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Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth. As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll lead a small team in a fast-paced Co-op store, helping to deliver essential services to your community. You'll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us sta

Are you passionate about sparking curiosity in young minds? Do you have the patience, energy, and empathy to help our youngest learners thrive? We are looking for a dedicated Support for Learning Assistant (SLA) to join our vibrant Early Years team. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels empowered to explore and grow. The Role As an SLA in our Early Years classes, you will work closely with teachers to support children’s learning and development. Your day-to-day will involve: • Inclusive Practice: Supporting children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) to ensure they are fully included in all activities., • Creative Engagement: Assisting with the setup and delivery of play-based learning activities (indoors and outdoors!)., • Nurturing Wellbeing: Providing emotional support and helping children develop social skills and independence. We are looking for someone who brings sunshine into the classroom! Ideally, you have: • A Heart for Early Years: A genuine love for working with children., • Patience & Resilience: The ability to stay calm and supportive, even during the "tough" moments., • Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset and a "can-do" attitude., • Communication Skills: The ability to build great relationships with children, parents, and colleagues., • A warm, welcoming school community that feels like a family., • Opportunities for professional development and training., • The chance to make a tangible difference in a child’s foundational years. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description Additional Salary Information Stirling Information The Benefits • 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles., • Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week, • Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached, • Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service, • Carers Leave, • Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave, • Access to Health & Wellbeing support, • Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Lift share Scheme, • Car Lease Scheme, • Technology Benefit Scheme

The Post We are seeking a strategic and highly collaborative Head of Finance Transformation – Processes and Systems to lead the evolution of our finance function with a strong hands-on approach. This role will be responsible for designing, streamlining, and optimising finance processes, maintaining and enhancing finance systems, and preparing the organisation for the implementation of new systems. The successful candidate will serve as a primary liaison between Finance, Information services (IS), and wider business stakeholders, ensuring that processes and systems effectively support strategic growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Description of Duties Key Duties and Responsibilities Finance Process Transformation: • Map, review, and optimise end to end finance processes (Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Order to Cash, Planning & Reporting), • Strategically assess complex financial data and end-to-end processes to identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and compliance risks. Drive the design and implementation of scalable process improvements and automation, applying creative and analytical thinking to re-engineer workflows and establish more effective, future-ready operating models, • Standardise finance processes and embed best practices across the organisation, • Lead change management initiatives, including training and stakeholder (both internal and external) engagement, to ensure sooth adoption of new processes and systems, • Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on process optimisation and system solutions Finance Systems Management and Implementation: • Maintain and optimise existing finance systems, ensuring data integrity, compliance and efficiency, • Prepare finance processes and systems for new system implementations (e.g. ERP, cloud finance platforms, reporting tools etc), • Serve as Capability Lead for the Student Accounts capability within the Student Information System (SIS) implementation project, • Provide strategic project leadership for Agresso (Unit4) system developments, bringing together cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, oversee delivery, and manage end-to-end project plans, ensuring system enhancements support wider process improvement and transformation, • Collaborate with IS, vendors and business stakeholders on system improvements and change initiatives Reporting and Analytics • Lead the development, automation and standardisation of operational and management reports, • Ensure an effective balance between in built system-generated operational reports and cross system Power BI solutions to deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful data outputs, • Establish reporting standards, with aligned data definitions, and best practices to ensure consistency and reliability across the organisation, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand reporting needs and translate into scalable solutions Leadership and Stakeholder Management • Lead and mentor the Finance Systems Analyst, offering guidance, support and development, whilst also providing direction to cross functional project teams to drive effective and timely project delivery, • Partner with finance, IS, business stakeholders and external consultants to ensure successful delivery of transformation initiatives, • Communicate progress, risks, opportunities and outcomes to senior leadership Essential Criteria Qualifications • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent Knowledge & Experience • Extensive experience in finance transformation, process optimisation and finance system implementation, • Proven experience as a system capability lead or project lead is highly desirable, • Advanced Power BI skills (or equivalent), including dashboard creation and data modelling, • Strong knowledge of finance processes and a working knowledge of any ERP systems (e.g. Unit 4, Oracle, SAP, Workday) Desirable Criteria Skills & Attributes • Strategic thinking with a hands-on delivery focused approach, • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, • Strong project and change management experience, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information and data clearly and professionally at all levels throughout the university, • Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, • Ability to drive change and influence at all levels Additional Information Full time Open ended The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 15 February 2026. There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances under SOC code 1131. The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity. For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please click the apply button, which will take you directly to the University Website.

The Post The University is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant – Treasury to support the effective management and reporting of its treasury activities. The role is responsible for accurate accounting, regulatory and policy compliance, and the maintenance of strong financial controls, while line managing operational finance staff to ensure efficient and high-quality transactional processing. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the postholder will oversee key treasury processes, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with accounting standards and treasury policies, contributing to cash management, loan and investment accounting, and high-quality financial reporting in support of the University’s long-term financial sustainability. Description of Duties Treasury Management and Cash Flow • Take responsibility for the daily and medium term cash flow monitoring and forecasting, identifying risks and advising senior colleagues on liquidity requirements, • Support the management and accounting of the University’s loan portfolio, investments and other treasury arrangements, • Assist with the execution and accounting of treasury transactions in accordance with the Treasury Management Policy Financial Accounting and Controls • Prepare, review and maintain accurate treasury related accounting entries, including accruals, prepayments, and interest journals, • To ensure all treasury related balance sheet accounts are regularly reconciled, reviewing and signing off reconciliations ensuring any errors identified are promptly rectified and any issues are escalated appropriately, • Maintain strong internal controls over treasury activities and contribute to the ongoing development of treasury procedures Financial Reporting • Prepare treasury related disclosures and working appears for monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements, • Act as a key contact for treasury related queries during the year end audit and support the preparation of audit evidence, • Contribute to external returns, regulatory reporting, and internal reporting to senior management where required Line Management and Leadership • Line-manage the Accounts Payable and Banking team, • Provide guidance, training and technical support to staff, promoting a culture of high performance, continuous improvements and customer focused service, • Manage staffing issues in line with University HR policies, including absence management and appraisal processes System and Process Improvement • Use financial systems and Excel models to support treasury reporting, forecasting and analysis, • Identify and implement improvements to treasury processes, including automation, controls and documentation Stakeholder Engagement • To provide excellent customer service, manage and maintain good relationship with all internal and external stakeholders, • Engage in HE Sector networks such as BUFDG in order to keep abreast of the latest developments and ensure they are incorporated in our financial reporting processes Essential Criteria Skills, Attributes and Experience • A part-qualified accountant studying towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification, • Thorough understanding of current UK accounting practices with the ability to interpret and apply them in practice, • Excellent Microsoft office especially Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and interrogate data proficiently, • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collegial way with colleagues, • The ability to convey complex financial information and concepts in a clear, easily understandable manner, including to non-financial colleagues, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly and concisely, • Ability to contribute to change and improvement, including contributing to cross functional projects and working groups Additional Information Full time Fixed term for up to 19 months The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 12 February 2026. Interviews are expected to take place on the week commencing Monday 23 February 2026. There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK. For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances. The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity. For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please click the apply button, which will take you directly to the University Website.

