. Implement the highest standards of customer care and service. 7. To maximise income by participating in fundraising and trading opportunities. 8. To take responsibility for the shop to implement shop procedures, as follows: - To act as a key holder at an assigned location To prepare the shop for opening by the correct time To close the shop at the correct time and ensuring the shop is secure before leaving To assist in the acquisition of donations including furniture and to liaise with the Area Retail Manager on collection and delivery procedures To sort, prepare and price stock to in line with charity retail processes. To present stock in the sales area to the agreed standard To recruit, train, organise, supervise, and care for the welfare of colleagues and volunteer helpers To reconcile the cash register, banking and to work to Age UK Cheshire s financial policies and procedures To complete paperwork as necessary, to include use of information technology on computerised systems To carry out Age UK Cheshire s policy on Health and Safety of colleagues and customers, including all manual handling policies and procedures for goods and furniture, emergency and accident procedures, trading standard policy, refunds and exchange policy. 9. To use initiative to ensure any issues in the shop are resolved quickly and effectively. To follow the correct reporting procedure to inform the Health & Safety Manager of any problems or concerns. 10. To understand and achieve daily/weekly/monthly/annual targets which will be reviewed regularly with the job holder. To undertake performance related reviews with Assistant Retail Managers as required. 11. To be a role model for Age UK s mission statement and values and to understand how the role of a Retail Manager complements this. 12. To undertake such duties as may from time to time be reasonably requested by management within the flexible definition of the post. AGE UK CHESHIRE RETAIL MANAGER - PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Criteria: - strong communicator with the ability to deliver team messages, deal with customer issues and resolve problems with firmness and fairness. - ability to understand and interpret financial information in order to manage shop performance outcomes. - good administrative and organisational skills with the ability to undertake banking tasks, keep basic records and organise resources in a busy environment. - the ability to recognise stock potential in order to generate income and the importance of attractive presentation. - supervisory experience with the ability to motivate, inspire and lead a team. - IT literate - ability to travel freely between shops (ideally full driving licence and use of a properly insured vehicle during work hours). Desirable Criteria: - basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations and ability to identify potential risks to include items that sold under Health & Safety regulations. - proven retail experience - experience of working with volunteers. - general understanding/empathy with the aims of the organisation. Processing stock deliveries will regularly involve carrying and moving heavy stock. You will also be on your feet for long periods of time. On occasions you may be required to work on your own within the shop. AGE UK CHESHIRE RETAIL MANAGER - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The organisation currently operates 9 charity shops and has ambitious plans to open more charity shops which all help to provide funds for the charity to deliver its services for older people in Cheshire, as well as being a location to promote Age UK Cheshire services. All Age UK Cheshire shops sell unwanted household and personal goods donated by the public and other commercial companies. The success of the shops is dependent upon achieving a regular adequate supply of donations. Age UK Cheshire shops have established a reputation for selling good quality items, well presented and at reasonable prices. The shop staffing structure is supported by volunteer helpers. They do not receive any payment other than the reimbursement of their exact travel costs from their home to the shop. The shops are all expected to trade profitably. Their function is to provide income to the organisation. Each shop is given a weekly sales target to achieve to produce a targeted net profit once rents and other costs have been deducted. Each shop has a mixture of staff and volunteers covering a 6- or 7-day working period. The Retail Manager will be supported by an Assistant Retail Manager working flexibly to provide cover at the shop. At times you might be asked to cover other shops depending on staffing issues, so flexibility is a must. Volunteer support is key to the success of the operation and development of designated volunteers who can take responsibility for the shop, during some periods of staff absence. Location: Shop Base Alderley Edge. You may be required to cover other shops on an ad hoc basis. Hours: 36.25 hours per week, worked over 5 days Monday to Sunday. Hours are required to be flexible to ensure that the shop is staffed appropriately. There may be a requirement to travel between shops. In exceptional circumstances you may be required to work 6 days per week. The role will require working over the Christmas period and potentially all bank holidays. Salary: £25452.03 per annum (£13.50 per hour). Overtime payments can be paid for exceptional circumstances where additional days have been worked. Pension: Age UK Cheshire has an automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme in place for eligible employees. Leave: 25 days leave per annum (plus Bank Holidays) rising after 5 years continuous service by one day per year (pro rata) to a maximum of 30 days leave after 10 years. Contract: All new staff are subject to a three-month probationary period. 4 weeks notice is required to terminate employment by either side i.e., the employee or Age UK Cheshire. During the probationary period, one week s notice is required by either side. Health Care: . click apply for full job details

About the Role Shape Brows with Expertise Join as a Threading Specialist and Perfect Every Look.Location:KilmarnockHours:20 hours per week -We require full flexibility to ensure we can cover all 7 trading days. As this store has a strong history with threading, theres real potential to gain more hours for someone who can help rebuild and grow the service.Salary: £13.30 per hourThe Role!Join our team of skilled therapists who are passionate about delivering exceptional service. In this role, you will provide expert beauty treatments and professional advice to our customers, ensuring they enjoy the best possible in-store experience. Were also extremely proud to work with some of the most trusted and professional beauty brands in the industry, like Beauty by Ellie, Lash Perfect & Studex, all helping us to deliver the very best professional service to our customers!You will be offering the following treatments:Threading, Tinting, Facial & Brow waxing, Korean Lash lift, Brow lamination and Ear and Nose piercing.We offer in-house professional training in Threading, Tinting, Waxing, Piercing & Korean Lash lift, Brow lamination and Lash extensions.Whats in it for you?At Superdrug, our people are our biggest strength they bring the energy, personality, and passion that make all the difference. We work hard, have fun, and always aim to deliver That Superdrug Feeling to every customer. In return, heres what you can expect from us:Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experienceCommission on piercing services28 days holiday time to relax and rechargeFantastic employee discounts:Up to 30% off at Superdrug for you and a nominated friendComplimentary brow treatmentsAccess to exclusive competitions and giveaways throughout the year (think hampers, Love2Shop vouchers, photoshoot experiences, and team nights out!)Professional in-house training from top brand partners to keep you ahead in this fast developing industryStream. Instant access to allow you to track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.Enhanced family-friendly benefits including maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave, plus company sick pay and compassionate support for pregnancy lossAbout YouWere looking for someone who is passionate, professional, and ready to make a difference inevery clients day. Youll thrive in this role if you:Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy and/or possess a relevant threading certificationor have 1 year + professional experience in threading.An accreditation in waxing is preferable.Have a genuine desire to exceed customer expectations through exceptional service.You are happy offering ALL of the treatments above as part of your role.Are confident in engaging with customers, recommending treatments, and upselling products and services.Are truly passionate about all things beauty, keeping up with the latest trends and techniques. For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit: privacy-policy/Brow and Lash Expert

