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Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR? If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for. Many of our candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more. What they all have in common is the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career. Our HR Career Change Programme We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR—starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession often in just a few months. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply. Why Human Resources? The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time (in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more). Here are typical UK salaries at various stages of the HR journey: • HR Administrator - £27,000+, • HR Assistant - £30,000+, • HR Officer - £35,000+, • HR Advisor - £38,500+ How It Works - Your 3 Step Journey Into HR Step 1 - CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the industry-standard entry point into Human Resources. It's assignment-based (no exams), and is delivered fully online with expert tutor support. • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), • Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more Step 2 - Tailored Recruitment Support Once you're qualified, our Recruitment Support Team will help you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. We’ve been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007—and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating shows how serious we are about your success. You’ll get: • A professionally written, HR-focused CV, • Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location, • Application support, interview prep, and mock interviews Most of our candidates secure their first HR job within 3-6 months of qualifying—and often sooner if they’re based near a major town or city. And to give you confidence, we offer a Money Back Guarantee: If we can’t help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we’ll refund your training fees. Flexible, Affordable, Achievable To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months—so you can get qualified without financial pressure. Ready to Make the Change? Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources. Please note this is a training course and fees apply

We’re looking for a People Advisor to join our People team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role is central to the smooth running of our day‑to‑day people operations and is ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, high attention to detail, and keeping multiple operational threads moving at once. You’ll be a trusted first point of contact for managers, supporting non‑complex employee relations, employee lifecycle processes, HR systems, and people data. The work is varied, detailed, and important. From advisory conversations and HR documentation to system updates, audits, and payroll‑related activity. This role suits someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys organising complexity, and gets real satisfaction from getting things done properly. What You’ll Do HR Advisory & Casework You’ll independently manage non‑complex employee relations cases, including absence management and low‑level performance issues. You’ll act as a confident first point of contact for managers, providing accurate and timely advice, preparing documentation, and supporting processes such as flexible working requests, disciplinary and grievance administration, and probation reviews. Employee Lifecycle Management You’ll deliver end‑to‑end employee lifecycle activity, including onboarding workflows, pay review administration, contract and letter creation (promotions, job changes, probation outcomes, flexible working and pay review letters), and offboarding tasks such as exit interviews, holiday calculations, and leaver letters. HR Systems, Data & Reporting A significant part of the role involves working closely with HR systems and data. You’ll maintain HRIS accuracy, manage workflows and automation, run reports, support audits, and carry out data reconciliation (for example, HRIS and timesheet data). You’ll also contribute to HRIS improvements and act as a liaison with system providers alongside HRBPs. You’ll be comfortable using tools such as Microsoft Word (including templates and mail merges), Excel (particularly for pay data, audits, and large‑volume administration), DocuSign, onboarding systems, and SharePoint. Organisation & Operational Support This is a high‑detail, high‑trust role. You’ll manage multiple small tasks, deadlines, and cases simultaneously, track actions, chase responses, and remind stakeholders when needed. You’ll work independently with minimal supervision, remain calm during busy periods (such as pay review cycles), and maintain meticulous attention to detail across letters, payroll documentation, HRIS entries, and audits. Administration, Compliance & Projects You’ll also support or lead on HR audits, policy and handbook updates, SOP creation, wellbeing initiatives, template improvements aligned with legislative changes, and recruitment administration such as interview coordination and intern recruitment support. Payroll & Benefits Support You’ll prepare payroll‑relevant documentation including starter and leaver information, absence documentation, employment changes, and benefit requests. You’ll also support benefit schemes such as pensions, cycle to work, and health insurance. About You You May Be a Good Fit If You… • Have experience in a hands‑on HR Advisor or HR Officer role, managing non‑complex ER cases independently, • Are confident supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding, • Enjoy working with HR systems, data, and documentation, and take pride in accuracy, • Are highly organised and comfortable managing many small tasks and deadlines at once, • Stay calm and focused during busy periods, • Naturally spot errors, inconsistencies, or missing information, • Enjoy improving processes, templates, and ways of working, • Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, • Build trust easily with managers and colleagues, • Desirable (but not essential) experience includes supporting HR system improvements, policy drafting, engagement surveys, recruitment campaigns, or working across multiple jurisdictions. Application Process Applications close on Sunday, 26th April 2026, although we may close earlier if we receive sufficient interest. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team. Our selection process is designed to be transparent and respectful of your time, and includes: • An initial call with a recruiter (for longlisted candidates), • A 30‑minute interview with the hiring manager, • A final in‑person interview at our Cambridge office Why GÉANT? GÉANT is Europe’s leading collaboration on e-infrastructure and services for research and education. We connect over 50 million users across 10,000 institutions, enabling breakthroughs in science, education, and innovation. Working here means being part of something bigger. You’ll contribute to projects that have real-world impact, from climate research to space exploration. What We Offer • Flexible hybrid working (3 days in office), • 31 days holiday + public holidays, • Annual learning budget and conference support, • A mission-driven culture with real-world impact Want to know more about life at GÉANT? Visit: Why Work for GÉANT Once you will apply, GEANT Association will act as the controller of your data - our full candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:

