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Hr Advisor The HR Advisor will provide high-quality HR support across the school, ensuring effective recruitment, robust safeguarding compliance, and efficient employee lifecycle administration. Working closely with the HR Director, the role supports both teaching and support staff and contributes to a safe, compliant, and people-focused school environment. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Recruitment and Compliance • Coordinate external and internal recruitment processes across the school, including preparing and posting adverts, shortlisting administration, scheduling and booking interviews, liaising with candidates, and conducting safeguarding interviews., • Organise supply staff in liaison with the teacher in charge of cover., • Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed to the required standard in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for staff, contractors and volunteers., • Maintain and update the school’s Single Central Record (SCR), ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times., • Create, review and monitor DBS risk assessments in line with the school’s safer recruitment policy., • Implement and maintain a DBS renewal and monitoring system., • Advise managers on safer recruitment practices and compliance requirements., • Submit accurate and timely information to payroll in line with agreed deadlines, including new starters, contractual changes and leavers., • Coordinate onboarding, including arranging ID cards, IT equipment and conducting HR inductions for new staff., • Oversee and maintain records of support staff appraisals and probations, identifying themes or development needs and proposing targeted support within the CPD budget., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff records on iSAMS and the HR system., • Draft HR correspondence, including (but not limited to):, • Maternity leave, • Shared Parental Leave, • Probation letters, • Changes to terms and conditions, • Loan letters, • Leaver correspondence, • Work with the HR Director and the Executive Assistant to the Head to respond to reference requests promptly and appropriately., • Maintain comprehensive paper and electronic personnel files in accordance with data protection requirements., • Under the supervision of the HR Director, undertake HR casework relating to teaching and support staff, escalating matters as appropriate, including:, • Disciplinary matters, • Capability procedures, • Grievances, • Term time: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, • The role is onsite during term time., • During school holidays, hybrid working is available (3 days onsite / 2 days working from home).

Technical Compliance Manager To provide support to the Compliance Director/Head of Compliance, Environment Manager, Regional Compliance Officers and Site Teams, leading on technical monitoring requirements, emissions testing, gas leak detection and submissions to the regulatory bodies. Technical Compliance Manager Responsibilities: Leading the emissions monitoring and undertake olfactory emissions testing and gas leak detection sampling, monitoring, reporting and technical support across Biogen’s sites. To take the lead in drafting responses and identifying pragmatic and cost-effective solutions. To support the Compliance Team on annual reports and pollution inventory returns for the sites as required by the permits, approvals, and planning permissions. Supporting on technical submissions, e.g., dispersion modelling, for permit variations and renewals to the EA, planning authorities and other relevant bodies as required. This role requires regular nationwide travel as the company operates a national network of sites. About Biogen (UK) Ltd Biogen is the UK’s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year. Location: National Job type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + company vehicle + bonus Benefits: 25 days holiday, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance You may have experience of the following: Emissions testing, Compliance Coordinator, Compliance Advisor, Compliance Officer, Environmental Officer, Quality Advisor, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Coordinator, QA Coordinator, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, audit, ISO, environmental systems, renewable energy, waste management. REF-(Apply online only)

Production Head Chef, Luxury Events Businesses, SW London, up to £60,000 An experienced Head Chef position has become available within an exciting high-end luxury events business in SW London. With a unrivalled reputation for creating the most exciting events, parties and launches in the industry, they are market leaders in their field and are enjoying consistent growth year on year. In this business the Production Head Chef is responsible for leading ensuring all food is produced on time, to standards for the multiple events in the diary, overseeing production, tastings with clients and managing the Head of Sections, I am looking for an experienced Head Chef with knowledge of the London events spaces and venues who is experienced in high volume catering from fixed events businesses of similar leading events businesses. I am looking for an experienced passionate chef with an eye for the fine detail, refined organisational skills, organised with ALL health and hygiene aspects of a busy BOH operation and most importantly is a good pallet. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to push their career and work for one of the leading events businesses in London. Mainly working Monday to Friday plus the odd weekend, they offer a great work life balance and the chance to earn overtime for additional shifts worked. Immediate interviews and trials are available for successful candidates. Production Head Chef, Luxury Events Businesses, SW London, up to £60,000 TPBN1_UKCT

