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  • Senior Project Worker - Bristol

    Employer: 1625 Independent People
    Application closing date: 17 Sep 2025
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    We are excited to be recruiting into our High Support team in a busy but rewarding city centre-based housing project for vulnerable young people. If you have the skills to support a small case load, and the skills and desire to help coach colleagues you will be line managing, please apply.

  • Graduate Trainee Case Manager - Bristol

    Employer: Graduate Recruitment Bureau - Graduate & Student Recruitment
    Application closing date: 17 Sep 2025
    Location: Bristol South West United Kingdom
    This Bristol firm is seeking a bright, ambitious Law graduate to join their team as a Trainee Case Manager.

    You'll need a strong academic background, excellent interpersonal skills, and a genuine interest in private client work, trust law, or wealth management.

    This is an ideal entry point into law and finance, offering both immediate responsibility and long-term career development.

  • Legal Editor - London

    Employer: Pendragon - Editorial
    Application closing date: 19 Sep 2025
    Location: Greater London United Kingdom
    As an entry-level Legal Editor, this is an opportunity for individuals with a strong academic background to begin their editorial career at the heart of the pensions industry. You must be passionate about legal research, editing with accuracy and precision, and making complex information accessible.

  • Qualified Teacher- Cranleigh, Surrey

    Employer: JigsawTrust
    Application closing date: 18 Sep 2025
    Location: Cranleigh South East United Kingdom
    You will support our autistic pupils using instruction based on behaviour analysis and positive reinforcement techniques to accelerate learning. Working within small class groups or on a 1:1 basis, using specialised support plans to help meet individual needs and achieve their full potential. You will also be responsible for designing, planning and delivering wider school curriculum and special events that encourage development, enhance learning and provides unique opportunities to our pupils.

  • INTERNATIONAL - Chatteris English Tutor - Hong Kong

    Employer: Chatteris Educational Foundation
    Application closing date: 30 Sep 2025
    Location: Hong Kong
    Be the difference that inspires a young mind. Apply for the Chatteris International Graduate Programme now to deliver English language learning in Hong Kong, and experience life in one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities.

  • Pastoral Support Officer - bristol

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 31 Aug 2025
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    Bristol Brunel is looking for a Pastoral Support Officer, who will promote and safeguard students’ welfare and personal development.

  • University of Law Brand Ambassador - On Campus

    Employer: Higherin Academy
    Application closing date: 20 Sep 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Role: University of Law Brand Ambassador
    Pay: £16 per hour + bonuses
    Hours: 1–3 hours per week (Sept–Dec 2025)
    Start Date: 29th September 2025
    Application Closing Date: 20th September 2025

    Apply: Higherin Academy Link

  • FIMU Support Officer – FIMU – Counter Terrorism Policing NE

    Employer: Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
    Application closing date: 31 Aug 2025
    Location: East Midlands United Kingdom
    To work as part of a team providing a full range of intelligence administrative / clerical support to the regional CTPNE FIMU teams. Undertake tasks associated with the receipt, recording, development and dissemination of local, regional and national intelligence documents / processes.

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