Our Benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage… • A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family, • Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme, • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances, • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings, • Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth, • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day, • Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network, • Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards This is a development opportunity for someone looking for a career in waste management that offers the chance to grow your skills, gain experience across multiple aspects of waste management, and work closely with a wide range of partners including contractors, district and city councils, community groups, schools and internal teams. For more information or to chat about this opportunity, please contact Dave White at About you We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the environment, keen to learn, and confident communicating with a wide range of people. You should be comfortable using data and digital tools, organised with strong attention to detail, and able to build positive working relationships. You will be able to travel independent across the county, including to outdoor and operational sites. You’ll need A‑Level/HNC/HND education (or equivalent experience) and knowledge of waste or environmental topics. Experience in the waste or environmental sector is helpful but not essential, as development and support will be provided About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

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Job Title: Plumbing Lecturer Location: Cambridge Salary: £29,000 – £43,000 per annum Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (37 hours per week) | Full Year About the Role Our client are seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Plumbing Lecturer to deliver high-quality, inspirational teaching across a range of programmes and learner age groups. As the Plumbing Lecturer you will play a key role in delivering engaging vocational education, supporting learner achievement, contributing to curriculum development, and helping to grow the Plumbing provision. This role may include evening, Saturday, and summer teaching as required. Plumbing Lecturer - Key Responsibilities Teaching & Learning • Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Plumbing programmes, • Prepare Schemes of Work and Assessment, • Develop teaching resources and assessment materials, • Conduct assessment, internal moderation and verification, • Integrate Maths & English into vocational delivery, • Maintain accurate student records and meet awarding body requirements Plumbing Lecturer - Student Support & Progress • Act as Course Tutor, supporting learners to achieve their targets, • Track progress and provide feedback to students, parents/guardians and employers, • Support work placements and learner development Plumbing Lecturer - Curriculum & Team Contribution • Contribute to course design and curriculum development, • Participate in course reviews and quality improvement, • Liaise with awarding bodies and industry representatives, • Support recruitment activities and promotional events Plumbing Lecturer - Professional Practice • Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge and health & safety awareness, • Develop strong industrial links, • Engage in continued professional development What Our Client is Looking For Essential • Level 3 vocational qualification in Plumbing, • GCSE (Grade C/4 or equivalent) in English and Maths, • Substantial, recent industry experience in Plumbing, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Ability to motivate learners of all ages and abilities, • Current industry Health & Safety knowledge Desirable • Certificate in Education / PGCE / DTLLS (or willingness to achieve), • Assessor (A1) and/or Internal Verifier (V1) qualifications, • Recent teaching, lecturing or training experience, • Strong IT skills to develop engaging teaching resources Teaching Qualifications If you do not already hold a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE or Certificate in Education), full training and support will be provided to achieve this in line with Further Education regulations. Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