The Organisation This is an opportunity to join a large, values-driven public sector organisation at the heart of its community. Committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive services, the organisation is on an ambitious journey to modernise how it supports its people. With a strong focus on innovation, wellbeing, and continuous improvement, it is investing in digital and AI-enabled transformation to create smarter, more efficient, and user-centred services. Collaboration, integrity, and accountability sit at the core of its culture, alongside a deep commitment to equality, sustainability, and ethical practice. Your new role In this pivotal post you will be leading the HR and OD in their transformation team. You will be their HR & OD specialist, which will include elements of both change management and ER work in a unionised and complex environment. This role will range from strategy work, reviewing contracts, developing new job descriptions and person specifications, job banding, working with subject-matter experts, to other OD work etc. In this senior role, you will need to utilise best practice change management, OD and transformation skills - undertaking critical activities to drive continuous improvement and ensure the organisation delivers its workforce objectives. This is a key leadership role to help improve services through ensuring effective and efficient people management initiatives. Reporting to and supporting the Head of Transformation, a key aspect of this role is influencing at a senior level on the day-to-day delivery of the programme. A key part of this is working in proximity to and providing support for some of the most senior level stakeholders to deliver its workforce objectives. The details of what this role entails: Championing and delivering the project. Developing and overseeing the rollout of a strategic OD plan with considerable engagement of wider stakeholders, to the organisation. Driving transformation by designing, leading, and implementing the plan in relation to change management, role change and staff deployment. This will include job evaluations. Programme resourcing, onboarding and any related management of organisational redesign and change. Providing workforce planning and resourcing expertise. Providing expert advice in relation to all aspects of fixed-term contracts, internal moves, internal or external secondments, and other resourcing methods. This role will also involve planning for the movement of staff at the end of fixed terms/secondments. Advising and supporting leads and service colleagues in the management of change whilst ensuring adherence to relevant statutory, consultation and People & OD policies. Drafting change management plans and associated consultation documents, in line with policies, terms and conditions and employment legislation. Handling highly complex change management employee issues professionally (e.g. group meetings, tribunals, hearings etc.). Providing specialist advice and support to managers on emotive and complicated issues including redeployment, change management, workplace grievance/disputes disciplinaries and employment relations. Contributing to corporate policymaking and promoting and supporting policy decisions both internally and externally. Working closely with the People & OD Teams and undertaking wider HR activities and responsibilities. What you'll need to succeed Ideally, you have worked in a large organisation - preferably unionised and public sector but not essential. Ideally chartered MCIPD or equivalent HR and/or OD qualifications. Specialist ER & HR knowledge and solid experience aligned to the job role detailed above including job evaluations. Strong expertise in organisational development and strategic level resource planning Experience of business planning, change management, and developing workforce change strategy. Experienced in leading the workforce aspects of major change programmes. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and a full range of benefits including: Maternity/Adoption/Paternity/Shared Parental Leave, Sickness, emergency special leave for a variety of personal reasons. Pay Scales which increase with service and performance Enhanced Annual Leave entitlements: increases with service Attractive Pension Scheme Free Access to Health and Wellbeing Apps & 24/7 support National Discount Schemes Learning and Development Opportunities and career progression, including an impressive Learning Academy Flexible working opportunities Staff recognition schemes - Values Champion Awards/Long Service Awards Freedom to Speak up Guardian/Champions Cycle parking and access to a staff changing area with showers and drying cabinet. Mental Health First Aiders and Trauma Risk Assessment Practitioners On-site catering, coffee shops, shop & parcel lockers Manage earnings and access up to 30% of pay when needed prior to pay day (fee applies). Financial Wellbeing Network (Money & Pensions service), providing financial resources and tools. Cycle to Work and Car Salary Sacrifice Schemes Full range of Staff Networks & Support Groups: What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

About the team and what we do Our team independently assess if a nurse, midwife, or nursing associate's fitness to practise is impaired due to misconduct, health, lack of competence, or criminal convictions, determining outcomes ranging from no action to being struck off the register. Your role and impact Are you ready to spearhead a team dedicated to ensuring fairness and integrity in healthcare regulation? We're on the lookout for an exceptional individual to take the reins as our Hearings Manager, orchestrating a seamless operation of Fitness to Practise (FtP) hearings and meetings. In this pivotal role, you'll not only uphold our vital duty to protect the public but also champion excellence in customer service, ensuring that every event concludes promptly and within budget. Join our team of hearings managers and be the driving force behind our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. What you'll bring: Lead your team with finesse, ensuring that every adjudication event adheres to NMC values, policies, and quality standards while navigating high-profile and varied challenges with confidence. Deliver up to 15 physical hearings, and 20 virtual hearings per day, using your event and people management skills to ensure safe and effective regulation for our registrants. Own your own caseload of Fitness to Practise substantive hearings and apply a robust threshold framework to ensure hearing readiness and resource efficiencies. Implement your negotiation and influencing skills to address escalations and practical issues swiftly, utilising your keen eye for detail and numerical analysis to find practical solutions. Working collaboratively, you will forge strong relationships both within and outside the department, collaborating on long-term projects that continuously elevate the quality of our adjudication events. Motivate and engage your team with your infectious can-do attitude, providing ongoing support, guidance, and policy-led management to ensure operational excellence and staff empowerment. Please note that this is a 12-month fixed contract.

