About YouDo you enjoy helping others to deliver more for the environment? Do you have a strong technical background in environmental compliance and legislation in relation to waste, water and ecology? Do you love working with people, and communicating across a wide range of operational teams and deliver solutions with external stakeholders? If so, read on….You'll be a skilled professional with a relevant qualification in environmental management or compliance, ideally across a range of areas, but especially water, waste and ecology:You'll be a people person, able to communicate with a wide range of people and stakeholders to achieve pragmatic solutions. You'll have exceptional attention to detail, an up to date technical knowledge or legislation in relation to water, waste and ecology and its practical application You'll ideally have some experience of line and team management, able to mange the workload of your team to ensure we can respond quickly to changing priorities. About The RoleYou will be responsible for leading environmental compliance across the organisation, to include assurance, training, reporting and monitoring of all environmental matters including, but not limited to water, waste, ecology and heritage.You will deliver training, provide technical guidance, support and monitoring to ensure environmental awareness is maintained for all our colleagues, and will ensure that any changes in legislation are incorporated into our existing processes. Reporting to the Head of sustainability, you will manage a small team to ensure we maintain appropriate guidance, support monitoring of incidents, oversee our environmental management system and lead on liaison with regulators and other stakeholders. This is a Part Time role for 22.2 hours per week, which can be flexible 3 full days or over 4 or 5 days We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.Role location: Hybrid/MansfieldSchedule:Application closing date: 6th July 2025Sifting date: 7th July 2025Interviews: 14th July 2025(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About Mining Remediation AuthorityOur benefits:
A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.Unlock exclusive employee discountsEnsure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.Working with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.We want to recruit you based on your skills and experience, and not the colour of your skin, where you come from, or who you share your life with. What’s important is that you can carry out your role effectively. That’s why, when you submit your application to us, we remove all your personal data before the hiring manager reviews your details. If you are successful and you join us, you can be confident that this is because we trust that you will be successful and can make a difference. By continuing to improve our diversity, we continue to improve our knowledge and innovation and live our values of being trusted, inclusive and progressive.If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, but you require an alternative application form or other reasonable adjustments to apply, let us know. You can get in touch by email at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or give us a call on 01623 637000.....Read more...
Day to day duties will vary but will include:
Getting hands-on with planting, preparing the soil, and setting up garden beds with techniques that make plants thrive.
Trimming and shape shrubs and trees to keep them healthy and looking great while helping the overall balance of the garden.
Taking care of lawns by mowing, edging, or aerating to keep the grass lush and neat.
Learning about composting and mulching, turning waste into rich soil and keeping the gardens nourished and protected.
Going with the flow of the seasons - whether it’s planting spring flowers, maintaining summer greenery, or prepping gardens for winter, there’s always something exciting to do.
Training:Training will occur at Plumpton College for one day per week during term time. Training Outcome:To become a full time member of the team with further traininig in specialisations.Employer Description:Deakin Oak is a team of dedicated professionals who take great pride in managing the outdoor spaces and gardens of the Weald, and East Sussex. With expertise in conservation, ecology, horticulture and estate management, we understand the importance of creating outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and sustainable.
We believe that a well-maintained outdoor space should not only look beautiful, but also do its part to support the local ecosystem. By balancing the needs of people and nature, Deakin Oak creates outdoor spaces that are a joy to be in and contribute positively to the environment.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 to 16:00.Skills: Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Reliable,Adaptable,Punctual,Strong work ethic,Willingness to learn....Read more...
To carry out general painting and decorating tasks within domestic and commercial premises.
The successful candidate will gain their learning in domestic, period properties delivering mid to high end interior and exterior decorating services including wallpapering.
Some of the techniques you will learn will include:
Masking and protecting surfaces prior to painting
Preparing surfaces
Applying various paint coverings using brush and roller
Hanging wall coverings
You will be expected to ensure all jobs are left clean and tidy and you will develop your communication skills so you can always deliver excellent customer service to a wide variety of clients
Training:
Training to be provided by MK College as a day release
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offered a full-time position as a qualified painter and decorator with Dorchester Living
Employer Description:Dorchester Regeneration is searching for their next apprentice to join their team at their development at Heyford Park, Bicester, Oxfordshire which is a former US and RAF airbase which they are transforming into a modern take on the traditional countryside village. Dorchester Regeneration have over two decades of experience in the property sector and operate individual projects through a network of more than 20 independently owned or joint-venture subsidiary companies. Across the business we employ over 100 people and we have a wide range of in-house expertise covering finance, planning, procurement, strategic infrastructure, civil engineering, housebuilding, commercial lettings, property management, community infrastructure management, ecology and sales & marketing. As well as building new homes for sale, we also build for social and private rent and currently have over 500 units in our rental portfolio, overseen by our own dedicated management company.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Enthusiastic,Reliable,Methodical,Good listening skills,Eager and willing to learn,Polite and friendly,Strong attention to detail,Good teamwork,Excellent time management,Strong work ethic,a genuine Interest.....Read more...
