About Us ACAD, a part of the CareTech Family, is a refreshingly innovative organisation specialising in delivering bespoke care and support to young people and their families to provide the best level of service during complex and difficult times in their lives. We offer quality residential child care to local authorities for young people aged 8-18 years with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs such as autism, learning difficulties and problematic sexualised behaviour. ACAD have adopted a pedagogical approach to?care?and?education, striving to combine both to provide a holistic solution to the needs of young people. We also provide for all of the?training requirements?of our staff and an SQA accredited centre recognised to deliver SVQ and HNC. Our service offer includes an Outreach Support Initiative which is a flexible, open-ended programme of care and support to children and young people aged 5 and upwards. This initiative is effective in the areas of crisis management and prevention and keeping families together. About the Role To lead and manage the operational delivery of high-quality residential child care services across multiple homes, ensuring compliance with Scottish regulatory frameworks, safeguarding standards, and the principles of The Promise. The Operations Manager will support Registered Managers, promote trauma-informed care, and drive continuous improvement in outcomes for children and young people What We Offer • £62,000 per annum DOE & car allowance. • Annual quality and commercial bonus. • Hours: Full-time, 37-40 hours per week, with flexibility including on-call duties. • As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. • Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy . Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. • Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards This role - see job description attached, for full details We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee the strategic and operational management of our care services. You will drive high standards of practice, compliance, and safeguarding, while supporting staff recruitment, development, and performance. The role involves managing budgets and resources, leading service improvement aligned with The Promise and GIRFEC, and building strong partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies. This is a key role for someone passionate about delivering exceptional, child-centred care. Experience needed SVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare or Leadership and Management. Minimum 5 years' experience in residential child care, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. In-depth knowledge of Scottish child protection legislation, The Promise, and trauma-informed practice. Experience of managing multiple sites Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver high-quality care. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. The CareTech family is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
About Us ACAD, a part of the CareTech Family, is a refreshingly innovative organisation specialising in delivering bespoke care and support to young people and their families to provide the best level of service during complex and difficult times in their lives. We offer quality residential child care to local authorities for young people aged 8-18 years with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs such as autism, learning difficulties and problematic sexualised behaviour. ACAD have adopted a pedagogical approach to?care?and?education, striving to combine both to provide a holistic solution to the needs of young people. We also provide for all of the?training requirements?of our staff and an SQA accredited centre recognised to deliver SVQ and HNC. Our service offer includes an Outreach Support Initiative which is a flexible, open-ended programme of care and support to children and young people aged 5 and upwards. This initiative is effective in the areas of crisis management and prevention and keeping families together. About the Role To lead and manage the operational delivery of high-quality residential child care services across multiple homes, ensuring compliance with Scottish regulatory frameworks, safeguarding standards, and the principles of The Promise. The Operations Manager will support Registered Managers, promote trauma-informed care, and drive continuous improvement in outcomes for children and young people What We Offer • £62,000 per annum DOE & car allowance. • Annual quality and commercial bonus. • Hours: Full-time, 37-40 hours per week, with flexibility including on-call duties. • As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. • Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy . Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. • Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards This role - see job description attached, for full details We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee the strategic and operational management of our care services. You will drive high standards of practice, compliance, and safeguarding, while supporting staff recruitment, development, and performance. The role involves managing budgets and resources, leading service improvement aligned with The Promise and GIRFEC, and building strong partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies. This is a key role for someone passionate about delivering exceptional, child-centred care. Experience needed SVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare or Leadership and Management. Minimum 5 years' experience in residential child care, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. In-depth knowledge of Scottish child protection legislation, The Promise, and trauma-informed practice. Experience of managing multiple sites Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver high-quality care. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. The CareTech family is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Finance Manager - Communities, Place and Neighborhood Finance Manager Environment & Communities London Hybrid working Senior leadership exposure Direct line-management responsibility Are you a strategic, solutions-driven finance leader looking to make a visible difference across major public services in London? A rare opportunity has opened for an accomplished Finance Manager to take the financial lead across the Environment & Communities portfolio, helping to shape services that directly impact residents, neighbourhoods and infrastructure across one of London s most diverse and ambitious boroughs. This is a senior role at the heart of financial decision-making. You ll partner with Directors, Assistant Directors and senior operational leaders to drive financial performance, influence service planning and ensure resources are aligned to future growth and community priorities. What makes this role stand out This is not back-office accounting. Your recommendations will directly inform how frontline and community services are delivered and improved. You ll: Lead on strategic financial planning, budget setting, reporting and business partnering Provide insight that goes beyond the numbers shaping operational decisions, cost drivers and service efficiency Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while managing and developing a team of five Champion strong financial controls, continuous improvement and smarter ways of working Play a key role in the organisation s forward plan, transformation activity and long-term financial sustainability Who we re looking for To succeed here, you will be: A fully-qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant (essential) Experienced in local government finance with substantial exposure to Environment & Communities / Place services Comfortable operating at a senior level advising, influencing and constructively challenging decisions A confident and supportive people leader with previous staff management experience Someone who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative and impact-focused environment Why consider this move Senior platform with genuine strategic responsibility Direct line of sight between your work and community outcomes Highly supportive finance leadership committed to empowering staff A culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement Hybrid working with regular London office attendance for key meetings How to apply Please submit: Your CV A supporting statement demonstrating how you meet all essential criteria, particularly: Local government experience within Environment & Communities / Place finance Leadership and staff-management background Full CCAB or CIMA qualification A DBS check will be undertaken for the appointed candidate. For further inofrmation please Contact Ash Fitzgerald- Imperium Resourcing
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager - Communities, Place and Neighborhood Finance Manager Environment & Communities London Hybrid working Senior leadership exposure Direct line-management responsibility Are you a strategic, solutions-driven finance leader looking to make a visible difference across major public services in London? A rare opportunity has opened for an accomplished Finance Manager to take the financial lead across the Environment & Communities portfolio, helping to shape services that directly impact residents, neighbourhoods and infrastructure across one of London s most diverse and ambitious boroughs. This is a senior role at the heart of financial decision-making. You ll partner with Directors, Assistant Directors and senior operational leaders to drive financial performance, influence service planning and ensure resources are aligned to future growth and community priorities. What makes this role stand out This is not back-office accounting. Your recommendations will directly inform how frontline and community services are delivered and improved. You ll: Lead on strategic financial planning, budget setting, reporting and business partnering Provide insight that goes beyond the numbers shaping operational decisions, cost drivers and service efficiency Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while managing and developing a team of five Champion strong financial controls, continuous improvement and smarter ways of working Play a key role in the organisation s forward plan, transformation activity and long-term financial sustainability Who we re looking for To succeed here, you will be: A fully-qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant (essential) Experienced in local government finance with substantial exposure to Environment & Communities / Place services Comfortable operating at a senior level advising, influencing and constructively challenging decisions A confident and supportive people leader with previous staff management experience Someone who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative and impact-focused environment Why consider this move Senior platform with genuine strategic responsibility Direct line of sight between your work and community outcomes Highly supportive finance leadership committed to empowering staff A culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement Hybrid working with regular London office attendance for key meetings How to apply Please submit: Your CV A supporting statement demonstrating how you meet all essential criteria, particularly: Local government experience within Environment & Communities / Place finance Leadership and staff-management background Full CCAB or CIMA qualification A DBS check will be undertaken for the appointed candidate. For further inofrmation please Contact Ash Fitzgerald- Imperium Resourcing
Brook Street Social Care
Leicester, Leicestershire
Refuge Manager - Leicester (Women's Charity) Salary: 30,868 per year Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours) Benefits: 28 days annual leave + excellent benefits + clinical supervision A long-established women's charity with over 45 years of service is seeking a Refuge Manager to lead their Leicester-based team. The organisation provides specialist support to women affected by domestic abuse, offering both refuge accommodation and community outreach services. They support single women as well as women with children, helping them regain independence and rebuild their lives. This is a women-only organisation dedicated to supporting and employing women. They have a strong focus on BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) communities, so cultural awareness and the ability to speak at least one BME language is essential . The charity operates across three offices, including Coventry, Leicester, and Leicestershire, and also provides access to in-house legal support such as immigration advice for service users with complex needs. About the Role - Refuge Manager (Leicester) The Refuge Manager will play a key role in leading the operational delivery of the Leicester service. Responsibilities include: Managing a small team of 3-4 staff (both full-time and part-time) Overseeing the work of the IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) Managing 4 refuge houses offering 18 bed spaces Ensuring safe, high-quality support within refuge accommodation Leading safeguarding, risk management, and crisis intervention Supporting residents to access appropriate services and rebuild independence Attending occasional weekend events such as International Women's Day and community activities Role Requirements Managerial qualification (essential) Senior on-call experience (essential) Experience within domestic abuse services (strongly preferred) Ability to speak at least one BME language (required) Strong cultural awareness and understanding of diverse communities Ability to lead, support, and develop staff in a specialist women's refuge environment Excellent communication, safeguarding, and crisis-management skills