This rate applies to any hours worked between 10pm and 4am. As part of a fun, close-knit team, you'll 'pick' stock for specific stores and load them onto the right pallets - ready for our Drivers to collect. Receiving instructions through a headset, you'll need to be on the ball and pay close attention to details that matter, such as store numbers. It also means always checking that the relevant paperwork is accurate. We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. And without the great teams at our warehouses, there'd be no products in those stores. Benefits Paid breaks Night premium pay Annual holiday entitlement Long service awards Workplace pension contribution Sabbatical policy Parental leave pay Employee assistance programme Bike to work scheme Discounted health benefits Financial wellbeing: Affordable loans, debt consolidation, savings and health checks An extensive range of discounts and savings. This rate applies to any hours worked between 10pm and 4am.

TPP Recruitment is supporting a small, community-based charity to recruit an Interim Advice Manager on a fixed-term basis. This Interim Advice Manager role is a brilliant opportunity to lead a vital service supporting people facing real hardship, while also shaping systems, quality, and service development during a period of change. Details Salary: £36,565 FTE (£29,252 pro rata) Location: Brent, Northwest London Working Pattern: 32 hours across 4 days (Monday-Thursday) Working arrangements: Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Contract: Fixed term to 20th April 2027 About the Organisation This is a frontline charity tackling poverty and food insecurity and supporting people to move from crisis towards longer-term stability . The organisation's advice offer is a key part of that support, delivering timely, high-quality guidance to people navigating complex challenges. About the Role As Interim Advice Manager , you'll manage an advice service across multiple sites, leading staff and volunteers who deliver advice on benefits, housing, debt and immigration . You'll combine hands-on delivery (including a small caseload) with oversight of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with senior colleagues, including the Head of Advice, to help implement new initiatives and strengthen the service's impact Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day delivery of the advice service, including setting objectives, managing performance, and providing supervision and feedback to staff and volunteers Hold a small caseload to stay connected to frontline delivery and community needs Maintain high-quality, compliant advice provision, ensuring delivery aligns with funder expectations and internal standards Use case management systems to report on cases and outcomes, supporting funding needs and future applications Drive service development, reviewing procedures, improving systems, and supporting expansion aligned to organisational strategy Undertake quality assurance activity (including case checking and advice audits) and keep colleagues informed of relevant policy/legislation changes Support effective volunteer management, including induction, support, supervision and retention activity Contribute to budgets, monitoring, evaluation, stakeholder feedback, and action planning to strengthen service effectiveness Work within the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) framework, ensuring policies and procedures remain current and audit-ready Skills / Experience Required At least 3 years' experience in welfare advice or casework within the charity sector Strong people management experience (including supporting and developing staff/volunteers) Strong project/service improvement experience, with confidence managing competing priorities Knowledge across welfare benefits, housing, debt and/or immigration, plus safeguarding understanding Confidence using case management systems and using data to inform reporting and improvements Experience of the Advice Quality Standard, work with refugees and asylum seekers, and/or community language skills (e.g., Arabic, Farsi, Somali) - desirable To Apply If you're ready to inspire others and be part of a team dedicated to saving lives, we'd love to see your CV! Interview Process Stage 1: informal screening call (fit, motivation, and values alignment) Stage 2: formal in-person interview Deadline for Applications Monday 1st June 2026, 9am We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The Vacancy The Bar Council is the voice of the barrister profession in England and Wales. We lead, represent and support the Bar in the public interest, championing the rule of law and access to justice. Our nearly 18,000 members - self-employed and employed barristers - make up a united Bar that aims to be strong, inclusive, independent and influential. The Bar Council is the governing body and the Approved Regulator for the Bar of England and Wales. It discharges its regulatory functions through the independent Bar Standards Board. The Bar Council is looking to recruit a Project Manager to join their Project Management team on a fixed term contract for 6 months . This role will define, design and deliver business critical projects required to support the functions of the General Council of the Bar, as directed by the Head of Project Management Office. This role will support organisational change in technology, policy, process and practice, and people on an ongoing basis to meet evolving business requirements developed with the business. The role will also contribute to the wider activities of the Project Management Office in service to the organisation. Project Manager's main responsibilities will include: Lead post project evaluations and present the findings as required Develop project documentation, including project plans and associated communication documents and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements; Prioritise business requirements to develop a pipeline for continuous improvement Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure they are informed and supportive of projects; Create and devise solutions to complex problems to ensure business needs are met; In return the Bar Council offers excellent benefits, including: 27 days annual leave Up to 12% employer's pension contribution Hybrid working Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Access to discounts at 100s of retailers through our Member Benefits portal Access to an online Wellbeing Centre with free fitness videos, healthy recipes, and guided meditation Life cover, and more For full details of the role, please refer to the job description. The Bar Council is Disability Confident. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme. Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026

