Lifeguard
Verdant Leisure Limited - Kilwinning, Ayrshire
from £13.29 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
At Verdant Parks, we believe the key to a great holiday is getting the fundamentals right — and that includes creating a safe, clean, and welcoming leisure environment where guests can relax and enjoy their time with us. We’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Lifeguard to join our team at Viewfield Manor Holiday Park for the summer season. Your main responsibilities will include supervising the swimming pool and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all guests. You will monitor pool activities, respond quickly and effectively to any incidents or emergencies, carry out routine safety checks, and enforce pool rules in a friendly and professional manner. You will also help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming pool environment, assist guests with any questions or concerns, and contribute to creating a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone using the facilities. If you enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude, and are looking to gain valuable customer service experience over the summer, we’d love to hear from you. Salary: £13.29 per hour Contract Type: Seasonal, Temporary Hours: Variable Location: Viewfield Manor Holiday Park, Torranyard, Lochlibo Rd, Kilwinning KA13 7RD You will be required to complete a PVG criminal records check. The cost of this check will be met by the company. You will also need to a hold a valid NPLQ. A wonderful place to work: When you join Team Verdant you will be working in a fun and collaborative environment. You can also take advantage of some fantastic benefits including: • Last minute park breaks from only £109; • Up to 30% off park breaks for you, your friends and your family; • Discounted use of facilities on park, including restaurants, leisure and activities; • An annual 'Verdant Experience' - book a break at one of our parks and experience a Verdant holiday as a customer. There is no charge for this break, we simply ask that you make the most of it and give us your honest feedback afterwards! • Many opportunities for recognition and reward - monthly 'Stars' awards, annual awards for individuals and park teams, 'Cheers for Peers' cards, and any excuse for cakes, biscuits and celebrations!; • Our company wide team initiatives to help each other, our communities and the planet - Green Champions, Charity Champions, Mental Health Champions; • A commitment to providing training & development opportunities, recognising potential and supporting you in your career. About the Company: Verdant Parks own and operate holiday parks in some of the UK’s most picturesque spots across Scotland and England. Each of our parks are unique with plenty to offer, whether its beach-side or countryside, self-catering holidays or holiday home ownership, entertainment in our bars and restaurants or a relaxing swim in our pools. We are passionate about our customers and work hard to ensure they have the best possible experience at our parks. Verdant Parks is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme. Check out why our employees rate us as World Class – join us for an extraordinary adventure in 2026!
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Senior Landscape Officer
Huntingdonshire District Council - Huntingdon
£43,318 to £48,495 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high quality services to our communities, residents and businesses and this means we need to employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking Local Authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision making. We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising) all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first. Job Details Help shape the future of Huntingdonshire's natural environment. At Huntingdonshire District Council, we are passionate about creating places where people and nature can thrive together. We are looking for a knowledgeable and forward-thinking Senior Landscape Officer to join our Conservation and Environment team and lead on landscape and biodiversity matters across Planning Services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how development is delivered across the district, ensuring that growth is balanced with the protection and enhancement of our landscapes, habitats and biodiversity. From advising on major planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments to supporting Biodiversity Net Gain and wider environmental initiatives, you will make a lasting impact on both communities and the natural environment. About the role As Senior Landscape Officer, you will be the Council's lead specialist on landscape and biodiversity matters, providing expert advice across a wide range of planning and environmental issues. Working closely with colleagues, developers, consultants, elected members and external stakeholders, you will help ensure that development proposals create positive outcomes for nature and the landscape. You will assess planning applications and development proposals, provide technical guidance on landscape and biodiversity issues, contribute to environmental policy development, and represent the Council at appeals, inquiries and other proceedings where specialist evidence is required. You will also play a key role in supporting the Council's environmental ambitions, including the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements, nature recovery initiatives and wider obligations arising from the Environment Act. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines technical expertise, strategic thinking and effective partnership working, offering the opportunity to influence some of the most significant developments and environmental projects across the district.
