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The Avenues Group, is a place where people smile, laugh and grow – and achieve extraordinary things. We have an exciting opportunity for a People Experience Officer to join our People Experience team based at our Head Office in Sidcup. The role on offer is full time at 37 hours per week, on a hybrid basis, meaning the successful candidate(s) will work a portion of their hours from home and some from Sidcup and other regional offices across the Group. Discussions regarding flexibility are always welcome, so please enquire if this is you. The successful candidate(s) will be joining an established vibrant team who have recently shifted from a pure Employee Relations focus to a People Experience Focus. The role and duties as detailed in the role profile will be subject to some adjustments in the coming months. The responsibilities within this role include: • To provide the day to day employee relations activity; providing accurate, effective and timely advice to managers and employees, • Provide support to managers in the management of absence related to ill health (short and long term), • Act as a one stop shop for all disciplinary, performance management and grievance cases, • To act as HR Advisor to Conduct and Capability hearings, providing specialist advice and guidance to all parties in the process, • Support managers in the production of bespoke letters for complex case matters, • Provide support with consultation in relation to Group activities such as but not limited to; incoming and outgoing TUPE transfers and Terms and Conditions changes, • Provide support with small scale consultation in relation to restructure and / or redundancies arising out of service closure / service provision change, • To assist in the development and delivery of People Experience learning and development initiatives to employees in the Group and Subsidiaries, • To assist the People Experience Manager in the planning and implementation of new initiatives, attending project groups when necessary, to ensure the delivery of People Experience requirement to project deadlines, • Responsibility for the administrative tasks associated with case management undertaken predominantly by local administrators but occasionally by this role. This includes the production of standard letters and collation of information relating to investigations and hearings. What we are looking for in the right candidate: • Use of HR Information Systems to record and report on information, • Case management and advisory work, • Dispute settlement/management, • Demonstrable and working understanding of UK Employment Law, • Experience of Providing an Employee Relations / HR Advisory Service to internal managers and employees on Employee Relations matters, • Experience of managing conduct, grievance and performance cases, • Knowledge and experience of Microsoft 365, including the use of MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, • Hold, be working towards or be willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification / or demonstrable experience, • Negotiation / conflict management, • Ability to prioritise workloads with a number of conflicting demands, • Ability to communicate to a good standard of English both written and orally, • Travel is required for this role to other offices and at times, services. Please refer to the role profile for full requirements of experience, skills and knowledge needed to be considered for this role. Benefits you can expect! • Flexible working including working from home., • Paid annual leave (pro rata)., • Access to high quality training that supports your career development., • Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme., • Contributory pension scheme with life assurance., • Recommend a friend scheme., • And more. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity – we are looking forward to hearing from you today! As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. Prison officer opportunities HMP Long Lartin £33,746 - £38,003 Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into. Someone like you There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you’ll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect. No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at the lowest point in their lives. Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe. You will be required to work various shifts and weekends. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact. What you can expect from us You’ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development - including the chance to specialise in different areas. There’s a good salary to look forward to, as well as 25 days’ holiday allowance each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme. The rewards aren’t all you’ll gain from a role in the prison service. There’s the sense of achievement you feel when you’ve helped an offender to get their life back on track - the kind of experience you simply won’t find anywhere else. How to apply If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.

About The RoleRight 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.Where will you be working?At M Group Highways, were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.Youll be joining our Street Lighting Team in Enfield! As a major supplier of specialist highway electrical services, our streetlighting teams maintain and design over 350,000 street lighting assetsWhat you'll be doing Complete technical audits of internal teams from the Audit schedule in NERS management system.Ensure any actions from audits are closed out in timely manner.Support LRQA with surveillance and renewal assessments.Assisting with the organisations NERS management system and ensure continuous compliance with NERS accreditation requirements.Oversee and maintain competence records, training and NERS passports alongside NERS Assessing Officer.Assist NERS Assessing Officer and Authorising officers with decision making on competence of staff.Undertake NERS Technical audits on Sub-contractors across the business on all contracts to assist maintaining compliance.Oversee on-site training of New Jointers and Jointers mates.First point of contact for onsite Technical Advice.Ensuring personnel meet NERS competency requirements through training, mentoring, and documented authorisations.Trainee or Under supervision Cable Jointers and Mates successfully being signed off fully.NERS Accreditation Maintained Without Interruption. The organisation retains all NERS accreditation scopes with no suspensions, restrictions, or major non-conformances, reflecting a fully compliant and well-maintained management system.Any actions from Technical Audits closed out in timely manner.Successfully passing Quartey LRQA on site surveillance visits.Toolbox Talks and DNO updates briefed out to all relevant operatives and recorded.New NERS scope accreditations gained.Completion of Monthly site audits/assessments in accordance with the HEA Competency Scheme.Quality of work is actively managed through ITPs, check sheets, and reported.Delivery of work on site in accordance with the Companys Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures.Ensure compliance where required for ISO 9001/14001/18001, HEA, Sector Scheme 8, NERS and NICEIC.Leading by example and challenges others to raise their standards.You will be required to travel to different sites frequentlyWhat you'll bring Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS).Approved NERS Qualified Supervisor.Strong Knowledge and Technical Expertise in LV Networks and NERS RequirementsHERS Approved Person.NRSWA Supervisor.A person appointed by the NERS Provider in writing as NERS Technical Advisor.Appropriate level of DNO qualification and operational experience (subject to the relevant scopes of work undertaken/to be undertaken).Minimum of 3 years experience of the tasks Auditor is to oversee. Demonstrates deep knowledge of LV electrical distribution networksSkilled in performing technical audits, identifying non-conformances, analysing root cause, and ensuring the implementation of corrective and preventive actions aligned to NERS audit requirements and scheme governance.Ability to supervisor the works in accordance with programme output requirements & Quality StandardsExperience in leading staff with confidence and judgement ensuring that they work as an effective/efficient team, offering positive and flexible leadership and inspiring, encouraging, motivating, and supporting staff to deliver excellent resultsAbility to assess the impact of risk and opportunity and respond appropriately.Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment and deliver excellent customer service.Whats in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidaysRecommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!Holiday purchase schemePersonal Accident CoverAbout usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWere open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWere together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWere ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.#MGroupH IND3TPBN1_UKTJ

