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Abingdon School is seeking a Senior School Nurse to join the team. Location: Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE Job Type: Part Time, Term Time Working Hours: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm with a 30 minutes unpaid lunch break Salary: £33,922.81 to £ based on an FTE of 0.6813 per annum Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 21 April 2026 About Us: The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys’ school, it will become co-educational from September 2026. Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford. Senior School Nurse – The Role: We are seeking a capable, flexible and proactive qualified Senior Nurse to join our small and friendly team in the Health Centre to provide care for pupils during term time. The Senior School Nurse oversees the management and operation of the school’s Health Centre. The Health Centre plays a vital role in the medical, physical and emotional well-being of pupils. The role is expected to work in partnership with pupils, parents, School personnel, GPs and other appropriate agencies to carry out health surveillance, health promotions and other public health initiatives required by the School. Senior School Nurse – Responsibilities: • Provide high-quality medical and mental health care, supporting pupil wellbeing and recovery, • Assess and manage health needs, including checks, immunisations, and liaison with parents and services, • Maintain accurate records and ensure infection control and safe handling of medical supplies, • Oversee daily Health Centre operations, including staffing, resources, and emergency provision, • Uphold professional standards, confidentiality, and continuous development, • Support safeguarding, health education, and medical cover for school activities Senior School Nurse – You: • Registered General Nurse (RGN) in adult or child nursing, with a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience and evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation compliance, • Able to work independently without on-site medical backup, maintaining professionalism in a physically demanding environment, • Strong understanding of school protocols, safeguarding, and child protection, with a clear commitment to compliance and student welfare, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, staff, and parents both verbally and in writing, • Skilled in prioritising workloads, adapting to changing situations, and responding calmly and confidently to accidents and first aid needs, • Team-oriented, approachable, and professional, with good IT skills and a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion Senior School Nurse – Benefits: • You'll get 25 days off paid time off each year plus bank holidays, • Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution, • Abingdon Foundation Death in Service Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Private healthcare insurance, • We may be able to offer flexible working from home, • Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes, • Free lunches during term time, • Cycle to work scheme, • Christmas closure days, • Discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply), • There are regular staff social events and opportunities to join other staff, • We offer free on-site parking and bike storage for all staff, • We offer a range of online and in-person courses to staff for free including first aid, mental health first aid and health and safety courses We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. Early applications are encouraged. We may make an appointment prior to the advertised closing or interview dates. Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 21 April 2026 Interviews: w/c 27 April 2026 Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. To submit your CV for this Senior School Nurse opportunity please click ‘Apply’ now!

Location: Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre Contract Type: Full-Time 40-hour week Do You Enjoy: • Working with your hands, • Helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, • Solving problems and getting stuck in, • Learning new practical skills, • Being part of a reliable team What you'll be doing: • Planned and reactive general maintenance, • Support engineers with planned and reactive maintenance tasks as required, • Building fabric maintenance, including painting and decorating, • Cleaning of external areas, including litter picking, • Gritting of paths, roads and snow clearance operations as required, • Basic locksmith duties, • Escorting of FM visitors, suppliers, and subcontractors around the site, • Reliable and hands-on person, • Good at talking to people and working as part of a team, • Can manage your own time and stay organised, • Willing to learn and help where needed, • A forklift licence or experience using one, • Painting and decorating skills, • Health & Safety knowledge, • A stable and supportive workplace, • A chance to learn and grow in your role Specific Requirements Please note that all offers of employment are subject to security clearance and enhanced background checks: • You must be a British Citizen, EU citizen with settled status, or have an ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) from a Commonwealth country., • Bankruptcy history, CCJs, social media activity and criminal convictions will be checked as part of the vetting process. We value our people and offer a competitive salary and benefits package to support your lifestyle: • Life insurance., • 33 Days annual leave, • Company Pension, • Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career., • Free Mitie shares., • Access to virtual GP 24/7 for yourself and your family., • MiDeals discount schemes with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure, and utilities companies., • Please ensure that you discuss your application with your current line manager before formally applying. You must hold a valid British passport or an EU passport with a share code. Additionally, you must have lived and worked in the UK for at least 3 years, without any extended trips overseas. Applicants must have no criminal convictions and must not be subject to any ongoing police investigations.

Major loss adjusting practice seeks to strengthen its Building Consultancy Division through the appointment of an additional Surveyor. • You will operate within the broad South Central region across Wiltshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and into Northamptonshire., • Candidates must be MCIOB or MRICS qualified with a background working in insurance claims. Basic salary is up to £60,000 with a direct personal fee-related bonus, company car or car allowance, pension, private medical care and 25 days annual holiday. ...

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. What will you be doing: We're recruiting for an Electrical Safety Compliance Advisor. Your principal duty is to provide support to all the businesses and contracts within the energy division at M Group. Ensuring all staff that work or operate on or near the various electricity networks conduct themselves in accordance with the companies and Client safety procedures to maintain Safety from the System and return home each day safely. MGroup Energy Division are a national business and travelling throughout the UK with up to several nights away is an integral part of the role (Car benefit included). A full UK driving licence is required for this role. The Energy Division Electrical Safety Compliance Advisor reports to the Divisional Electrical Safety Manager. • Ensuring all staff are assessed as competent and authorised for their assigned duties., • Management of the safety passport scheme supporting contracts in the completion of technical audits on operatives., • Acting as the assessing officer on a wide range of electrical civil disciplines:, • Substation access LV up to 400kV (Essential), • Jointing LV up to 400kV (Essential), • Electrical fitting (Essential), • Authorised persons and Senior Authorised persons (Essential), • Overhead linesman (Desirable), • Commissioning engineers (Essential), • BS7671 electricians (Desirable), • Support the wider business interest including business opportunities., • Develop and implement in association with other personnel electronic field records., • Complete electrical assurance audits on a variety of sites from DNOs to smart metering, • NEBOSH General or Construction certificate, • Previous experience as a Safety Advisor in a construction environment., • Extensive knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations, • Full driving licence and willingness to travel, • Environmental Qualifications desirable, • Consistently demonstrate high standards of safety behaviour, leading by example and promoting a positive safety culture, • Ability to manage potential conflict during site inspections with operational teams, • Capable of delivering confident articulate presentationsWhats in it for you?, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company Car/Salary Sacrfice Scheme/Car Allowance, • Private Health Care, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Pension Scheme, • Life assurance, • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave

• A market leading insurance broker are looking to add an experienced Commercial Account Handler to their existing team., • A company who truly believe in providing an unrivalled level of service to all of their clients., • When you become part of their team, your commitment will be rewarded with a market leading salary and competitive benefits package, as well as a commitment to professional development and a clearly defined career path., • To provide a quality service in the administration and servicing of a range of commercial and (commercially connected) private clients., • Assisting with new business broking and re-broking exercises., • Maintaining existing business and providing technical advice., • Providing guidance and technical advice to other team members., • Acting as a contact for the client to handle all queries / amendments. In order to be considered for the role of Commercial Account Handler, you must possess the following: • Commercial insurance knowledge/experience., • An eagerness to progress with your ACII qualification will be supported, but is not essential., • Basic salary of up to £45,000 p.a depending on experience, • Competitive company benefits, • Generous Pension contribution, • Company bonus scheme up to 15%, • Great holiday allowance Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine. JBRP1_UKTJ

Ready to do the right thing by our customers? As a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD), you’ll share our vision to give customers the very best professional service in their own home, helping them improve their hearing and regain the life they want. And with the support of a global brand behind you, you’ll be just as looked after as our patients. Our business? Specsavers Home Visits Warwick, are recruiting a forward-thinking HAD to provide care to patients in their own homes across your Oxfordshire community. Within this role, you will perform hearing tests and advise which of our competitively priced hearing aids is best, to ensure each customer receives the first-class experience they expect. We also offer wax removal so the microsuction/wax removal qualification is advantageous. Our team? As a new and growing business, we have a wonderful but small team of dedicated people ready and waiting for you to meet. What’s on offer?? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:? • Salary up to £45,000 (DOE), • No evenings or weekends, • Car allowance, • Mixed base of private and NHS patients, • Holiday allowance of 33 days including BH, • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!<...

If you are a Residential Surveyor in the Glasgow or Edinburgh area looking for a new role at any level, or looking to explore what is out there - please give Hays a call on 0141 331 6122 for a confidential conversation. Your new company You'll be joining one of the UK's most respected chartered surveying and property consultancy firms, with a strong reputation for delivering professional, personable, and innovative services across residential and commercial sectors. Operating from 21 offices nationwide, this firm combines local market expertise with national reach, serving major financial institutions, developers, and private clients. Their residential division is a market leader in Scotland and beyond, providing Home Reports, valuations, and strategic property advice for all major lenders and a wide range of clients. With a commitment to growth, sustainability, and client care, this is an organisation that values leadership, collaboration, and excellence. Your new role As a Residential Director, you'll take a pivotal leadership role within the residential surveying team, driving business growth and ensuring service excellence. Your responsibilities will include: • Strategic Leadership - Oversee operations within your region, set performance targets, and lead a team of surveyors to deliver exceptional client service., • Business Development - Identify new opportunities, strengthen relationships with lenders, estate agents, and solicitors, and expand the firm's residential offering., • Technical Expertise - Provide high-level advice on valuations, Home Reports, and complex residential property matters, ensuring compliance with RICS standards., • Mentorship & Training - Support APC candidates and junior surveyors, fostering a culture of professional development and continuous improvement., • MRICS qualification preferred with extensive experience in residential surveying, • Proven track record in leadership and business development, • Strong knowledge of Scottish property legislation, valuation standards, and market trends, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • Commercial acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities, • A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to inspire and lead teams, • A senior leadership position within a growing, nationally recognised consultancy, • Competitive salary with director-level benefits, including a yearly bonus of up to 10%, • Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements, • Opportunities to shape the future of the residential division and influence strategic decisions, • Access to a collaborative network of experts across multiple disciplines, • Professional development support and clear progression pathways, • A culture that values innovation, integrity, and client care, • Car allowance of £500 a month Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Oxfordshire – Highways - £70k (negotiable) We are working with a well-established, UK-wide infrastructure contractor delivering vital highways and civil engineering projects for local authorities across the country. Due to growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a long-term highways framework covering Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas working on schemes including cycle highways, public realm, junction improvements, road widening, installation of bus lanes and much more with projects ranging in value up to £20m. In this role, you’ll take commercial responsibility for either one large project or a portfolio of smaller highways schemes, from early engagement through to final account. You’ll work closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with strong commercial control. The work is varied and will provide you with a tailored career development path. To be considered for this role, you’ll have previous Quantity Surveying experience, ideally in highways or civil engineering, and be comfortable working within framework environments. A proactive and practical approach is key, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. The organisation places real value on its people, offering a supportive culture where collaboration, development and wellbeing are taken seriously. You’ll be trusted to do your job, encouraged to contribute ideas, and supported in your professional growth. Day to day, this role will primarily be site based, offering home working one day a week. This blue-chip contractor offers a competitive salary with a generous car or car allowance, 28 days holiday, discretionary bonus, private health care and much more. To apply for this role or for further information, please contact MBS Recruitment Solutions ASAP