What Jobs are available in Spinney Hill?

Please note: Part time hours are available for the right candidate.

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents, carers and professionals alike.  The school’s ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of “high expectations and aspirations for every child” – and recently achieved an Outstanding rating by Ofsted.

All school staff, including teaching, pastoral and therapy, work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally and personally.  This ‘whole school’ commitment sees pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed. 

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and
benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training : A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression : If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits : meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Pension:  we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Computing Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

- Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Your genuine passion for Computing and the impact your subject can have on young lives
- The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
- You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

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Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect

Location : Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support

• Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data

• Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance

• You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes

• Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions

• Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling

• A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience

• Physical testing experience

• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Vehicle Control team:

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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• £31,827 - £7,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £ 800 per annum (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

• Here at Halfords, we’re looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our team. If you’re an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you.

  As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you’ll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, you’ll ensure every job is done to the highest standard.

  Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

  Benefits Include:

  • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
  • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
  • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
  • Family & Friends Discount Events
  • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
  • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
  • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
  • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
  • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

  You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

  Skills and experience

  • Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience)
  • Valid MOT Testing Licence
  • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points

  Why Halfords?

  National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family.  We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

  Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Job Title: Software Architect

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes or Portsmouth – BroadOak

Salary: Up to £85,700 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide Software Subject Matter Expertise: Working across multiple projects with various programming languages, architectures, and lifecycle models, offering specialist technical advice and guidance to peers and projects
• Define and Develop Architectural Artefacts: Creating, assessing and reviewing software and data processing architectures to meet software and system requirements and support future re-use of software, ensuring alignment throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Establish and Maintain Design Processes: Enhancing transformational activities and tools used to develop and manage software design artefacts, ensuring robust, resilient, scalable and secure middleware and applications architectures on modern hardware
• Ensure Toolchain Compliance and Integration: Collaborating with DevOps to ensure tools are licensed, OSS-compliant, interoperable, and integrated into the build process
• Lead Technical Governance: Conduct peer reviews, leading technical design reviews, verify and sign off software designs, and uphold Maritime Services’ software processes
• Promote Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing: Supporting skills development within the team, maintain awareness of industry trends, and ensure architectural awareness of Security, and Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)

Your skills and experiences:

• Extensive experience with at least one high-level programming language and a high-level design methodology such as UML
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and familiarity with various models, including Agile and Waterfall
• Proven experience in leading software development activities and mentoring engineering teams
• Solid knowledge of relevant software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207), including software safety and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)
• Comprehensive understanding of configuration management practices and tools. Strong Technical Background, Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related numerate discipline, with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Future Radar team:

Join us in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. We are evolving our radar portfolio by enhancing our existing products and developing brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance. With strong collaboration from our customers and investment in talent, our strategy is to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation.

As the Software Architect you will act as the technical focal point and design authority, developing and maintaining software architectures that meet challenging complex Radar requirements. Using modern operating systems, tools, and design patterns, you will create robust, resilient, scalable and secure middleware and application layers for hardware. You’ll leverage both licensed and open-source tools, ensuring compliance with OSS guidance, and work with the wider team to ensure a smooth implementation, integration and test process.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job title: Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Cowes, Broad Oak, Great Baddow – Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options

Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience)

Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing

• Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues

• Conduct system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design

• Lead the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next

• Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team

• Collaborate with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to direct and realise overarching system design solutions

• Direct and undertake system integration, test planning and execution

• Define and articulate system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders

• Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in engineering

Your skills and experiences:

• A good understanding in some of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system and sensor resource optimisation

• A good understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements

• Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288)

• Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radar Systems Engineering team:

You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats . This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership

In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 5th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Mechanical Design Lead

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes or Portsmouth – Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £85,700 (dependent on skills and experience) Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options

Put yourself into a dynamic Mechanical Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

Provide a depth and breadth of expert knowledge gained through substantial work experience to apply principles and concepts of systems engineering, ISO 15288 and own specialist mechanical engineering expertise to development or problem resolution of a complex shipborne structure with integrated sensor configurations

Provide technical and business leadership and may lead several engineering teams, including management and possible control of costs associated with the team activity

Analyse , define, evaluate, plan and deliver solutions to meet programme, business and customer requirements