We are currently partnering with a forward-thinking local authority in the South West seeking an experienced Housing Development Officer to support the delivery of their ambitious affordable housing programme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team working on a range of residential and regeneration schemes, helping to address local housing needs and deliver lasting community impact. Key Responsibilities • Support the end-to-end delivery of housing development schemes from feasibility through to completion, • Assist with site identification, acquisition, and development appraisals, • Manage and coordinate external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, • Contribute to and support planning applications, including S106 agreements, • Monitor project progress, ensuring delivery against budget, programme, and quality standards, • Work collaboratively with internal teams including housing, planning, and finance, • Ensure compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements About You • Proven experience working in a housing development / property development role, • Background within a local authority, housing association, or public sector environment, • Strong understanding of the housing development lifecycle, • Experience with planning processes and affordable housing delivery, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Desirable: • Experience working on regeneration or mixed-use schemes, • Knowledge of grant funding / Homes England processes, • RICS, CIOB, or housing-related qualification

Health & Safety Placement Programme Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Health & Safety. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training courses will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 3-6 months: Step 1 - Introduction to Health & Safety You will begin by studying the Introduction to Health & Safety online course. Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. The course is delivered online in its entirety through video tutorials, quizzes and presentations. You will be given access to your own learning portal which allows you to study from anywhere. Upon completion of the course modules, you will sit a short, multiple choice quiz. Step 2 - NEBOSH You will need to decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. NEBOSH as a governing body sets such high standards that it’s therefore the most sought after qualification not only in the UK, but across the globe. Becoming NEBOSH certified truly sets you apart from the rest of the field. Step 3 - Risk Assessments The third step focuses on the practical application of what you have learned during your studies. You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is not only to ensure that you have retained all that you have learned, but is also a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The final step will be to sit the official NEBOSH exams, which we will book for you once you are ready. The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate).Once your exams have been passed, you will be ready to move onto our recruitment stage and start your new career within the world of Health and Safety. Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£40K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. Responsibilities: • Maintain and manage health and safety polices, safety training and document control systems • Maintain, update and create standard operating procedures and assist in the implementation of continuous improvement safety projects • Ensure all health & safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to, regularly reviewed, updated and communicated • Complete regular reviews of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations • Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommend improvements • Conduct safety inspections, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities At a one off cost of £1095, or a deposit of £162 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £113, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in Health & Safety? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Job Title: Pastoral Officer - KS 3/4 Location: Plumstead, South East Salary: Scale 6 - £30,963 (Actual gross salary) Job Type: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Full time/Term time only Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd June at noon Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Ours is vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values which underpin all our work - pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish. About the role: We are looking for a Pastoral Officer to work as part of the pastoral team supporting Heads of Year to provide excellence in the daily management and welfare of students and to assist with the maintenance of high standards of discipline and behaviour. Your responsibilities will include: Monitoring standards of attendance, punctuality and behaviour across a particular cohort and be actively involved in the follow up of all developing and monitoring pastoral support programmes for individual students supporting Heads of Year in following up behaviour incidents supervising student detentions after school and independent study periods providing restorative mediation for students (individually and in groups) liasing both within the school and with outside agencies to ensure a tailored programme of support attending multidisciplinary forums such as TAC meetings support the accuracy and rigour of information in helping track and assess the welfare of studentsAbout you: You will need to have a Level 3 Qualification and at least a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. A suitable qualification relating to education, social work, mediation or youth work is desirable. You will need to have experience of working with young people in Key stages 3, 4 or 5 You should also have competent ICT skills.We can offer you supportive and friendly colleagues and good professional development. Additional Information: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post. If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and keep an eye on your emails for our application form, this can also be found on our website as well. Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Student Support Officer, Learning Support, Support Assistant, Learning Support Worker, Learning Guidance Advisor, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Advisor, Learner Support, Guidance Advisor, Support Worker, Learning Assistant may also be considered for this role

