Education Officer Jobs

Background

The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry. 

Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland.  The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting all aspects of good practice in forestry.

Having agreed a refreshed strategy in 2023, RSFS is now looking to increase its delivery resource. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for Scotland’s trees and forests to develop closer links with members, partners and stakeholders. Your experience in operational delivery will allow us to improve our practices and professionalise our delivery to secure a sustainable future for the RSFS.

Who we are looking for

You will be a personable, dynamic self-starter, used to being the first point of contact within the organisation.  As RSFS is a virtual organisation, you must be highly-organised and able to work independently contributing to the overall team outcomes.

The principal functions of the role will be to support the Board in advancing its mission and representing RSFS to members and the community:

• Support our five Regions in planning and delivery of Regional Field Days and the Annual Study Tour;
• Manage the definition, planning and delivery of paid training events;
• Maintain links with members, partners, stakeholders and sector organisations;
• Develop and promote membership of the Society to a broad and relevant constituency;
• Evaluate and implement procedures for RSFS, and as appropriate for Cashel Forest Trust;
• Ensure, in conjunction with our Secretariat, that RSFS remains in compliance with prevailing laws and regulations; and
• Other duties as required by the role.

Outline terms and conditions

• The role is for 21 hours per week;
• A full-time equivalent salary of £45,000 to £55,000, pro rated for the contracted hours, to be agreed depending on experience;
• 28 days paid holiday pro rated for the contracted hours;
• Access to our employee well-being assistance programme.

Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Trusts)

Salary: £16,800 (£28,000 FTE)

Contract: Permanent, 3 days per week (or 22.5hrs per week on another agreed working pattern)

Location: Hybrid, at least one day per week in a Power2 office (London or Ashton-under-Lyne)

Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday each year (pro-rata)

Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and its variations focusing on mental health, school transitions and physical activity, and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 wellbeing programme.

We believe there is no greater cost to society than unfulfilled potential. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.

We have an opportunity to join our Fundraising Team as Fundraising Officer, raising the funds that enable young people to benefit from our life-changing programmes. 

The majority of the successful candidate’s time will be spent in growing an already established Trusts and Foundations income stream; you will be responsible for writing applications to and managing relationships with small and medium grant-makers (giving up to c.£10k). You will have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio of new and existing funders, with support from the Head of Fundraising, and will support the wider fundraising team with research needs.

This is an exciting time to join the Power2 fundraising team, as we aim to grow and diversify our income sources. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be involved in the growth and development of new areas of fundraising and to be involved in activities reflecting their own interests and career aspirations.

Direct experience is not essential for this role – more important is that you possess transferable skills and can demonstrate experience in distilling complex information from a range of sources and communicating it in a persuasive, engaging way to different audiences. The successful candidate will therefore have excellent communication skills, be highly numerate and a great team player and collaborator.

We operate hybrid working, and this role can be based at either our London or North-West (Ashton-under-Lyne) office, with at least one day working in the office per week. We offer flexibility as to when the role’s hours are worked, and exact working patterns can be discussed at interview.

To apply please visit our website. On the second page of the application form, please upload a CV and personal statement. Use the personal statement as an opportunity to convince us why your skills and experience make you the right person for this role, paying particular attention to the criteria on the person specification. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.

Interviews will be held w/c 16 December.

The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.

Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.

We are recruiting a Policy Officer to undertake an exciting new role within the Advocacy and Communications Team. You will report to the Director of Advocacy and Communications and work closely with all others in the team.

The purpose of this role is to strengthen LFF’s policy and advocacy efforts. You will be crucial in helping to develop strategic engagement, influence change and strengthen LFF’s impact on public policy, and in doing so, make a significant contribution to the prevention of child sexual abuse.

Bringing together your knowledge and experience engaging with various stakeholders, you will effect change by identifying opportunities to influence decision-making, analyse data to develop policy positions for the organisation, contribute to consultation submissions and provide advice on various policy matters.

