Hourly Paid Lecturer in Public Services
West Herts College - Watford, Hertfordshire
£33.91 to £36.63 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School of Science and Public Services. We are looking for an Hourly Paid Lecturer in Public Services who is enthusiastic about making a difference to the lives and careers of our learners. The successful candidate must be confident that they can contribute to and improve our team. This role is perfectly suited to someone with experience in Public Services. Whilst teaching experience is desirable, we are keen to hear from people with a high level of industry knowledge and career experience that they can impart to others. Full teacher training will be provided to the successful candidate. You will join a vibrant and high-performing team, working in our well-equipped facilities, teaching across a range of public services curriculum programmes. You will be teaching for approximately 15 hours a week at our Watford Campus with the opportunity to teach across Public Services and Criminology Levels 1-3. The team and our learners already benefit from excellent links with local employers, but any opportunity to further these links is always welcomed. You will have an ability to promote, support and embed English and Maths skills within planning and delivery of all teaching. The successful candidate will work 22 hours per week at our Watford Campus. The closing date for applications is Monday 9th November 2026. The successful candidate will start from January 2027. You will 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 will be actively 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. For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.
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OMU Hub Manager - Public Protection
Serco Limited - Leicester
£36000-38000 per annum
PermanentFull time
Serco Limited Location: HMP Fosse Way, Leicester, LE18 4TN Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum, dependant on experience plus excellent benefits Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 6.30am - 6pm Ready to impact a better future? As an OMU Hub Manager – Public Protection in our Justice and Immigration team, you'll lead the delivery of critical offender management and public protection services, ensuring high standards, compliance and operational excellence across the Offender Management Unit (OMU). Your leadership will help create safer communities while supporting rehabilitation and positive outcomes for those in custody. This is a role with real purpose. You'll lead a diverse team responsible for managing key offender management processes from arrival into custody through to release, overseeing public protection arrangements, parole processes and multi-agency collaboration. Our work touches lives every day, and through your leadership you'll help create impactful solutions that support rehabilitation, reduce risk and deliver a positive impact on communities. You'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, foster trust and create headroom for people to grow while helping us impact a better future. What you’ll do as OMU Hub Manager – Public Protection - Lead and manage Prison Offender Managers and OMU administrative teams, ensuring effective delivery of offender management services. - Oversee parole, Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and public protection processes in line with policy frameworks and local procedures. - Drive performance against key performance targets and contractual requirements, proactively identifying and resolving operational challenges. - Build strong working relationships with internal departments and external partner agencies to support effective multi-agency working. - Provide leadership, coaching and development opportunities for colleagues, creating a positive and rehabilitative culture. - Ensure accurate sentence calculations, record keeping, reporting and governance standards are maintained. Does this sound like you? - Proven management experience with the ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced operational environment. - Strong people management skills, including performance management, coaching and employee development. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal. - Ability to prioritise workloads, delegate effectively and deliver against competing deadlines. - Sound knowledge of Public Protection Policy Frameworks and MAPPA guidance, or the ability to quickly develop expertise. - Experience within a prison, offender management or custodial environment is desirable. What we offer - Up to 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays - Up to 6% contributory pension scheme - Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression. - Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service - Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel - Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity - Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
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Lecturer in Sports & Public Service - CS12397
Teaching Vacancies - Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
ContractFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for • Teaching skills • IT Skills • Admin Skills What the college offers its staff When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including: • Comprehensive training programme. • Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year • WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay. • Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers. • Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG. • The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield. • Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses. • Cycle to work scheme. • Free on-site gym • Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons. • Pension schemes. • Free will writing service. • Free car parking on-site. Further details about the role • As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Teaching: The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject. • Preparation and Assessment: The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He / She will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records • Administration: The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of School. • Quality Systems: The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year. • Health and Safety: To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy. • Safeguarding: Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and at-risk adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with. A full list of Duties can be found on the Job Description. OFFERS OF WORK For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts). Essential Attainments: ✓A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a related discipline ✓ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English ✓ Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this. ✓ Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills. ✓ A willingness to undertake continuing professional development. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Public Lighting Operative, Hatston - ORK10839
