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Shannon Trust Prison Facilitator (bank staff) Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison? Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes across a number of prisons. To ensure the continuation of our programmes during times of staff absence, we are now seeking to recruit a Prison Facilitator on a bank working basis to work across the South Central (HMP Bullingdon and HMP Aylesbury). Working closely with prisons and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will support with the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme in the area, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read. You will have experience working within prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships quickly and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. You will also have a willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice, to provide short or long term cover within the prisons in this area. This role will be prison-based. This is a bank role and so the number of days to be worked will vary and are not guaranteed. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation. These roles require prison security clearance. Closing date: 24th May 2026 Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be held before the closing date so early applications are encouraged. REF-228 179

Could you bring your excellent project management and community engagement skills to help rural communities identify housing need and increase the pipeline of rural affordable homes in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes? About us At the heart of Buckinghamshire’s communities, Community Impact Bucks is a locally rooted charity committed to helping communities and charities thrive. Our impact is made possible by a passionate and committed team who believe in the power of local action and understand the places and people they serve. We expect all staff to deliver activity within Buckinghamshire’s communities and to bring local knowledge, relationships and contextual understanding to ensure our support is relevant, inclusive and community‑led. About you You will bring passion and energy to make a difference to rural communities. You will enjoy working with people and helping communities to achieve their goals. An excellent communicator, you will enjoy building partnerships and working with people from a variety of backgrounds, with a strong awareness of diversity and inclusion, and the ability to be diplomatic and take the initiative when needed. Your knowledge and experience might involve: • Asset-based community development, • Developing and delivering activities in a community setting, • Lived experience of the challenges Buckinghamshire’s rural communities face You will benefit from an interest in housing and must be able to work with Parish Councils, Housing Associations and Local Housing & Planning Authorities. Key responsibilities • Support, advise and steer communities, and town and parish councillors from their initial interest in providing affordable housing, through scheme inception and pre-development phases to completion, with the aim of increasing the speed of schemes through the pre-development phase., • Assist communities to identify the nature and extent of affordable local housing need in their community including, where appropriate, through a Housing Needs Survey., • Assist communities to identify a deliverable site for development of affordable housing and/or secure affordable housing as part of market led schemes., • Build collaborative partnerships with key partners to provide a clear pathway to a successful planning application and delivery. Partners may include, but are not limited to, local communities, parish councils, housing association staff, officers from the Local Authorities (including in their role as providers of affordable housing) and local developers., • Experience of building and sustaining relationships within and across organisations and sectors, and working collaboratively., • A highly capable communicator in person and in writing. Able to engage the public, local politicians, and officials on their own terms, whilst remaining independent and trusted., • Experience delivering research, strategic assessment & planning, data analysis, and evaluation reports., • Excellent organisational, planning and management skills, with strong attention to detail., • Agile and proactive in approach to challenges and opportunities., • Able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet strict deadlines., • Competent user of databases and the Microsoft suite of software., • Either Full British driving licence and access to private means of transport or ability to demonstrate how you will meet this requirement. Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities. How to apply For more information please download the Job Description and Person Specification below, or visit our website at Community Impact Bucks. Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 26th May 2026. We are committed to finding the right fit for this role. We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates to interview as they are received. We will close this position once the right person is found.

HSSE Manager - Engineering Location: Aylesbury (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Salary: £60,000 per annum The Opportunity An established transport organisation is seeking an experienced HSSE Manager - Engineering to join their Health, Safety, Security and Environment function. This is a critical role providing expert HSSE business partner support to the Engineering function, ensuring the safe operation of maintenance and engineering activities across the network during a busy transformation period. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence safety standards, drive compliance, and deliver key initiatives aligned with the company's annual HSSE plan. Key Responsibilities Provide HSSE leadership and support within the Engineering function, acting as the key business partner for managers and teams Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety standards, procedures, and risk assessments Monitor incident trends and support investigations to ensure lessons are embedded Lead and deliver risk-based HSSE audits and compliance reviews Oversee accreditation and management system compliance (ISO/PAS99) Support safety validation and change management for engineering projects Engage effectively with unions and internal stakeholders to support HSSE initiatives Represent the organisation externally with regulators, industry bodies, and peer operators Lead specific HSSE projects and initiatives, deputising for senior leadership as required Candidate Profile NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Safety and Health Knowledge of health & safety legislation and its application to engineering operations Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels Competence in IT applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities IOSH membership, working towards Chartered (CMIOSH) Lead Auditor qualification (or working towards) TPBN1_UKTJ