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• Senior Data Architect – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Job summaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing […]
• Senior Data Engineer – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Job summaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution, and characteristics of the population, and providing […]
• Senior Data Engineer – (GCP) – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Job summaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution, and characteristics of the population, and providing […]
• Probationary Tenancy – St John's Chambers
  Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – South West.Described by the Legal 500 as ‘a Western Circuit Powerhouse’ and a ‘must instruct’ chambers, St John’s Chambers offers the perfect chance to build a stellar career at the Bar while enjoying the great opportunities on offer in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. Following the […]
• Data Delivery Manager – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 29/07/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Job summaryAre you interested in data and data processing? Do you want to work in an area which actively serves both the Government and wider public debate and decision-making process? If so, this might be the role for you!The Life Events Data team within Population Statistics Directorate collects […]
• Quality Specialist – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 03/08/2026Location: England – North East.,Wales.,UK Nationwide.Location: The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham) & Darlington.Salary: £34,587Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job ShareImportant – For Office for National Statistics (ONS) the requirement for SC clearance is […]
• Various roles available – Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
  Closing Date: 10/01/2027Location: England – North West.Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (LVP) was established in 2016 between public services who wanted to provide one gateway into public service volunteering.Our aim is to make volunteering for public services rewarding and to provide opportunities for people to make a real difference in their local communities, with […]
• Project Manager – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 22/07/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Location: The locations for this role are Newport & Titchfield (Fareham).Salary: £41,985Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job ShareClosing Date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 22nd July 2026Important – For Office for National Statistics (ONS) […]
• Student Intern – YMCA St Helens
  Closing Date: 10/09/2026Location: England – North West. Placement Students — for students needing a formal placement; contact via [email protected] Volunteer (Youth Wellbeing) — min 1.5 hrs/week, 12-week 1:1 sessions, 18+, DBS and training requiredVolunteer Youth Worker — min 2 hrs/week, 18+, DBS and training requiredEvents and Fundraising Volunteer — flexible, event by […]
• International Passenger Survey Interviewer – Heathrow – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 22/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.Job summaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution, and characteristics of the population, […]
• International Passenger Survey Interviewer – Port of Holyhead – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 22/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Job descriptionThe International Passenger Survey Interviewer position sits within ONS's Survey and Field Operations directorate, playing a crucial role in collecting data that underpins some of the UK's most important economic and social statistics.This role directly supports the International Passenger Survey, one of ONS's flagship data collection operations […]
• Graduate Compliance Associate – AlphaSights
  Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.About this roleAlphaSights is composed of ambitious professionals committed to accelerating progress for our clients and helping them make more informed decisions. As a Graduate Compliance Associate, you will be joining a high-performing global team that works closely with our core service delivery teams to ensure […]
• Research Compliance Associate (Immediate start/Summer 2026) – AlphaSights
  Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.Start date: Immediate start & Summer startAbout this roleThe Research Compliance team is a progressive and innovative function which enables the expansion of our fastest-growing business segments globally. As the Research Compliance Associate you will report into the Research Compliance Manager based in London and work […]
• Graduate Compliance Associate – AlphaSights
  Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.About this roleAlphaSights is composed of ambitious professionals committed to accelerating progress for our clients and helping them make more informed decisions. As a Graduate Compliance Associate, you will be joining a high-performing global team (you can learn more about our Legal & Compliance team by […]
• Cyberspace Engineering Officer – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As a Cyberspace Engineering Officer you are responsible for leading the engineering activity that supports the RAF’s vast array of information technology, strategic communications services, satellite communications, air defence RADARs and the latest generation aircraft engineering and mission support systems.What will you do?Be ready to deploy all over […]
• Customer Assistant – Sefton Council (Southport) – Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities – Advertised By Edge Hill Careers
  Closing Date: 26/07/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade B SCP 3 – £13.20 p/hLocation: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, The Atkinson, SouthportContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Part TimeHours: 2 x 5 hours per week contracts & Casual opportunities available.DBS Check: NoClosing Date: 26/07/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/340273There are x2 permanent positions […]
• Army Undergraduate Bursary – The Army
  Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Always taking the first step. Making the tough calls. Keeping heads up and hope high. Being a leader isn’t always easy, but, at the British Army, it’s worth it. As an Army Officer, you’ll push yourself and your team further than you thought possible. At the centre of […]
• Reserve Soldier – The Army
  Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Soldier is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in […]
• Reserve Officer – The Army
  Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Officer is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in […]
• Graduate Leadership Programme – The Army
  Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Learn to lead.Are you a quick thinker? Calm under pressure, with a curious mind? Officers are at the heart of everything the Army does – making split-second decisions in critical situations, commanding some of the best soldiers in the world on the front line, on land, sea or […]