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Refuge Manager - Leicester (Women's Charity) Salary: 30,868 per year Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours) Benefits: 28 days annual leave + excellent benefits + clinical supervision A long-established women's charity with over 45 years of service is seeking a Refuge Manager to lead their Leicester-based team. The organisation provides specialist support to women affected by domestic abuse, offering both refuge accommodation and community outreach services. They support single women as well as women with children, helping them regain independence and rebuild their lives. This is a women-only organisation dedicated to supporting and employing women. They have a strong focus on BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) communities, so cultural awareness and the ability to speak at least one BME language is essential . The charity operates across three offices, including Coventry, Leicester, and Leicestershire, and also provides access to in-house legal support such as immigration advice for service users with complex needs. About the Role - Refuge Manager (Leicester) The Refuge Manager will play a key role in leading the operational delivery of the Leicester service. Responsibilities include: Managing a small team of 3-4 staff (both full-time and part-time) Overseeing the work of the IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) Managing 4 refuge houses offering 18 bed spaces Ensuring safe, high-quality support within refuge accommodation Leading safeguarding, risk management, and crisis intervention Supporting residents to access appropriate services and rebuild independence Attending occasional weekend events such as International Women's Day and community activities Role Requirements Managerial qualification (essential) Senior on-call experience (essential) Experience within domestic abuse services (strongly preferred) Ability to speak at least one BME language (required) Strong cultural awareness and understanding of diverse communities Ability to lead, support, and develop staff in a specialist women's refuge environment Excellent communication, safeguarding, and crisis-management skills
Join Us in Shaping the Future of AI at Barclays. We're launching an exciting new initiative at Barclays to design, build, and scale next-generation platform components that empower developers - including Quants and Strats - to create high-performance, AI-driven applications. As an AI/MLOps Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in this transformation, working hands-on to develop the infrastructure and tooling that supports the full lifecycle of machine learning and generative AI workloads. This is more than an engineering role-it's an opportunity to influence technical direction, collaborate across diverse teams, and help define how AI and GenAI are delivered at scale. To be successful as an AI/MLOps Platform Engineer at this level, you should have experience with: Proficiency in Python engineering skills, especially in backend systems and infrastructure. Deep AWS expertise, including services like SageMaker, Lambda, ECS, Step Functions, S3, IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, and Bedrock. Proven experience building and scaling MLOps platforms and supporting GenAI workloads in production. Strong understanding of secure software development, cloud cost optimization, and platform observability. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership in setting technical direction while remaining hands-on. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with MLOps platforms such as Databricks or SageMaker, and familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies (Azure, on-prem Kubernetes). Strong understanding of AI infrastructure for scalable model serving, distributed training, and GPU orchestration. Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), including fine-tuning and deployment for enterprise use cases. Hands-on experience with Hugging Face libraries and tools for model training, evaluation, and deployment. Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building autonomous AI workflows and interoperability. Awareness of emerging trends in GenAI platforms, open-source MLOps, and cloud-native AI solutions You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of our Glasgow or Canary Wharf office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Join Us in Shaping the Future of AI at Barclays. We're launching an exciting new initiative at Barclays to design, build, and scale next-generation platform components that empower developers - including Quants and Strats - to create high-performance, AI-driven applications. As an AI/MLOps Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in this transformation, working hands-on to develop the infrastructure and tooling that supports the full lifecycle of machine learning and generative AI workloads. This is more than an engineering role-it's an opportunity to influence technical direction, collaborate across diverse teams, and help define how AI and GenAI are delivered at scale. To be successful as an AI/MLOps Platform Engineer at this level, you should have experience with: Proficiency in Python engineering skills, especially in backend systems and infrastructure. Deep AWS expertise, including services like SageMaker, Lambda, ECS, Step Functions, S3, IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, and Bedrock. Proven experience building and scaling MLOps platforms and supporting GenAI workloads in production. Strong understanding of secure software development, cloud cost optimization, and platform observability. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership in setting technical direction while remaining hands-on. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with MLOps platforms such as Databricks or SageMaker, and familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies (Azure, on-prem Kubernetes). Strong understanding of AI infrastructure for scalable model serving, distributed training, and GPU orchestration. Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), including fine-tuning and deployment for enterprise use cases. Hands-on experience with Hugging Face libraries and tools for model training, evaluation, and deployment. Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building autonomous AI workflows and interoperability. Awareness of emerging trends in GenAI platforms, open-source MLOps, and cloud-native AI solutions You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of our Glasgow or Canary Wharf office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Join Us as an AVP AI Platform Engineer - Shape the Future of AI at Barclays. We're excited to launch a groundbreaking initiative at Barclays - building a next-generation platform that empowers front-office developers (Quants and Strats) to create high-performance, AI-driven applications. As an AVP AI Platform Engineer, you'll be involved in designing, building, and scaling robust platform components that enable advanced AI/ML workloads across both on-premises and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role where your expertise will directly influence how we deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, solve complex challenges, and help shape the technical direction of a platform that will transform how AI is leveraged in financial services. To be successful as an AVP AI Platform Engineer at this level, you should have experience with: Proven experience in Python engineering, with a focus on backend and infrastructure tooling. Deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, ECS, Glue, Step Functions, MSK, EKS, Bedrock). Experience scaling platforms for AI/ML workloads and integrating generative AI tooling. Understanding of secure software development, cloud cost optimization, and platform observability. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated capability to guide engineering teams and influence technical strategy. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with MLOps platforms such as Databricks or SageMaker, and familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies (Azure, on-prem Kubernetes). Strong understanding of AI infrastructure for scalable model serving, distributed training, and GPU orchestration. Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), including fine-tuning and deployment for enterprise use cases. Hands-on experience with Hugging Face libraries and tools for model training, evaluation, and deployment. Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building autonomous AI workflows and interoperability. Awareness of emerging trends in GenAI platforms, open-source MLOps, and cloud-native AI solutions You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of our Glasgow or Canary Wharf office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Join Us as an AVP AI Platform Engineer - Shape the Future of AI at Barclays. We're excited to launch a groundbreaking initiative at Barclays - building a next-generation platform that empowers front-office developers (Quants and Strats) to create high-performance, AI-driven applications. As an AVP AI Platform Engineer, you'll be involved in designing, building, and scaling robust platform components that enable advanced AI/ML workloads across both on-premises and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role where your expertise will directly influence how we deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, solve complex challenges, and help shape the technical direction of a platform that will transform how AI is leveraged in financial services. To be successful as an AVP AI Platform Engineer at this level, you should have experience with: Proven experience in Python engineering, with a focus on backend and infrastructure tooling. Deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, ECS, Glue, Step Functions, MSK, EKS, Bedrock). Experience scaling platforms for AI/ML workloads and integrating generative AI tooling. Understanding of secure software development, cloud cost optimization, and platform observability. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated capability to guide engineering teams and influence technical strategy. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with MLOps platforms such as Databricks or SageMaker, and familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies (Azure, on-prem Kubernetes). Strong understanding of AI infrastructure for scalable model serving, distributed training, and GPU orchestration. Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), including fine-tuning and deployment for enterprise use cases. Hands-on experience with Hugging Face libraries and tools for model training, evaluation, and deployment. Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building autonomous AI workflows and interoperability. Awareness of emerging trends in GenAI platforms, open-source MLOps, and cloud-native AI solutions You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of our Glasgow or Canary Wharf office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Job Title: Operations Manager Neighbourhood Services Reporting to: Head of Neighbourhood Services Direct Reports: Housing Officers, Assistant Housing Officers, Housing Administrators, Tenancy Sustainment Officers Location: Hybrid (UK-based) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (flexibility required, including occasional evening/weekend work) About the Organisation We are a large social housing provider managing a diverse portfolio of general-needs homes across multiple communities. Our mission is to provide safe, secure, and affordable homes while building sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods. We are data-led, resident-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and partnership working. Role Purpose As Operations Manager Neighbourhood Services, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of tenancy and neighbourhood management services across designated geographical patches. You will manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team, using performance data and resident insight to drive service improvements, enhance resident satisfaction, and create safe, cohesive communities. Working closely with the Head of Neighbourhood Services and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategic plan for neighbourhood services, with safeguarding, compliance, and resident-centred outcomes at the core. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery & Team Leadership Lead, coach, and performance-manage a team of housing professionals to deliver a visible, consistent, and high-quality housing management service. Ensure effective tenancy management, estate inspections, enforcement action, and resolution of anti-social behaviour in line with organisational standards and regulatory requirements. Build strong partnerships with local authorities, police, support agencies, and community organisations to keep neighbourhoods safe and support vulnerable residents. Prepare performance reports and contribute to governance/board-level reporting as required. Data-Driven Performance & Continuous Improvement Use data, trend analysis, and resident insight to monitor performance, identify risks early, and implement improvement plans. Embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the team. Support the development and delivery of service transformation and digital innovation projects. Customer Focus & Tenancy Sustainment Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse resident needs. Proactively identify residents at risk of tenancy failure and coordinate early intervention with internal and external support services to prevent homelessness. Lead or support the development and annual review of tenancy management policies and processes. Oversee the resolution of complex complaints, ensuring learning is embedded into service improvements. Neighbourhood & Estate Management Implement a robust estate inspection framework to maintain clean, safe, and well-maintained neighbourhoods. Promote community cohesion through resident engagement initiatives, events, and partnership projects. Identify opportunities to leverage social value and external funding for community-benefit projects. Compliance & Risk Ensure full compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulatory consumer standards, data protection, and health & safety requirements. Identify and manage safeguarding risks, escalating appropriately and working with specialist agencies. Maintain operational risk registers and contribute to business-continuity planning. Budget & Resource Management Manage delegated operational budgets, delivering value for money and aligning spend with strategic priorities. Corporate & Collaborative Working Actively contribute to organisation-wide objectives as part of the wider management team. Break down silos, share best practice, and foster a one-team culture. Leadership Expectations Inspire and motivate teams to deliver excellence, providing clarity, support, and constructive challenge. Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all areas of work. Role-model resilience, accountability, and a solutions-focused approach. Coach and develop team members, building capability and future leadership talent.
Dec 08, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Operations Manager Neighbourhood Services Reporting to: Head of Neighbourhood Services Direct Reports: Housing Officers, Assistant Housing Officers, Housing Administrators, Tenancy Sustainment Officers Location: Hybrid (UK-based) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (flexibility required, including occasional evening/weekend work) About the Organisation We are a large social housing provider managing a diverse portfolio of general-needs homes across multiple communities. Our mission is to provide safe, secure, and affordable homes while building sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods. We are data-led, resident-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and partnership working. Role Purpose As Operations Manager Neighbourhood Services, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of tenancy and neighbourhood management services across designated geographical patches. You will manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team, using performance data and resident insight to drive service improvements, enhance resident satisfaction, and create safe, cohesive communities. Working closely with the Head of Neighbourhood Services and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategic plan for neighbourhood services, with safeguarding, compliance, and resident-centred outcomes at the core. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery & Team Leadership Lead, coach, and performance-manage a team of housing professionals to deliver a visible, consistent, and high-quality housing management service. Ensure effective tenancy management, estate inspections, enforcement action, and resolution of anti-social behaviour in line with organisational standards and regulatory requirements. Build strong partnerships with local authorities, police, support agencies, and community organisations to keep neighbourhoods safe and support vulnerable residents. Prepare performance reports and contribute to governance/board-level reporting as required. Data-Driven Performance & Continuous Improvement Use data, trend analysis, and resident insight to monitor performance, identify risks early, and implement improvement plans. Embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the team. Support the development and delivery of service transformation and digital innovation projects. Customer Focus & Tenancy Sustainment Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse resident needs. Proactively identify residents at risk of tenancy failure and coordinate early intervention with internal and external support services to prevent homelessness. Lead or support the development and annual review of tenancy management policies and processes. Oversee the resolution of complex complaints, ensuring learning is embedded into service improvements. Neighbourhood & Estate Management Implement a robust estate inspection framework to maintain clean, safe, and well-maintained neighbourhoods. Promote community cohesion through resident engagement initiatives, events, and partnership projects. Identify opportunities to leverage social value and external funding for community-benefit projects. Compliance & Risk Ensure full compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulatory consumer standards, data protection, and health & safety requirements. Identify and manage safeguarding risks, escalating appropriately and working with specialist agencies. Maintain operational risk registers and contribute to business-continuity planning. Budget & Resource Management Manage delegated operational budgets, delivering value for money and aligning spend with strategic priorities. Corporate & Collaborative Working Actively contribute to organisation-wide objectives as part of the wider management team. Break down silos, share best practice, and foster a one-team culture. Leadership Expectations Inspire and motivate teams to deliver excellence, providing clarity, support, and constructive challenge. Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all areas of work. Role-model resilience, accountability, and a solutions-focused approach. Coach and develop team members, building capability and future leadership talent.
The starting salary for this full-time position is 53,713 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2027. We have a great opportunity for a Change Manager to join our fantastic Children's Social Care Transformation Team. This position is open to hybrid working with at least two days per week based at locations across Surrey. This includes one day with the team in Woking and another spent elsewhere in Surrey, dependent on business requirements. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role The Transformation Team leads a range of programmes and projects dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for children in Surrey. These projects range from implementing new technologies to reviewing and improving cross division processes. This role will be part of a programme team, supporting the delivery of complex, multifaceted transformation in Children's Social Care and supporting our Directorate wide efficiencies programme. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver change initiatives within the Children's Social Care Transformation Programme, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, embedding sustainable change, fostering a cultural shift towards new ways of working, and enabling improved outcomes for children, families, and practitioners. Your key responsibilities as a Change Manager will include: Planning and delivering change activities across multiple projects and workstreams Building strong relationships with operational teams, senior leaders, and external partners to co-design and implement change effectively Developing and executing change management strategies, including clear communication, training, and engagement plans Monitoring and evaluating the impact of change initiatives, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement Identifying and managing risks and issues that may affect delivery, escalating them when necessary As a Change Manager, you will be instrumental in championing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ongoing improvement across Children's Services. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in leading change within complex public sector environments, which could include children's services or social care Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g. ADKAR, Kotter) Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work across strategic and operational levels Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Experience in using data and insights to drive decision-making and measure impact Willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role and attend stakeholder meetings To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe at time when you led a significant change initiative in a complex organisation. What approach did you take to ensure successful implementation, and how did you measure its impact? How have you built and maintained effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support a change programme? What challenges did you face and how did your overcome them? Please give an example of how you have used data and insights to inform a change initiative. What data did you use and how did it influence your decision? This role involves working across multiple projects and priorities. How do you manage competing demands and ensure delivery to deadlines? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th December 2025 with interviews planned to follow. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Dec 08, 2025
Contractor