Advocacy is one of our three strategic pillars within our current organisational strategy, together with reach and research.  It sits within the wider Advocacy and Communications Team which supports the promotion of all areas of our work across various channels: websites, social media, press and PR, marketing and digital advertising. As we look forward to a new organisational strategy in 2025, we will be embedding advocacy across the organisation and will be striving to better showcase our advocacy work both internally and externally.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e. applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

Are you passionate about volunteer engagement and making a real difference in the world of healthcare? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an experienced Volunteer Officer to lead the way we attract, manage and recognise the invaluable work of our volunteer community.

We have over 2,000 volunteers that engage with us and refer to these individuals as ‘Contributors’. The Contributor Officer will be our Volunteer Lead and will work alongside the Head of HR on the engagement, management and retention of volunteers across the organisation. As this is a new role, there is huge scope to think innovatively and apply your expertise to ensure our processes and ways of working deliver real value to the members giving up their time to work with us.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our contributors, ensuring they feel valued and empowered to contribute their expertise. If you’re keen to take a leading role in ensuring that we can engage and grow the group of doctors helping us to make a difference to patients’ lives, then we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Develop and update an appropriate and consistent recruitment and selection process for Contributor positions, ensuring it provides flexibility to cater to the differing level of roles across the organisation.
• Work with the Marketing and Digital team to build and maintain a dedicated Contributor section of the website, designed to engage our key audiences and provide easy access to engaging information and content.
• Monitor application rates for key Contributor positions, developing our approach to ensure that the opportunities reach a wide range of members.
• Actively lead the RCR’s approach to engaging with Contributors.
• Conduct regular business partnering meetings with RCR staff who have management responsibility for key Contributors, advising on how to manage, support and engage the group.
• Actively input into the development of the RCR’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and other relevant systems to ensure there is a single point of truth for all Contributor related data and that important information is recorded in an easy to access way.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience of volunteer attraction, management and engagement.
• Experience of effectively managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of developing processes and policies from scratch to meet complex needs.
• Ability to work with data and identify issues and analyse the impact of solutions implemented.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply through the candidate pack.

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Job Title: University Access Officer
• Salary: £27,570
• Closing Date: Thursday 12th December
• Reporting to: Programme Manager
• Contract: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
• Job Location: London
• Interviews: Tuesday 17th December
• Start date: Monday 6th January
• School Location: Vauxhall/Enfield

About the organisation

The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.

Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.

The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are almost twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.

Safeguarding Statement

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation.

Why work at The Access Project

People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we’re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Delivery, Sales and Partnerships, Strategy, Finance and Operations to achieve our mission. 

The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all employees to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We regularly have opportunities for people to share their ideas in various working groups, generating strong teamwork across the organisation.

We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they’re proud to tell people they work at The Access Project.

About our values

1. Empowerment - We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.
2. Courage - We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission
3. Impact - We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes
4. Inclusion - We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.
5. Ownership - We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?”

About the role

This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in Oasis Academy Hadley and Lilian Baylis Technology School.

The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of the programme is optimised.

Role responsibilities

• Work directly with students in a professional and safe manner
• Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme
• Match students with volunteer tutors
• Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance
• Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university applications
• Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided)
• Monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
• Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme
• Manage tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems
• Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme
• Chair and present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress.
• University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, and attending university site visits, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).
• Support with projects in the Delivery team
• Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s Programme Managers or Director

Person specification

• Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels
• Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately
• Able to effectively time manage
• Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school
• Resilient and adaptable
• Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships
• Can demonstrate a commitment to upholding the values and behaviours of good conduct
• Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns

Training and Development 

You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully.

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure. 
• PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more. 
• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff 
• Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day. 

• Interest-free travelcard loans 
• Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable 
• Cyclescheme loans 
• 3 paid Volunteering Days 
• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%) 
• CPD options 
• The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements 

Equal Opportunities Statement 

The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.

The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us. 
 