As part of a fun, close-knit team, this role will mainly see you working in our Goods In or Replenishment departments. Here you will be responsible for either booking in and tramming stock or putting stock away into the racking and replenishing stock for the pickers. Receiving instructions through a headset, you'll need to be on the ball and pay close attention to details that matter, such as store numbers. It also means always checking that the relevant paperwork is accurate. We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. And without the great teams at our warehouses, there'd be no products in those stores. Benefits £14.93ph Shift Pattern 4am start, end time may vary depending on the needs of the business Working 4 days on 2 off 30 Hours per week minimum contract Paid breaks Annual holiday entitlement Long service awards Workplace pension contribution Sabbatical policy Parental leave pay Employee assistance programme Bike to work scheme Discounted health benefits Financial wellbeing: Affordable loans, debt consolidation, savings and health checks An extensive range of discounts and savings. Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

Job Summary Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head Librarian on a Part-time, permanent basis. Reporting to: Head Librarian Main purpose of the role: To provide strategic and operational support to the Head Librarian in the day-to-day running of all areas of the Library, ensuring effective delivery of high-quality library services and deputising and taking responsibility for its operation in the Head Librarian's absence. The role is anticipated to start in late September 2026. General Duties and Responsibilities: Service Delivery and Operations: Support the day-to-day management of library services, ensuring efficient and user-focused operations. Oversee circulation, enquiry services, and study space management. Ensure consistent service standards across all service points. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and service improvements. Act as deputy for the Head Librarian in their absence. Line manage designated library staff as required. Collection Development and Resource Management: Assist in the procurement, management, and evaluation of physical and digital collections. Take responsibility for cataloguing new stock. Liaise with academic staff to ensure collections meet curriculum and research needs. Monitor usage data and contribute to evidence-based collection decisions. Academic Engagement and User Support: Deliver and support information literacy training and library inductions. Provide specialist research support to students and staff. Work collaboratively with academic departments to embed library services into teaching and learning. Promote library services and resources to enhance engagement and usage including running book groups and organising library activities and trips. Systems and Digital Services: Support the effective use of library management systems and digital platforms. Contribute to the development of digital services and online user support tools. Ensure accurate data management, reporting, and compliance with institutional Person Specification: The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas: Experience of delivering frontline library services in an academic library or equivalent (Essential). Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of people. Good time management skills. Have an excellent command of the English language (spelling, grammar and punctuation), with a sharp eye for detail. The ability to work both alone and in a team. Excellent IT skills. Ability to deliver high standards of customer service under pressure. A polite, friendly and helpful attitude. Positive collaboration, with an ability to bring out the best in those around them. Experience of line management and staff supervision. Hours of Work: You will be required to work 30 hours over the following working pattern: Monday 9.30am - 6.30pm (8.5 hours) Tuesday 8.00am - 5.00pm (8.5 hours) Wednesday 2.00pm - 7.00pm (5 hours) Thursday 8.00am - 12.00am (4 hours) Friday 8.00am - 12.00am (4 hours) You will receive a 30-minute unpaid lunch break on Monday and Tuesday. This role will work term-time plus an additional two weeks. The working hours for this role are negotiable and can be discussed further at interview. Remuneration: The salary for this role is £22,935 per annum (£38,000 full time equivalent). Holidays: Holiday entitlement is included in the salary for this role. All holiday is to be taken outside of the working weeks. Benefits: Complimentary lunch is provided. Free tickets to the College's music, dance and drama performances. Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees. Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period. Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment. Employee benefit and discount platform. Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool. Personalised health and wellbeing consultations. Generous sickness policy. Comprehensive wellbeing package. Access to books and magazines from the College Library. Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities: Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College's pre-employment medical questionnaire, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity. Our full equal opportunities policy is available on the 'Careers' page of our website. For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document below.

