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Accountant Salary: £45,036.00 to £56,295.00 per annum depending on skills and experience Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Permanent This post is based at Link’s Edinburgh office. However, hybrid working is available with this role and alternative working patterns will be considered. The Role At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential. Link is looking for an Accountant who will help to provide a high quality, comprehensive financial and management accounting service to a portfolio of subsidiaries and business units within the Link group. The post holder will work in a team, managed by a senior accountant, to provide financial reporting, business and strategic planning, budgeting services and generalist financial advice. In addition, the successful candidate will also be required to present financial information to budget managers. The Accountant will operate as part of the team within their designated portfolio. Working closely with the Finance Business Partners, Assistant Accountants, Finance Officers and budget holders, the post holder will have a thorough understanding of the accounting processes and business plans for the subsidiaries and business units supported and will provide support with operational finance and accounting to meet the regulatory and finance departmental objectives. About You You will be a part qualified accountant with a recognised accounting body (e.g. ICAS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and actively studying. The successful candidate will have proven experience in a financial or management accounting role and the ability to present financial information to a varied audience. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues and external organisations is essential combined with a customer-focused approach to service delivery. This role requires an advanced level of IT skills and excellent knowledge of Microsoft systems (Excel and Word) and web enabled IT tools and software. In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency. For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above. What’s in it for you? As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities. As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following: • Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme, • 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year, • Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days, • Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay, • Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership, • Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options, • Access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme, • Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits, • Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services, • Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being, • Access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers, • Annual flu vaccination, • Access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more! You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards. This role is subject to Level 1 Disclosure check under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 20 July 2026 Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Thursday 30 July 2026 at Link’s Edinburgh Office. How to Apply Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password. We would strongly encourage applicants to make their application as authentic to them as possible and ensure that it genuinely reflects the skills and experience that you can bring to the role. AI can be helpful with structuring answers in an application, however if overly relied on, it can risk an application appearing generic and less relevant to the role, which reduces the likelihood of being shortlisted. As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us. Please note that CVs will not be considered. Please notify our recruitment team at jobs@ linkhaltd.co.uk if you would like: · Help accessing the job information · Need the application details in a different format · Require any adjustments to the application process to support any disabilities or different needs you may have We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our interview locations have step free or level access therefore may be accessible to applicants using mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walking equipment however, if you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to provide more information and/or support. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Finance Manager | Remote | £56,000 - £60,000 Macildowie are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a large social housing organisation who manage over 10,000 properties across the East of England and Home Counties who are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and make a meaningful impact on the delivery of affordable homes. For this role it is essential you have recent experience within a social housing organisation of comparable size and scale and so would need to be a minimum of 5,000 homes or larger. Benefits • Predominantly remote - infrequent travel that will be a maximum of once per month, • Paying up to £60,000, • Pension - will provide double the employee's contribution up to 10% Finance Manager Remit This role is reporting into the Senior Finance Manager and will include business partnering with non-finance stakeholders, budgeting and forecasting and financial reporting. It will also include some of the day to day on the financial accounting side with the consolidation of accounts and assisting in annual audit processes supporting the Senior Finance Manager and Group FD with wider strategic initiatives. Minimum Requirements • Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), • Social housing experience within a provider of greater than 5,000 homes, • Experienced with excel and intermediate level formula, confident manipulating large volumes of data, • Experience with both management and financial accounting, • Financial Reporting and experience relaying to board level If this role is something that you feel could be for you, please apply now as we will be sharing individuals CV's this week (w/c 4th August) and w/c 11th of August as they will be interviewing the following two weeks. Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