Disclosure of a Criminal Record 

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure. 

Present or most recent employment 

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment. 

References 

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references. 

Education, Qualifications and Training:

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

This is an exciting time to join the Executive Team leading Transform MS (Measurement Science) Community Interest Company (‘the CiC’), a University of Plymouth spin out company who are internationally recognised as experts in measurement science. We are committed to our social purpose: “to maximise the value of clinical research to minimise the impact of disease”.  Based in Plymouth, but operating globally, this role will make a significant contribution to our business and will require a person with an excellent track record for co-ordinating the delivery of high-quality research focussed projects and services.

The CiC is a small but developing business with ambitious future plans so we need leaders who are pro-active, can problem solve and have the capability to confidently tackle new challenges .  We are a collaboration of international experts with a unique combination of clinical, measurement science, regulatory and commercial expertise.  This multi-disciplinary team provides unparalleled research and consultancy services to global clients and has an extensive partnership network spanning Global Pharma, University, Research & Innovation sectors as well as the NHS.

This is a job where everything you do will be, in some way, contributing to better outcomes for the community and to people who have long-term conditions such as multiple sclerosis and parkinsons. So, if you want a role with a commercial edge, plenty of challenge and diversity that provides lots of rewards then this job could be perfect for you. 

Accountable to the CiC Chair and a member of the Board and Executive Team, this role will lead our fantastic Delivery Team and create the environment and culture required to support consistent delivery of client expectations and positive impact for the communities we serve.

As a member of the Executive Team, you will collaboratively work together to deliver the 5-Year Plan enabling the CiC social purpose and strategic aspirations to be achieved.

If this appeals thenk click on apply to read our information pack and get in touch - we look forward to meeting the person who will help us in the next step of our journey.

Specifically, the key duties of this role are:

Specific duties:

 Strategy

• Work with the Board to successfully deliver the CiC future ambitions and 5-Year Roadmap.  Specifically, lead the 5-Year Financial Plan; the Organisational Development Plan – including the 12-month Operational Plan; and the 5-Year People Plan

• Ensure organisational readiness to ensure TMS can respond positively and at pace to new opportunities

• Lead the development and implementation of the TMS 5-Year Financial Plan to support delivery of the 5-Year Roadmap

• Support the Business Development Officer (BDO) to deploy effective horizon scanning and networking to keep abreast of relevant international, national and local opportunities that provides opportunities for business development and community impact.

Governance

• Lead oversight of project delivery and responsibility for flagging matters for escalation as appropriate to the Board
• Lead operational management and administration of TMS within the frameworks established by the Board
• Ensure the Board are kept fully updated and advised in line with the 5-Year Roadmap. Specifically, lead the 5-Year Financial Plan; the Organisational Development Plan – including the 12-month Operational Plan; and the 5-Year People Plan
• Lead development, implementation and adherence of TMS policies and procedures and ensure they are regularly reviewed against current best practice
• Ensure that TMS meets all of its obligations as a CiC with all regulatory and compliance bodies
• Implement, manage and develop the TMS Operational and Delivery Governance framework on behalf of the Board
• Co-ordinate monthly reporting and provision of performance data to support delivery of the TMS Operational and Delivery Governance framework
• Work closely with the TMS Finance partners and management team to formulate budgets and forecasts
• Keep the Board appraised of the financial performance and position of TMS, monitor against budgets/forecasts and take any necessary corrective action
• Ensure that all major risks to which TMS is exposed are regularly reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate these
• Management of the day to day running of contracting.

People, Leadership and Management

• Lead the recruitment, education, training and development plan supporting the TMS CiC Team
• Provide leadership that promotes and establishes the CiC values: Collaborative Partnership Working; Continuous Learning & Improvement; Recognising Difference & Equality; Maximising Contribution of Outputs for the Community
• Directly manage, support and motivate staff through the provision of regular supervision and appraisal
• Take active responsibility for your personal learning and development, and promote and support a learning culture across the organization
• Lead the development and implementation of the 5-Year People Plan, including the training and development plan, to support delivery of the 5-Year Plan
• Lead the development and delivery of the internal communication, education and engagement plan and related audit activities
• Lead the development and implementation of the TMS performance management and appraisal processes.

