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Why Airbox? You're more likely to love your work when that work has a purpose, when it's meaningful and when it's protecting lives. And, at Airbox Systems, it will. Here's why. We are driven by passion and great people who share our enthusiasm for trying to make the world a better place, our friendly team includes individuals with backgrounds in military, aviation, and law enforcement. Our experience brings first-hand insight into frontline operations in the air and on the ground to enable cutting-edge concepts for improving the service that we deliver. At Airbox, our values can be described as behavioral guidance. They are the principles and beliefs that provide a cohesive vision and define who we are as a business. In doing so, they define our organisation internally, and externally with our stakeholders and customers. In essence, they are our “true north” that help us to navigate our organisation through prosperous times as well as uncertain periods. Our company beliefs and values are embodied in our culture. Whilst we celebrate the diversity of the people we work with, there are certain values and attributes all of us share – whatever your background, these are the qualities we are looking for in the people we hire: Commitment, Positive Realism, Ethics, Accountability, Humanity, Quality, and Delight. What this role is about: We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People Coordinator to join our People team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience. In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day operations of the People function — from onboarding and offboarding, to employee engagement, compliance, and maintaining our HR systems. It’s a hands-on, varied position where you’ll combine people administration with opportunities to get involved in wider People and Talent initiatives. What you’ll be doing: • Be the first point of contact for employee queries around policies, procedures and general People matters., • Maintain and update employee records in our HRIS, ensuring accuracy across all systems., • Coordinate employee lifecycle activities (contract changes, probation reviews, benefits administration)., • Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to ensure consistent People practices., • Streamline and optimise processes to deliver a seamless employee experience., • Handle sensitive employee information with care and discretion., • Support recruitment coordination (interview scheduling, candidate communication)., • Prepare and analyse People data to support decision-making., • Help coordinate engagement initiatives, events and wellbeing activities., • 1–3 years’ experience in HR, People Operations, or administrative support in a People-focused role (ideally in a fast-paced environment)., • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities., • Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively., • Excellent communication skills, with confidence, engaging employees at all levels., • Discreet and professional in handling sensitive information., • A positive, solution-oriented mindset with a ‘can-do’ approach., • Experience using HR tools and systems (we use HiBob, TeamTailor and Google Workspace)., • Awareness of UK employment law and People best practices., • Passion for fostering a supportive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture. Bonus points if you have: • CIPD Level 3 (working towards or completed)., • Experience supporting Talent and recruitment initiatives. What we offer: We’re always looking for new ways to celebrate our people. You’ll be no different. • Salary; Up to £35,000 depending on experience., • The chance to work with a passionate team that’s working together everyday towards our shared big ambitious goal, • A dynamic, flexible and fun scale-up work environment with a highly talented team, • 26 days holiday per year, plus public holidays, • Private medical cover with Bupa for all our colleagues, as well as a Wellbeing Allowance each year, • Pension scheme, offering up to 6% matching contribution, • Up to 20 Nomad Working Days per annum, • Personal Development budget Work better from home? No worries. Prefer the office? Come on down. We have 2 mandatory Townhall days; Spring and Autumn, where the whole business gets together. When you visit the office you won’t just find rows and rows of desks. No, you’ll find our colleagues meeting on the walking pads, having planning sessions over a game of tennis table or grabbing a bean bag in our ‘Quality’ collaborative space - that’s right we live our values so much, we named our meeting spaces after them. You can also shape work around your life at Airbox Systems; most colleagues work our core hours of 9am-5pm with others flexibly between 7am-7pm. Whether you're fitting in a spin class or the school run, you'll have the flexibility for whatever matters most. All we ask in return is that you produce great work, but when you’re working with passionate people, that part comes naturally. Connect with us: Interested in the role, or Airbox in general, but you don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We’d love to hear from you! We encourage you to connect with us ___; we’d be excited to see if your unique skill set and experience could be a match for future roles. A note for Recruitment Agencies: Agencies, we appreciate you… but unsolicited CV’s will not be reviewed. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by us. Please don’t keep pulling the attention of our Support team from our customers. If you would be interested in working with us – please send a message to , should we have anything we need additional support on we will reach out to you.

