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The Woodland Trust is looking for a Project Manager - Mourne Park on a fixed term contract until December 2029 to lead the work on the development and delivery of The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park. The Role: • This is a key role in The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park. The Project Manager will be required to work on the development and delivery of visitor experience enhancement, countryside access and interpretation projects linked to conservation of Mourne Park s natural and built heritage through woodland management, creation and restoration schemes. • The role will be responsible for the project management and budget responsibility, ensuring all Heritage Fund and Woodland Trust reporting and recording systems are up to date, work programmes are delivered on time across the programme. • You will direct the project team delivering all access projects, on site interpretation and in line with the Access & Interpretation Plans for the project. • You are responsible for fostering good relations with partners, contractors, interested organisations and individuals, local people, visitors and the media. Identifying, reviewing and meeting with potential partners who could assist the project to meet its objectives and whose objectives could be assisted by the project. • This role is homebased within Northern Ireland and will require the successful candidate to regularly travel to Mourne Park and around Northern Ireland as required (with reasonable paid travel expenses). • This role is a funded fixed term role until December 2029. • This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks. • This role is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players. The Candidate: • You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count. • Hands on experience in project delivery especially in complex, multi-disciplinary projects bringing together a variety of skills from both within and outside the organisation to plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and to budget. • You ll have experience in forestry or conservation land management experience, including experience of volunteer and community engagement. • You ll be an inspiring leader, with experience leading teams and motivating colleagues to deliver projects on time and to budget. • You ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. • You ll know about delivery of access infrastructure construction and interpretation projects on public and private sites to build an enhanced visitor experience. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience. • This role does require regular travel to and from Mourne Park and Northern Ireland. A full UK driving licence is required. Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer: • Enhanced Employer Pension • Life Assurance • Flexible & Hybrid Working Options • Travel expenses • Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) • Buy and Sell Annual Leave • Enhanced Parental Pay • Employee Assistance Programme About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI): We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools. Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 2nd October and Friday 3rd October.

Head of Legal Services A place to make things happen Location : Peterborough or Bradford, Hybrid,1-2 days in the office with travel to other offices for meetings as required. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Salary : £82,370 per annum With over 21,000 homes across the country, we're responsible for supporting thousands of customers and their families. We're proud to build positive, long-lasting relationships that go beyond housing. The work we do supports our customers and creates vibrant communities where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We're also proud to be at the forefront of change. We're on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there's never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future. About the role This is a strategic role where you'll shape Accent's legal function to meet the needs of a modern, purpose-driven organisation. You'll lead a small team, manage external legal partnerships, and work in partnership with the business to deliver expert advice that enables confident decision-making and mitigates risk. With a focus on commercial law and the legal frameworks of the social housing sector, you'll review our legal services model, drive service improvements, and ensure value for money. You'll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to embed a proactive, collaborative legal culture across the business. Join us and take the lead in shaping a robust legal function that underpins our mission and values. Salary The spot salary for the Head of Legal Services post is £82,370 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary. About you Solicitor, barrister or equivalent qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience Extensive experience as a senior in-house lawyer within a regulated sector with specialist knowledge in commercial and/or sector-specific law, and the right to practice law in this jurisdiction. In-depth legal expertise with an understanding of legal principles and practices, with evidence of continued professional development (CPD) commensurate with the requirements of the role. A strategic mindset with experience in business planning, performance management and value. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating your ability to assess and understand complex legal issues, and provide strategic advice. Natural leadership, management and influencing skills, with the ability to assess and understand complex legal issues, build trusted relationships with stakeholders and maintain probity and professional standards at all times Have exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to deliver succinct presentations or advice to senior leaders and wider organisation. Interviews We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you. Stage 1: A Place to Connect A 45 minute interview with the hiring manager. You'll learn more about the role and team, and we'll get to know you - your experience, goals, and what you bring. Planned date: 25th September via Teams. Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths You'll deliver a presentation to the panel and have your final interview which will focus on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance. Planned date: 3rd October at our Peterborough office or 6th October at our Bradford office. We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable - a place where you feel informed and confident at every step. A place to build a future We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - an extra day to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more - access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future - with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met. Please don't delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated. Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license. If you're looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now. Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role. You may also have experience in the following: Head of Legal Services, Legal Director, General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, In-house Legal Lead, Legal Department Head, Commercial Law, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, Social Housing Law, Housing Regulation, Legal Risk Management, Legal Advisory, Legal Strategy, Statutory Compliance etc REF-

Description OpenDoor I Paid Social Director PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities with the position of Paid Social Director at OpenDoor, WPP's bespoke global operating model for Amazon. ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that's why we've built OpenDoor for Amazon. OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. ABOUT THE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Paid Social Director. This is a Full-time position based in London. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Management Overseeing the production of comprehensive paid social media plans (+ supporting material) that align with client's objectives and KPIs. Able to clearly articulate the rationale for proposed campaign tactics (channels, budget, audience, formats etc.) and present these back, both to internal and external stakeholders. Overseeing a hybrid team (made up of both local and Global Hub employees) responsible for the end-to-end setup of paid social campaigns across all the relevant social platforms. Comfortable troubleshooting and helping train junior team members to use advanced features such as bid rules and 3rd party optimisation/creative/measurement tools. Ultimately responsible for maintaining the standard of regular quality assurance (QA) checks undertaken by everyone working on the account (both locally and in the Global Hub) to ensure campaigns are set up to defined best practice standards (and helping to evolve these best-practices as necessary). Working with team to ensure the standard and accuracy of weekly/monthly campaign performance reports. Joining client calls on a regular basis and supporting the team to present results as necessary. Ensuring all performance commentary delivers valuable insight and recommendations to clients. Working with the team to identify trends and recommend actions on-platform to capitalise/mitigate these trends as necessary. Ensuring the standard of end-of-campaign reporting and quarterly/annual reviews. Leading standalone research projects as required by the client. This will include both biddable social activities and non-biddable social activities (lens, IO products, custom products) You will be the ultimate person in charge seeing through planning to activation via Wrike for all markets within Social, ensure tools like Smartly, Octra and Optimisation tools are used for the correct RTB. You will lead Social analysis, optimization recommendations and test and learn approaches - both designed and deploying with the team. You will be the ultimate lead for ensuring trafficking, naming conversions and audiences are built using Amazon's requirements. You will work closely with the implementational planning team and the comms design team to create media plans which drive success for Prime Video releases. Client & Partner Management Responsible for delivering on the over-arching paid social strategy across the account(s) and ensuring this ties in with the wider digital and comms strategy. Acting as a key social point-of-contact for your client(s) ensuring their continuing confidence in the quality of the team and agency's social output. Demonstrating a deep understanding of the media and technology developments that influence your client's business. Able to identify opportunities to test and innovate in the paid social space, presenting these opportunities to stakeholders and securing client backing. Managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure multiple projects can be delivered simultaneously and to the required standard. Building and maintaining relationships with the key media partners including Meta, Twitter, Snap, TikTok, Pinterest and others. People Management Ensuring the effective management of both the local team and Global Hub employees, ensuring workloads are sufficiently monitored & prioritised to ensure deadlines are met. Working with your immediate team to help train and develop their skills as necessary. Leading by example to motivate and encourage all those with less experience on the wider team. Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with internal and external stakeholders as required across email, chat, video and in-person. Leading presentations where necessary. Attend and lead regular internal meetings and training sessions in order to actively contribute to a collaborative and friendly paid social community. Leading the recruitment process for your immediate team and working with the head of department to assist with wider team recruitment as needed. This will involve leading interviews, making staffing decisions and acting as an ambassador for the team to potential candidates. Operational Excellence Identify opportunities to test and innovate in the paid social space. Presenting these opportunities to stakeholders and securing client backing. Developing these into initiatives that can be used to further evolve the standard & efficiency of paid social buying across the wider team. Developing tailored testing/learning agendas for clients that drive clear and actionable insight on each social platform. Working closely with planning team + other channel specialists to ensure paid social activity compliments and enhances the wider marketing mix. Collaborating on thought-leadership pieces and POVs for the agency and GMS social community. Responsible for the accurate and effective management of agency finance processes. Ensuring the immediate team fulfil the mandatory finance process in a timely and accurate manner to ensure prompt payment/invoicing and minimise finance queries. Working to ensure account profitability with direct input on staffing and commercial target conversations where required. QUALIFICATIONS Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across a number of the key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc). Training certifications in any of the key platforms would be a plus (e.g. Meta Blueprint). Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns, preferably across a mix of brand and direct-response objectives. Experience compiling detailed and insightful end of campaign reports & presentations. Experience managing a team to jointly compile regular client presentations (QBRs, annual reviews etc). BONUS POINTS A clear track record of working with clients and external stakeholders. Forming strong relationships is key to the role and the ideal candidate should feel comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls regularly. Experience line managing others, helping ensure day-to-day workloads are effectively managed. The ideal candidate should also have experience training and mentoring those more junior across all things paid social and should be able to communicate effectively with people from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, countries. Experience planning and working towards commercial targets would be of benefit. Teamwork is key to this role and we are looking for someone who is collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude. BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative and influential companies. Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon. Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms, including WPP Open. . click apply for full job details

We are recruiting: Director of Operations (Charity) An exciting new role for an experienced individual which will provide leadership, guidance and advice to operational areas within charity side of our work and the Senior Leadership Team. The role will sit in the Executive team and report directly into the CEO but also accountable to our Board of Trustees in line with the vision, mission, values and strategy of YMCA Brunel Group. Salary 65-75k Location: across sites in Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire. For job pack and application pack visit Director of Operations (Charity) - YMCA Brunel Group Interview dates 2nd / 3rd October

Joining Arup Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Around the globe, Arup's electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions forbuildings,transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport,mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers. We are trusted to bring inventive solutions to complex technical challenges for clients in the Midlands including: NHS, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Rolls-Royce PLC. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay. The Opportunity As a Senior / Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer within our building engineering group you will undertake a key role in delivering our clients' requirements. You will work with the Arup project leadership to oversee the technical engineering and project delivery. Your Electrical Engineering background will come in to its own when helping to guide the technical direction of our projects, and when helping members of the Electrical team achieve their full potential. You will have the opportunity to use the latest digital tools developed by Microsoft and Autodesk to support the delivery of your projects. When you find that current tools don't deliver what you need, you can help Arup to create new digital tools that improve our design process or deliver our services to clients in ways not seen before. You can work with our software developers to integrate these through our smart buildings design. Day-to-day, we work in project groups, supported by geographical discipline teams. Our global business and skills networks provide us with the ability to develop as individuals based on projects and research conducted around the world. As the technical leader and member of the project team you should have excellent communication skills, allowing you to maintain relationships with your client, your team and the wider Arup. You will communicate progress, potential issues and risks to inform and propose mitigation to your client, the Project Manager and internally. You will support the Project Manager to control budgets for projects, key milestones and targets including time, cost, quality and safety to ensure that objectives are achieved in line with programme plans. The knowledge, skills and experience we value are varied as we continue to develop diverse teams. You will help to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to supporting others across the team in delivering a high-quality service. In delivery, you should understand your clients' requirements and the impacts of the success factors of the project, developing a schedule and delivery plan to ensure success. Key responsibilities you will hold when undertaking this role: Leading Arup multi-disciplinary design teams from project inception through to completion Communicating our designs with our clients and collaborators Working with the Internal team to deliver holistic design solutions Utilising BIM for reviewing design coordination Managing the design programme Chairing internal and external design team meetings Keeping up to date with current legislation and regulations Working with the Project Director to ensure commercial success At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect ourdiverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you? We are seeking candidates who: Are Chartered Engineers (or close to Chartership via IET or CIBSE) with a strong background in electrical building services design. Have proven experience managing and delivering multi-disciplinary design projects within a consultancy environment; values quality and enjoys delivering Are proficient in BIM and digital design tools; experience with Revit MEP is highly desirable. Have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients. Can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a solid track record of delivering high-quality, technically excellent electrical designs & innovative solutions in the built environment. Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Louise Raisbeck( ) Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. Different people, shared values. Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process To understand what to expect next, please visit our Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. Closing date: 3rd September 2025 -We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.