 Business Development

• Support the BDO by providing operational components and delivery requirements for inclusion within new business contracts

• Support the BDO to plan and deliver the new business proposals.

Partnerships & Community Impact

· Develop a clear understanding of the TMS community and the role of TMS in developing activities which deliver its social purpose

· Support the BDO to maintain and develop strong relationships with members of the TMS community in order to identify opportunities for delivering community impact.

Quality

• Ensure that all TMS services are delivered to a high standard, and to identify, recommend and implement measures to improve the quality of services

• Ensure the organisation continues to demonstrate good quality by compliance with the quality requirements of service agreements, and with existing quality marks and accreditations

• Ensure management of projects to meet stakeholder expectations with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Marketing, External Communication & PR

• Support the BDO to be an ambassador and spokesperson for TMS at events, meetings and other networking activities with key stakeholders in order to promote TMS.

• Support the BDO to maintain and develop effective networks with principal stakeholders and TMS collaborators within respective area of responsibilities outlined in the 5-Year Roadmap.

A 1st round virtual interview will be held during w/c 6th January and an in-person Panel Interview will take place in Devon during w/c 13th January and a specific time will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

Overall purpose of the job  

The River Engagement and Education Officer will become a valued member of our small, friendly, and highly dedicated Community Engagement and Education Team. In this role, you will help organise river-related activities aimed at inspiring individuals and empowering them to take action for their rivers. 

You will be actively involved in the catchment area, supporting volunteer initiatives, conducting school sessions, and assisting with community workshops. Your role will include facilitating enjoyable and memorable experiences through challenges, games, and experiments, allowing participants to explore their river environments and appreciate the benefits of being close to nature. 

Additionally, you will encourage individuals to develop new skills by engaging in conservation activities such as river clean-ups, citizen science water quality monitoring, and wildlife surveys. 

Please note that this position involves regulated activities with children, so the successful candidate will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to employment.

Travel and Schedule Requirements  

This position will be based at the home address of the appointed employee, with regular use of the Trust’s desk space in Bristol. The post holder will be required to travel frequently throughout the Bristol Avon catchment for meetings, site visits, community and school events, and more. A full, current UK driving license and daily access to a vehicle covered by business insurance are essential for this role. 

To minimise travel time and reduce carbon emissions, we prefer candidates who live within the catchment area. Mileage costs will be reimbursed. Additionally, this position may occasionally require working evenings, weekends, and public holidays to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. The Trust operates a time-off in lieu system. 

Role Purpose  

This role will be pivotal in the Trust’s expansion of its community engagement and education work packages – a key strand of the Trust’s 5-year strategy (coming soon).

The role will include the following aspects:

Community Engagement Activities  

Assist with delivery of our established community engagement programmes, including: 

• Assisting in the execution of practical conservation activities for volunteers, including litter picks, vegetation management, and tree planting. 

• Leading on written / graphic communications such as social media posts, website articles and press releases. 

• Training and supporting volunteers in citizen science monitoring, such as wildlife surveys and water quality testing. 

• Leading educational sessions for schools, including assemblies, in-class workshops, and site visits to the river. 

• Facilitating engaging workshops about rivers for families with young children. 

• Preparing equipment and learning resources for activities, ensuring all items are well-maintained. 

• Taking the initiative to expand your knowledge and develop skills relevant to the role. 

• Assisting in the collection of monitoring data to support progress assessments and end-of-project reports. 

Organisation and Teamwork  

• Serve as a dependable team member, contributing to high-quality volunteering and learning activities. 

• Manage your time effectively to travel to various locations within the catchment and dedicate time to independent work from home. 