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£32,976 to £33,652 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Public Lighting Operative Hatston Depot 37 hours per week Permanent £32,976 - £33,652 £17.09 - £17.44 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to Darren Bisby, Team Manager Roads and Grounds Operations. Your working pattern is Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to undertake as part of a team, the maintenance of public lighting installations and associated infrastructure. We are looking to appoint a full time Public Lighting Operative to to undertake as part of a team the installation and maintenance of street lighting columns, control gear and other street furniture. This will include the setting out of work in relation to the construction of public lighting installations. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • participate in a standby rota covering out of hours, click here for Standby Information . This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 1 November 2026 with shortlisting taking place 4 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to commence week beginning 12 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Darren Bisby Team Manager Roads and Grounds Operations at Darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 4224 For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Public Cloud - Google Cloud Engineer
Lloyds Banking Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£72,702 to £80,780 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
JOB TITLE: Google Cloud Engineer SALARY: £72,702 - £80,780 LOCATION: Manchester HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of your time, at one of our office sites. About this opportunity Join us as a Google Cloud Engineer and help shape one of the UK's largest cloud transformations. You'll join our Cloud Platform team, building secure, scalable and reusable cloud capabilities that support analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and digital services across the Group. Your work will help engineering teams deliver more quickly, safely and consistently while improving the experience of developing and operating products on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Working alongside engineering, security, architecture and product teams, you'll have the opportunity to influence platform standards, improve developer productivity and create cloud capabilities used at scale across the organisation. In this role, you'll: Design, build and operate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and platform services on Google Cloud Platform. Develop reusable infrastructure patterns and Terraform modules that enable consistent, automated cloud deployments. Improve engineering productivity through automation, self-service tooling, CI/CD pipelines and platform capabilities. Translate security, risk and policy requirements into automated controls and guardrails that support safe cloud adoption. Create and enhance developer experiences through documentation, templates, workflows and platform automation. Take ownership of platform features from design through to delivery, contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement. You'll also participate in an out-of-hours support rota and help shape engineering standards, tooling and ways of working across the Cloud Platform team. Why Lloyds Banking Group We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Join us and you'll work on technology that supports millions of customers while developing your skills alongside experienced cloud, platform and security engineers. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, work with modern technologies and help build cloud capabilities that support the future of the organisation. What you'll need Strong experience designing, deploying and managing secure, scalable solutions on Google Cloud Platform, including identity and access management, networking, observability and core cloud services. Experience building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including reusable modules, standard deployment patterns and automated delivery pipelines. Software engineering and automation experience using technologies such as Python, Go or Bash to develop tooling, automation and CI/CD solutions. Experience implementing cloud security controls and governance practices, translating security and risk requirements into effective engineering solutions. Experience delivering platform engineering capabilities that improve developer experience through reusable services, self-service tooling and automation. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges and deliver practical, scalable solutions. We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. If you have relevant cloud engineering experience and transferable skills, we'd love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn't meet every requirement listed above. And any experience of this would be really useful Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools or GenAI technologies to improve developer productivity, platform operations or automation. Experience supporting production services using site reliability engineering practices, observability and monitoring tooling such as Dynatrace. Experience developing self-service engineering platforms and developer enablement capabilities using tools such as Backstage, Open Policy Agent (OPA), Rego, Wiz or Google Cloud security tooling. This is a place for you... Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion, supporting our customers, colleagues and communities. We are committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and launch a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and have a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition, through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers - just let us know what you need. Benefits A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes, including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Ready to make an impact? Apply today.
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Associate Director Health Sector Talent Board and Hub Programme
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£79,504 - £91,609 per annum plus HCAS
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Associate Director will lead the programme, governance and employer engagement function supporting the Health Sector Talent Board and Hub, operating at a pan-London level. The postholder will be accountable for translating strategic priorities into deliverable programmes, ensuring robust governance, performance oversight and high-quality stakeholder engagement. They will work across organisational boundaries to align partners, shape delivery and support an employer-led approach to workforce development and skills planning. The role will operate with a high degree of autonomy across a complex system, influencing senior stakeholders and driving delivery against agreed priorities. • Provide strategic and operational leadership for pan-London workforce programmes, working across NHS Integrated Care Systems, the independent health sector, education providers and wider stakeholders to align delivery with workforce demand, skills priorities and inclusive growth objectives. • Lead the design, mobilisation and delivery of complex, employer-led programmes, translating strategic priorities into clear workplans, milestones and measurable outcomes that deliver impact at scale. • Establish and maintain effective programme governance, assurance and performance management arrangements, providing robust oversight of risks, dependencies, benefits realisation and delivery against agreed targets. • Coordinate activity across multiple organisations and workstreams, ensuring effective system-wide engagement, communication and collaboration to maximise programme impact and value. • Monitor, evaluate and report on programme performance, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement, inform decision-making and demonstrate outcomes to stakeholders and funders. Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. • Report to and work closely with the Deputy Director of Workforce Programmes for the Health and Social Care Skills Academy, ensuring alignment of programme activity with wider strategic objectives, priorities and delivery plans. • Establish and maintain effective programme governance, assurance and performance management arrangements, providing robust oversight of risks, dependencies, benefits realisation and delivery against agreed targets. • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior system leaders, employers, education providers and partner organisations, influencing and securing commitment to shared priorities and collaborative delivery. • Coordinate activity across multiple organisations and workstreams, ensuring effective system-wide engagement, communication and collaboration to maximise programme impact and value. • Monitor, evaluate and report on programme performance, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement, inform decision-making and demonstrate outcomes to stakeholders and funders. • Provide leadership and support to programme teams and partners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter – Justice Sector (Freelance)
Dals - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
On-siteContractFull time
Support Access to Justice. Use Your Skills Where They Matter Most. 📍 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire ⚖️ Justice Sector Assignments 🕒 Flexible Freelance Work BSL Interpreters Needed for Justice Sector Assignments Dals is seeking qualified BSL Interpreters to support police, court, and legal assignments across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Use your expertise to facilitate vital communication, promote equal access to justice, and make a meaningful difference when it matters most. If you have the required BSL and justice-sector qualifications, apply today. What Does Freelance Mean? As a freelance interpreter, you are self-employed and have complete flexibility over: ✅ Your working hours ✅ The assignments you accept ✅ Your travel preferences ✅ Your availability This allows you to fit interpreting around your professional and personal commitments. What You'll Do As a Freelance BSL Interpreter, you will: ✔ Interpret between English and British Sign Language (BSL) ✔ Support communication within police, court, legal, custodial, and justice-related settings ✔ Ensure accurate, confidential, and impartial interpretation ✔ Maintain professional standards and ethical practice at all times ✔ Manage your availability and assignments through our interpreting platform ✔ Help service users access essential legal and public services Why Join Dals? ✅ Flexible freelance opportunities ✅ Competitive rates ✅ Justice Sector assignments across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire area ✅ Free online training and development resources ✅ Dedicated support from an experienced team ✅ Refer-a-Friend scheme ✅ Opportunities to work on meaningful assignments that have a direct impact on people's lives ✅ Join one of the UK's leading language service providers Who Are We Looking For? We're seeking professional BSL Interpreters who have: ✔ Fluency in English and British Sign Language (BSL) ✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ✔ The right to work in the UK ✔ Registration with NRCPD, RBSLI, or an equivalent professional body ✔ Relevant BSL Interpreting Qualification (Level 6 or equivalent preferred) Justice Sector Qualifications Applicants should hold one or more of the following: ✔ DPSI Law (Full) ✔ Diploma in Community Interpreting – Police & Court Pathway ✔ DPI ✔ Met Police Test Make a Difference Where Communication Matters Most Every day, Deaf BSL users rely on qualified interpreters to access the justice system fairly and effectively. Your expertise can help ensure that critical conversations are understood, rights are protected, and individuals can fully participate in legal proceedings. Join Dals' growing network of specialist BSL Interpreters and support access to justice across the UK. By submitting your application, you consent to Dals contacting you regarding this application and future opportunities. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR requirements. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting joinda@dals.co.uk.
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Health Visitor - Specialist Public Health Practitioner
NHS Jobs - Ilkeston
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
To lead the Healthy Families Team in the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and Public Health Nursing Programme children in line with local and national public health priorities. The post holder taking the lead for the Healthy Families Team will be responsible for the case management, assessment, triaging, planning and delivery of care for parents, children and young people using evidence based interventions. This will be delivered in line with the National and Local guidelines and public health priorities. The post holder is responsible for the operational overview of the Healthy Families Team allocated to a defined geographical population. The team will be working proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post. The post holder will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting. A key aspect of the role is to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service as required. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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Specialist Public Health Nurse - School Nurse
NHS Jobs - Reading
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
Themust haves for this role: A Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) active on the NMC register High standard of clinical work and ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with children/young people A degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Alison Stares on 07919217475 or email: alison.stares@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting
NHS Jobs - Witney
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
PermanentFull time
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
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