Company Profile: Total IT is an award-winning technology services and systems integration business founded in 2006, with offices in Bedford, London, and Dubai. We operate at the intersection of IT, cyber security, networks, and smart building technology, supporting some of the largest and most complex commercial buildings in the United Kingdom, alongside a growing portfolio of international clients. With sustained growth, an exceptional client portfolio, and a people first culture, we combine technical excellence with a commitment to outstanding customer experience. As we evolve our security posture i nternally and for clients, this role is critical for shaping and delivering a mature, modern cyber practice. Description: As Cyber Security Manager , you will own the delivery of cyber security across Total IT not just the strategy, but the execution. You will take full accountability for client security roadmaps, incident response, technical controls, and the day today running of our cyber capability. This role blends hands on technical leadership with operational delivery. Youll be the driving force behind improving security for clients, maturing our internal processes, and ensuring that risks are understood, prioritised , and actioned. You will be a trusted advisor to clients, a partner to our Operations and Technical teams, and the person who ensures this gets done. Responsibilities: Own client cyber security roadmaps: creation, prioritisation , scheduled review, and delivery. Lead and continually improve our incident response function including triage, containment, communications, and lessons learned. Drive remediation by working closely with Service Desk, Projects, and clients. Maintain robust security reporting and ensure clients understand their risk position. Oversee compliance efforts (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and ensure gaps are addressed. Provide guidance on governance, policies, and technical best practice. Ensure SOC activities are efficient, actioned, and measurable. Act as the escalation point for all complex cyber queries internally. Work with leadership to shape the long term vision of our cyber offering. Every week, you will: Build, update, and deliver client cyber security roadmaps ensuring agreed actions are completed, not just documented. Run regular risk and vulnerability reviews, prioritising remediation and driving work into the Service Desk /Projects teams. Lead incident handling end to end: triage, investigation, containment, communication, documentation, and lessons learned. Monitor and improve Microsoft 365 security posture across clients (Identity, Defender, Conditional Access, Purview, Secure Score). Manage SOC output and ensure alerts are assessed, escalated, and addressed. Own patching, vulnerability reporting, and remediation follow through. Conduct technical control checks (email security, endpoint protection, MFA/SSPR, logging, backups, etc.). Attend client and internal security meetings, clearly communicating risks, progress, and next steps. Maintain our security documentation, processes, and SLAs. Assist engineers during major incidents or escalations. Lead post incident reviews and convert them into long-term improvements. Build practical, usable processes and playbooks that work in a fast-moving MSP environment. Proactively identify areas where Total IT can improve our security resilience and service quality. Support presales for security related work and advise on solution design. Lead and manage a team of Security analysts to: Configure and optimise security settings in Microsoft 365 & Azure AD. Validate SOC alerts, perform investigations, and drive containment actions. Analyse vulnerabilities, confirm exploitability, and ensure fixes are deployed. Review firewall rules, email security controls, and endpoint configurations. Experience: Proven experience in a security leadership or senior security operations role ideally within an MSP or high-variability environment. Demonstrable success delivering real-world security improvements, not just writing policies. Strong background in incident response and security operations. Ability to design, articulate, and deliver actionable security roadmaps. Comfortable interacting with senior client stakeholders and influencing decisions. Desirable certifications : CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implemente r but practical experience and delivery capability matter more. Technical Skills Required: Strong hands-on Microsoft 365/Azure AD security experience. Understanding SOC processes, alert triage, and incident escalation. Solid grasp of vulnerability management (tools, triage, prioritisation , remediation). Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus. Ability to translate technical risk into business-impact language. Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills. Experience implementing technical controls that materially reduce risk. What good looks like in the first 30/60/90 days: First 30 Days Complete onboarding and gain a deep understanding of Total ITs current security posture. Review existing client security baselines and identify immediate gaps. Begin leading small incidents with support. Establish relationships with Operations , and key clients. Produce a clear quick wins plan. First 60 Days Take full ownership of incident response. Deliver updated security roadmaps for priority clients. Introduce improved processes for SOC alert handling and vulnerability follow-up. Begin leading client-facing security reviews and audits . First 90 Days Lead the cyber function end-to-end with confidence. Demonstrate improvements against measurable KPIs (reduced vulnerabilities, improved Secure Scores, incident SLAs met). Deliver a proposal for maturing Total ITs long-term security approach. Be recognised internally and externally as the go-to security authority. Review and evolve our current s ecu rity t raining framework with key clients. Deliver successful TTX (tabletop exercises) internally and with clients to help raise cyber awareness. Development Path: Youll grow into: Leading a larger cyber function/building a team. Enterprise-level governance & security management. Security consultancy and advisory roles. Certifications can support this path, but proven capability always comes first. Company Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus 1 additional day to be used 2 weeks either side of your bi r thday. Comprehensive private healthcare and wellness programs. A contributory pension scheme. Access to high-performance computing resources and a modern working environment. Professional development opportunities, including up to 10 days of relevant training per year. Interview Process: Stage 1:?Screening Interview with HR team via Microsoft Teams Stage 2:?Microsoft Teams Interview with Head of Operations Stage?3: Face to face with?our CEO & Head of Operations Stage? 4 : A call with our?HR Manager?to run through a job offer, set? expectations ?and confirm any outstanding questions.? Final Stage: An offer letter is sent?with an agreed start date. Welcome to the Total IT Team!? Why Work at Total IT: Total IT is not just a workplace; it's a community where innovation, passion, and teamwork are valued above all. Our team survey highlights the positive atmosphere and the professional growth opportunities available here. Join us and be part of a company that values your expertise and dedication to the cyber security field. TPBN1_UKTJ