• Develop skills in prioritising your workload to ensure tasks are completed within established deadlines. 

Partnership Working and Communication  

• Serve as a welcoming representative for Bristol Avon Rivers Trust, maintaining a professional demeanour. 

• Shadow colleagues to gain experience in effective communication and collaborative practices with key partners, including Wildlife Trusts, the Environment Agency, Natural England, and Local Authorities. 

• Attend meetings, events, and exhibitions, confidently engaging with diverse audiences, such as families, schools, volunteers, and community groups. 

Other Duties:  

• Furthermore, you will be a vital member of the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust team, contributing to the achievement of our strategic objectives. 

• Prioritise health, safety, and wellbeing by taking responsibility for yourself and being mindful of the needs of others, including participants, volunteers, and colleagues. 

• Foster a workplace culture that encourages staff to feel motivated to come to work, perform at their best, and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. 

Skills and Experience  

Essential  

• A strong passion for rivers, wildlife, and nature conservation. 

• Eager to acquire new skills and enhance your understanding of river conservation, volunteering, and engagement activities. 

• Capable of adhering to organisational policies, particularly regarding safeguarding and health and safety. 

• Enjoyment of practical, hands-on work and spending time outdoors. 

• Ability to work under own initiative 

• Willingness to actively participate in completing tasks. 

•  Excellent communication skills, verbally, visually and in writing, appropriate to location, audience and circumstance. 

• A highly effective and dependable team member. 

• Proficient in IT software, including email, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and videoconferencing applications. 

• Ability to travel frequently to remote sites and work some evenings and weekends. 

• Possession of a full UK driving license, with access to a personal vehicle insured for business use. 

Desirable:  

• Experience in leading engaging and accessible learning activities in both indoor and outdoor settings. 

• Experience working with children and / or volunteers

• Practical experience with conservation initiatives, including habitat creation, woodland planting, and river engineering. 

• Proven experience in project monitoring, including the collection, analysis, and presentation of data. 

• Ability to clearly articulate the importance of nature to wellbeing through presentations and verbal or written methods 

General Notes 

• This position involves working from home with regular travel around the Bristol Avon Catchment. 

• There may be occasional requirements to work during evenings, weekends, and public holidays to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. 

• Physical fitness is essential, as the role may include full-day walkover surveys and river restoration activities in various weather conditions. 

• We expect you to perform your job duties with environmental awareness, minimising any potential damage to the environment. 

• Our goal is to ensure that all resources are used effectively and efficiently. 

• You will be expected to adhere to principles of “sound value for money” and follow procurement guidelines when purchasing goods and services.

Interested parties should submit a CV and a one page covering letter explaining why you would perform well in this role and what you could bring to BART. 

Interviews for this post will take place in the Bristol Avon catchment during w/c 16th December 2024.

Please note, due to limited resources you will only be contacted should you be successful in gaining an interview. We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. 

Thank you for your interest in applying for a role with the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust. 

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Education Training Consultant (0.6 FTE) to join our team.

You'll deliver both in person and online training to predominantly education professionals with the primary purpose of delivering and expanding on AET (Autism Education Trust) training contracts. You'll have expertise in the field of autism and education, specialising in delivering training and knowledge to support autistic children and young people to thrive within their education settings.

You'll provide interactive, captivating training, using your education expertise and knowledge to design bespoke training products, or adapt existing content, to support understanding of autism and improve inclusive practice. You'll maintain key relationships with Local Authorities and education settings to increase AET delivery across our licensed boroughs, supporting them to achieve autism confidence.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Substantial experience in delivering training to professionals, parents and other audiences.
• Qualified teacher/experienced teaching assistant or other relevant teaching qualifications.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people with autism in the workplace/education setting.
• Ability to design and deliver training and CPD programmes to improve inclusive practice.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Hours 37.5 hours, Term Time Only (43 weeks worked) part time hours will be considered

Location Hybrid worker - home, school or office based as necessary. Together Trust Central office is based in Cheadle, Cheshire. You must be able to commute between the Trust services.