The starting salary for this full-time position is 53,713 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2027. We have a great opportunity for a Change Manager to join our fantastic Children's Social Care Transformation Team. This position is open to hybrid working with at least two days per week based at locations across Surrey. This includes one day with the team in Woking and another spent elsewhere in Surrey, dependent on business requirements. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role The Transformation Team leads a range of programmes and projects dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for children in Surrey. These projects range from implementing new technologies to reviewing and improving cross division processes. This role will be part of a programme team, supporting the delivery of complex, multifaceted transformation in Children's Social Care and supporting our Directorate wide efficiencies programme. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver change initiatives within the Children's Social Care Transformation Programme, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, embedding sustainable change, fostering a cultural shift towards new ways of working, and enabling improved outcomes for children, families, and practitioners. Your key responsibilities as a Change Manager will include: Planning and delivering change activities across multiple projects and workstreams Building strong relationships with operational teams, senior leaders, and external partners to co-design and implement change effectively Developing and executing change management strategies, including clear communication, training, and engagement plans Monitoring and evaluating the impact of change initiatives, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement Identifying and managing risks and issues that may affect delivery, escalating them when necessary As a Change Manager, you will be instrumental in championing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ongoing improvement across Children's Services. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in leading change within complex public sector environments, which could include children's services or social care Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g. ADKAR, Kotter) Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work across strategic and operational levels Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Experience in using data and insights to drive decision-making and measure impact Willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role and attend stakeholder meetings To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe at time when you led a significant change initiative in a complex organisation. What approach did you take to ensure successful implementation, and how did you measure its impact? How have you built and maintained effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support a change programme? What challenges did you face and how did your overcome them? Please give an example of how you have used data and insights to inform a change initiative. What data did you use and how did it influence your decision? This role involves working across multiple projects and priorities. How do you manage competing demands and ensure delivery to deadlines? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th December 2025 with interviews planned to follow. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Salary: up to £47,500 + excellent benefits Location: North West (Hybrid 3 days office / 2 remote) Join a values-led North West housing group committed to delivering quality homes and strong communities. As Management Accountant for the Repairs & Maintenance division, you ll play a key role in supporting operational leaders with clear, timely financial insight ensuring budgets are well managed, projects stay on track, and investment decisions deliver real value for money. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced management accountant who thrives on collaboration and wants to see their work make a tangible impact for residents and neighbourhoods. Why join: You ll be joining a housing group that genuinely invests in its people and its communities. The finance team is collaborative, supportive and central to the organisation s success, helping deliver safe, sustainable homes and services that make a real difference every day. Key Accountabilities Partner with Heads of Service and Managers across Repairs & Maintenance Provide financial support across forecasting, budgets and management accounts. Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and programme reporting. Lead the annual budget-setting process for all expenditure streams, ensuring appropriate cost allocation and control. Oversee the management and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register. Support financial planning and reporting of capital investment spend. Undertake financial modelling, scenario planning and business cases to inform service development and long-term investment decisions. About you Proven management accounting experience, ideally within a productivity-focused sector Strong knowledge of accounting for repairs, maintenance or asset management. Experienced business partner, confident in influencing senior stakeholders and providing actionable financial insight. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with integrated finance systems AAT Level 4 qualified and/or studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA). Detail-focused, proactive and motivated by working in an organisation with a social purpose. Benefits Salary to £47,500 Pension & Life Assurance 28 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid (3:2) and flexible working Healthcare plan Discounted memberships Health & wellbeing programme We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Salary: up to £47,500 + excellent benefits Location: North West (Hybrid 3 days office / 2 remote) Join a values-led North West housing group committed to delivering quality homes and strong communities. As Management Accountant for the Repairs & Maintenance division, you ll play a key role in supporting operational leaders with clear, timely financial insight ensuring budgets are well managed, projects stay on track, and investment decisions deliver real value for money. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced management accountant who thrives on collaboration and wants to see their work make a tangible impact for residents and neighbourhoods. Why join: You ll be joining a housing group that genuinely invests in its people and its communities. The finance team is collaborative, supportive and central to the organisation s success, helping deliver safe, sustainable homes and services that make a real difference every day. Key Accountabilities Partner with Heads of Service and Managers across Repairs & Maintenance Provide financial support across forecasting, budgets and management accounts. Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and programme reporting. Lead the annual budget-setting process for all expenditure streams, ensuring appropriate cost allocation and control. Oversee the management and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register. Support financial planning and reporting of capital investment spend. Undertake financial modelling, scenario planning and business cases to inform service development and long-term investment decisions. About you Proven management accounting experience, ideally within a productivity-focused sector Strong knowledge of accounting for repairs, maintenance or asset management. Experienced business partner, confident in influencing senior stakeholders and providing actionable financial insight. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with integrated finance systems AAT Level 4 qualified and/or studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA). Detail-focused, proactive and motivated by working in an organisation with a social purpose. Benefits Salary to £47,500 Pension & Life Assurance 28 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid (3:2) and flexible working Healthcare plan Discounted memberships Health & wellbeing programme We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
The Service Lead will oversee tenancy management within organisation, ensuring high-quality housing services are delivered. This permanent role is based in York and is an excellent opportunity to lead and manage housing services effectively. Client Details Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, provides high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well managed communities prioritising those in greatest need. They were established more than 110 years ago by Joseph Rowntree to provide housing in communities and work alongside the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Their values make them unique as an organisation. They show what they care about, help them make decisions and show how to behave. Built on trust Show they care Make a difference Description Operational Leadership: To work collaboratively with other service leads to ensure that services delivered to residents are high quality and meet their needs. Overseeing the management of all housing related policies, in line with local agreements, legislation and current regulations. Overseeing the delivery of management and enforcement of tenancy and lease agreements, ensuring that colleagues provide a balance between support and management of conditions. Oversee and manage housing duties, including tenancy sustainment and enforcement, transfers and mutual exchanges to maximise the effective use of JRHT's housing stock. To oversee the production of weekly, monthly and quarterly statistical information to ensure that objectives, KPI's and strategic objectives are being met. Carry out regular one to one meeting with colleagues to ensure that the correct level of support and training is available to help all colleagues meet their objectives. Resident Engagement: Review and evaluate to ensure that JRHT is providing information and advice to residents on housing matters, including rights and responsibilities, Section 20 notifications, services charge meetings. Creating processes that gives assurance that resident queries and concerns are being handled correctly and within current policy timescales, this includes complaints, the delivery and embedding of learning from complaints across the team. Ensuring that there are processes in place to identify individual resident's needs, ensuring that promotion of accessible services and support is available for all colleagues. Property Management: Conducting regular property inspections to identify any concerns with the property, the occupants, the condition of the living environment and any support concerns, such as poor cleaning of the property, hoarding, inability to maintain the property. Where appropriate to ensure that communal areas meet the required safety standards. Liaising with colleagues where access issues are identified, helping to gain access to properties where compliance checks are required. Monitoring property condition and initiating necessary support and help for residents where concerns are raised. Ensure audits are completed, where appropriate, to ensure that the team are identifying the correct concerns when completing walkabouts in their areas, including untidy gardens, fly tipping, etc. Team Leadership: Leading and supervising a team of Housing Officers, Leasehold Management Officer and Allocation Officer in different locations, delegating tasks, and providing ongoing coaching, support and performance management. Setting annual performance targets and objectives aligned to the delivery of the strategic objectives, ensuring effective monitoring and performance reporting is in place to ensure efficient and effective tenancy and lease management practices. Identifying training needs for the team and facilitating ongoing development opportunities. Policy and Compliance: Ensuring that knowledge and experience is kept up to date with new housing legislation and regulation, best practices across the sector and ensuring that briefing notes from key Government agencies are considered to ensure continuous improvement of the services. Ensuring that all policies and procedures are reviewed and kept up to date within their normal review timescales. Profile A successful Housing Manager should have: CIH Level 2 or 3 or willingness to work towards. Strong knowledge, experience and understanding of social housing legislation, tenancy and lease agreements, and relevant regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage resident and colleague relationships and address complex issues. Proven experience in managing a portfolio of properties covering different tenures and resolving tenant concerns. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines both individually and leading the team. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions in challenging situations. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, ensuring that gaps are identified and action plans are put in place to ensure compliance. Extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of all aspects of tenancy and lease sustainment, management and enforcement methods, including court processes. Experience of working with applicants and residents to ensure the best use of JRHT's stock and ensuring that we house those in greatest need. Overview and understanding of Tenant Satisfaction Measures and Consumer Standards and the requirements within them. Job Offer Competitive salary of 45,000 per annum. Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on housing services. Supportive organisational culture focused on community well-being. Potential for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about all of the above we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