Interface with customers, suppliers and other functions and will act as an ambassador for engineering to these groups

Assist with development of engineering capability and skills and monitor professional development of engineers to meet future discipline requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: Structures and Finite Element Analysis (particularly Static and Dynamic Shock and Vibration) or equivalent experience

Ability to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designs

Relevant experience/knowledge of CAD and Mechanical Engineering Analysis , Modelling and Simulation tools

Experience of leading large scale complex system designs

Experience of multiple aspects of an engineering lifecycle and expert knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)

Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline

Achieved Chartered Engineer status or be working towards

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radar Systems Engineering team:

The Mechanical Design Lead is a subject matter expert in Mechanical Engineering, responsible for the conceptual development of future shipborne integrated mast structures designed to house multiple radars, sensors, communications systems, and ship services.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership .

In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 8th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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This is a Regional Position covering a large geographical area across the Midlands and South, (With occasional travel to the North) so a clean driving license and own car is essential. All mileage and travel costs are expensed.

We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. What's more, through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It's retirement, but not as the UK has known it.
Role purpose

The Fire Safety Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022. Working in collaboration with the Operations Team, General Managers, and Facilities Managers, the Advisor will help ensure that robust fire safety standards are consistently maintained across the organisation.

Supporting the Health & Safety Manager, the Advisor will help foster a strong, proactive fire safety culture across Audley Group by providing competent advice and monitoring compliance with key statutory requirements. This includes developing and supporting critical fire safety measures such as fire door inspections, evacuation procedures, resident communications, and other mandated fire prevention and protection activities. The Advisor will also play an active role in delivering fire safety training or talks, coordinating fire drills, conducting internal fire safety audits, and supporting incident investigations to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement in fire safety management.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support the Health & Safety Manager in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy and related management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and standards across all villages
• Provide competent day-to-day fire safety advice to Operations and Village teams, fostering a positive fire safety culture through effective collaboration
• Attend and support external fire risk assessments conducted by competent assessors, helping to capture key outcomes and ensure timely action on findings
• Conduct internal fire safety audits and inspections, identifying best practices and areas of non-compliance, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
• Attend and lead on matters identified for discussion with the Fire Safety Focus Group
• Assist in the review and continuous improvement of fire risk management procedures, evacuation plans, and resident communications
• Support the implementation of fire safety-related change initiatives, ensuring alignment with Audley Group policies, statutory requirements, and fire safety best practices
• Deliver fire safety training sessions to staff at all levels, enhancing awareness and competence in fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation procedures
• Organise and conduct fire safety talks and awareness sessions for owners and residents, ensuring clear communication of fire safety responsibilities and evacuation procedures
• Stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Building Safety Act 2022) and industry standards (e.g. PAS 79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025), assisting the Health & Safety Manager in advising key stakeholders on legal implications and emerging trends
• Act as a liaison with external enforcement bodies (e.g. Fire Services, Local Authorities, Building Safety Regulator) on fire safety compliance matters, supporting the Health & Safety Manager as required
• Support the management of high-risk buildings (HRBs) in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including assisting with the development of building safety case reports, monitoring fire safety measures, and ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory duties placed on the Accountable Person
• Contribute to the preparation of fire safety performance reports for the Risk and Governance Committee, identifying trends, key issues, and supporting the development of improvement strategies
• Identify and escalate deficiencies in fire safety systems, procedures, or operational practices that may pose risks to residents, employees, or visitors
• Support investigations of fire-related incidents or near misses, assisting in root cause analysis and recommending preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Collect, manage, and input fire safety-related data into the organisation’s enterprise risk management system

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Risk Assessor, or in a Fire Engineering role, ideally within residential high-risk buildings (HRBs) or other complex multi-occupancy environments
• Holds a relevant fire safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, an officially recognised Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, certification in Fire Engineering, or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), or the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), ideally including registration on a recognised Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Engineering register (e.g., Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register, IFE Register)
• Comprehensive understanding of UK fire safety legislation, including:
  Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  Fire Safety Act 2021
  Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
  Building Safety Act 2022 including duties relating to high-risk buildings (HRBs)
• Experience supporting or undertaking fire risk assessments, particularly within complex or high-risk buildings, and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are implemented
• Familiarity with current fire safety standards and guidance, including PAS 79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025, and PAS 9980
• Willing and able to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance x3
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all our luxury villages nationwide
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers
• Refer a friend bonus scheme and more

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’

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• £31,827 - £7,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £ 800 per annum (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

• Here at Halfords, we’re looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our team. If you’re an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you.

