The Learning Trust is a not-for-profit company responsible for Hackney's children's centres, 27,000 pupils in 70 schools and early years and adult education. Our vision is to provide excellent education for every child, young person and adult learner.

We need a first class communicator, negotiator and influencer to lead, develop and inspire an enthusiastic team responsible for delivery of the value for money strategy, contract management, commissioning and procurement. Reporting to the Head of Finance, your duties will include developing and implementing effective policies and procedures across The Learning Trust and within schools, leading on the implementation of the value for money strategy across all areas within the Learning Trust, designing innovative procurement solutions and supporting schools in negotiation and contract development ? as well as managing high value projects personally. Passing on your skills and experience to others, challenging accepted wisdom and disseminating best practice will be crucial to your success in the role.

Your CIPS or equivalent qualification and business or other relevant degree will be complemented by significant experience of developing value for money and commissioning strategies, managing contracts in large, diverse organisations with a proportion of that experience being in the in the public sector . This will have included commissioning services, relationship management and strategy, reporting and reviews. A thorough knowledge of procurement procedure and practice, tendering processes and OJEC requirement will be essential. Lastly you will need substantial management & leadership skills of a medium sized team and the ability to persuade and influence to the highest levels.

• Cover letter and further instructions
• Application Form
• Job Description
• Statement from our CEO, Alan Wood

Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing trust.recruitment@learningtrust.co.uk or on 020 8820 7424, or by completing the online form at the bottom of this page.

Closing date: 31st July 2008.

Interviews 11th and 12th August 2008.

The Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Helping thousands of young people reach their full potential.

The Learning Trust is a not-for-profit company responsible for the delivery of education and education related services in Hackney. Hackney is a borough with many challenges and enormous potential with educational standards making rapid improvement.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources, you will lead health and safety policy and practice development throughout The Learning Trust and educational settings and develop systems for monitoring and reporting compliance. Key tasks will include advising management and schools on the Health and Safety at Work requirements and best practice, preparing performance reports and developing and implementing one and three year health and safety plans. We?ll also expect you to stay abreast of new legislation and developments and advise on targeted training.

We are looking for a Chartered Practitioner (IOSH) with experience of managing a significant health and safety operation, ideally in the education sector. This will have included managing staff and budgets, reporting and presenting information to a variety of audiences and delivering both long and short term plans. A highly effective communicator, negotiator and time manager, you will be capable of making sound decisions, interpreting data and information rapidly and persuading and influencing at all levels. A comprehensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation will be essential.

• Cover letter and further instructions
• Application Form
• Job Description
• Statement from our CEO, Alan Wood

Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing trust.recruitment@learningtrust.co.uk or on 020 8820 7424, or by completing the online form at the bottom of this page.

Closing date: 5pm, 14th August 2008.

Interviews 27th August 2008.

The Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Hackney's Children's Centres offer a stable and stimulating working environment and provide opportunities for training and development as well as higher qualification training.

As a Nursery Education Officer at Mapledene Children's Centre, you will devise and implement planned programmes of activities in line with the Early Years Curriculums to ensure each child has the opportunity to develop to their full potential within a day-care environment. This will include working in partnership with parents, carers and staff team members and liaising with other agencies as required.

Your experience of working in an educational childcare environment is complemented by an NVQ in Childcare and a level 3 qualification or equivalent in Early Years. You?ll also have knowledge of childcare policy and legislation and Early Learning Curriculum programmes.

• Cover letter and further instructions
• Application Form
• Job Description
• Statement from our CEO, Alan Wood

Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing trust.recruitment@learningtrust.co.uk or on 020 8820 7424, or by completing the online form at the bottom of this page.

Closing date: 5pm, 30th July 2008.

Interviews: w/c 4th August 2008.

The Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care for Middle Childhood (MTFC-C) is a nationally led, but locally implemented project aimed at improving outcomes for children looked after aged between 7 and 11 years.

The Group Manager will play a key role in providing operational management of the team and ensuring that the project runs smoothly. The ongoing development of the project will also be key to this post as will the establishment of effective local systems and foster carer recruitment.

We are looking for a qualified practitioner (e.g. DipSW, CQSW) who has worked with families with complex needs within a LAC environment. You must be a facilitative and motivational staff manager with excellent knowledge of a range of legislation and regulations. We need a creative, flexible individual with a real enthusiasm for evidence based and behavioural models. To be successful you must be able to think creatively, work collaboratively and ensure fidelity to the programme.

The 21st August 2008 has been provisionally set as interview dates for role. As this date is within the holiday season we may be able to offer some flexibility if required.