Bright Sparks Events are looking for children’s party entertainers to perform our exciting Science Party Packages on weekends across Oxfordshire and Berkshire! We have a great reputation for delivering high-quality science parties, that our team of hard-working staff have built over the last 10 years. Our staff don’t just present any old science; they entertain children and adults alike with their understanding of weird and wonderful science. In fact, we like to call it Edu-tainment ! You will get to perform magic tricks, inspire scientific demonstrations, science-based games, supervise hands-on activities and be an entertainer that both parents and children will adore and have them gasping with delight throughout the presentation. Your responsibility will be to engage the kids, captivate your audience and guide them to make their party the best one ever! Are you confident you could deliver an entertaining science experience to children and their parents? Do you have what it takes to work with children of all ages? Do you want to work with a company that aims to inspire children to become the next generation of scientists? With parties on weekends, this is the perfect opportunity for those studying, looking to gain entertainment experience or requiring flexible working hours. The role: We are looking for motivated, outgoing, passionate individuals, preferably with experience working with children, who are willing to learn some fun science experiments, embrace some silliness and have fun at children's parties. Most parties are held on weekends and can last from 1 hour to 2 hours; we allow flexible bookings so this job will suit anyone who wants flexible hours. If you have a background in teaching, acting, science, youth clubs or kids entertainment, this is the right job for you! You’ll need to be creative and imaginative as well as professional reliable, responsible and punctual to ensure successful execution of the best party experience for the children involved. You will be doing simple science experiments that children will love. You will receive full, comprehensive training which offers you valuable experience, a chance to learn new skills and it will be a priceless addition to your CV, as well as promising loads of fun in every event you deliver! Party entertainers will work independently, delivering up to 4 parties or events per weekend. You will be required to travel to party venues with plenty of kits. Successful candidates are given shifts to suit the busy schedules with parties or events on weekends, as well as an opportunity to work part-time during the week in a lively, supportive office environment to ensure the events are organized in advance. This is a busy but hugely rewarding and varied role, where the overall experience of parents and children rests on your shoulders. Areas of Responsibility: Arriving at the venue with plenty of time to set up, introduce yourself to the guests and settle the children down to begin the party. Directly ensure the delivery of quality entertainment at the standard expected. To be highly motivated and entertaining, whilst being professional and keeping safety a top priority. Setting up the party space, which may include moving furniture and equipment. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to by yourself and the children, including all health and safety procedures. To clear away afterwards, leaving the venue in the same condition you arrived. To collect, return and replenish party kits to the Head Office. This role requires the transportation of larger kits to rural destinations. Duties and Key Tasks to include: Liaising with Head office with updates and queries. At all times behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of Bright Sparks Events. Show the required motivation, passion and professionalism for the duration of the party, acting as an ambassador and behaving as a suitable role model for children. Personal Specification: It is essential that candidates: Have relevant experience working with 5 to 11-year-olds. Able to travel to and from venues and Head Office with relevant equipment ( full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle ). Have a mobile phone to keep in touch with the Head Office and the parent booking the party or the party organizers. Sound judgement, common sense and the ability to act on one’s own initiative. Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children. Are responsible, reliable individuals with good organizational skills. Are an excellent communicator, with confident face-to-face customer service skills. It is desirable that candidates: Are motivated individuals, passionate about working with children. Someone with passion and the willingness to have a go at anything. Hold a previous DBS check which is registered on the DBS Update Service. Have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. Live in the Oxfordshire/Berkshire area as staff are reimbursed for travel if living within this area. Conditions apply. Please see the website for further requirements. Salary And Benefit Overview: Casual / zero hours Contract: Under this contract of employment, you will be classed as a worker, not an employee and work will be offered to you on an ad hoc basis. A calendar of work is made available months in advance of the parties and events and individuals can choose which shifts to accept. Our Science Parties take place on weekends during term time, which can run from 1 to 2 hours per party and start at 11.00 am or 3.00 pm, with the potential of delivering up to 4 parties per weekend. Bright Sparks Events’ rates of pay for Party Entertainers will be £30/hour; £60 per 1-hour party, £80 per 1 hr 40 min party, £90 per 2-hour party. The average party takes 2-3 hours when including approx. 30 minutes set up and pack away/ kit cleaning time. As part of your duties, you will be expected to travel to the Head Office once a week to collect /return a party kit. You will be expected to travel to the party venues on the day of the party, from your home. You will be informed in advance of being required to work at specific locations and you will receive a mileage allowance for the return journey from your home to the host venue. Travelling to venues no further than 45 mins from your home postcode area. Additional subsidies can be negotiated with the manager for venues that are further away. Bright Sparks Events is committed to safeguarding the children in our care. We carry out safer recruitment checks to ensure we hire candidates who share our ethos and values. Staff are required to complete safeguarding training as part of their employment. About Bright Sparks Science: Bright Sparks Science and Events were formed in 2011. We are a growing organisation, working in over 65 primary schools across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. We are passionate about giving children the opportunities that they deserve, and we focus on developing bright futures through additional science tuition.During the week, our instructors present and deliver 1 hour fun science club sessions for approximately 15-20 pupils, aged 5-11 years, after school in local primary schools in the Oxfordshire or Berkshire area. On the weekends, our children’s party entertainers perform our exciting Science Party Packages that include inspiring scientific demonstrations, science based games and hands-on activities that captivate both parents and children alike.In the school holidays, our activity instructors, provide fun-packed science camps, where we have a reputation for delivering high quality, exciting science activity days that children love.Our staff don’t just present any old science; they entertain children with their understanding of weird and wonderful science and have them gasping with delight throughout their performance. In fact we like to call it Edu-tainment!

Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser £30,000 to £38,000 per year Full time | Office based near Witney, Oxfordshire Merrifield Consultants are partnering with a specialist education charity to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser. The role sits in a small, collaborative team that raises income to support children and families affected by early trauma. You will inherit a strong base of warm repeat funders and have clear scope to grow new income. You will manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, build a healthy pipeline and submit persuasive bids for one-off and multi-year grants. You will gather information from colleagues, shape clear cases for support and produce timely reports that show impact and encourage renewal. The team is supportive and hands-on, offering a good degree of autonomy and minimal supervision. Key responsibilities • Deliver an individual income target of around £200k within a team target of around £500k., • Research prospects and maintain a live pipeline., • Write tailored applications and cases for support., • Provide thoughtful stewardship through updates, visits and events., • Produce accurate reports and manage grant conditions and deadlines., • Work closely with programmes and marketing to source data, stories and materials., • Use a CRM to track prospects, deadlines and outcomes. About you • At least two years of experience in trusts and foundations or closely related fundraising., • Evidence of meeting income targets and securing new opportunities., • Strong research, bid writing and relationship skills., • Well-organised, self-sufficient and comfortable managing your own workload., • Confident working with colleagues to gather information and shape proposals., • Knowledge of fundraising practice and GDPR., • Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or another CRM is helpful. This role is based on site near Witney, Oxfordshire, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:00. Access to a car is likely to be helpful. For more information, please contact Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

At Oxford Global, our passion is driving innovation, expertise, and partnership within the life sciences industry. We are on a mission to empower professionals to accelerate research and achieve impactful results through cutting-edge, curated events, industry insights, and educational resources. Join us in shaping the future of the life sciences industry. We are looking for an experienced Events professional to join our Event Operations team and take ownership over a number of established/large-scale live events held in the UK, USA and Europe in our Precision Medicine brand. You will work on the entire event timescale, and have the opportunity to build relationships with venues, suppliers and attendees as well as creating innovative projects to improve our customer experience. As Event Operations Manager, you will manage live events on-site (international travel required) to ensure the success of our Conferences, Awards Dinners and Exhibitions. Role Responsibilities: • Managing all aspects of event co-ordination for conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies and networking events, • Proposing creative networking experiences for attendees, using formats such as drinks receptions and gala dinners, • Providing prompt and effective customer support for our event sponsors, • Liaising with event venues on event setup, and troubleshooting areas to optimise event flow and traffic, • Managing the provided event budgets and ensuring costs are aligning with forecast, • Identifying and creating cost saving initiatives for events and business, and negotiating with suppliers and venues, • Briefing/training of event staff during pre-event meetings, ensuring team are clear on on-site responsibilities, • On-site management of live/large-scale events and co-ordination of staff, • Line management responsibility for Event Executives, providing training and holding performance reviews, • Effective troubleshooting with the Event and Portfolio Directors for your brand of events, • Proposing and implementing ideas to improve overall attendee journey and experience, • Holding event debriefs and creating strategies for upcoming events We are looking for someone with: • Previous event operations experience (3 years+), including experience in coordinating Exhibitions and Trade Shows, • A creative mindset, with proven experience of creating innovative projects to improve customer experience, • Strong budgeting skills and ability to handle large scale costs. Confident to liaise and negotiate with venues/suppliers, • A customer-centred attitude with experience in creating memorable networking moments, and who is well-versed in onsite branding, • Highly organised, adaptable and resilient. A proactive and versatile working approach, with the ability to move between different projects with ease, • Experience in staff management, including day to day responsibilities, setting objectives and providing comprehensive support and guidance to team members, • Comfortable travelling for work as needed (national & international travel required) More about the role: • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, • Location: All our roles are hybrid (a mix of remote and in office). Our offices are located on the Botley Road in Oxford, with shops/restaurants within walking distance and easy access into Oxford City Centre., • Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours a week) Top perks: As part of the team at OG, you’ll enjoy: • Flexible/home/remote working – Flexible working and 2 days remote working a week (after induction/on-boarding). Please note, additional office days will be required around busy event periods, to organise event materials etc.,, • Holidays – Increment of holiday from 24 days up to 28 days per annum plus bank holidays, • One day of paid Birthday leave (on successful completion of probation), • Gym membership – Monthly membership to Brookes Sports Facilities, • Travel Schemes - Save on the purchase of a new bike or electric car, Public Transport Loan Scheme, • Healthcare – 10 days full pay sick leave (additional 5 discretionary), reimbursement of eye tests, free flu jabs, • Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay (eligibility based on length of service), • Wellness Programme – Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Time to Talk sessions, wellness projects and other initiatives, • Plus: Frequent social activities, free parking, free office food & drink, external training

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