  As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you’ll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, you’ll ensure every job is done to the highest standard.

  Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

  Benefits Include:

  • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
  • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
  • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
  • Family & Friends Discount Events
  • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
  • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
  • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
  • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
  • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

  You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

  Skills and experience

  • Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience)
  • Valid MOT Testing Licence
  • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points

  Why Halfords?

  National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family.  We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

  Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

This is a Regional Position covering a large geographical area across the Midlands and South, (With occasional travel to the North) so a clean driving license and own car is essential. All mileage and travel costs are expensed.

We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. What's more, through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It's retirement, but not as the UK has known it.
Role purpose

The Fire Safety Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022. Working in collaboration with the Operations Team, General Managers, and Facilities Managers, the Advisor will help ensure that robust fire safety standards are consistently maintained across the organisation.

Supporting the Health & Safety Manager, the Advisor will help foster a strong, proactive fire safety culture across Audley Group by providing competent advice and monitoring compliance with key statutory requirements. This includes developing and supporting critical fire safety measures such as fire door inspections, evacuation procedures, resident communications, and other mandated fire prevention and protection activities. The Advisor will also play an active role in delivering fire safety training or talks, coordinating fire drills, conducting internal fire safety audits, and supporting incident investigations to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement in fire safety management.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support the Health & Safety Manager in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy and related management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and standards across all villages
• Provide competent day-to-day fire safety advice to Operations and Village teams, fostering a positive fire safety culture through effective collaboration
• Attend and support external fire risk assessments conducted by competent assessors, helping to capture key outcomes and ensure timely action on findings
• Conduct internal fire safety audits and inspections, identifying best practices and areas of non-compliance, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
• Attend and lead on matters identified for discussion with the Fire Safety Focus Group
• Assist in the review and continuous improvement of fire risk management procedures, evacuation plans, and resident communications
• Support the implementation of fire safety-related change initiatives, ensuring alignment with Audley Group policies, statutory requirements, and fire safety best practices
• Deliver fire safety training sessions to staff at all levels, enhancing awareness and competence in fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation procedures
• Organise and conduct fire safety talks and awareness sessions for owners and residents, ensuring clear communication of fire safety responsibilities and evacuation procedures
• Stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Building Safety Act 2022) and industry standards (e.g. PAS 79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025), assisting the Health & Safety Manager in advising key stakeholders on legal implications and emerging trends
• Act as a liaison with external enforcement bodies (e.g. Fire Services, Local Authorities, Building Safety Regulator) on fire safety compliance matters, supporting the Health & Safety Manager as required
• Support the management of high-risk buildings (HRBs) in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including assisting with the development of building safety case reports, monitoring fire safety measures, and ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory duties placed on the Accountable Person
• Contribute to the preparation of fire safety performance reports for the Risk and Governance Committee, identifying trends, key issues, and supporting the development of improvement strategies
• Identify and escalate deficiencies in fire safety systems, procedures, or operational practices that may pose risks to residents, employees, or visitors
• Support investigations of fire-related incidents or near misses, assisting in root cause analysis and recommending preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Collect, manage, and input fire safety-related data into the organisation’s enterprise risk management system

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Risk Assessor, or in a Fire Engineering role, ideally within residential high-risk buildings (HRBs) or other complex multi-occupancy environments
• Holds a relevant fire safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, an officially recognised Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, certification in Fire Engineering, or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), or the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), ideally including registration on a recognised Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Engineering register (e.g., Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register, IFE Register)
• Comprehensive understanding of UK fire safety legislation, including:
  Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  Fire Safety Act 2021
  Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
  Building Safety Act 2022 including duties relating to high-risk buildings (HRBs)
• Experience supporting or undertaking fire risk assessments, particularly within complex or high-risk buildings, and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are implemented
• Familiarity with current fire safety standards and guidance, including PAS 79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025, and PAS 9980
• Willing and able to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance x3
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all our luxury villages nationwide
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers
• Refer a friend bonus scheme and more

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’

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