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Alumni Relations and Programmes OfficerRhodes House in central Oxford, Hybrid Working (mi n imum of 2 days per wee k in Rhodes House)18-month c ontract , f ull-time£34, 0 00 - £39, 0 00 per annumWe have a great opportunity for a n Alumni Relations and Programmes Officer to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role will be a crucial part of the Global Programmes and Alumni Engagement team, working closely with the Global Programmes and Alumni Engagement Lead to deliver a suite of Alumni engagement activities, communications and events, fora and programming .We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us as soon as possible.Role responsibilitiesSupport the planning, design and delivery of the Global Programming portfolio, supporting to deliver keystone initiatives such as reunions, convenings, UK and global Alumni events, and supporting constituencies with less activity, ensuring a proactive calendar of Alumni and public activitiesSupport on the Rhodes Global Forums, suggesting speaker and programme ideas as well as preparing and sending invitations, marketing the event and running briefing callsSupport with general administration as requested, particularly regarding the Global Alumni Advisory Board (GAAB) and Lifelong Fellowship and Impact Committee (LFIC) including coordinating meetings, drafting meeting agendas and minutes, printing or sending of presentations, collating of information for reporting, following up on action items and other communication materials as appropriateSupport the delivery of the Global Welcome Home Weekend, a residential retreat, across 3-4 different countries in order to integrate recently graduated scholars with the alumni community, and travel as required . Lead on at least one of these programmes each yearMonitor the Alumni and conferences mailboxes and ensure a timely reply to all queries and requests directed to them. Provide appropriate responses to a varied range of enquiries from community, and non-community, members by email, phone, post and in person. Tactfully and diplomatically recognise and quickly resolve any potential issues raisedUnder the guidance of the Global Programmes and Alumni Engagement Lead, lead on key Alumni engagement initiatives as required , for example the annual Meeting Minds Alumni Dinner or the Scholars Library seriesRole modelling the Trusts organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovationCarrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requestedA deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes TrustPlease see job description for more responsibilitiesEssential skills, experience and qualificationsExperience in event planning and delivery, both in-person and online and/or hybridTech-savvy with proven experience with Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and online event platforms (Zoom, Eventbrite) as well as being willing to learn new platforms. Experience with customer relationship management platforms (such as Salesforce) is desirable, but the ability to manage data and reports is essential.Excellent administrative skills with an ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlinesAbility to build strong working relationship with immediate colleagues, as well as with external stakeholdersPlease see job description for more essential criteriaDesirable skills and experience:Previous Alumni Relations experience, or experience working with communitiesPrevious programming experienceExperience with SalesforceUse of email marketing systems (e.g. Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor)About the Rhodes TrustThe Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanitys challenges. In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation , the Atlantic Institute , Schmidt Science Fellows , RISE and Oxford Next Horizons.Benefits of working hereWe are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each others thinking and generate new ideas .30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidaysCompetitive pension schemeGenerous family leave schemesPrivate health insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammePersonal development opportunitiesAdditional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.Cycle to work schemeElectric car schemeIf you would like to find out more, please click apply to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 13 July 2026. Interviews are expected to be the week commencing 20 July 2026.If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the? Recruitment team .The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.TPBN1_UKTJ