Reports to Head of Clinical Services

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to join our Clinical Services team?

The Clinical Service team in the Together Trust is at an exciting time of development. This post offers the unique opportunity to join a newly established Psychology Service and to work systemically in multi-disciplinary teams to contribute to trust wide and externally commissioned initiatives and support the needs of individual pupils.

In this role you will be working in Specialist Together Trust settings.

You will draw on knowledge and expertise in neurodiversity and work closely with settings that support learners with autism and social communication differences.  You will work with pupils with significant social and emotional needs and the teams around them, using trauma-informed practice. You will support the needs of learners with complex learning and developmental needs, and you will have opportunities to work in other settings on externally commissioned projects across the region, including work in mainstream and community settings.

You will work in a variety of ways through training, problem-solving and collaborative consultation and advice and support to teachers, parents/carers, SENCOs, the wider community, as well as children and young people. You will be able to build relationships with those you support, take a reflective approach and work in cycles of ‘assess, plan, do review’ to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. You will use psychological assessment and produce reports to contribute to an understanding of a child’s needs and work in collaboration with others to develop shared and person-centred plans of support.

You will be supported by and will support a small team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists using formal and informal supervision, and you will be able to shape and contribute to the development of a service that is inclusive and celebratory of the experiences of the thoughts and ideas people bring. Opportunities for professional development and project development with universities as well as participation in charity and community focussed activity will be supported.

The scope for development in this role is extensive and we would welcome applicants from Educational Psychologists looking for new ways of practicing as an Educational Psychologist.

Help us make a change to the lives of the young people we support with special educational needs.

Benefits 

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Please read the full job description to find out more about this new and interesting position.

For further enquiries about this role, please contact: Rick Vogan (Head of Clinical Services), [email protected] or Dr Joanna Dalton (Trust Wide Educational Psychologist), [email protected]

This position may be withdrawn early should the ideal candidate be found prior to the closing date - therefore early applicants are encouraged.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

Head of Education

Job Title:                       Head of Education       
Contract:                      Full time, permanent     
Salary:                          Starting salary £47,000 
Reports to:                   Director of External Affairs 
Responsible for:          Education Officer 
Place of Work:             BSH Headquarters, 100 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF. (Hybrid working)

Founded in 1960, The British Society for Haematology is a registered charity and professional membership body.  The object of the Society is to advance the practice and study of haematology and to facilitate contact between persons interested in haematology.  The Society has some 3000 members consisting of doctors, scientists and nurses specialising in the field of haematology.  The Society has the British Journal of Haematology as its official journal and offers a range of grants and scholarships for research. 

The Role 

The Head of Education will lead on the Society’s learning and training programme, ensuring that the activities developed by our volunteers cover the needs of current and future members and are created in the most engaging way possible. From overseeing our large annual conference, to smaller day training events, webinars and online resources, the post holder will also work collaboratively with stakeholders and industry to maximise our educational reach. 

You will have responsibility for a small team and for the efficient running of the Education Committee and the Annual Scientific Meeting Programme Committee and will contribute effectively to decision making within the Society, including close working with the Director of External Affairs and the CEO.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with a solid understanding of the professional education sector and experience of successfully developing and launching new education activities, especially online. You will be a proactive collaborator with the ability to manage teams, projects, budgets and strategic plans.

To Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date:  12pm on 2nd December 2024 

Interview dates: 12th-13th December, in person at our offices (100 White Lion Street)

No agencies please.   

The British Society for Haematology is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. 

REF-217 900 

Full/Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week), 52 weeks per year

Location: Central Services Office in Marlow

This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Trust. This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO and the Business Manager, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers. 

The successful candidate will have previous financial experience and recognised accounting qualification, ideally in a school environment, and will be flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role, extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites. 

Please see attached job description for full details. Please note that application should include a complete applicaton form. 