Development and Production Sous Chefs Leading Event Catering Company. W London MondayFriday (occasional weekends) Our client, one of Londons premier event caterers, is expanding its kitchen team due to continued growth. They deliver a wide range of events, from high-end private functions and corporate gatherings to multi-day shows and sporting events. We are looking for two talented Sous Chefs to join their dynamic team, supporting the Head Chef and working alongside the Executive Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and operational excellence. The Roles 1. Production Sous Chef Lead a seasonal team of freelance chefs and food handlers Oversee all food production at the SW8 headquarters Ensure timely packing and dispatch of food for events Ideal for highly organised chefs experienced in managing large teams, 2. Development / Tasting Sous Chef Plan, prepare, and deliver client menu tastings Assist with menu creation and product development Perfect for a passionate foodie with strong culinary skills and a drive for innovation Both roles involve senior chef responsibilities within a busy event catering environment, including running events at London-based partner venues and ensuring strict compliance with food safety and health & safety standards. Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who: Have previous experience in event catering or high-volume kitchen environments Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills Are passionate about food, presentation, and delivering exceptional standards Thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment Benefits 25 + 7 paid holiday days per year Overtime paid back in lieu Regular team socials and events Excellent work/life balance Birthday off to celebrate in style This is an exciting opportunity for chefs looking to develop their careers within a prestigious, growing catering business. Development and Production Sous Chefs Leading Event Catering Company. W London MondayFriday (occasional weekends) TPBN1_UKCT

Ark seeks a knowledgeable and passionate Head of Year at Ark Blake Academy in the United Kingdom. The position offers excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.

A leading educational institution in Essex is seeking a dedicated Head of Year to manage a Year Group starting September 2026. The role offers a competitive salary and an extensive support program for new staff, ensuring a collaborative and enriching work environment.

Leadership of a team of tutors to ensure the highest quality of pastoral support is provided for all students in the year group. As the Head of Year you will be responsible for the:. Are you a dynamic and inspiriting Head of Year looking to enthuse our Sixth Form students.

Whether you're an experienced Head of Year or a high‑performing Religious Education Teacher ready for your first TLR, this school offers the support and CPD to help you thrive. What's special about the Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year role and the school its within?. Religious Education

HARRIS FEDERATION in Greater London seeks a passionate Head of Year to enhance student welfare and academic success. The role offers an inclusive work environment with professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

An outstanding educational recruitment firm is seeking a Secondary Teacher + Head of Year (TLR1B) for a September 2026 start. The school is known for its outstanding Ofsted grading, supportive facilities, and excellent work-life balance. This permanent, full-time role is located in Hillingdon, offer

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes, including enhanced DBS, identity checks, online checks and verification of professional qualifications and references. Kinver High School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Non‑Teaching Head of Year to join our pastoral team. This key po

We are seeking to appoint a Progress Leader who will work with, support and champion the needs of students across a year group to ensure their successful progress. We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with.

Are you passionate about removing barriers to learning? Our client is looking for an inspirational, non-teaching SEND Deputy Head of Year to provide high-impact pastoral support to students. Working closely with the Head of Sixth Form and external agencies, you will ensure every student has the care

Candidates should have UK QTS or be in the process of obtaining it and be able to meet the 8 Teaching Standards at a good or outstanding level.

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an enthusiastic Head of Year to join The Derby High School. The school emphasizes professional development and teamwork, providing a supportive environment for staff. This role involves leading a year group and ensuring students thrive both academically and personally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a knowledgeable and passionate Head of Year to develop their career with the support of an excellent leadership team and strong school culture at Ark Blake Academy. As Head of Year you will be responsible for ensuring outstanding pastoral and academic support for

The position is permanent and full-time, offering a salary range of £42,000–£63,000 per annum, including a joining bonus. The school has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted and boasts impressive facilities and a supportive pastoral team.