Job Title: Instructing Learning Support Mentor – Catering Specialist Location: Cambridge (across multiple sites) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only (38 weeks) | 37 hours per week Salary: £22,500 – £23,500 (pro rata) About the Role: Our client is seeking a motivated and adaptable Instructing Learning Support Mentor (Catering Specialist) to support learners across our Supported Learning Directorate. The Instructing Learning Support Mentor (Catering Specialist) is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will deliver high-quality learning support, lead practical catering sessions, and provide cover for teaching staff. You will work across multiple campuses, supporting students to develop skills in real commercial environments. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver engaging learning support and provide cover for teaching and support staff, • Lead practical catering sessions (1:2 ratio) in commercial settings including kitchens, service areas, and plate wash, • Support learners through 1:1 and small group sessions, including catch-up and booster support, • Follow lesson plans and schemes of work to ensure continuity of learning, • Assess and provide feedback on student work in line with course requirements, • Support educational trips, including shopping for cooking ingredients, • Work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to a positive learning environment, • Promote safeguarding, equality, and high standards of professional conduct About You - Instructing Learning Support Mentor (Catering Specialist): • Experienced in commercial catering (minimum Level 2 or equivalent experience), • Confident leading small groups and supporting learners with additional needs, • Flexible, proactive, and able to work at short notice across different sites, • A strong communicator with a positive, team-focused attitude, • Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student success Essential Requirements: • Level 2 qualification in Catering (or equivalent industry experience), • Level 2 English and/or Maths, • Experience working in a catering or kitchen environment, • Ability to work independently and adapt quickly, • Basic IT skills (email, Word, spreadsheets) Desirable: • Experience in Further Education or supported learning environments, • Experience working with learners with SEN, • Teaching or training qualification (or willingness to work towards one) Additional Requirements: • Enhanced DBS check, • Willingness to complete: Level 2 Food Hygiene and Epilepsy training, • Ability to travel between sites (driving licence beneficial but not essential) Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Bricklaying Lecturer Salary: £29,662 – £43,662 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Full-time, Permanent Annual Leave: 42 days per annum Primary Purpose of the Role To deliver high-quality teaching and learning and to undertake associated tutorial duties. The post holder will contribute to course design, programme development, and the wider expansion of the area. Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities 1. Teaching and Learning 1. Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to a timetable that may include evenings, Saturdays and summer periods. 1.1 Deliver inspirational teaching across a range of programmes to learners of varying ages and abilities. 1.2 Provide teaching and assessment opportunities in line with awarding body requirements to promote achievement. 1.3 Develop and maintain teaching materials including handouts, assignments, booklists, assessment papers and electronic resources. 1.4 Prepare Schemes of Work and Schemes of Assessment. 1.5 Undertake moderation, assessment and verification activities. 1.6 Work with colleagues to integrate Maths and English into the vocational curriculum. 2. Tutorial Responsibilities 2.1 Act as a course tutor with responsibility for supporting learners to achieve their targets. 2.2 Track and review student progress and maintain accurate records. 2.3 Provide feedback on learner progress to students, parents/guardians and employers. 2.4 Arrange and support the work placement programme. 3. Recruitment and Admissions 3.1 Assist in the recruitment and admission of new students. 3.2 Attend internal and external promotional events to publicise our client's activities as directed. 4. Teamwork, Liaison and Administration 4.1 Participate in course team reviews and evaluations. 4.3 Respond to curriculum development and new course initiatives. 4.4 Advise on resource requirements for effective programme delivery. 4.5 Liaise with awarding body representatives such as External Verifiers and Moderators. 5. Professional Development and Industry Engagement 5.1 Develop industrial links within the construction industry. 5.2 Maintain personal research or professional practice for ongoing professional development. 5.3 Familiarise yourself with and adhere to our client's procedures. 6. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Actively advance equality of opportunity and foster positive relations across the organisation. 7. Policy Adherence Adhere to all equal opportunities policies, procedures and practices. Special Conditions * This role is defined as regulated activity. The post holder must hold an enhanced DBS check acceptable to our client. Professional Training Requirement (Teaching Staff) Our client supports teaching staff in achieving formal teaching qualifications and will provide training where individuals do not already hold a Certificate in Education, PGCE or equivalent. Staff appointed from 1 September 2001 must obtain the relevant teaching qualification within a specified timeframe, depending on role and teaching hours. EMPLOYEE PROFILE Qualifications Essential: * Level 3 vocational qualification in Bricklaying * GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or equivalent in English and Maths Desirable / To Be Developed: * Certificate in Education, PGCE, DTLLS or DET * Assessor qualification (A1 or equivalent) * Internal Verification qualification (V1 or equivalent) Related Experience Essential: * Substantial, recent and relevant industrial experience in Bricklaying or Construction Maintenance Special Circumstances * Willingness to work evenings and weekends where required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential: * Current industry Health & Safety knowledge Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

Job Title: Transport Skills Trainer Location: Cambridge / Hybrid Salary: £31,000 About Our Client: Our client is a leading provider of passenger transport training. They specialise in areas such as transport, business skills, and adult education, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality training programmes. They are committed to the wellbeing of all learners and staff, and take safeguarding, safe recruitment, and their Prevent Duty responsibilities seriously. Successful applicants will need to complete a DBS check and an online search. You’ll also need to provide proof of your qualifications and your right to work in the UK. The company uses modern technology to support learning and training, which may include occasional audio and video recording as part of quality assurance. With over 35 years of experience, the organisation has grown from its beginnings in Sheffield to more than 500 employees across the UK. They are proud to be part of the AQA charity group. The Role: Ready to step away from shift work and use your transport experience to help others grow? Our client is looking for experienced industry professionals to train the next generation of safe, reliable bus drivers. No teaching qualification is needed for the Transport Skills Trainer —just your expertise and the drive to support others. As the Transport Skills Trainer you’ll lead structured sessions in the classroom and online, guiding apprentices as they prepare for their assessments. It’s a chance to stay connected to the industry while making a real difference in people’s careers. Whilst no two days are ever the same, you can expect to: • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, inclusive learning and development sessions (classroom and/or online), • Tailor workshop content using learners’ initial assessment results, • Equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for their apprenticeship and future career, • Prepare and mark learner work, providing constructive feedback and tracking progress, • The Transport Skills Trainer will support learners in building their portfolio of evidence ready for End Point Assessment (EPA), • Schedule and conduct timely learner reviews, gathering feedback from relevant stakeholders, • Liaise with employers to confirm attendance and coordinate operational requirements such as driver release, • Maintain accurate records and complete administrative tasks to ensure compliance, • Uphold high quality standards across all training activities, • Build positive, professional relationships with learners and employers to create a supportive learning environment About You: They are looking for someone who: • Strong knowledge of bus driving standards, safety, and customer service excellence Passionate about helping others succeed • Delivers training that is engaging, inclusive, and high quality, • Highly organised and able to manage a varied workload, • Communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships, • Confident delivering training both face-to-face and online, • Holds relevant industry qualifications, • Has a full UK driving licence and access to their own transport Desirable (but not essential — they will support you to achieve these): • Teaching or assessing qualification, • Experience delivering structured training or workshops Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds