Private hire drivers using bus lanes face prosecution

Posted by Now London on Apr 16, 2012 in News, Traffic, Transport | 0 comments

Addison Lee drivers warned not to drive in London’s bus lanes or face criminal prosecution

Transport for London today warned drivers employed by Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) company, Addison Lee, that they could face criminal prosecution if they drive in bus lanes; and that they could have their licences revoked if they do so repeatedly.

The warning comes after the management of Addison Lee told their drivers that they were entitled drive in bus lanes.  Addison Lee has offered to indemnify their drivers against any penalties for driving in bus lanes. TfL has reminded drivers that such action is a criminal offence and they may be personally liable to prosecution, irrespective of any indemnity that Addison Lee may purport to give.

TfL are urgently considering legal and regulatory action against Addison Lee.

A company owned by Addison Lee has brought legal proceedings arguing that the current regulations are in breach of European Union law. TfL is contesting those proceedings, which have not been determined and there has been no order by the court suspending the regulations. The legal process is continuing.

Leon Daniels, Managing Director of Surface Transport, said:  “The letter from the management of Addison Lee is utterly irresponsible. By issuing it, Addison Lee risk regulatory action against themselves and leave their staff liable to criminal prosecution.  We have asked Addison Lee to withdraw their letter immediately. We are also writing to all Addison Lee drivers reminding them that repeated breaches of traffic regulations could see their licence to operate withdrawn.

“London’s bus lanes are in place to ensure the efficient operation of the bus network, which carries more than six million passengers a day.  Allowing tens of thousands of Private Hire Vehicles to drive in bus lanes would seriously disrupt the bus network and our passengers’ ability to get around the capital.”

There are around 24,000 licensed taxis in London and over 60,000 licensed PHVs. Licensed taxis are allowed in many bus lanes. Taxis can legally ply for hire on the street, often picking up passengers from pavements by bus lanes. By contrast, PHVs are not allowed to ply for hire on the street.  Allowing 60,000 additional vehicles into bus lanes would have a negative impact on bus journey times, potentially creating delays for millions of passengers.

TfL is working with the police to ensure additional on street police resources from tomorrow to enforce against anyone using a bus lane when not allowed to do so.

Graduation Manager

Posted by Now London on Apr 15, 2012 in Jobs | 0 comments

The company
Established in London in 1976 as a private training provider, BPP recently became the only private sector company in the UK to achieve university college status. We are seeking a Graduation Manager to join our Registry department on a full time, permanent basis at our centre in Holborn, London.

The role
Graduation is a vitally important component of the student experience and our Graduation Team is kept very busy supporting the thousands of people who graduate from BPP every year.  As Graduation Manager you will lead by example, providing a professional positive and constructive image to staff, colleagues and students. You will provide clear direction to staff, fostering a flexible team-working approach and establishing responsive, effective and efficient working practices and a proactive approach to new issues and challenges.  This will ensure that all matters relating to Graduation and related matters of institutional compliance are communicated and coordinated effectively.

Duties will include managing and coordinating the work of the Graduation Team and liaison with other staff to ensure the efficient and effective exchange of information and the execution of procedures relating to the work of the Graduation Team. Provision of relevant, accurate and detailed data to support internal monitoring and external reporting requirements, liaison with external suppliers involved in graduation events and minute-taking at such University College boards and committees as may be required from time to time.

What we’re looking for
You will hold a degree or equivalent level qualification and will have previous experience of managing graduation events.  An excellent planner and organiser, you will also have experience of the management of staff and departmental processes and of developing and maintaining records systems, operational procedures and management tools.  To ensure success you will possess a good understanding of governance and decision-making processes.

With proven analytical skills you will have excellent attention to detail and be used to multi-tasking and meeting deadlines. You will have excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to professionally represent senior management.  Finally, you are able to filter information and assess priorities whilst managing conflicting demands, working to continuously improve policies and processes.

To apply
Please send your full CV with a covering letter stating why you feel you would be suitable for this role by clicking on the APPLY ONLINE button below.

Please enter the title of the role for which you are applying in the Subject field of your email.

Head of Centre Istituto Marangoni International Study Centre

Posted by Now London on Apr 15, 2012 in Jobs | 0 comments

Managed by Study Group

Applications are invited for the above post, to start on 1^st August 2012 and will be based in London.

Applicants should have a background in teaching with academic management experience and a sound knowledge of the university sector as well as experience of dealing with international students.

The successful applicant will report to the Regional ISC Director and will liaise with Istituto Marangoni staff. He/she will oversee the teaching of the Programmes, including the possibility of some teaching him or herself, the students’ progress and welfare, the academic links to the relevant departments for the students’ progression and liaison with staff regarding the students’ living environment.

Further information and an application form may be obtained from and completed applications sent to: Hayley Tanner, Operations Coordinator ISCs, by clicking on the APPLY ONLINE button below.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4^th May 2012 at 5.00 pm.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced CRB check

Gangs Researcher

Posted by Now London on Apr 12, 2012 in Jobs | 0 comments

Fixed Term Contract – Salary £26k pro rata

Based in central London, An exciting opportunity has arisen at Centre for Mental Health for a part time (0.5 FTE) Researcher working on an evaluation of an innovative project focused on young people involved in gangs, offending and anti-social behaviour in an inner London borough. The post is fixed term for three years and the post holder may have the option to go full-time as more sites are added to the research programme.

The Researcher will engage with the young people and other key stakeholders, including local community representatives, and will explore changes to those young people participating in the project – in terms of their mental and physical wellbeing, their social integration and stability and their offending and anti-social behaviour. The researcher will also explore the impact of the project on the local community and on the services participating in the project.

Centre for Mental Health is working closely with MAC-UK who are providing this innovative initiative with young people in difficulty. MAC-UK was founded in September 2008 to engage some of the UK’s most challenging young people through an innovative ‘street therapy’ approach, and to promote wellbeing among this socioeconomically deprived group. MAC-UK has developed an innovative model from the ground up with the young people it seeks to support. This model, known as ‘Integrate’ is now being adapted and tested on new sites and in partnership with the NHS and local authority. The successful candidate will work on the first of these sites in Camden.

Camden Community Safety Partnership has commissioned both the project and the research.

The successful applicant will be highly flexible with good research, project management and interpersonal skills. They will be able to work independently while also working closely with research and policy staff at the Centre for Mental Health and with the project team at MAC-UK.

Further information, including information on how to apply for this position, is available at by clicking on the APPLY ONLINE button below.

Closing date 25 April 2012

English Linguistics and Cultural Studies Studentship

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The Department of English, Linguistics and Cultural Studies at the University of Westminster is pleased to offer three fee waivers for prospective PhD students. Applications are invited for the following awards which are tenable for up to three years for full-time study (pro-rata both in amount and length for part-time students).

3 fee waivers (home/EU*) of £5,000 per year for three years

*Please note that only home/EU students are eligible to apply

We are looking for high quality prospective doctoral students who will contribute to one of the three core areas of research within the department:

History of the English Language Staff working in the history of the English language would be happy to supervise dissertations on any aspect of diachronic language change. Their own work focuses on vocabulary and semantics across the medieval period, but they welcome proposals on changes to the lexis, grammar or phonology of the language in the Middle Ages, the Early Modern period and beyond.

English Literature after 1800 Areas of staff expertise include: the literature and culture of the nineteenth century, the gothic, modernism, the avant-garde, Scottish writing, modern poetry, life writing, contemporary fiction, critical theory, aesthetics, the literature of London.

Museums and Galleries in the 21^st century To consolidate the postgraduate community of our MA Museums, Galleries, and Contemporary Culture, taught in partnership with Tate and Museum of London, the department would welcome prospective PhD students with a particular interest in developing projects on audiences, digital culture, and curating.

For further information please contact: Dr Leigh Wilson, PhD Coordinator, Department of English, Linguistics and Cultural Studies, 32-38 Wells St, London W1T 3UW, Tel: +44 (0)20 7 911 5000 x 2365, email: wilsonl@wmin.ac.uk

To apply click apply online button below.

For more information on our PhD programme and on the research interests of individual members of staff, please see our departmental website, http://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/schools/humanities/about-the-school/departments/english,-linguistics-and-cultural-studies

Deadline for application is 5pm Friday 1 June 2012.