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 December 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should suitable candidates apply before the closing date.

The school is fully committed to the DfE guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following Buckinghamshire Council’s guidance and the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the safer recruitment process. 

Role: Partnerships Director

Location: Hybrid - London/home - regular travel to London office and client events across the UK. 

Salary: £65k-£80k

Demand for our specialist tutoring programmes for Children Looked After, those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) continues to increase and we are seeking an excellent addition to our team to support the increased demand for our provision and to support the continued scaling of our organisation.

The Organisation

Equal Education is a social enterprise working to improve outcomes and narrow the attainment gap for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners, including Children Looked After, those with SEND, and unaccompanied asylum seeking children. We have 12 years’ experience delivering 1:1 tuition, working with hundreds of schools and Local Authority partners across the country, reaching hundreds of pupils annually. 

As a member of the Fair Education Alliance, we believe in providing meaningful educational provision to students whose needs may not be best met within a traditional classroom environment, those who aren’t currently accessing education, or who benefit from additional 1:1 support. We work with qualified teachers to provide academic, subject specialised and individual tutoring and mentoring for children of all ages. Tutors provide pastoral care and work with pupils to increase engagement and attainment. Our programmes allow students to overcome barriers to learning, help them build trusted relationships, increase their aspirations, and fulfil their potential. We are passionate about our cause and are looking for people who are motivated by a strong desire to address educational inequality and improve outcomes. 

This role will be suited to those who have held roles such as: Headteacher, Assistant/Deputy Head Teacher, Inclusion Team Manager, Head of Service, Virtual School Head, SEND Manager, Commissioning Manager, Educational Consultant. 

The Role

As our Partnerships Director, you will be at the forefront of driving organisational growth, leading our sales and procurement strategy, and positioning Equal Education as a thought leader in the education sector.

We are seeking an innovative and strategic Partnerships Director to lead our sales, procurement, and thought leadership strategy as we scale our impactful programmes for Children Looked After, students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). This pivotal role is suited to an experienced professional with deep expertise in public sector procurement, tendering, and B2B/B2G sales, alongside a passion for addressing educational inequality.

A natural communicator, the post-holder will understand the challenges faced by our School and Local Authority Partners. They will be quick to pick up the phone or meet with our valued clients face-to-face, in order to find solutions that work for all and ensure we can deliver our high-quality programmes to students. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

   • Develop and execute the organisation’s sales, procurement, and partnership strategy to align with growth goals.

   • Drive expansion of Equal Education’s programmes across the UK and into new territories.

   • Support and mentor members of the Partnerships team, including Partnerships Account Managers with a focus on their personal and professional development. 

2. Tendering and Procurement

   • Lead the tendering process, ensuring compelling, compliant, and winning bids.

   • Oversee public sector procurement and contract negotiations with local authorities, schools, and multi-academy trusts.

3. Sales and Relationship Management

   • Build and manage relationships with B2B and B2G partners, including key stakeholders in education and local government.

   • Collaborate with internal teams to align service offerings with market needs.

4. Thought Leadership

   • Represent Equal Education at conferences, panels, and events as a keynote speaker or panellist.

   • Position the organisation as a leader in education innovation and policy through public engagements and publishing thought leadership pieces.

5. Operational Oversight

   • Work closely with programme delivery teams to ensure partnership agreements translate into impactful services.

   • Provide strategic oversight on the commercial aspects of partnership agreements.

Key Deliverables:

Within 3 Months:

• Develop a clear, actionable sales and procurement strategy aligned with organisational goals.

• Identify and prioritise tender opportunities, setting up a pipeline of high-value bids.

• Establish relationships with key stakeholders across local authorities and schools.

Within 6 Months:

• Lead the submission of multiple high-quality tenders, achieving at least one significant new contract win.

• Represent Equal Education at a minimum of two key conferences or industry events, positioning the brand as a thought leader.

• Strengthen B2B and B2G partnerships, expanding the organisation’s network and influence.