The Post The project aims to intervene in the steep decline in Anglophone language-learning by identifying the elements underpinning successful cultures of language-learning through a comparative analysis of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. The successful applicant for the Scotland role will normally be based in Stirling, reporting to the jurisdictional lead, and will work across four Work Packages, developing partnerships with schools, project partners and other groups, and using mixed methods to collect and analyse new data and synthesize existing data sets. The four Work Packages focus on 1) existing data and creates new datasets to explore the differences in language uptake across Celtic education systems; 2) the use of digital language-learning tools, including the development of new innovative software; 3) the attitudes and experiences of students and newly qualified teachers and 4) public stakeholder groups. Description of Duties • Conduct comparative policy analysis related to language education (formal and informal) between their home location and the other jurisdictions involved in the project (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland), • Identify and access existing data sets, and design and carry out new empirical research using both quantitative and qualitative methods, • Analyse data within micro-level and macro-level frameworks of language motivation and attitudes at the secondary and tertiary levels, • Create partnerships with a network of local schools to support data collection, • Prepare scholarly outputs and write policy-oriented reports and briefing papers, • Present research findings at international academic conferences, • Contribute to public engagement and dissemination (e.g., podcasts and media outreach), • Work closely with Work Package leads and project team members, delivering across all four Work Packages, • Participate in project team meetings, both in person and online Essential Criteria Qualifications • An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters degree in education, social science, modern languages, or other relevant subject, • Have obtained a PhD or have submitted a PhD, or equivalent, in education, applied linguistics, social science or a cognate discipline Experience • Proven experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, including surveys, interviews, workshop design, corpus or discourse analysis, and statistical techniques of data analysis Other Skills/Knowledge • Peer-reviewed publication record commensurate with experience Personal Qualities • Willing to undertake additional training in research methods and other related skills as required, • Able to communicate complex information clearly, • Evidence of strong organisational and inter-personal skills, • Evidence of excellent academic English and report-writing skills, • Evidence of being able to work flexibly and to meet deadlines, • Able to deliver both independently and collaboratively as part of a distributed team Desirable Criteria Experience • Enhanced skills in quantitative research methods. A familiarity with at least one statistical software package or programming language such as R, SPSS, Stata, SAS, or Python, • Working knowledge of AI systems and the technical and social challenges this technology poses e.g., large data sets, ethics, • Experience in policy-related research or engagement with policymakers, • Experience in public-facing communication, such as podcasts, blogs, workshops and social media Other Skills/Knowledge • Demonstrable knowledge of research on language learning motivation and language attitudes/ideologies, • Familiarity with language and education policy frameworks in Ireland and the UK, • Knowledge of Gaelic and/or proficiency in one international language Other Requirements • Current driver’s licence and access to a car Additional Information Part time (80%FTE) Fixed term for 28 months Grade 7: £38,784 - £46,049 p.a. pro-rata The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 05 March 2026. There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK. This role will require a membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process. This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on circumstances and is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119. The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity. For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please click the apply button, which will take you directly to the University Website.

A community-focused care provider in Stirling is looking for an Activities Co-Ordinator to lead and develop engaging activities for customers at their care home. The successful candidate will work closely with care management and volunteers to ensure the activities are person-centred, inclusive, and

An environmental organization in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Engagement Officer to lead community outreach and education focused on marine conservation.

The role involves preparing vegan dishes, ensuring health and safety compliance, engaging with community members, and managing social media campaigns. Candidates should be experienced in kitchen operations and passionate about community involvement.

A leading UK environmental charity seeks a Scottish Seas Roadshow Engagement Officer.

Volunteer Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator. Interest in community engagement, housing issues, or social impact. Experience in community outreach, social media, grassroots marketing, and public engagement.

This role focuses on engaging older adults at risk of isolation and adults living with dementia, ensuring high-quality delivery of community engagement initiatives. A cultural institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Community Learning Producer to develop inclusive learning programmes for underrepr

An innovative data platform company in the UK seeks an experienced Community Manager to design engagement programs and own participant content. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in community management and product marketing, with strong skills in relationship building and content creation.

The role involves providing support, leading community engagement initiatives, and fostering a dementia-friendly environment. A charitable organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Community Dementia Adviser to address the wellbeing and social support needs of individuals diagnosed with de

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for a Community Engagement Officer to tackle poverty and support local communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in policy work and community engagement.

A community care provider in South Brent is looking for passionate support workers to join their team.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, and experience in project management and community engagement is preferred. A leading global university based in Birmingham is seeking a Volunteer Engagement Officer to establish and deliver the Rugby River Champions citizen science initi

This role requires leadership skills and experience in managing contracts and organizing community events. The successful candidate will be instrumental in connecting underrepresented groups with council initiatives, and actively engage with the community to champion participation and inclusion. A L