Brief Summary Our public sector client based in Sussex are searching for an Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer to join their team on a contract basis from July 2026 to February 2027. This role involves undertaking a structured programme of food hygiene inspections across the district, with work allocated throughout the contract period and payment offered per inspection. Key Responsibilities • Carry out approximately 100 food hygiene inspections (Category C, D, and E) in line with regulatory standards • Undertake inspections across the Mid Sussex district, primarily covering the area from Haywards Heath to East Grinstead • Conduct some inspections during evening hours where required • Ensure all inspections comply with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Law Code of Practice • Accurately record findings, complete reports, and maintain compliance documentation • Manage allocated workload and complete inspections within agreed timeframes Required Experience • Holds a Higher Certificate in Food Control (or equivalent relevant qualification) • Demonstrates competency in line with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Law Code of Practice • Proven experience conducting food hygiene inspections within a local authority or similar setting • Strong understanding of food safety legislation and inspection standards Desirable (optional) • Previous experience working within a local authority environmental health team • Ability to manage inspections independently and efficiently • Flexibility to undertake some evening inspections This role is being paid on a PPI basis. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply below

Job Title: Academic Mentor - in Pathways Provision Location: Plumstead, South East London Salary: £26,402 - £30,963 per annum (Scale 4 - 6) Job Type: Full Time, Contract - Maternity cover with possibility of permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only + 1 week) Closing Date: Friday 26th June at noon Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Ours is vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values which underpin all our work - pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish. About the Role: Pathways is our internal provision offering support, intervention and a tailored curriculum to young people who are vulnerable and in danger of suspension or exclusion. Housed with a dedicated suite of rooms, students are offered a supportive environment where the same high standards expected in the wider school community are maintained. Blending a programme of graduated support with an academic curriculum, Pathways offers a flexible and personalised provision for young people across Key Stage 3 and 4. Our work in this respect is pioneering, and is used as a model by many other schools in our area. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to be an academic learning mentor within this process. The role will involve promoting high expectation for both behaviour and academic achievement. You will support the delivery of a tailored curriculum which will meet the needs of vulnerable learners. You will also help to deliver a suite of graduated 'early help' interventions to address social, emotional and behavioural needs. About you: Be familiar with best practice in teaching students with specific learning and special educational needs, or who pose behavioural challenges. Be able to liaise with a range of staff across the school, and to disseminate best practice to them. Be able to maintain accurate and confidential documentation. Build good links with other professionals and outside agenciesWe can offer you the opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team and good professional development. Why join us A vibrant, happy and diverse community A school with a firm commitment to an inclusive ethos Excellent professional development and guidance A whole school commitment to providing excellence for allAdditional Information: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post. If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and keep an eye on your emails for our application form, this can also be found on our website as well. Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Student Support Mentor, SEND Learning Assistant, SEND Learning Tutor, Learning Adviser, Educator, Special Education Learning Coach, Training Support Officer may also be considered for this role

Shape procurement. Drive value. Make a difference. Salary: £49,050 - £52,187 per annum Location: Hybrid working across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire Contract: Permanent, Full Time Are you an experienced Procurement, Category or Contract Management professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? We're seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join a large specialist education organisation supporting children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across London and the South. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse procurement portfolio, influence strategic decision-making and deliver tangible value across a multi-site organisation comprising 14 specialist schools and academies and 7 college centres. The Role Working as part of an established Procurement Team, you'll lead end-to-end procurement and contract management activities across a range of categories including: Estates & Facilities ICT Professional Services Operational and Corporate ServicesYou'll manage formal tender exercises and further competitions under framework agreements, ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation while delivering value for money, quality and innovation. The role also offers significant exposure to supplier and contract management, including performance monitoring, supplier development, cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement projects and tender exercises from strategy through to contract award Deliver compliant procurement solutions across multiple spend categories Develop category knowledge and identify savings and efficiency opportunities Manage supplier relationships and contract performance Implement supplier action plans and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and organisational policies Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple sites Support the delivery of strategic procurement objectives About You Applications are welcomed from professionals currently working as: Procurement Manager Category Manager Contract Manager Senior Procurement Officer Procurement Business Partner Commercial Manager Strategic Sourcing SpecialistYou'll ideally have: Experience leading tenders and procurement exercises Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and best practice Strong supplier and contract management experience Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering value The ability to manage multiple projects and prioritiesExperience within education is beneficial but not essential. Hybrid Working & Travel This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with approximately 50% home-based and 50% site-based working. Regular travel across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire is required, therefore access to your own transport is essential. As the role involves visiting education settings, an Enhanced DBS check will be required. Salary & Benefits £49,050 - £52,187 per annum Benefits include: Teachers' Pension Scheme with life cover and family protection Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Comprehensive learning and development opportunities Enhanced parental leave schemes Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loans Employee Referral Scheme Discounted Gym Membership and Digital Fitness Access Home Electronics Scheme Employee Car Lease Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Support and Mental Health First Aiders Apply Now If you're looking for a varied and rewarding procurement role where your expertise will directly support the delivery of vital education services, we'd love to hear from you