We are currently looking for a talented Senior C++ Developer. In this role, you will interact closely with various departments across our organisation, including the product engineering and customer support teams. As a senior figure, you will also have the opportunity to coach team members and take a leading role in critical software development projects. Key focuses will be contributing to the future technical direction of our main product, gaining deep expertise in our domain whilst promoting modern development practices. Role Responsibilities: • Hands-on C++ software development contributing to the design, maintenance and advancement of complex software, • Stay abreast of the latest developments in C++ and related technologies, contributing to a progressive developer experience, • Mentor and coach junior team members, • Conduct code reviews, embedding quality and promoting best practices, • Collaborate closely with other teams to ensure smooth delivery and knowledge distribution, • Promote a balance between business value, technological improvements, and near-term goals Key Skills: • Expert-level C++ with significant commercial experience, • Strong knowledge of modern features and best practices, • In-depth knowledge of architecture, design, maintainability, scalability and performance, • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, • Industry experience with multi-threading and complex memory management, • Keen interest in continuous improvement and personal development, • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, • Adept in managing legacy code bases, • Experience with higher level languages - specifically Python and C# would be beneficial, • Comfortable working across technology domains and software stacks, • Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating Systems, • Awareness of containerisation and orchestration technologies, • Familiarity with scripting languages, • Experience in collaborative and iterative development approaches, • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow, and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organisation. About Us: We didn’t start out as a traditional security product. In the beginning, Glasswall was one of only two file sanitisation filters in the US Intelligence Community’s highly classified networks. We are rated #1 by the National Security Agency. We designed Glasswall CDR to protect businesses against the most advanced file-based threats. Today, we’re trusted by commercial and government organisations around the world. Inclusion: At Glasswall we believe that diversity of people and thought are central to our purpose. We are committed to making Glasswall a company that is attractive to people of many different backgrounds. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce. One of our corporate objectives is to ensure that the organisational health of the firm is highly rated by our employees. We believe that this is only possible if we promote a culture of inclusion and respect across out business. Each quarter we survey employees on a range of questions relating to our organisational health. This holds a mirror-up to a business and ensures that we can focus on where we need to do better. We have an Organisational Health Committee, which is chaired by a non-executive position. The panel has been formed to guide the leadership in taking positive action that supports a good work-life balance, family friendly relations and to be inviting to a diverse range of potential employees. We also have a Women in Technology Group which has been formed to promote balance in the way that we communicate with, promote, encourage, and support people across our business. Work/Life Balance: Our team puts a high value on work-live balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfilment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. Salary and Benefits: • Glasswall offers a competitive salary and incentives package., • We offer flexible and remote working options, with hybrid working from our Central London office., • Office travel and incidental WFH expense coverage., • 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)., • Private Medical Insurance including mental health support and cancer care., • Enhanced sick pay., • Annual investment in training and professional development., • Company sponsored life, critical illness, and income protection insurance., • Contributory pension scheme., • Access to ‘salary sacrifice’ benefits such as Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes. A successful candidate will live in the United Kingdom and is comfortable working from home with some meetings being held in the London office. Glasswall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Application process: Interested candidates can email jandersen@glasswall.com or visit http://careers.glasswall.com/ to apply.

Job Title: Associate Town Planner - Planning Director Location: Banbury Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected independent planning consultancy in their search for talented planning professionals ranging from Associate Town Planner through to Planning Director level. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist consultancy with an established reputation for delivering expert planning advice across England and Wales. The team works on a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, mixed-use, commercial, leisure, and community developments, providing strategic guidance through every stage of the planning process. The Opportunity Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects. Provide expert planning advice to a broad range of private and public sector clients. Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Mentor and support junior team members (Associate and Director levels). Contribute to business development and help shape the future growth of the practice. Work on projects of varying scale and complexity, delivering positive planning outcomes.About You MRTPI status (or working towards chartership for Associate-level candidates). Strong experience within either consultancy or local authority planning. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. A commercial mindset and the ability to manage client relations...

Your new role You will be joining a busy and supportive HR team within the retail arm of a wider organisation, during a period of increased workload and ongoing transformation. Due to a number of long-term absences within the team, there is currently a backlog of operational HR activity. Reporting into an HR Business Partner and working closely with wider HR colleagues, you will play a key role in providing effective HR support across a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities Managing a central HR mailbox, triaging incoming queries and either resolving, delegating or escalating as appropriate Providing support on low-level ER cases. Providing guidance to managers on a range of HR matters Confidently handling more complex or sensitive conversations and appropriately challenging stakeholders where required Identifying which cases require escalation Supporting the wider HR function to ensure operational continuity What you'll need to succeed Confidence in managing challenging conversations with managers and providing constructive pushback where necessary Experience working in a fast-paced environment Strong judgement and ability to prioritise and escalate appropriately Excellent organisational and communication skills A proactive and resilient approach Experience in a generalist role Desirable: Experience within the public sector or charity sector What you'll get in return Flexible, predominantly home-based working (with monthly team meetings) £20-£25 per hour Opportunity to gain deeper exposure to employee relations within a supportive structure Involvement in an evolving HR function undergoing positive change and transformation A collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and development What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 found at (url removed)