With a strong determination to succeed, we continuously strive for excellence, placing the professional growth of our staff at the forefront of our plans. We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Geography Teacher to join our school as the Acting Head of Geography, covering a maternity leav

EdEx - Education Recruitment is hiring a Religious Education Teacher and Head of Year for a full-time, permanent position at a high-achieving secondary school in Ealing, commencing September 2026. This role offers a chance to drive student development and take on pastoral leadership within a support

The main role of the Deputy Head of Year is to work collaboratively with and in support of Heads of Year, Senior Leaders and the Student Support Team to provide comprehensive care, support and guidance for students in Year groups in order to ensure they meet the school's high expectations of attitud

Knight Education Ltd in Hertfordshire is looking for an inspiring Head of History to join their independent prep school in September 2026. This full-time, permanent position involves teaching History from Year 5 to Year 8. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic, contributing t

We are seeking to appoint a full time Head of Year to join our strong and highly supportive Inclusion Team. Your vision for the role (we are particularly interested to hear your ideas to address the Ofsted requirement to improve the student attendance of a year group, especially for FSM and SEN stud

Head of Year to join our Pastoral Team, providing high‑quality leadership of a year group under the line management of the Director of Key Stage. Play a vital role as one of seven Heads of Year in delivering an excellent climate for learning across the school. Please note that our Heads of Year ar

A leading education agency is seeking a Head of Economics for maternity cover in a high-achieving secondary school in Ilford, starting September 2026. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Join our team as Assistant Head of Hospita

The school offers a friendly environment, fantastic students, and excellent professional development opportunities. Derbyshire County Council is seeking a high-quality pastoral member of staff for Parkside Community School in the East Midlands.

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a dynamic Head of Year to support Sixth Form students in achieving academic and social progress. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a transformational educational vision while ensuring the highest quality of pastoral support

The core purpose of the role is to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students. We are seeking to appoint a Head of Year on a permanent basis from September 2026. The Board o

The role of Head of Year is critical to the continuing progress of the academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a knowledgeable and passionate Head of Year to develop their career with the support of an excellent leadership team and strong school culture at Ark Blake Academy. As Head of Year you

The compensation level for this role is $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. Our results speak for themselves: learners on our platform routinely earn 4s and 5s on five or more AP exams, register over two years of growth on annual MAP as

The Head of Year will work within the inclusion team to monitor and improve attendance and punctuality, particularly for students at risk of persistent absence. Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly effective teacher to join the school as a Head of Year. Offers of em

HEAD OF YEAR (Non - Teaching) - Start Date: June 2026 (Sept 2026 will be considered). We seek to appoint a dynamic and driven non-teaching Head of Year, on a job-share basis, with the ability to effectively relate to and establish excellent rapport with students, providing support to maximise engage

The successful candidate will initially take on the role of Head of Year 6, before transitioning to Head of Year 5 the following year, leading the cohort through to the end of Year 6 and then beginning the cycle again. As Head of Year, you will provide strong leadership for a team of teachers and ha

Lift New Forest is a part of Lift Schools, one of the most ambitious MATs in the country with 59 schools, offering comprehensive professional development and instructional coaching for all staff. This is a rare opportunity for an expert teacher to join our Student Support and Development team as a H

Teaching Vacancies is hiring for a Head of Year 6 at Ferndown Middle School in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational leader with excellent teaching skills, responsible for leading Year 6 and supporting colleagues. This role offers the opportunity to enhance educational exp

For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life. To prepare and oversee al

We are seeking to appoint a high quality pastoral member of staff to join our team at. Be truly inclusive and focus on the wellbeing of every child to unlock potential. Enable students to make the most of their talents, and live life in all its fullness.

Professional experience is NOT A MUST.

Bury Council in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Head of Year: Non-Teaching to join their Inclusion Team, starting in September 2026. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,152 to £40,777, with an application deadline of 8th May 2026. The role involves leadership of for

Step into the transformative Head of Year 9 post, where your leadership and vision will directly shape the life chances of a dynamic year group in one of Croydon’s most aspirational secondary schools. Shape the future for Year 9 with this Head of Year 9 role—where your influence will echo throug

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our team at Kew gardens the orangery in London. Deliver a food offer in line with a Farmer J–style concept. Overall responsibility for managing a kitchen team of 6.

Haringey Education Partnership in Greater London seeks a talented Geography teacher for the role of Acting Head of Geography on a maternity cover basis for one year.

Lift Schools seeks a dedicated Head of Year at Lift New Forest, UK, starting September 2026. The position offers comprehensive training and generous benefits including pension plans, healthcare, and lifestyle perks.

Warwick Schools Foundation in Brentwood is looking for a Head of Athletics and Teacher of PE on a one-year contract. The position offers a supportive environment with excellent sports facilities and competitive salary above the London Fringe Teacher Pay Scale.

Whether you're an experienced Head of Year or a high-performing Religious Education Teacher ready for your first TLR, this school offers the support and CPD to help you thrive. SCHOOL DETAILS - Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year. EdEx are partnered with a high-achieving secondary school in E

The role of Head of Year is critical to the continuing progress of the academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a knowledgeable and passionate Head of Year to develop their career with the support of an excellent leadership team and strong school culture at Ark Blake Academy. As Head of Year you

Lead the future of food within a global tech powerhouse’s high‑volume, creative operation spanning nine sites and a team of about 250 people. You will oversee a complex, high‑profile contract that brings together hospitality, workplace dining, bespoke catering, events and pantry services. A de