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Hourly Paid Lecturer in Art & Design (Photography)
West Herts College - Watford, Hertfordshire
£33.91 to £52.30 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
The School of Art and Design is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Hourly Paid Lecturer to join our contemporary, forward thinking, and high achieving team. This position is required for two days per week, working Mondays and Thursdays only, due to the current course timetable. Working closely with our students, stakeholders and employers, you will strive for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a broad range of skills to predominantly teach on our UAL Level 3 Photography course. You will be delivering both industry skills and knowledge to our eager students. Candidates should demonstrate competence in various creative and technical processes such as but not limited to: Digital photography and camera techniques Studio photography and lighting Location photography Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Digital image editing and post-production Creative and conceptual photography Communication and presentation skills Knowledge and experience of analogue photography, darkroom processes and contemporary photographic industry practices is desirable. These skills will not only enhance our learners’ academic journey but also prepare them for successful progression into Higher Education and careers within the Photography and wider creative industries. The successful candidate will be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and have an eagerness to seek out development opportunities for our courses. You will also be able to demonstrate an adaptive and flexible teaching style to support and stretch a diverse range of students. Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills and who is willing to engage in self-development. It is essential that our courses reflect industry practices, and you will be key in driving course development to ensure it remains relevant and meets contemporary industry needs. You should also expect to provide prompt, accurate and detailed assessment of student work at key stages during the academic year. Please note that applicants must be available to work on both Mondays and Thursdays. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd September 2026. You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill. We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday. If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.
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Interim Head of Supportive Care
St Joseph's Hospice - London
£73,474.49 to £83,959.64 a year
On-siteContractFull time
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and transform a diverse portfolio of supportive care services, ensuring that people living with life-limiting illness, and those important to them, receive outstanding, person-centred support that enables them to live well until the end of life. Reporting to the Director of Care, you will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across a broad range of services. As a key member of the Hospice leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of our supportive care strategy in line with the Hospice Strategy 2026-2031. You will drive service transformation, develop innovative models of care, strengthen community partnerships, expand volunteer-led services, reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for patients, families and carers. You will work collaboratively across the Hospice, the North East London Integrated Care System, voluntary sector partners and local communities to ensure our services remain accessible, responsive and sustainable. A significant aspect of the role is leading engagement with diverse communities, increasing awareness of hospice services, developing strategic partnerships and supporting the ambitions of compassionate communities across East London. The post holder will also act as the Hospice's Designated Safeguarding Lead for Adults and Children, providing organisational leadership and assurance on safeguarding practice and governance. About us: Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of Charity, St Joseph's Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for the diverse communities of East London. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a culture where patients, families, volunteers and staff feel valued, supported and empowered. Our mission is to help people live as fully as possible, for as long as possible, when facing life-limiting illness. Why Join Us? 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service Subsidised cafe and early access to retail sale events Season ticket loan Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services Join St Josephs team and find out more!
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Regional Repairs Team Leader
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing - London
£42,714 to £44,962 a year
PermanentFull time
Contract: 18-Month Fixed Term Contract About the Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to lead a newly established team of administrators supporting the delivery of Phase 2 of Awaab's Law across MTVH. This role is ideal for a people-focused leader who is passionate about delivering excellent customer outcomes, driving high standards of performance, and supporting colleagues to deliver new requirements as part of a significant of legislative change. As Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, coaching and development of a team providing administrative support, case management and customer engagement services. Your team will play a critical role in ensuring cases relating to damp and mould, hazards, repairs and compliance are managed efficiently, accurately and in line with statutory requirements and MTVH processes. Working closely with operational managers and regional teams, you will help ensure customers receive a responsive, consistent and high-quality service, while supporting the effective delivery of MTVH's Awaab's Law programme. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and support a team of administrators to deliver a high-quality case management and administrative service. Ensure cases are accurately recorded, monitored and progressed through to resolution in line with service standards and legislative requirements. Manage case allocations, workloads and priorities to ensure timely responses and effective service delivery. Oversee escalations, customer enquiries and complex cases, providing guidance and support where required. Monitor individual and team performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Coach and develop team members to build capability, confidence and consistency in service delivery. Ensure high standards of data quality, record keeping and case management across all systems. Work collaboratively with operational teams, contractors and colleagues across the business to support effective case resolution. Support the implementation and continual improvement of Awaab's Law processes, ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements. Produce performance information, reports and insights to inform operational decision-making and service improvements. Promote MTVH's values and foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture. What You'll Need Essential Criteria Experience of leading, supervising or managing a team within housing, repairs, customer services, compliance, case management or a related operational environment. Strong knowledge of social housing services, repairs and maintenance obligations, or relevant regulatory requirements. Experience of managing complex customer enquiries or cases, including escalations and sensitive customer situations. Proven ability to coach, motivate and develop colleagues to achieve individual and team objectives. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels. Experience of monitoring performance, analysing information and driving service improvements. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and data quality. Proficient in the use of business systems and Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of Awaab's Law and its implications for social housing providers. Experience of managing case management or workflow systems. Experience working in repairs, damp and mould, disrepair, compliance or property services environments. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in MTVH's response to one of the most significant legislative changes affecting the housing sector. You will help shape new ways of working, support colleagues through change, and make a meaningful difference to customers by ensuring they receive a safe, responsive and effective service. If you are an experienced leader who thrives on developing people, improving performance and delivering excellent customer outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
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Housing Project Worker Nottingham
Nottingham Community Housing Association - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£24,871 to £25,371 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
The Vacancy Are you ready to help people build brighter futures through housing and tenancy support? Are you based in Nottingham? As a Housing Project Worker at Gedling Grove, you will work within our 15‑bed temporary accommodation service for single adults experiencing homelessness, perfect for someone who thrives in a role that blends practical support, housing progression, and person‑centred guidance. You’ll play a key part in helping residents build stability, develop essential life skills, and move on into long‑term housing—typically within 6 months. Why work at NCHA? We're delighted to announce NCHA has been named the UK's 29th Best Workplace for Women™ 2026 by Great Place to Work UK. We're also the 38th Best Workplace for Wellbeing™ 2026, with 77% of colleagues saying NCHA is a great place to work, compared with 54% at a typical UK workplace. Explore working life at NCHA, our benefits, and our values to discover why. Some of your benefits include: Salary of £24,871 - £25,371 per annum 36.5 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave. Additional payments for sleep-in shifts Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities A welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace culture Ongoing support from experienced and dedicated colleagues The Role As a Housing Project Worker, you will support individuals to sustain their tenancies and access safe, stable housing. You will provide practical tenancy management assistance, support residents to access relevant services, and help them progress towards greater independence and long-term housing solutions. The position combines housing management, tenant engagement, and partnership working to promote positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals and maintain a safe, supportive living environment. Key Responsibilities 1) Housing & Move‑On Support Create and monitor Move‑On Plans and Ready‑to‑Move Plans within the first week of arrival. Support residents to understand tenancy responsibilities, set up bank accounts, manage budgets, and access welfare or debt advice. Ensure Personal Housing Plans (PHPs) are reviewed and updated promptly. Support residents to register for housing options including Homelink, Registered Provider portals, and private rented opportunities. Build relationships with local authorities, private landlords, NPRAS and Registered Providers to increase move‑on options. Facilitate or attend property viewings and help residents set up their new home (utilities, furniture grants, GP/dentist registration). 2) Operational & Safety Responsibilities Support Housing Benefit applications and maximise income opportunities. Complete weekly flat health and safety checks. Log incidents, risks and concerns in line with policy. Address non‑engagement through persistent, flexible support and escalate concerns where necessary. About You Clear, friendly and professional communicator with a genuine desire to help others progress. Able to read, follow and record information accurately. Confident using basic IT (emails, Word, updating records). Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to manage challenging situations. Understands professional boundaries and confidentiality. Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and values‑driven approach. Working Hours You must be available to work all shift patterns below. This role is for 37 hours, and shfits run Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays etc. This service is open 365 days a year. Shifts include: 07:15 - 14:30 13:15 - 20:45 20:45 - 07:15 This role is ideal if you’re passionate about empowering people, enjoy varied and meaningful work, and want to help individuals build the confidence and stability needed to move on from homelessness. As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer as such we particularly welcome applicants from men, as they are currently under-represented within in our Care and Support department. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest in the role. Previous applicants need not apply.
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Housekeeper Elderly Care | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£25,272 pro rata
PermanentFull time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen on Ward L5 at Salford Care organisation. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient support. L5 is a 24 bedded ward providing care for elderly patients The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of patients, multi-disciplinary team and relatives. You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multi-disciplinary departments. Experience of working with the general public is essential. The ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is an essential component to consistently facilitate a patient focused approached. If you relate to the above qualities and are looking for a new challenge within a busy yet friendly environment, then we’d like to invite you to join our team and be a part of our journey to success We strongly recommend an informal chat and/or visit. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship We require a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as the Housekeeper on L5 at Salford. This role includes the undertaking of daily organisation, maintaining stock levels, providing meals to the patients and cleanliness of the environment. You will be working with a fantastic and supportive team who will be happy to assist you as settle within the team. Regular feedback and one-to-one will be provided by your manager to ensure that you stay happy in your job. Duties include stock management, maintenance of equipment, meal ordering and delivery, also including general housekeeping of the unit. It is essential that you are able to work in an orderly and systematic manner, possess good literacy, IT, numeracy, communication and organisational skills. You should have a caring attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack(opens in existing window) To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Assistant Shop Manager
Helen and Douglas House - Chesham, UK, Europe
£25,087 to £25,087 an hour
PermanentPart time
Assistant Shop Manager Hours: 15 hours per week (working 2 days over a 7 day trading week) Location: Chesham Salary: £10,034.80 per annum (Full-time equivalent: £25,087 per annum) Closing date: 25th September 2026 at 12 noon Love people? Love beautiful things? Love making a difference? Join us as an Assistant Manager in our Chesham shop and become and ambassador for our charity. We have a permanent part time position available working 15 hours a week. You will join a busy shop working alongside a team of paid staff and volunteers helping to maximise the shop sales profits. Manual handling is a core component of the role, handling donations through the stages of processing & helping to merchandise stock on the shop floor. Great customer service is crucial to what we do so previous experience in hospitality, High Street Retail or ideally Charity Retail would help you hit the ground running. Full training is provided. We are keen to work with people who have the right attitude so willingness to learn specific skills is equally as important as past experience. To thrive in this role you will need a good eye for detail, strong organisational skills and capability to manage volunteer teams in a variety of situations. You will be supported by the shop manager and area manager to achieve your objectives in these areas. Our Chesham shop trades 7 days a week. The role is flexible in terms of weekend work. The position could be for Sat/Sun work only or if preferred for weekend work to be shared amongst team members on a rota basis. Flexibility is required as working patterns will change regularly due to the needs of the business and levels of volunteers available to work. We are committed to getting the best out of our applicants and employees and we have therefore made the commitment to sharing interview questions prior to the interview. Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters? Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community. Please contact recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
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Senior Project Officer
The Conservation Volunteers - Doncaster
from £25,477 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are looking for someone to join our team in South Yorkshire to help us care for some wonderful community woodlands. TCV, in partnership with the Land Trust, engage local communities in the use and management of 465 ha of green spaces across South Yorkshire. You will play a key role in maintaining our sites and engaging with the community. As a vital member of our team, you will ensure our sites are safe, welcoming, and well-presented through hands-on maintenance and by delivering a dynamic programme of activities and events. This Senior Project Officer role is a permanent role, based from our office in Doncaster although some home working may be possible. Please note that this role is subject to funding and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if required.
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Project Officer
The Conservation Volunteers - Kingston upon Hull
from £24,479 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
TCV Hull & Humber is a vital part of TCV's conservation volunteer movement to create, protect and restore local green spaces, improving biodiversity for the benefit of nature and people. TCV is a major tree establishment and community engagement delivery partner for the Humber Community Forest, and the post holder will work alongside other staff and volunteers on the delivery of a range of practical conservation projects. The job involves a great variety of conservation and seasonal tasks such as tree planting in winter, care in summer months, path creation, small construction work, pond and woodland management in urban communities and rural landscapes. To enable us to develop our impact further we are seeking a highly motivated, organised, adaptable and committed Project Officer to join the team. The post holder will help plan and prepare contracted work as well as supervise volunteer groups of mixed experience to deliver practical environmental projects in urban and rural locations every week. The role is primarily weekdays, but with occasional weekend dates to widen volunteering access with time off in lieu. This role is a combination of office and field based. Key responsibilities of this post include; planning and coordinating practical conservation task programmes; managing, supporting and supervising teams of volunteers; planning weekly paid practical conservation work through liaising with partners and land managers; developing plans and quotes for clients; resource & equipment management and logistics, together with publicity and fundraising. You will be required to drive a TCV vehicle with up to 8 passenger seats. For insurance this means you must meet the TCV driving requirements, for which a standard full UK Driving licence held for at least a year is required. Experience of driving with a trailer would also be an advantage.
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