Interim Head of Finance (12 Month FTC) Leicester (Hybrid - 2-3 days on site) 70,000 - 80,000 Gleeson are delighted to be supporting a well-established charity in Leicester to recruit an Interim Head of Finance on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Governance, this is a broad leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function, oversight of financial reporting and budgeting, and partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation. Managing a team of 12, you'll provide strong leadership across multiple finance and procurement disciplines while ensuring the organisation continues to deliver robust financial control, insightful charity reporting and effective support to operational teams and boards. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support a finance team of 12 across multiple disciplines Oversee Financial Accounts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Management Accounts and Procurement functions Ensure the timely delivery of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts Lead the year-end process and statutory reporting requirements Support charity-specific financial reporting and governance requirements Prepare and present financial information to a variety of boards and committees Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to support strategic decision-making Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance across the finance function Oversee the Finance Systems Manager and support the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting capabilities Foster a collaborative and customer-focused culture within the finance team and across the wider organisation Ideal Candidate Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is essential Proven experience leading sizeable finance teams within a charity or not-for-profit environment is essential Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams Experience delivering financial reporting to a charitable board, budgeting and forecasting within a complex organisation Comfortable presenting financial information to boards, committees and senior stakeholders Strong business partnering skills and experience working closely with executive leadership teams Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation Knowledge of FRS 102 would be advantageous, although support is available internally Experience gained across both the charity/not-for-profit sector and commercial industry environments would be particularly attractive PLEASE NOTE: This role has the potential to start within the next week so only candidates with quick availability will be considered. This role would suit an experienced finance leader who enjoys balancing operational excellence with stakeholder engagement and team development, while helping a purpose-led organisation achieve its objectives. If this sounds of interest to you, please don't hesitate to apply. Please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester and able to attend site 2-3 days per week - CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised. Previous charity/not-for-profit finance experience is essential. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

The Head of Stage Deputy Technical Manager Role When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. The Head of Stage Deputy Technical Manager Role This is a very exciting opportunity for the right individual to join and assist in leading the Technical Team at the Liverpool Empire. Reporting to the Technical & Building Manager you will play a key role in ensuring our standards of presentation, both on stage and in the rest of the building, are exemplary. You will assist in the leadership and delivery of the technical operations of the venue. This role will provide leadership on all day-to-day aspects of the stage infrastructure within the theatre relating to both the production and the building. Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will ensure there is an efficient, cost effective and robust maintenance plan in place, meeting all operational and compliance needs from a stage maintenance perspective. You will oversee casual stage crew and dressers, and alongside the Head of Lighting and Sound oversee the senior technicians and communicate closely with visiting productions & show management to ensure a smooth get in, fit up and get out. This role will involve regular evening and weekend work. Management experience is essential. The role is offered on an annualised hours contract, meaning that working hours may vary throughout the year and payment for any premium hours, such as get outs, are all included in the annual salary. The role will be subject to a 6 month satisfactory probation period. The role also involves regular evening and weekend work as well as get-ins and get-outs as appropriate. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, with no two days the same. This role is based at the Liverpool Empire. Please note, your role may involve working with children or vulnerable people. Key responsibilities Assist the Technical Manager in the implementation and monitoring of procedures and facilities in accordance with relevant legislation and ATG Entertainment policies. Lead on all stage matters relating to visiting productions, ensuring a robust, cost-effective plan is in place for all visiting productions. Lead and ensure the smooth running of fit ups, get outs and shows, in line with health and safety legislation and the requirements of the visiting company. Alongside other members of the technical department, work on show fit-ups, get-outs and as duty technician on productions. Flexibility is key and the ability to cover absences at short notice is important. In the role of duty technician, to respond to fire alarm activations and carry out relevant investigative and evacuation tasks in line with ATG policies. Assist in the efficient scheduling of technical staff to service the operational needs of the Liverpool Empire, Take the lead in advance communication with visiting productions, ensuring a timely exchange of the production's technical needs, staffing and safety information and to disseminate production information to all affected parties as it is received. To ensure all productions are aware of their responsibilities under the CDM Regulations. Ensure that the producers, promoters, touring companies, and production teams receive the highest standards of customer care at all times. Assist with generating costings for incoming production companies When required, help to arrange hire kit for visiting companies, as well as additional outside crew, runners or catering assistants. Manage timesheets for all casual staff weekly, ensuring that they are correct and accurately reflect the needs of the Theatre and visiting production. Ensure the safe, tidy and efficient use of all storage areas within the theatre, and to promote good housekeeping throughout the technical department Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence, including weekly Senior Management Team meetings and monthly Health & Safety meetings. Property, Building and Maintenance In conjunction with the Technical & Building Manager, venue maintenance team and ATG Property Services, track and log venue inspections, services and maintenance visits, and actions raised. To communicate with relevant contractors and ensure all visits are scheduled around other Theatre commitments and that all occur within the required intervals. Alongside the Head of Lighting & Sound, to take ownership of Tracking This digital compliance system actions as well as monthly workplace inspections. Working with the Technical & Building Manager, to manage and monitor the performance of outside contractors where appropriate, ensuring that all work is carried out to the highest possible standards and in line with Health & Safety requirements. This will include both regular servicing and maintenance contractors for the building & stage machinery, and those working on major capital projects. With the Technical Manager maintain prioritised lists of projects and requirements, both to be fulfilled in-house and for submission for inclusion in the Theatre's 5 year capital expenditure plans. Plan and execute certain in-house refurbishment and installation projects, within venue budget and staffing constraints. With the Technical & Building Manager, create, review and revise risk assessments, safe working practices, COSHH assessments and rescue plans on a regular basis Health and Safety Implement and comply with the companies Health & Safety Policy and Risk Management System, maintaining the safest possible environment for your colleagues, visiting companies and customers. Support in training for staff across the venue on H&S matters, including manual handling, as required. Ensure that any points raised through audits are actioned within the appropriate timescales. Assist the Technical & Building Manager in ensuring that productions provide CDM/risk assessment detail, specific to venue, in advance of their visit and that