Within 12 Months:

• Achieve measurable growth in revenue and programme delivery through new partnerships.

• Expand Equal Education’s presence into at least one new region or territory.

• Build and implement a long-term thought leadership strategy, including regular speaking engagements and published insights.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Expertise in Public Sector Procurement: Proven experience in writing and winning tenders, with a deep understanding of procurement frameworks in the education sector.

• Sales Leadership: Extensive experience in B2B and B2G sales, with a track record of achieving growth targets.

• Contract Negotiation: Skilled in managing complex negotiations, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.

• Data-Driven: Skilled in working with databases like Salesforce or other CRM and spreadsheets to track high volumes of client information and student outcomes. 

• Local Authority Knowledge: A background in working with or for local authorities is highly desirable.

• Thought Leadership: Demonstrated ability to represent an organisation at events and publish industry-leading insights.

• Strategic Vision: Capable of aligning sales and procurement activities with organisational objectives.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Team work: Be a strong internal influencer, supporting and mentoring the development of your team, as well as working closely with delivery colleagues to ensure we not only match, but exceed client expectations.

Desirable:

• Experience working in the education sector or with local authorities, particularly in roles involving SEND or children’s services.

• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and best practices for handling sensitive information.

• Experience in bid-writing, tender management, or grant applications.

• Understanding of working in a small organisation environment.

• Be comfortable with working on Salesforce

General

The job is subject to having the right to work in the UK, two professional references and a basic DBS check.

Why Join Us? 

Equal Education is at the heart of transforming opportunities for under-resourced students. As our Partnerships Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our impact, growing our reach, and positioning us as a trusted voice in education innovation. We also offer:

• A competitive salary

• Staff wellbeing benefits such as ClassPass membership, access to discounts via Perks at Work, counselling support services through our EAP, eyecare vouchers, regular wellbeing sessions and team social events.

• Investment in you - we believe in developing from within and offer our team training opportunities and personalised development plans, as well as the chance to get involved with lots of projects across the organisation.

• Flexible, hybrid work environment with regular opportunities for in-person client engagement.

• The chance to work alongside a passionate team working to make a positive impact in the lives of under-resourced children and young people across the UK.

At Equal Education, you are the expert. We give you the space, the support and the technology to be your best. The rest is up to you.

Being you at Equal Education 

Every young person we support is unique and our team isn’t any different. Our differences are our strength when it comes to providing a tailored, human approach to education. We are proud of our people and provide an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work. 

Our recruitment practices are carried out in line with equal opportunities and all candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender reassignment, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. 

Next steps

If you feel inspired and you think you have the right motivation and experience for the role, we would love to receive your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this application early, for example if we receive an unprecedented number of applications, so please apply promptly to ensure you are considered for this role. 

We are recruiting a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in East Midlands and Cambridgeshire tailoring support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.

What you will do:

· Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

· Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

· Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training and education.

· Deliver training and raise awareness of products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers and other trainers.

· Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the Strategic Plans.

· Contribute to and promote campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Area and Strategic Plans.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities

· A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience

· Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience

· Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work

· The ability to travel to different locations across West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire  to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

· A degree or professional qualification in Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £30,559 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £33,366 per annum (SCP 23)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Birmingham, with travel across West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

We are recruiting a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region providing support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.

What you will do:

· Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

· Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

· Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training and education.

· Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers and other trainers.

· Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with strategic plans.

· Record, monitor and report on data to evaluate our projects and demonstrate impact.

· Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities

· A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience

· Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience

· Experience of using your own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work

· Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a diverse workload

· The ability to travel to different locations across London and the South of England to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £30,559 per annum (Scale SCP 18) progressing by increments to £33,366 per annum (Scale SCP 23). As this is a London-based role, the post-holder will receive an additional Cost of Living Allowance which is £5,000 per annum.

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Location: London (7-9 Bream’s Buildings, London, EC4A 1DT) with travel across the South of England

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.