We are pleased to advertise the opportunity to join our vibrant and innovative team of music therapy lecturers and researchers. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced music therapist to join our team as Programme Leader of our MSc Music Therapy, part of our portfolio of arts therapies programmes. Working with the music therapy team, you will help lead the planning and delivery of stimulating and engaging learning experiences on a programme that promotes person-centred and psychodynamic ways of working. You will collaborate with colleagues across the University to support excellent student experiences. Based within the Division of Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies, you will be welcomed into our interdisciplinary community of scholars where you can explore options to further your career in the teaching, scholarship, and knowledge exchange activities that change people’s lives for the better. If you are a music therapist with experience of working with students and are looking for an opportunity to lead work on an internationally recognised programme as part of a creative and flexible team, then we would love to hear from you. You will be registered as a music therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council and have evidence of active continuing professional development. You will possess interpersonal skills that will enable you to work effectively with students, colleagues and help support local and international networks. For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Philippa Derrington (Programme Leader of MSc Music Therapy) pderrington@ qmu.ac.uk or Dr Duncan Pentland (Head of Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies) dpentland@ qmu.ac.uk Should you wish to apply for the vacancy and find out more about the role and working at QMU please visit our vacancies page and complete an application online. The closing date for this position is 29:59 24th July. This role meets the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Queen Margaret University is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award which recognises the advancement of gender equality at QMU. Find out more about Athena SWAN here. We have a number of family friendly policies and are happy to consider job share applications. We are a Disability Confident Employer, should you require any specific arrangements during the recruitment process please email recruitment@ qmu.ac.uk

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe! It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future. We are very excited to be building a small and efficient Cyber and Information Security team at Octopus Energy Group. We are looking for ambitious, knowledgeable, and experienced InfoSec Analysts to join our team, to grow with the rest of the company, and ensure we continue to do so in a secure and safe way. You will be a key partner in defining what Security is at Octopus Energy Group. We will be shaping this team to provide a world class support service to our employees, building our way out of problems and undertaking transformational organisational change. You’ll be primarily supporting our Octopus Energy Group services, while working with various Group Subsidiaries to expand our capabilities and develop creative solutions to business challenges and opportunities to continually improve our services. Specifically, we're looking for InfoSec Analysts with at least 2 years of relevant experience to help us improve security across the Octopus Energy Group. If you’re passionate about Information Security and driving a positive security culture, we encourage you to apply! • Maintaining and improving our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and associated policies, guidelines, standards and procedures, • Contributing to the development of our security assurance function, • Performing security risk assessments and maturity assessments for OE Group, • Promoting a positive security culture and raising awareness through training and other initiatives, • Supporting the implementation of security processes and requirements, • Providing security advice and guidance to the wider technical team, • Liaising with stakeholders in relation to security issues and providing remediation/improvement recommendations, • Supporting Octopus Energy Group’s audit & compliance automation programs, enabling easy demonstration of compliance as we scale, • Working with the wider Security team to set the security strategy for Octopus Energy Group and its subsidiaries, • Keeping up to date with the latest security trends, and evaluating their potential impact on our systems, assisting the business to understand and manage associated risks This is a varied role in a growing team. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in other security-related projects and initiatives as needed. We encourage you to take on new challenges that align with your skills and interests, and to collaborate with other teams to drive improvements in security across our entire organisation • A passion for security, a drive to make things better by harnessing technology, • Experience in, or knowledge of, automating GRC and other security processes to reduce manual work, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks, • A good understanding of information security principles and the ability to communicate this to people who aren’t subject matter experts, • Experience producing or supporting the delivery of security awareness programs in different business environments, • Knowledge of industry and regulatory security standards, such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR A good candidate will have experience in at least some of the areas mentioned, we’re not expecting any candidate to be an expert in all areas! • Security certifications (any of the famous abbreviations), • Security qualifications (e.g. apprenticeships or degrees), • Experience working in organisations that maintain ISO 27001 and/or SOC 1 and SOC 2 type II certifications, • A wider understanding of technology, especially AWS (or other CSPs), • A background in a technical role or technical knowledge through education or training, • 💰 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!, • 🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the , and we ranked in the . Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the, • 🎁 Visit our UK perks hub - _Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at hiring@octoenergy.com and we’d love to help! If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀 Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Telesales Account Manager (Mainly Remote Working) Location: Lincoln & Working from home Salary: £34,375 OTE (Uncapped Bonus Potential) Employment Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per-week (flexible hours: 8am-4pm, 8:30am-4:30pm, or 9am-5pm) Working Arrangement: Hybrid - flexible, mostly remote with occasional office presence Macildowie are working with a highly-flexible client based in Lincoln to recruit a Telesales Account Manager for an industry-leading provider within their respective sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with B2B telesales and account management experience to join a forward-thinking and transparent organisation undergoing cultural transformation. In this consultative sales role, you'll be responsible for managing existing accounts while proactively identifying new opportunities across a number of stakeholders. You'll need to navigate a range of stakeholders - from gatekeepers to local authorities to headteachers - with the ability to identify opportunities, build a pipeline, and be confident in handling rejection through cold-calling. An understanding of legislative frameworks and a commitment to personal brand and reputation are key. This business champions flexibility, offering remote working with an organic in-office presence based on individual preferences. As long as you're within a two-hour commute, you'll have the autonomy to decide when to collaborate in person. Regular training and all-expenses-paid team events also add to a supportive and people-focused culture. What we're looking for: 2+ years of Account Management and cold-calling experience Consultative and confident communicator Ability to identify and convert decision-makers Passionate about building and maintaining a professional reputation Excellent time management, multitasking and resilience Perks include: • Up to 5 days per week working remotely with the option to attend the office on any day- although must be within 2-3 hours of the offices 24 days holiday + bank holidays. Plus up to 30 days for long-serving employees Medical Cash Plan (dental (£300 p/y, optical £300 p/y, GP services £200 p/y) Birthday off and smart-watch bonus post-probation 5% employer pension contribution All-expenses paid Summer & Christmas parties, plus team-building events If you're a sales professional who thrives on consultative selling with uncapped potential and wants to be part of a flexible business that is evolving in all the right ways, we'd love to hear from you. Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

Finance Officer (2 posts) Location: This post is based at Link’s Edinburgh office. However, hybrid working is available with this role. Permanent Salary: £30,132.00 to £38,293.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) Hours of Work: 35 per week (Monday to Friday) The Role In this role, you’ll be a vital member of our Finance team. Key actions include managing purchase ledger, reconciling bank accounts, and providing support for Scottish Government Shared Equity Schemes. You’ll ensure that Shared Equity documentation is complete for grant payments, post transactions to the purchase ledger, and handle internet banking payments efficiently. Your role will also involve updating Shared Equity records on spreadsheets, streamlining documentation through the File Stream system, and reconciling Shared Equity transactions, among other responsibilities. About You Educated to standard grade level or equivalent (including English and Maths), you will have experience of purchase ledger and knowledge of financial systems software. The postholder will have relevant experience of providing administrative support and have knowledge of and commitment to providing excellent customer service. You will have proven basic accounting experience and a high standard of IT literacy and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office systems. In addition, you will have accuracy in posting/keying transactions whilst under pressure and have the ability to work within tight timescales to meet deadlines. In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency. For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above. What’s in it for you? As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities. As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following: • Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme, • 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year, • Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days, • Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay, • Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership, • Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options, • Access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme, • Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits, • Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services, • Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being, • Access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers, • Annual flu vaccination, • Access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more! You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards. This role is subject to Level 1 Disclosure check under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Closing Date: Midnight Monday 20 July 2026 Interview Date: Interviews are being held w/c 27th July at our Edinburgh office. How to Apply Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password. We would strongly encourage applicants to make their application as authentic to them as possible and ensure that it genuinely reflects the skills and experience that you can bring to the role. AI can be helpful with structuring answers in an application, however if overly relied on, it can risk an application appearing generic and less relevant to the role, which reduces the likelihood of being shortlisted. As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us. Please note that CVs will not be considered. Please notify our recruitment team at jobs@ linkhaltd.co.uk if you would like: · Help accessing the job information · Need the application details in a different format · Require any adjustments to the application process to support any disabilities or different needs you may have We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our interview locations have step free or level access therefore may be accessible to applicants using mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walking equipment however, if you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to provide more information and/or support. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Finance Business Partner (Development) | Remote | £56,000 - £60,000 Macildowie are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a large social housing organisation who manage over 10,000 properties across the East of England and Home Counties who are seeking to appoint a Finance Business Partner with a background in development to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and make a meaningful impact on the delivery of affordable homes. For this role it is essential you have recent experience within a social housing organisation of comparable size and scale and so would ideally need to be a minimum of 5,000 homes or larger. Benefits • Predominantly remote - infrequent travel that will be a maximum of once per month, • Paying up to £60,000, • Pension - will provide double the employee's contribution up to 10% Finance Business Partner Remit This role is reporting into the Senior Finance Manager and will reflect a typical Finance Business partnering role but within the development area of the organisation. This would only be suitable if your current or previous role was purely development focussed or a predominantly development focused role and would not be suitable if you briefly crossed over say 5-10% of a role. You will need to have prior experience collaborating with the sales teams and understand the nuances of development within a social housing organisation. Minimum Requirements • Social housing experience within a provider of greater than 5,000 homes, • They are open to individuals qualified by experience or part qualified, • Depth of development experience specifically within a social housing organisation of comparable scale and complexity. They need the individual to have experience within areas including the following: development appraisals, working with sales teams, NROSH returns and Recycled Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) etc. If this role is something that you feel could be for you, please apply now as we will be sharing individuals CV's this week (w/c 11th August) and w/c 18th of August as they will be interviewing the following two weeks Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

We are recruiting a remote working, Multi-lingual Customer Support Coordinator,fluent in Italian, German & English. Our client is a market leader within the music industry. Paying a salary of £30,000 to £32,000 the London Headquarters is growing rapidly and requires candidates seeking a temporary, full time Customer Service Advisor role. The role is fully remote but does require occasional visits to their central London offices. The business creates and innovates products and services for DJ’s, Musicians, Clubs and the music community. This is a fabulous opportunity for candidates with an interest in music and DJ's to join a prestigious international organisation. Fluency in Italian, and German is essential. Within the Customer Support team, the Multi-lingual Customer Support Coordinator will help resolve client queries/issues in relation to products and ecommerce sales received either by telephone, email or other channels. Duties & Responsibilities: • Handle incoming customer enquiries in relation to products or ecommerce sales, • Responsible for assigned customer service tickets, • Following the internal procedure for customer service operations and meeting its service level goals, • Where necessary liaise with other internal departments and third-party service providers, • Identify customer queries which require a high level of technical expertise, • Initiate the process for ecommerce returns Skills & Experience : • Multi-lingual, fluent in Italian, German & English, • Experience using Zendesk or other relevant customer service systems, • Technical customer service experience is essential, • Proficient in all Microsoft Office packages, • Knowledge or interest in DJing and music would be an advantage, • Additional languages would be an advantage Please do also visit our website www.annejagger.com to see the full range of our current vacancies as we do not advertise ALL of our available opportunities. Anne Jagger Recruitment Ltd is an employment agency and employment business. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, age, marital status, religion, colour, age, race, disability or sexual orientation. Each candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the tasks of the specific role. If you do not hear back from Anne Jagger Recruitment within 7 days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to view the website for other opportunities.

Organisation: The Caley Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:00 Type of contract: One Year Temporary part-time Hours: 19 hours Are you a passionate horticulturalist with a flair for education and a knack for nurturing growth in people as well as plants? We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Part-Time Horticultural Educator to join our team for a maternity cover position, working three days a week. The role will last for approximately twelve months with a possible option to extend. The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (The Caley) are Scotland’s national Gardening and Horticulture charity, charged with promoting and supporting domestic gardening and professional horticulture across the country. This role requires a self-starter with a passion for delivering excellent horticultural education to our varied groups. The position will be primarily based at our office at Saughton Park, Edinburgh with occasional travel required to education sites. The job will commence on Monday, 11th August, 2025 to allow a handover period. The role is for 19 hours per week and is currently being undertaken on 3 days per week. There is some flexibility on days, providing they can be approved by the both the RCHS and our partners who are receiving support from this role. • Leading the Grow and Learn Award: Guiding groups through this accredited program, fostering their horticultural skills and knowledge., • Running Educational Funding Projects: Managing these according to funder requirements and submitting reports as needed., • Developing the Workshops and Courses Programme: Working alongside the Education Team to create an exciting programme of events for our members., • Assisting at Shows: Representing our organization at various events, sharing the vision of The Caley and specifically the Education work alongside running the children’s activities programmes., • Maintaining our Online Presence: Keeping the Education pages of our website up to date and relevant and using Social Media to advertise the courses, workshops and events of The Caley., • Supporting our Volunteer Teams: The Caley is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers and your role would include occasionally coordinating their work and supporting them where needed. We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of horticultural practices, and a genuine passion for sharing knowledge with our learners. If you are organised, proactive, and enjoy working with diverse groups of people, we would love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, contributing to The Caley’s mission of supporting and encouraging gardening in Scotland and promoting horticulture to the next generation of Scottish professionals. Successful applicants will be required to be a PVG Scheme member, which will be paid for by the RCHS. The role of Horticultural Educator is vital to the work of The Caley and its educational offering. The tasks listed below are not exhaustive but cover the main areas of work. • Promoting and expanding the Award through marketing, to new and interested groups., • Managing the administrative process for the Award including answering enquiries, organising registrations and verifications, invoicing and site visits as needed., • Run introductory sessions to the Award for enquiring and newly signed up groups., • Facilitate monthly Q&A sessions for Grow & Learn groups, providing ongoing support and guidance., • Develop and enhance the resources for the ‘Roots’ and ‘Nurture’ levels of the Award., • Conduct verifications of Grow & Learn portfolios for learners and groups., • Recruit, train and support volunteer verifiers across the country and coordinate the distribution of portfolios to local verifiers, arranging site visits where necessary., • Design, pilot, and deliver Grow & Learn training sessions for group leaders nationwide., • Produce and dispatch learner certificates along with a Caley badge to successful learners upon completion of verified portfolios., • Maintain and update the Grow & Learn pages on The Caley website as required. These projects vary from time to time depending on available funding and resources. The ones currently undertaken by our Educator are as follows: From the National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All scheme. Runs until February 2026, funding 11 hours of staff time primarily to run the Grow & Learn Award with groups on site at Saughton but also to maintain the glasshouse and growing areas of The Caley site. Some specific tasks to be done in the funded time include: • Lead the Grow & Learn ‘Roots’ Award for the Garvald participants weekly from March 2025 to Dec 2025 / February 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)., • Maintain the Garvald group’s Grow & Learn portfolio, documenting core and additional activities, and ensure individual participant portfolios and personal goals are tracked by the group leader., • Manage the Grow & Learn Award nationally., • Maintain glasshouse and growing areas as required (e.g., watering, weeding, completing tasks not finished by groups)., • Develop Grow & Learn training programmes using knowledge and insights gained from the on-site group work., • Compile and submit the final project report for the Awards for All funding., • Promote project activities and achievements to raise awareness of our work and the Grow & Learn Award. Funding will run from July/August 2025 to April 2026 and covers staff time of 4 days per month – additional days may be added, this is to be confirmed. The funding is allocated to train gardening groups in Leith to manage and maintain areas within three local parks (Dalmeny Street Park, Mill Lane Park and North Junction Street Park) and gain confidence in organising community gardening events. Key partners on this project include Groundswell (the funders), their researchers from Edinburgh University, the Thriving Greenspaces team from Edinburgh City Council who have been working with the group for two years, Inch Nursery to help plan and supply plants and bulbs for the parks and finally TCV (The Conservation Volunteers) who will assist in planting activities and hedging and wildflower meadow work. For this work the tasks are as follows: • Work in collaboration with the partner organisations listed above., • Communicate with all partners regularly providing updates on the project progress, session dates, evaluations, planting events, etc., • Plan and deliver planting, engagement and training sessions for the gardening groups across the three parks (this may involve occasional evening work)., • Work with the Thriving Greenspaces team to create and disseminate promotional materials (flyers, adverts) for events for the local community. Also advertise via The Caley’s and Thriving Greenspaces’ social media platforms., • Lone working will be necessary as part of this project therefore risk assessments must be conducted and regularly updated throughout the project. First Aid training and carrying a first aid kit is highly recommended. Training can be organised., • Collaborate with the Groundswell team from Edinburgh University on developing project and evaluation tools, and conduct evaluations with the groups and sites., • Manage a database of group contacts, attendance records, and planting details (what, when, where) for the funding report., • Coordinate with partners for the timely purchase of plants, bulbs, and other materials for all three parks., • Coordinate with partners for the watering of newly planted areas, acknowledging the lack of mains water at the parks., • Manage the project expense budget, ensuring all claims are submitted promptly before April 2026., • Contribute to the final project evaluation and report, helping to identify next steps for participating groups., • Support the volunteer Education Committee in organising paid workshops, including creating materials, branding resources, updating the website and coordination with the Administrator for online bookings / ticket sales., • Manage and maintain the Education and Grow & Learn pages on The Caley Website, including workshop listings., • Organise and run children's activities at The Caley Shows (Spring, Autumn, Apple Day), involving preparation of resources, volunteer coordination, setup, and delivery. This requires weekend work at least three times a year., • Represent The Caley at conferences such as the Grow Careers Conference (RBGE) and Trellis Conference to promote our work, student memberships, and the Grow & Learn Award., • Attend relevant conferences and training throughout the year to ensure continuous professional development., • Provide regular input for The Caley Newsletters, promoting projects, awards, recruiting volunteers, and updating members on educational activities., • Advertise events, awards, and workshops in local community magazines. As the Horticultural Educator you will sit on the Education Committee and actively participate in meetings and contribute to the development of The Caley’s educational offerings. Your tasks may include: • Actively participating in Education Committee meetings., • Contributing to the development of The Caley’s educational offerings., • Advising on educational strategies and programs. To apply for the role please email a Covering Letter of not more than 2 A4 pages and CV to president@rchs.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr

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