venue policies, including on hot works, are followed throughout their time on site. Staff Development, Training and Relationships Undertake training courses as required to meet the needs of the Theatre and for further self-development. Assist in the development of a skilled, cohesive, and motivated team by ensuring high standards of recruitment, communication, development and training. Recruit, train, appraise and manage your teams to ensure business and departmental objectives are achieved throughout the team. Develop a positive working relationship and continuously manage a healthy communication with trade union members of the technical team. Other Duties At times, and as the business requires, work at other ATG venues Undertake any such duties and training as may be considered reasonable Be a key holder for the building/buildings call out list in case of emergencies Your skills, qualities, and experience. We welcome transferable skills from other industries. If you can demonstrate many of the essential skills, qualities and experience we encourage you to apply. We are able to provide training where necessary. Essential Previous experience working at a senior level within a Technical Department in a large-scale theatre or similar. Proven hands-on Technical Theatre experience and knowledge. Experience in co-ordinating fit-ups Experience of counterweight flying systems. Entertainment rigging experience Experienced in the implementation of safe systems of work, and developing a safety culture, managing Health and Safety at Work in a theatre or similar context. Experienced in risk assessment writing and review. Production carpentry experience in a theatre environment. Manual Handling experience. Working At Height experience. Computer literate Desirable Familiarity with digital compliance systems. Recognised health and safety at work certification. Experience of delivering training Experience of scenic construction techniques Experience in production or project management. Stakeholder management - working with producers and clients. Large scale touring experience First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid training. Experience with Office365 Experience in delivering staff training. About Us - Our values ATG Entertainment's values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation. THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism) CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness) DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage) PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership) Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities: Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being. Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working. Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work. Our culture You'll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business . click apply for full job details

Group Health and Safety Manager Location: West London Salary: circa 70,000 + Benefits Are you looking for an exciting and varied role within the entertainment industry? Do you have experience operating at the senior level, whilst managing a team of health and safety professionals? If so, you could be a great fit for a Group Health and Safety Manager position we are recruiting on behalf of one of the World's leading organisations in media production. The role would be working across multiple sites throughout London, reporting to the Head of Department. This role involves direct leadership, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with all statutory health and safety requirements. The key responsibilities of the Group Health and Safety Manager include: Leading the H&S team to foster a proactive safety culture across all studio sites Developing, reviewing, and implementing safety policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work Managing incident investigations, emergency planning, and reporting to authorities as required Overseeing safety audits, workplace inspections, and assurance activities to continually improve safety standards Supporting production teams, tenants, and internal departments in aligning practices with best safety protocols The ideal Group Health and Safety Manager will have: NEBOSH diploma (or equivalent), with membership of IOSH Proven experience managing health and safety in a complex, fast-paced operational environment such as real estate, facilities; ideally media production (TV/film/theatre) Proven experience managing a team of health and safety professionals, with a strong track record of positive, impactful results Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring teams and influencing stakeholders Knowledge of statutory requirements, ISO45001, HSG65, and practical safety controls Join a distinguished organisation committed to safety excellence while advancing your career. For further information and to apply, please contact Madeline Underwood on or call (phone number removed). Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England, recruiting across the UK. We handle all roles from Health and Safety Managers, Directors to Advisors. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and temporary staffing. By applying, you agree to our T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, available on our website (url removed). We are committed to diversity and inclusion; please let us know if we can support accessibility needs.

Your new company A large, well-known public sector organisation based here in Bristol is looking for a technically strong management accountant to report to the Head of Finance Business Partnering and lead on all of their management accounts to ensure the delivery of accurate financial information. Your new role Sitting as the link between the Finance Business Partnering team and the sector leads, this role is vital for the business to ensure their management accounts are controlled and completed to allow the senior finance leaders and business partners to focus on strategic insight. The role will include: Lead in the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports Ensure reporting is accurate and consistent Provide clear, high quality financial narratives based on consolidated inputs from the organisation. Set and manage timetables and processes, ensuring delivery across all functions. Ensure the general ledger and associated data is true and fair based on financial performance. Oversee accruals, prepayments and journal posting. Work closely with the financial accounting and systems teams to maintain robust controls. Lead improvements to processes, systems and reporting tools. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a technically strong, fully qualified accountant with good Excel skills who can own and manage the management accounts process. It would be beneficial if you have worked in the public sector, but you should have significant experience of budgeting and forecasting. You should have experience of improving financial processes and ways of working. What you'll get in return The role is based in their head office, close to the M4 / M5 and local transport links. The role offers hybrid working, 2 days per week on site and good benefits, including a local government pension. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

kitchen manager is required for an establishment in Middlesbrough that is looking to grow this upbeat brand. They are looking for candidates who will work in this modern company, a bubbly team, fun team to work in. It is fast-paced and very upbeat. kitchen manager £36-37k, able to create specials for the menu. The menu is alot of finger style dishes like burgers etc. You will be part of something at the early stages. The role As a kitchen manager, you will be able to manage the team, manage the kitchen, ensure everything runs smoothly in the kitchen, and ensure that all the various paperwork is done. This role is for a kitchen manager and will include all the standard kitchen manager / head chef duties. Expeirence We are looking for a head chef / kitchen manager who can manage a team, create food spec's for the line chefs to follow, ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and create specials. You will have food hygiene and food knowledge of allergens. kitchen manager middlesbrough modern and growing brand be part of something at the early stages £36-37k Next Step: HtE Recruitment are one of the UK's Hospitality and Catering Recruitment Agencies, established in 2007. If you are looking for your next permanent chef role or looking to recruit a permanent chef, our HtE Recruitment chef recruiters are here to help you. Our Chef positions include Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef De Partie and Pastry Chefs role. By applying, we ll save your contact details to discuss this role. See our website or email for our GDPR privacy policy. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK, We can not help with sponsorship. HtE Recruitment acts as a Recruitment Agency & only handles permanent chef roles.

