474 Best focus Jobs in Wallington (February 2026)

Speech and Language Therapist

14 days ago

Epsom

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Ashley Park – Epsom & Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT18 7LR (some working across both sites but main focus at Epsom site) Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Ashley Park school Working collaboratively with the education team, you will support the embedding of clinical excellence at a whole school level for pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the OFG pyramid model of clinical delivery, working in an MDT to target support at a whole school level where possible. You will be supported by the standards team and the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be supported in case management and planning work, any required assessments and interventions by the Lead Clinician and your designated clinical supervisor. You will also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative, flexible and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Ashley Park – Surrey – Ashley Park School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting up to children aged 5 – 11 For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy, • HCPC registered, • Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles, • Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice, • Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, • Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice, • Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills, • Good communication skills (oral and written), • Good time management and organisational skills, • Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards, • Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile, • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, • Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile, • Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks, • *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 301134 #speechltherapy #speechandlanguagetherapy #CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation #CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

Event Manager

4 days ago

Croydon

• Business: emap, • ___: Money Marketing, Mortgage Strategy, Headlinemoney, Property Week, • Base Location: Croydon, London, • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid, • Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 DOE + 10% Bonus About the Company: A business-to-business media company with a focused portfolio of market-leading events and brands. Across the company we create products our customers value to help drive their success, which in turn drives our own growth. Our product focus is around paid-for subscriptions, conferences, awards, digital insight and bespoke marketing solutions. Overall Purpose of the Role: As an Event Manager you are part of an enthusiastic and busy event operations team, running conferences, exhibitions, bespoke business events and award ceremonies. Your role is key to the successful execution of our events portfolio. You will have operational responsibility from concept to delivery, using creativity and a keen eye for detail to deliver industry-leading events. Your aim is to produce commercially successful events that create quality business engagement for clients, enhancing and strengthening products and brands involved. emap brands rely on high-quality events, and close relationships with the industries they operate within. As an Event Manager your role is at the forefront of those relationships, both internally and externally. This is a collaborative role that is both fast paced and challenging while also being social. Responsibilities: • Managing a portfolio of pre-defined leading industry awards and conferences on time, below budget and to the required standard – ensuring that brand values are met., • Managing P&L/budgets for individual events with a focus on value for money and on maximising the contribution to the wider business., • Tracking and monitoring P&L of individual events – including revenue, costs and profit., • Demonstrating thorough knowledge and tight control of the cost base for each event, ensuring profit targets are beaten., • Building cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders to support the success and strategic aims of the event and/or brand., • Building strong relationships with suppliers, including AV teams, venues, entertainers, etc, and negotiating to ensure the best value is achieved., • Managing customer relationships with critical and strategically important sponsors, speakers and delegates, acting as a point of contact. Problem solving, decision making and escalating issues as they arise. Ensuring that the overall experience is positive and exceeds expectations. Collating customer feedback and identifying areas for improvement., • Fulfilling partnership deliverables with attention to detail to maximise return on investment., • Analysing year-on-year performance and leading or participating in event debrief discussions, identifying future trends or improvements., • Identifying areas for event growth and future opportunities for brands., • Proof reading content throughout the event process., • Coaching and mentoring junior team members to ensure that the whole team is working to emap standards, values and processes., • Taking ownership of, and demonstrating accountability for, all logistical elements of the allocated events., • Scheduling and implementing event timelines and planning cycles according to the planning framework, ensuring all deadlines are adhered to., • Managing and assisting with the full awards entry process., • Managing awards judging days – both in person and virtually. Inviting and maintaining regular communication with judges and VIPs., • Communicating with speakers and hosts pre-event, and on site. Collating presentations, headshots and bios, and co-ordinating AV requirements., • Regularly updating and cleaning event databases in accordance with GDPR rules., • Accurate and regular reporting upwards of revenues, profits and KPIs vs targets, recording weekly entries and shortlist conversion rates. Reporting in project meetings and monthly., • Communicating regularly and coherently all relevant information and key developments to line manager and full project team., • Working with AV providers to create first-class full-scale event production. Collating shortlists, winners and sponsors’ content to create awards presentations, etc., • Liaising with event venues on menus, final numbers, specific event requirements and function sheets., • Producing risk assessments and collating health & safety documentation from all third-party suppliers., • Working with the Marketing and Editorial teams to deliver on-brand digital and print collateral, including proofing and testing event websites, ensuring all event content is brand aligned and meets guidelines. Skills and Experience: • Relevant demonstrable experience of working in a similar events role, preferably in a B2B environment., • Experience of delivering full-scale events − through the complete event life cycle, from conception to delivery., • Demonstrable knowledge of managing costs within a budget., • Excellent negotiation skills., • Experience of risk assessments/health & safety/contingency planning., • Client management experience preferred., • Excellent organisational and administrative skills., • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills., • Experience of working under the pressure of conflicting priorities., • Experience with CMS platforms, such as Evessio, beneficial., • Advanced in Microsoft Office. Core Competencies: • Exceptional verbal and written communication, with strong negotiation skills., • A strategic thinker with excellent planning and organisational skills., • The ability to work well under pressure, maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines., • Commercially focused with a strong understanding of finance, P&L statements and budgets., • Able to read and interpret data effectively., • Takes a creative approach to everyday challenges., • Ability to multitask effectively, and prioritise a high-volume workload across multiple projects., • Can demonstrate sound judgement with the ability to interpret and analyse complex and sensitive information., • A team player, but secure working independently and on own initiative., • Proactive and confident. Not afraid to constructively challenge ideas, where appropriate., • Confident at building strong working relationships both internally and externally., • Flexible with working hours in the lead-up to events, based on needs of the business. Personal Attributes: • A confident and enthusiastic event professional., • Organised and resourceful., • Self-motivated, self-sufficient and accountable., • Deadline driven and results orientated., • Team player., • Has sharp attention to detail., • Adaptable and flexible. What we offer Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, event management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialised programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days., • One additional day of annual leave per year- Celebration Day., • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office., • Continuous learning & development opportunities., • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects., • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August, • Income protection and more Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at . Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

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