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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER- Term Time only plus 2 weeks. Actual Salary (£ FTE)Permanent - to start 1st of September 2026. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join our team in our well-resourced 'good' school.We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual with the relevant experience to join our school.Are you interested in supporting the development of a range of services that will make a real difference to our children and community?Are you a committed and enthusiastic person, with a relevant NVQ3 qualification or equivalent, who is able to: • Understand the needs of children and their families, working with them to ensure they are fully supported., • Promote children's learning from age 3-11 by engaging parents through home visits and encouraging parents/carers to attend courses at school., • Support the development of parents/carers knowledge and skills about their children's development., • Support parents own personal development, leading to further training and/or employment., • Promote healthy lifestyles, positive peer/family relationships and safe parenting whilst understanding culture and community identity., • Undertake relevant assessments under the direction of a social worker, senior practitioner or manager involving safeguarding services where required., • Liaise with schools, health and partner organisations to meet the holistic needs of families., • Accurately record all work undertaken using specified case recording methods., • Promote parental partnership work in school., • At least 2 years' experience working with children and families., • A thorough understanding of child development and safeguarding procedures., • Knowledge of signposting and engaging families with appropriate resources to meet the child's identified special education needs and disability., • Excellent IT skills, able to record information, gather data and accurately communicate, • Ability to undertake assessments and make appropriate decisions, • A committed and enthusiastic staff team., • An opportunity to enhance your skills and experience. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

HR Partner • Reports to: Chief People Officer, • Salary: £51,447, • Full-time, although we are open to considering flexible working arrangements We are seeking a compassionate yet business-minded HR Partner to join our forward-thinking HR team in this newly created role. The role will suit someone with solid experience already gained in a Business Partnering capacity, and who is motivated to deliver solutions and measurable results within a highly engaged and purpose-driven culture. Partnering with senior leaders and managers, the role will be responsible for providing proactive, expert and insight-led guidance in the areas of Talent Management, Organisation Design, Reward & Recognition, Employee Relations, and cultural transformation. The role sits alongside one other HR Partner, and is supported by an HR Administrator, and a newly formed Talent Development & Acquisition team. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WORK AT ST GEMMA’S? St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK. We provide expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses, their families and their carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out-Patients. We are also proud to provide clinical research, training and education in palliative care to healthcare professionals on a national scale. We have around 300 employees and approximately 800 volunteers based across the main Hospice site in Moortown, our Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. Our values at St Gemma’s are Caring, Aspiring, and Professional, and these are the veritable essence of our culture. Step into any one of our locations, be that our hospice, our Retail hub or one of our shops, and you will be met with smiling, friendly, warm-hearted people who take immense pride in the work they do. We are innovative, always considering how we can make improvements or how we might evolve to ensure our patients, their families, and our supporters have the best possible experience with us. This has led to some impressive achievements, from producing our own aromatherapy oils within our Therapy team, to keeping pace with the benefits of AI in a healthcare setting, to the development of our Inclusion Service which improves end-of-life care for individuals who are homeless or vulnerably housed, not to mention our ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC to name just a few examples. St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits, including a full-time equivalent allowance of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank holidays), free parking, a generous pension scheme, and much more. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: HR Partnering • Proactively seek to develop solid, trusted relationships with senior leaders for the assigned departments, and actively engages with their teams where appropriate to thoroughly understand the departmental needs and priorities aligned to the organisation’s broader strategic goals., • Identify critical organisational issues or challenges within the assigned departments, and develop appropriate people strategies and solutions to address them, and innovative ways to achieve results., • Identify HR trends or updates that may have an impact on the organisation and relevant departments, and work with senior leaders to incorporate this into their thinking and plans., • Provide relevant data insights to inform senior leaders about the status of their departments’ culture and people trends in order to help guide decision making, and provide solutions., • Work closely with the Head of Talent and TA Specialist to connect and embed any initiatives in the areas of Talent Management and Acquisition., • Viewed as a credible resource by stakeholders and proactively works to build the wider HR team’s credibility as a strategic, value-adding function. Talent Management • Work in partnership with the Head of Talent to provide advice and guidance to leaders on organisational development, and the implementation of a Learning strategy that will support employee development and career planning in a way that meets the needs and culture of each department., • Ensure development programmes and the approach to performance measurement are fit for purpose and in line with Senior Leaders’ overall aims for their department., • Partner with senior leaders and managers to ensure they are taking an organised and fair approach to their team’s development and career progression opportunities., • Coach line managers to assess and manage performance levels on an ongoing basis, and to have honest and straight-forward performance and career conversations with their team members., • Partner with senior leaders to encourage longer-term planning around talent pipelines, skills requirements, and succession plans., • Drive the development and pipeline of managers across the company to ensure we have the desired levels of experience, skills and leadership capabilities to fulfill the current and anticipated needs of the organisation. Organisation Design • Work with senior leaders to ensure their organisation design is fit for current evolving needs as well as future requirements, and support them on the effective management of any change., • In collaboration with the Talent team, support senior leaders to forecast talent requirements based on the organisation’s strategy and to develop a talent plan that will meet current and future requirements., • Educate senior leaders on HR trends that could have an impact on their department’s operations or plans. Reward & Recognition • Support the Chief People Officer in establishing Reward & Recognition philosophies and practices that will enable and support the organisation’s strategy., • Maintain the integrity of the company’s Job Bands and pay review principles through coaching and guiding managers on compensation philosophies and practices regarding base and variable pay, salary reviews and any other compensation related topics, while ensuring a fair and equitable approach is applied at all times., • Help facilitate a thoughtful and objective discussion on pay and reward by asking questions about what the organisation is trying to compensate its employees for, and which behaviours to reward. Employee Relations • Oversee employee relations issues, while also looking for the root cause of any recurring, systemic or symptomatic issues, supported by research and data-led insights., • Interpret and advise on HR policy to assist in reaching commercially viable, fair solutions, and managing any associated risks., • Ensure that legal requirements are understood and adhered to across the organisation. Culture • Partner with Senior Leaders to support them in maintaining a culture that upholds our values, where differences are welcomed and everyone feels fairly and equitably treated., • Develop strategies for the maintenance of our culture, tailored to individual department needs and informed by insights from our engagement surveys and our employee forum, Engage., • Support the Chief People Officer to formulate and drive an EDIB Strategy, aligned and in collaboration with the work of our ‘Involve’ group which strives to create increased awareness, understanding, connection and representation for the diverse communities that our organisation serves., • Actively seek opportunities to influence or drive change within our sector to create space and opportunity for greater intersectional diversity.

Learner Engagement Officer / Learner Recruitment Officer\n\nSalary: £35,000 – £40,000\nLocation: Leeds\nContract: Full-time | Permanent\n\nLooking for a role where your work directly opens doors for others? This is your chance to connect individuals across West Yorkshire with education, skills training, and employment opportunities that can genuinely change lives.\n\nThe Organisation\n\nYou’ll be joining a progressive and purpose-led training provider operating within the adult education and employability sector. Their mission is centred around social impact—supporting individuals to gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to move forward into sustainable employment or further learning.\n\nThey pride themselves on a collaborative and inclusive culture where ideas are valued, staff are supported, and development is actively encouraged. With strong community partnerships and a focus on quality delivery, they continue to make a measurable difference across the regions they serve.\n\nWhy join:\n\n * Supportive, team-oriented working environment\n\n * Investment in professional development and qualifications\n\n * A culture that encourages innovation and fresh ideas\n\n * The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local communities\n\n * Work within a sector focused on real outcomes and social value\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Learner Engagement Officer, you will play a central role in attracting, engaging, and supporting adult learners onto Adult Education Budget (AEB) programmes across West Yorkshire.\n\nThis is a relationship-driven, community-focused role where your ability to connect with individuals and partners will be key to success.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n\n * Build and maintain strong partnerships with job centres, community organisations, and referral networks\n\n * Identify and engage unemployed individuals who can benefit from training and employability programmes\n\n * Act as a key point of contact, providing Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) to learners and stakeholders\n\n * Support delivery of learner engagement strategies to meet recruitment targets and KPIs\n\n * Organise and attend outreach events, community sessions, and engagement activities\n\n * Track engagement performance and produce reports to support continuous improvement\n\n * Maintain accurate and compliant learner records\n\n * Provide ongoing support, motivation, and guidance to learners throughout their journey\n\n * Stay up to date with AEB funding rules, sector developments, and programme updates\n\nIdeal Candidate\n\nYou are a proactive and people-focused professional with a passion for helping individuals access opportunities and progress into employment or education.\n\nYou will bring:\n\n * Experience in learner engagement, employability outreach, or stakeholder engagement\n\n * Exposure to adult education, AEB programmes, or skills training (desirable)\n\n * An IAG qualification or willingness to work towards one\n\n * Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n\n * Excellent organisational and time management abilities\n\n * Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives\n\n * Confident IT skills and general digital literacy\n\n * A solid understanding of the employability and adult education landscape\n\nApply Now\n\nIf you’re ready to take on a role where your work has a direct and lasting impact on people’s futures, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. Apply today and help individuals across West Yorkshire access the skills and opportunities they need to succeed

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER- Term Time only plus 2 weeks. Actual Salary (£34,434 -36,363 FTE)Permanent - to start 1st of September 2026. \nA fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join our team in our well-resourced 'good' school.\nWe are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual with the relevant experience to join our school.\nAre you interested in supporting the development of a range of services that will make a real difference to our children and community?\n\nAre you a committed and enthusiastic person, with a relevant NVQ3 qualification or equivalent, who is able to:\n\nUnderstand the needs of children and their families, working with them to ensure they are fully supported.\nPromote children's learning from age 3-11 by engaging parents through home visits and encouraging parents/carers to attend courses at school.\nSupport the development of parents/carers knowledge and skills about their children's development.\nSupport parents own personal development, leading to further training and/or employment.\nPromote healthy lifestyles, positive peer/family relationships and safe parenting whilst understanding culture and community identity.\nUndertake relevant assessments under the direction of a social worker, senior practitioner or manager involving safeguarding services where required.\nLiaise with schools, health and partner organisations to meet the holistic needs of families.\nAccurately record all work undertaken using specified case recording methods. \nPromote parental partnership work in school.\nArranging and organising school events and trips.\nThe ideal candidate will have the following experience: \n\nAt least 2 years' experience working with children and families. \nA thorough understanding of child development and safeguarding procedures. \nKnowledge of signposting and engaging families with appropriate resources to meet the child's identified special education needs and disability. \nExcellent IT skills, able to record information, gather data and accurately communicate\nAbility to undertake assessments and make appropriate decisions \nA good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.\nIn return, we can provide:\n\nA committed and enthusiastic staff team.\nAn opportunity to enhance your skills and experience.\nMotivated and well-behaved children who enjoy their learning. \nA good level of literacy and numeracy is essential and previous experience of working with children is desirable. Empathy, a caring nature, and a positive attitude are equally important. \nWe positively encourage visits to the school. Please contact Jason Mulholland at Hays if you would like to arrange a visit or if you have any queries on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) or email \nPlease submit your completed application form \nOr visit (url removed) for more information.\nClosing date: 9am on Wednesday 29th of April 2026.\n\nThe school is proactive in its practices and policies to achieve the highest standards in safeguarding and child protection and appointments are made subject to an enhanced criminal records check and satisfactory references. Candidates are required to complete an application form and any partially completed forms will be questioned. All short-listed candidates will be subject to online checks.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Title: Enrichment Officer (Fixed Term) Salary: Commencing at £25,948 with progression to £26,200 per annumClosing Date: About the Role Fixed Term till December 2026 Leeds City College are delighted to be advertising for the role of Enrichment Officer to join our fantastic Student Life Enrichment team. The team has responsibility for a wide range of areas including cross college enrichment, student voice, volunteering, student leadership and social action. Through this work we aim to develop student skills, widen participation, ensure learners have a voice in college and the community as well as enhancing their life experiences. For more information about the work of the Student Life Enrichment team and the Students' Union visit What You Will Do • Plan and deliver engaging enrichment programmes, including sports, activities, and leadership opportunities., • Increase student participation and engagement across campus., • Recruit and support student leaders to run activities and act as ambassadors., • Promote student voice and involvement in Student Union events, campaigns, and elections., • Collaborate with the Enrichment Coordinator to develop campus-wide initiatives. About You • Ability to organise and coordinate events and activities effectively., • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships., • Ability to motivate and inspire young people., • Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners., • Flexible and adaptable approach, including willingness to work occasional evening sessions. Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme People’s Pension Scheme CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days. Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses. Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane). Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles. About Us Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.SAFEGUARDING At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please ___ to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. • We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies., • We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

A local community radio station in Leeds is seeking a Community Outreach Officer to promote its work by engaging with local organizations and facilitating community events. The successful candidate will have a passion for community development and a track record of fostering collaboration among dive