Role: Senior Operations Contracts Lead Based: Chelmsford, Maidstone or Canterbury with travel across Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent Salary: £20.80 ph hour PAYE - £26.38ph PAYE OR £26.50ph UMB - £34.00ph UMB Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temp ongoing Hours: 28 hours per week between 4 days between Monday to Friday (flexible)- Hybrid - 1 day from home Based across multiple locations with the flexibility to work from home up to two days each week. This role is responsible for services across Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent. It can be based at Chelmsford, Maidstone or Canterbury with regular travel to the other locations. The expectation is that a minimum of three days per week are spent in face-to-face, in-person contact (e.g. in Women s Centres, Estates or external visits), with a monthly visit to the Head Office in Hammersmith. Visits may also required to HMP Peterborough and HMP Bronzefield. Synopsis of duties: Hold a key role together with Director and the Head of Criminal Justice in programme and services development, including contributing to the tendering, bidding, strategy for services. Drive and develop existing and new innovative models utilising learning from services, the service users, research and policy. As part of the criminal Justice Services management team, be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the business plan for services. Develop and implement strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of CJS processes. Implement quality assurance systems, and ensure that KPIs, targets and outcome measures for contract compliance, taking appropriate action to manage poor performance in your team or with the partners who we lead as necessary, ensure a high quality service while offering solutions/contingencies. Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues Set up systems and work with the Data Insights to improve monitoring processes and systems for data, proving the impact of the work, and ensuring feedback from service users is used to improve services Plan, lead and implement new services and new developments including proactively identifying gaps and incorporating equalities issues. Oversee and ensure casework and safeguarding is to a high quality standard and embeds best practice while ensuring the team remain motivated and risk and needs are well managed across the projects. Attend, contribute and communicate outcomes from regular strategic and operational meetings and one to one performance review meetings with funders and partners. Manage a complex workload, working independently and within a team as appropriate, and problem solve proactively to resolve issues which affect front line services and team performance. Be responsible for line management and performance management of Operation Managers, and project staff, including annual appraisals and supervision, staff training and development, and ensuring that staff are fully inducted and trained. Effectively manage change within the services and ensure best and most appropriate use of staff to support capacity issues and ensure coverage of the programme. With the management team, set, advise on and vary programme and project/pilot budgets to ensure high quality service delivery. Ensure, manage and oversee the services work within the budget, are complaint with financial regulations, policies and procedures, and meets funding and Advance requirements. Collate and check all payroll data related to programme staff, and other human resources information (such as training, sickness and so on) providing monthly returns to the HR team as required. Manage budgets, allocate resources, and monitor financial performance of services within your region within the scope of assigned budgets, meet deadlines and submit quarterly and financial reports to commissioners and key stakeholders Manage and oversee the first tier manager managing day to day financial transactions such as women centre budgets and petty cash. Develop and maintain relations with influence and network with appropriate authorities, organisations, commissioners, and partners. Develop, maintain and review protocols, agreements and contracts with partner agencies while monitoring and reviewing the project. Escalation point of contact for all safeguarding and incident that arise within the service, managing incidences in line with Safeguarding policy as applicable Ensuring through you and your team, attendance and delivery of case presentations at all external Probation meetings and being a point of contact for all key stakeholders (PDUs, probation, courts, prisons, police and community-based services) General duties Essential requirements A thorough understanding of and knowledge of the issues relating to women in the criminal justice system A sound knowledge of safeguarding adult and children principles, child abuse, child protection issues and safeguarding A good knowledge and understanding of organisational systems and frameworks, line management and project management Significant experience, likely to have been gained over several years, of strategic planning and operational management at a service manager level, and developing and delivering services at senior service management level Experience of developing relationships with funders/commissioners and achieving required outcomes Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks, monitoring, evaluating and measuring impact Enhanced Adult and Child DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months Enhanced Level 2 vetting essential Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Head of Data Protection & Information Management Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time(37hours per week) Part Time (30hours per week) Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 The Head of Data Protection and Information Management role forms part of a Department wide Data Protection Unit led by the DfT Departmental Data Protection Officer, and locally reports into the DVSA Chief Data & Security Officer. The role is responsible for carrying out the delegated statutory tasks of the Departmental Data Protection Officer in accordance with the DfT DPO Governance Framework. They also act as the principal point of contact for the ICO and for Data Subjects for the DVSA within the DfT controllership. The role manages the information and records management function as part of the Government Knowledge and Information (KIM) Profession and ensures that management of both electronic and physical records is compliant with GDPR and other regulations. The team also works with the DVSA Corporate Reputation team to help DVSA meet statutory obligations originating from GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation assuring processes, and also leading Internal Reviews or information rights requests under data protection legislation. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Job description The Head of Data Protection and Information Management role forms part of a Department wide Data Protection Unit led by the DfT Departmental Data Protection Officer, and locally reports into the DVSA Chief Data & Security Officer. The role is responsible for carrying out the delegated statutory tasks of the Departmental Data Protection Officer in accordance with the DfT DPO Governance Framework. They also act as the principal point of contact for the ICO and for Data Subjects for the DVSA within the DfT controllership. The role manages the information and records management function as part of the Government Knowledge and Information (KIM) Profession and ensures that management of both electronic and physical records is compliant with GDPR and other regulations. The team also works with the DVSA Corporate Reputation team to help DVSA meet statutory obligations originating from GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation assuring processes and also leading Internal Reviews or complaints under data protection. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: To act as the Data Protection Manager for the DVSA, carrying out the statutory tasks delegated to the role and DVSA by the Department s DPO (as set out in the DfT Data Protection Governance Policy) Leading the records management function ensuring alignment with DfT and wider Government. Providing assurance to the Digital & Technology Leadership Team that the organisation's systems are designed in accordance with the data protection policies and regulations. Lead FOI internal reviews, ensuring our response is fair and robust, and when necessary challenging senior managers on decisions to disclose or withhold. Person specification Essential qualifications: You must have an industry-recognised practitioner-level qualification in data protection. You will either have a qualification in FOI or a security qualification such as CISMP or ISO27001. For these area (FoI and security) where no qualification is held, you should be willing to acquire them within 9 months of joining us. To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: A history of being involved in incident management and forming part of a wider incident management team. A history of working collaboratively and inclusively with external organisations and other stakeholders, sharing information and knowledge to achieve common aims. Experience of information and records management function and be able to advice on Freedom of Information legislation and supporting the business with any training Experience in assessing and improving compliance and reporting on this to all levels. Experience of risk management and working with cyber security colleagues To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Communications Officer - Six Month Contract About Us The Early Education and Childcare Coalition unites the voices of parents, children, providers, early years professionals and the wider business community, working together for investment and reform of early education and childcare in England. We believe that we all benefit from a well-functioning early education system and we all have a role to play in ensuring it works for children, parents and the economy. We are backed by some of the most high-profile campaign and research organisations in the UK. Our members include early years provider membership bodies, parent campaign groups, early childhood experts, trade unions, the business lobby, anti-poverty campaigners and NGOs. Together, we use our collective voice and research to build public and political support for early education and childcare. And it s worked. Thanks to the dedication of our members, early years is one of the top priorities for the government s Plan for Change. But our work isn t done we have an ambitious agenda to rescue and reform the system, ensuring that: Every child can access high-quality education and care that their parents can afford and that will support them to thrive Every provider is funded fairly for the places they offer Every early years professional is rewarded and recognised for the skilled work they do This is an exciting time to join the Coalition. We have experienced significant growth in recent years and with early years firmly on the policy agenda, we expect this to continue. We are now looking for a Communications Officer to help us tell compelling stories, engage key audiences and ensure our communications activity is delivered to a consistently high standard. About the Role Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. We may consider 4 days per week with Tuesday or Wednesday as a non-working day. Duration: Six month contract, renewed subject to funding. Location: Home-working within the UK, with occasional travel for team meetings, events and member engagement. Annual Full-time Salary: £33,500 per annum, pro-rated for a 6 month contract. Start date: Immediate start As Communications Officer, you will play a central role in delivering the Coalition's day-to-day communications activity. Working with the Head of Campaigns and Communications you will help ensure that our research, campaigns and policy work reach the audiences that matter, from journalists and policymakers to providers, parents and coalition members. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, spotting opportunities, managing multiple priorities and working as part of a small, ambitious team. You will support our social media presence, coordinate newsletters and member communications, monitor media coverage and enquiries, and help ensure that the Coalition's voice is consistent, timely and impactful. About You You are an excellent communicator with strong writing skills and an eye for detail. You enjoy creating engaging content, can manage competing priorities and are excited by the opportunity to help shape public debate on issues affecting children, families and the early years workforce. You are proactive, organised and comfortable working independently within a remote team. You are equally happy drafting newsletter copy, responding to urgent journalist enquiries or creating graphics for social media. What You Can Expect To Be Doing Deliver the Coalition's social media activity Monitor the Coalition's social media channels on a day-to-day basis. Create engaging content across platforms, including graphics, video and written posts. Maintain content calendars and schedule content. Monitor sector conversations, emerging issues and engagement opportunities. Support the delivery of campaign moments, events and report launches. Track performance and provide regular reports. Support media and press activity Monitor media coverage relating to early education, childcare and the workforce. Manage incoming media enquiries and work with the Head of Communications and Campaigns to deliver timely responses. Maintain media monitoring systems and coverage reports. Support relationships with journalists and media stakeholders. Produce high-quality content Draft and distribute newsletters for members, supporters and stakeholders. Write website content, blogs and other communications materials. Support the development of campaign messaging and communications assets. Ensure content is accessible, accurate and aligned with the Coalition's tone of voice. Support member and stakeholder engagement Support the promotion of publications and campaigns Assist with the delivery of Coalition events Assist with maintaining contact databases Respond to general communications enquiries Contribute to a small and ambitious team Support colleagues with communications advice and delivery. Contribute to planning, team meetings and organisational development. Undertake other duties consistent with the role as required. Person Specification Essential Experience working in a communications, media, marketing or public affairs role Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write for different audiences and channels Experience working with social media accounts in a professional setting and creating engaging digital content Experience supporting media relations or press office activity Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software Experience drafting newsletters and using email marketing platforms Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team Commitment to the Coalition's mission and values Desirable Experience working in a charity, campaigning, membership or policy environment Understanding of early education and childcare policy in England and the challenges currently facing the system Experience using website content management systems (Squarespace preferred) Experience using CRM systems to maintain records Experience of event planning and promotion Proven ability to work flexibly as part of a small, remote team The Application Process Please apply with: A CV (maximum two pages). A cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the person specification. We recognise that the use of AI technologies can be useful in reducing the work that goes into job-hunting, however, we kindly request that you use your cover letter to evidence that you have understood the requirements of the role and provide examples of how you can meet the criteria. The EECC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we seek to serve. Recruitment Timeline As this role is for an immediate start, we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis until the post is filled.