The Service Lead will oversee tenancy management within organisation, ensuring high-quality housing services are delivered. This permanent role is based in York and is an excellent opportunity to lead and manage housing services effectively. Client Details Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, provides high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well managed communities prioritising those in greatest need. They were established more than 110 years ago by Joseph Rowntree to provide housing in communities and work alongside the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Their values make them unique as an organisation. They show what they care about, help them make decisions and show how to behave. Built on trust Show they care Make a difference Description Operational Leadership: To work collaboratively with other service leads to ensure that services delivered to residents are high quality and meet their needs. Overseeing the management of all housing related policies, in line with local agreements, legislation and current regulations. Overseeing the delivery of management and enforcement of tenancy and lease agreements, ensuring that colleagues provide a balance between support and management of conditions. Oversee and manage housing duties, including tenancy sustainment and enforcement, transfers and mutual exchanges to maximise the effective use of JRHT's housing stock. To oversee the production of weekly, monthly and quarterly statistical information to ensure that objectives, KPI's and strategic objectives are being met. Carry out regular one to one meeting with colleagues to ensure that the correct level of support and training is available to help all colleagues meet their objectives. Resident Engagement: Review and evaluate to ensure that JRHT is providing information and advice to residents on housing matters, including rights and responsibilities, Section 20 notifications, services charge meetings. Creating processes that gives assurance that resident queries and concerns are being handled correctly and within current policy timescales, this includes complaints, the delivery and embedding of learning from complaints across the team. Ensuring that there are processes in place to identify individual resident's needs, ensuring that promotion of accessible services and support is available for all colleagues. Property Management: Conducting regular property inspections to identify any concerns with the property, the occupants, the condition of the living environment and any support concerns, such as poor cleaning of the property, hoarding, inability to maintain the property. Where appropriate to ensure that communal areas meet the required safety standards. Liaising with colleagues where access issues are identified, helping to gain access to properties where compliance checks are required. Monitoring property condition and initiating necessary support and help for residents where concerns are raised. Ensure audits are completed, where appropriate, to ensure that the team are identifying the correct concerns when completing walkabouts in their areas, including untidy gardens, fly tipping, etc. Team Leadership: Leading and supervising a team of Housing Officers, Leasehold Management Officer and Allocation Officer in different locations, delegating tasks, and providing ongoing coaching, support and performance management. Setting annual performance targets and objectives aligned to the delivery of the strategic objectives, ensuring effective monitoring and performance reporting is in place to ensure efficient and effective tenancy and lease management practices. Identifying training needs for the team and facilitating ongoing development opportunities. Policy and Compliance: Ensuring that knowledge and experience is kept up to date with new housing legislation and regulation, best practices across the sector and ensuring that briefing notes from key Government agencies are considered to ensure continuous improvement of the services. Ensuring that all policies and procedures are reviewed and kept up to date within their normal review timescales. Profile A successful Housing Manager should have: CIH Level 2 or 3 or willingness to work towards. Strong knowledge, experience and understanding of social housing legislation, tenancy and lease agreements, and relevant regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage resident and colleague relationships and address complex issues. Proven experience in managing a portfolio of properties covering different tenures and resolving tenant concerns. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines both individually and leading the team. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions in challenging situations. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, ensuring that gaps are identified and action plans are put in place to ensure compliance. Extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of all aspects of tenancy and lease sustainment, management and enforcement methods, including court processes. Experience of working with applicants and residents to ensure the best use of JRHT's stock and ensuring that we house those in greatest need. Overview and understanding of Tenant Satisfaction Measures and Consumer Standards and the requirements within them. Job Offer Competitive salary of 45,000 per annum. Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on housing services. Supportive organisational culture focused on community well-being. Potential for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about all of the above we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.
The starting salary for this role is 47,142 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are looking for a proactive and experienced Employer Funding Manager to join our dynamic Surrey Pension Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the operational delivery of employer funding activities within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), supporting over 130,000 members and 500 participating employers. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role You will lead a small team and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders-including employers, actuaries, auditors, and legal advisors-to ensure the effective management of employer funding operations. This includes cessations, admissions, conversions, and supporting large-scale events such as valuations. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the employer funding team, ensuring all activities comply with relevant legislation and policy. A core part of your role will involve supporting the delivery of large-scale scheme events, such as valuations, in alignment with the funding strategy. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with employers and professional partners is essential, alongside monitoring employer performance against agreed service level agreements and internal KPIs. Collaboration with customer engagement teams will be key to delivering effective employer training and guidance. You will also provide accurate data and insights to support reporting for Committees and the Board. Finally, the role requires driving continuous improvement through process optimisation and embracing digital innovation. Shortlisting criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A proven track record in pensions management, particularly within defined benefit schemes. Strong understanding of public sector pensions, funding strategies, and statutory regulations. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial/pensions data. Experience in leading teams and managing performance. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage non-specialist audiences. A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering a first-class customer experience. Experience managing services under commercial agreements. Why Join Us? Be part of a 6bn fund supporting public service employees across Surrey. Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Lead meaningful change and innovation in pension service delivery. Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/12/2025 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
The starting salary for this role is 47,142 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are looking for a proactive and experienced Employer Funding Manager to join our dynamic Surrey Pension Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the operational delivery of employer funding activities within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), supporting over 130,000 members and 500 participating employers. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role You will lead a small team and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders-including employers, actuaries, auditors, and legal advisors-to ensure the effective management of employer funding operations. This includes cessations, admissions, conversions, and supporting large-scale events such as valuations. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the employer funding team, ensuring all activities comply with relevant legislation and policy. A core part of your role will involve supporting the delivery of large-scale scheme events, such as valuations, in alignment with the funding strategy. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with employers and professional partners is essential, alongside monitoring employer performance against agreed service level agreements and internal KPIs. Collaboration with customer engagement teams will be key to delivering effective employer training and guidance. You will also provide accurate data and insights to support reporting for Committees and the Board. Finally, the role requires driving continuous improvement through process optimisation and embracing digital innovation. Shortlisting criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A proven track record in pensions management, particularly within defined benefit schemes. Strong understanding of public sector pensions, funding strategies, and statutory regulations. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial/pensions data. Experience in leading teams and managing performance. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage non-specialist audiences. A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering a first-class customer experience. Experience managing services under commercial agreements. Why Join Us? Be part of a 6bn fund supporting public service employees across Surrey. Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Lead meaningful change and innovation in pension service delivery. Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/12/2025 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Join Us as an AVP AI Platform Engineer - Shape the Future of AI at Barclays. We're excited to launch a groundbreaking initiative at Barclays - building a next-generation platform that empowers front-office developers (Quants and Strats) to create high-performance, AI-driven applications. As an AVP AI Platform Engineer, you'll be involved in designing, building, and scaling robust platform components that enable advanced AI/ML workloads across both on-premises and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role where your expertise will directly influence how we deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, solve complex challenges, and help shape the technical direction of a platform that will transform how AI is leveraged in financial services. To be successful as an AVP AI Platform Engineer at this level, you should have experience with: Proven experience in Python engineering, with a focus on backend and infrastructure tooling. Deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, ECS, Glue, Step Functions, MSK, EKS, Bedrock). Experience scaling platforms for AI/ML workloads and integrating generative AI tooling. Understanding of secure software development, cloud cost optimization, and platform observability. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated capability to guide engineering teams and influence technical strategy. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with MLOps platforms such as Databricks or SageMaker, and familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies (Azure, on-prem Kubernetes). Strong understanding of AI infrastructure for scalable model serving, distributed training, and GPU orchestration. Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), including fine-tuning and deployment for enterprise use cases. Hands-on experience with Hugging Face libraries and tools for model training, evaluation, and deployment. Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building autonomous AI workflows and interoperability. Awareness of emerging trends in GenAI platforms, open-source MLOps, and cloud-native AI solutions You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of our Glasgow or Canary Wharf office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Join Us as an AVP AI Platform Engineer - Shape the Future of AI at Barclays. We're excited to launch a groundbreaking initiative at Barclays - building a next-generation platform that empowers front-office developers (Quants and Strats) to create high-performance, AI-driven applications. As an AVP AI Platform Engineer, you'll be involved in designing, building, and scaling robust platform components that enable advanced AI/ML workloads across both on-premises and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role where your expertise will directly influence how we deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, solve complex challenges, and help shape the technical direction of a platform that will transform how AI is leveraged in financial services. To be successful as an AVP AI Platform Engineer at this level, you should have experience with: Proven experience in Python engineering, with a focus on backend and infrastructure tooling. Deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, ECS, Glue, Step Functions, MSK, EKS, Bedrock). Experience scaling platforms for AI/ML workloads and integrating generative AI tooling. Understanding of secure software development, cloud cost optimization, and platform observability. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated capability to guide engineering teams and influence technical strategy. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with MLOps platforms such as Databricks or SageMaker, and familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies (Azure, on-prem Kubernetes). Strong understanding of AI infrastructure for scalable model serving, distributed training, and GPU orchestration. Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), including fine-tuning and deployment for enterprise use cases. Hands-on experience with Hugging Face libraries and tools for model training, evaluation, and deployment. Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building autonomous AI workflows and interoperability. Awareness of emerging trends in GenAI platforms, open-source MLOps, and cloud-native AI solutions You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of our Glasgow or Canary Wharf office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Join our dynamic Technology team as a Java Fullstack Engineer AVP level, and be involved in shaping the future of financial crime prevention through the transformative "Integrated financial crime program". This multiyear group wide initiative is designed to strengthen regulatory compliance, streamline client interactions via unified infrastructure and drive operational efficiency through cutting edge technological advancements. The ideal candidate would be an experienced Java Fullstack Engineer with passion for transition into architecture, ready to apply technical expertise to strategic system design. The Integrated Financial Crime (IFC) portfolio is a multi-faceted Financial Crime programme of change delivered via over 20 programmes to create a holistic, risk-based and effective Financial Crime environment, strengthen robustness and enhance automation of Financial Crime processes, develop and strengthen our skills and capabilities across all lines of defence and empower our partners, colleagues and customers to identify and prevent Financial Crime by raising awareness of the risks. To be successful as a Java Fullstack Engineer, you should have: Experience in full-stack development with expertise in building dynamic, responsive, and reusable components Worked on Enterprise Case Management Life cycle applications involving backend server builds in either Java or C++ Tech Stack Experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven communication Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot. Strong understanding of Spring Framework (e.g., Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data) Strong knowledge of state management (e.g., Redux, Context API) and React hooks. Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend with backend services Some other highly valued skills may include: Basic understanding of Camunda BPM for workflow orchestration and process automation. Familiarity with BPMN 2.0 for designing workflows Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Glasgow Campus. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Join our dynamic Technology team as a Java Fullstack Engineer AVP level, and be involved in shaping the future of financial crime prevention through the transformative "Integrated financial crime program". This multiyear group wide initiative is designed to strengthen regulatory compliance, streamline client interactions via unified infrastructure and drive operational efficiency through cutting edge technological advancements. The ideal candidate would be an experienced Java Fullstack Engineer with passion for transition into architecture, ready to apply technical expertise to strategic system design. The Integrated Financial Crime (IFC) portfolio is a multi-faceted Financial Crime programme of change delivered via over 20 programmes to create a holistic, risk-based and effective Financial Crime environment, strengthen robustness and enhance automation of Financial Crime processes, develop and strengthen our skills and capabilities across all lines of defence and empower our partners, colleagues and customers to identify and prevent Financial Crime by raising awareness of the risks. To be successful as a Java Fullstack Engineer, you should have: Experience in full-stack development with expertise in building dynamic, responsive, and reusable components Worked on Enterprise Case Management Life cycle applications involving backend server builds in either Java or C++ Tech Stack Experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven communication Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot. Strong understanding of Spring Framework (e.g., Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data) Strong knowledge of state management (e.g., Redux, Context API) and React hooks. Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend with backend services Some other highly valued skills may include: Basic understanding of Camunda BPM for workflow orchestration and process automation. Familiarity with BPMN 2.0 for designing workflows Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Glasgow Campus. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Are you ready to shape the future of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and residential investment at one of the UK s leading property groups? Watkin Jones Group is seeking a dynamic, commercially astute Investment Portfolio Manager to take ownership of our on-balance sheet investments and drive value across a diverse, high-profile portfolio. About the Role This pivotal new position will oversee a portfolio comprising approximately 2,000 beds under sale and leaseback arrangements, as well as minority interests in two Joint Ventures (totalling a further 1,665 PBSA beds). You ll play a key role in maximising long-term value, managing day to day operations, and supporting the Group Investment Director on new growth opportunities. Key Focus Areas: Strategic Management: Shape and execute strategies to maximise value and deliver successful exits across the Group s investment interests. Operational Excellence: Lead the day-to-day management of our portfolio, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive performance and resolve operational challenges. Growth & Innovation: Identify and support new investment and asset management opportunities, contributing to the Group s ambitious growth agenda. What You ll Do: In this role, you will manage Watkin Jones interests in joint ventures, working proactively to enhance asset value while carefully managing risk. You ll oversee project delivery and mobilisation, collaborating closely with Project Services, Delivery, and Fresh teams to ensure seamless execution and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will also include working with the Homes team on the for sale homes strategy and providing oversight of the landbank, ensuring a joined-up approach across the business. Implementing robust reporting on joint venture positions will be key, as you work with Finance to maintain transparency and accuracy. Additionally, you ll engage with internal stakeholders and external debt and equity partners, representing Watkin Jones Group at industry events and forums to build strong relationships and promote the Group s interests. What We re Looking For: We re seeking someone with proven experience in real estate asset management, ideally within UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). You ll bring strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering value across complex portfolios. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to think strategically while adopting a hands-on, collaborative approach to your work. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here s what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to Your Wellbeing programme & OpenUp a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment. Watkin Jones Group is the UK s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to shape the future of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and residential investment at one of the UK s leading property groups? Watkin Jones Group is seeking a dynamic, commercially astute Investment Portfolio Manager to take ownership of our on-balance sheet investments and drive value across a diverse, high-profile portfolio. About the Role This pivotal new position will oversee a portfolio comprising approximately 2,000 beds under sale and leaseback arrangements, as well as minority interests in two Joint Ventures (totalling a further 1,665 PBSA beds). You ll play a key role in maximising long-term value, managing day to day operations, and supporting the Group Investment Director on new growth opportunities. Key Focus Areas: Strategic Management: Shape and execute strategies to maximise value and deliver successful exits across the Group s investment interests. Operational Excellence: Lead the day-to-day management of our portfolio, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive performance and resolve operational challenges. Growth & Innovation: Identify and support new investment and asset management opportunities, contributing to the Group s ambitious growth agenda. What You ll Do: In this role, you will manage Watkin Jones interests in joint ventures, working proactively to enhance asset value while carefully managing risk. You ll oversee project delivery and mobilisation, collaborating closely with Project Services, Delivery, and Fresh teams to ensure seamless execution and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will also include working with the Homes team on the for sale homes strategy and providing oversight of the landbank, ensuring a joined-up approach across the business. Implementing robust reporting on joint venture positions will be key, as you work with Finance to maintain transparency and accuracy. Additionally, you ll engage with internal stakeholders and external debt and equity partners, representing Watkin Jones Group at industry events and forums to build strong relationships and promote the Group s interests. What We re Looking For: We re seeking someone with proven experience in real estate asset management, ideally within UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). You ll bring strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering value across complex portfolios. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to think strategically while adopting a hands-on, collaborative approach to your work. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here s what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Wellbeing: Access to Your Wellbeing programme & OpenUp a confidential wellbeing platform. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment. Watkin Jones Group is the UK s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of AI at Barclays. We're launching an exciting new initiative at Barclays to design, build, and scale next-generation platform components that empower developers - including Quants and Strats - to create high-performance, AI-driven applications. As an AI/MLOps Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in this transformation, working hands-on to develop the infrastructure and tooling that supports the full lifecycle of machine learning and generative AI workloads. This is more than an engineering role-it's an opportunity to influence technical direction, collaborate across diverse teams, and help define how AI and GenAI are delivered at scale. To be successful as an AI/MLOps Platform Engineer at this level, you should have experience with: Proficiency in Python engineering skills, especially in backend systems and infrastructure. Deep AWS expertise, including services like SageMaker, Lambda, ECS, Step Functions, S3, IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, and Bedrock. Proven experience building and scaling MLOps platforms and supporting GenAI workloads in production. Strong understanding of secure software development, cloud cost optimization, and platform observability. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership in setting technical direction while remaining hands-on. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with MLOps platforms such as Databricks or SageMaker, and familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies (Azure, on-prem Kubernetes). Strong understanding of AI infrastructure for scalable model serving, distributed training, and GPU orchestration. Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), including fine-tuning and deployment for enterprise use cases. Hands-on experience with Hugging Face libraries and tools for model training, evaluation, and deployment. Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building autonomous AI workflows and interoperability. Awareness of emerging trends in GenAI platforms, open-source MLOps, and cloud-native AI solutions You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of our Glasgow or Canary Wharf office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Join Us in Shaping the Future of AI at Barclays. We're launching an exciting new initiative at Barclays to design, build, and scale next-generation platform components that empower developers - including Quants and Strats - to create high-performance, AI-driven applications. As an AI/MLOps Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in this transformation, working hands-on to develop the infrastructure and tooling that supports the full lifecycle of machine learning and generative AI workloads. This is more than an engineering role-it's an opportunity to influence technical direction, collaborate across diverse teams, and help define how AI and GenAI are delivered at scale. To be successful as an AI/MLOps Platform Engineer at this level, you should have experience with: Proficiency in Python engineering skills, especially in backend systems and infrastructure. Deep AWS expertise, including services like SageMaker, Lambda, ECS, Step Functions, S3, IAM, KMS, CloudFormation, and Bedrock. Proven experience building and scaling MLOps platforms and supporting GenAI workloads in production. Strong understanding of secure software development, cloud cost optimization, and platform observability. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership in setting technical direction while remaining hands-on. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with MLOps platforms such as Databricks or SageMaker, and familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies (Azure, on-prem Kubernetes). Strong understanding of AI infrastructure for scalable model serving, distributed training, and GPU orchestration. Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), including fine-tuning and deployment for enterprise use cases. Hands-on experience with Hugging Face libraries and tools for model training, evaluation, and deployment. Knowledge of agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for building autonomous AI workflows and interoperability. Awareness of emerging trends in GenAI platforms, open-source MLOps, and cloud-native AI solutions You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of our Glasgow or Canary Wharf office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
This permanent role has a starting salary of £70,975 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our in-house Supported Living Service & Residential Homes team as a Senior Manager. We support hybrid working with the right balance. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role You will provide both strategic and operational leadership for the development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of Surrey County Council's Adult Social Care Supported Living and Mallow Crescent Short Breaks services, as well as any future in-house services for people with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for ensuring that these services are safe, person-centred, financially sustainable, and fully compliant with Care Quality Commission regulations. At the same time, you will drive innovation and ensure alignment with the Council's vision for delivering high-quality adult social care. A key part of the role is to develop and implement a clear vision for Supported Living and Short Breaks services, making sure this aligns with wider Directorate priorities and transformation programmes. You will oversee operational governance, including service delivery, safeguarding, workforce capability, and financial performance. Maintaining and improving quality standards is essential, embedding robust systems to achieve and sustain Care Quality Commission ratings of at least 'Good', while aspiring to reach 'Outstanding'. You will lead modernisation initiatives to create flexible, cost-effective, and person-centred models of care. In addition, you will support Registered Managers and service leads to deliver excellent outcomes and act as a senior leader contributing to integration across Adult Social Care. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Degree or equivalent professional qualification/registration, with management-level experience in a specialist area.Deep understanding of legislation, practice standards, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements for supported living services.Broad knowledge of national service delivery factors and ability to apply interpretive and evaluative judgement.Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop staff effectively.Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and resources to deliver efficient services.High-level problem-solving, risk assessment, and capacity to devise practical and creative solutions.Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills, plus proficiency in IT systems (MS Office, databases) and promoting digital tools. You will need the willingness and ability to travel within the county to fulfil your duties. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/12/2025 with interviews proposed for 23rd December 2025. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
This permanent role has a starting salary of £70,975 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our in-house Supported Living Service & Residential Homes team as a Senior Manager. We support hybrid working with the right balance. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role You will provide both strategic and operational leadership for the development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of Surrey County Council's Adult Social Care Supported Living and Mallow Crescent Short Breaks services, as well as any future in-house services for people with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for ensuring that these services are safe, person-centred, financially sustainable, and fully compliant with Care Quality Commission regulations. At the same time, you will drive innovation and ensure alignment with the Council's vision for delivering high-quality adult social care. A key part of the role is to develop and implement a clear vision for Supported Living and Short Breaks services, making sure this aligns with wider Directorate priorities and transformation programmes. You will oversee operational governance, including service delivery, safeguarding, workforce capability, and financial performance. Maintaining and improving quality standards is essential, embedding robust systems to achieve and sustain Care Quality Commission ratings of at least 'Good', while aspiring to reach 'Outstanding'. You will lead modernisation initiatives to create flexible, cost-effective, and person-centred models of care. In addition, you will support Registered Managers and service leads to deliver excellent outcomes and act as a senior leader contributing to integration across Adult Social Care. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Degree or equivalent professional qualification/registration, with management-level experience in a specialist area.Deep understanding of legislation, practice standards, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements for supported living services.Broad knowledge of national service delivery factors and ability to apply interpretive and evaluative judgement.Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop staff effectively.Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and resources to deliver efficient services.High-level problem-solving, risk assessment, and capacity to devise practical and creative solutions.Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills, plus proficiency in IT systems (MS Office, databases) and promoting digital tools. You will need the willingness and ability to travel within the county to fulfil your duties. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/12/2025 with interviews proposed for 23rd December 2025. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Maintenance Operative Hill House School, Lymington Salary up to £27k per annum 40 hours per week We are now looking for a maintenance operative who can handle the responsibility of the domestic repairs & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects within the site complex and all compliancy needed for the running of the site! The Role Our maintenance operative carries the responsibility for domestic repairs and maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects and compliance for the running of the site. Ensure that all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair and sensitive to the needs of the students. Provide high professional standards of record keeping and reports related to the site. Participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality system as necessary. Undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors which fall below the required standard. Ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards relevant to core functions for this type of establishment. Take responsibility and manage maintenance of your workload. Liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager's regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects. Identify projects around the facility that will improve the image, functionality, operational or educational efficiency, or use of the facility for staff, students or visitors. Ensure that projects are completed within the programme and that areas occupied by contractors/suppliers are left in good condition. Manage the upkeep of the grounds. What will you benefit from As a maintenance operative, you will, of course, achieve greatness, and for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you! Flexible working Monday to Friday Holiday: 25 days holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us About the School: Hill House School is a 52 week residential special school providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 with a diagnosis of autism, or whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. The school is in the heart of the New Forest, a beautiful location which is also close to the coast. ?The Cambian Group We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We provide a broad range of services across the UK including specialist education schools and colleges for residential and day students, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share the information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Maintenance Operative Hill House School, Lymington Salary up to £27k per annum 40 hours per week We are now looking for a maintenance operative who can handle the responsibility of the domestic repairs & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects within the site complex and all compliancy needed for the running of the site! The Role Our maintenance operative carries the responsibility for domestic repairs and maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects and compliance for the running of the site. Ensure that all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair and sensitive to the needs of the students. Provide high professional standards of record keeping and reports related to the site. Participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality system as necessary. Undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors which fall below the required standard. Ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards relevant to core functions for this type of establishment. Take responsibility and manage maintenance of your workload. Liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager's regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects. Identify projects around the facility that will improve the image, functionality, operational or educational efficiency, or use of the facility for staff, students or visitors. Ensure that projects are completed within the programme and that areas occupied by contractors/suppliers are left in good condition. Manage the upkeep of the grounds. What will you benefit from As a maintenance operative, you will, of course, achieve greatness, and for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you! Flexible working Monday to Friday Holiday: 25 days holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us About the School: Hill House School is a 52 week residential special school providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 with a diagnosis of autism, or whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. The school is in the heart of the New Forest, a beautiful location which is also close to the coast. ?The Cambian Group We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We provide a broad range of services across the UK including specialist education schools and colleges for residential and day students, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share the information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Registered Service Manager A Registered Service Manager job to lead a 16+ therapeutic supported accommodation service for unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Position: Registered Service Manager Salary: £46,000 per annum Location: East Sussex Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, plus on-call Closing date: 12th December 2025 About the role This is an exciting opportunity to take on the leadership of a therapeutic supported accommodation provision for young people aged 16-17 who have experienced significant trauma. You will oversee the day-to-day operations across two small homes, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support that meets regulatory and safeguarding standards. You will be the lead contact for Ofsted, maintaining full compliance with the Quality Standards and ensuring inspection readiness at all times. Managing a dedicated team of staff, you will nurture a culture of safety, growth, compassion and professional excellence. Key responsibilities include: Leading on regulatory compliance and Ofsted inspection requirements Providing strong safeguarding leadership as the Designated Safeguarding Lead Managing household budgets and contributing to sustainable financial planning Leading, supervising and developing staff across both services Embedding trauma-informed, reflective practice within the team Monitoring outcomes and driving continuous improvement Building positive working relationships with external stakeholders and partners Ensuring young people's voices inform service development This role combines operational responsibility, strategic influence and the opportunity to create meaningful impact in the lives of young people preparing for independence. About you You will bring: Proven leadership experience in a residential or supported accommodation environment Understanding of the needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), including trauma, cultural identity and community risks Strong safeguarding knowledge, including risks related to exploitation, trafficking and radicalisation Confidence in decision-making, crisis management and leading teams through change Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Ability to supervise, develop and motivate staff within a reflective and supportive culture A relevant Level 5 qualification (or willingness to work towards this) Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with lived experience of care or refugee backgrounds. About the organisation The service provides 24/7 supported accommodation for young people who have arrived in the UK alone and require a safe, stable and nurturing environment. The team is committed to trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, life skills development and supporting each young person to reach their full potential. You will join a passionate, mission-driven workforce dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes and shaping best practice in the sector. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Residential Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Manager, Care Home Manager, Children's Home Manager, UASC Service Lead, Operations Manager.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Registered Service Manager A Registered Service Manager job to lead a 16+ therapeutic supported accommodation service for unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Position: Registered Service Manager Salary: £46,000 per annum Location: East Sussex Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, plus on-call Closing date: 12th December 2025 About the role This is an exciting opportunity to take on the leadership of a therapeutic supported accommodation provision for young people aged 16-17 who have experienced significant trauma. You will oversee the day-to-day operations across two small homes, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support that meets regulatory and safeguarding standards. You will be the lead contact for Ofsted, maintaining full compliance with the Quality Standards and ensuring inspection readiness at all times. Managing a dedicated team of staff, you will nurture a culture of safety, growth, compassion and professional excellence. Key responsibilities include: Leading on regulatory compliance and Ofsted inspection requirements Providing strong safeguarding leadership as the Designated Safeguarding Lead Managing household budgets and contributing to sustainable financial planning Leading, supervising and developing staff across both services Embedding trauma-informed, reflective practice within the team Monitoring outcomes and driving continuous improvement Building positive working relationships with external stakeholders and partners Ensuring young people's voices inform service development This role combines operational responsibility, strategic influence and the opportunity to create meaningful impact in the lives of young people preparing for independence. About you You will bring: Proven leadership experience in a residential or supported accommodation environment Understanding of the needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), including trauma, cultural identity and community risks Strong safeguarding knowledge, including risks related to exploitation, trafficking and radicalisation Confidence in decision-making, crisis management and leading teams through change Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Ability to supervise, develop and motivate staff within a reflective and supportive culture A relevant Level 5 qualification (or willingness to work towards this) Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with lived experience of care or refugee backgrounds. About the organisation The service provides 24/7 supported accommodation for young people who have arrived in the UK alone and require a safe, stable and nurturing environment. The team is committed to trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, life skills development and supporting each young person to reach their full potential. You will join a passionate, mission-driven workforce dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes and shaping best practice in the sector. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Residential Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Manager, Care Home Manager, Children's Home Manager, UASC Service Lead, Operations Manager.
Lead Engineer - Residential Facilities Management Location: Central London Salary: 50,000 Contract: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm + on call + overtime The Opportunity We are a specialist facilities management company focused on delivering premium services to luxury residential developments. We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Lead Engineer to serve as the senior technical resource on site. This role is ideal for a multi-skilled engineer ready to step up into a leadership position, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the M&E integrity of the building while upholding a high standard of resident interaction. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Execution Senior Technical Resource: Act as the primary technical expert on site, responsible for complex fault finding, diagnosis, and repair across all critical M&E systems, including BMS, HVAC, public health, and domestic systems. Hands-On Delivery: Perform all scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks efficiently and to a high standard, demonstrating excellent workmanship. Work Quality: Review and verify the quality of all maintenance work performed by junior engineers and technicians, ensuring full adherence to site standards and specifications. Compliance Checks: Ensure all critical M&E plant is maintained in line with UK statutory regulations (e.g., L8 for water systems, F-Gas, electrical safety). Supervision & Operational Coordination Workload Management: Coordinate the daily workload and priorities for the on-site engineering team (typically 1-3 engineers), ensuring efficient response to service requests via the CAFM system . Contractor Management: Oversee the induction and safe working practices of all visiting specialist subcontractors, ensuring adherence to site rules and project scopes. H&S and SSoW: Act as the point person for all site Health & Safety procedures, issuing and managing the Permit to Work system and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements). Resident & Stakeholder Engagement Resident Interface: Maintain a professional and discreet presence, acting as the key technical liaison for the Property Management team and high-net-worth residents. Service Communication: Ensure all maintenance activities, particularly those that may be disruptive (e.g., noise, system shutdowns), are planned and communicated proactively to residents. Reporting: Maintain accurate site logbooks, shift logs, and operational records, reporting critical defects and expenditure requirements to the Contract Manager. What You'll Bring Technical Qualification (Essential): Must hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline. Experience: Proven experience working in a commercial, hotel, or high-end residential environment, with exposure to luxury client expectations. Leadership Potential: Demonstrated ability to lead by example, mentor team members, and manage the day-to-day work schedule of a small team. Customer Focus: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for a resident-facing role. If you are a highly skilled engineer looking for a leadership role that combines technical challenge with premium service delivery, we encourage your application. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Lead Engineer - Residential Facilities Management Location: Central London Salary: 50,000 Contract: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm + on call + overtime The Opportunity We are a specialist facilities management company focused on delivering premium services to luxury residential developments. We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Lead Engineer to serve as the senior technical resource on site. This role is ideal for a multi-skilled engineer ready to step up into a leadership position, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the M&E integrity of the building while upholding a high standard of resident interaction. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Execution Senior Technical Resource: Act as the primary technical expert on site, responsible for complex fault finding, diagnosis, and repair across all critical M&E systems, including BMS, HVAC, public health, and domestic systems. Hands-On Delivery: Perform all scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks efficiently and to a high standard, demonstrating excellent workmanship. Work Quality: Review and verify the quality of all maintenance work performed by junior engineers and technicians, ensuring full adherence to site standards and specifications. Compliance Checks: Ensure all critical M&E plant is maintained in line with UK statutory regulations (e.g., L8 for water systems, F-Gas, electrical safety). Supervision & Operational Coordination Workload Management: Coordinate the daily workload and priorities for the on-site engineering team (typically 1-3 engineers), ensuring efficient response to service requests via the CAFM system . Contractor Management: Oversee the induction and safe working practices of all visiting specialist subcontractors, ensuring adherence to site rules and project scopes. H&S and SSoW: Act as the point person for all site Health & Safety procedures, issuing and managing the Permit to Work system and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements). Resident & Stakeholder Engagement Resident Interface: Maintain a professional and discreet presence, acting as the key technical liaison for the Property Management team and high-net-worth residents. Service Communication: Ensure all maintenance activities, particularly those that may be disruptive (e.g., noise, system shutdowns), are planned and communicated proactively to residents. Reporting: Maintain accurate site logbooks, shift logs, and operational records, reporting critical defects and expenditure requirements to the Contract Manager. What You'll Bring Technical Qualification (Essential): Must hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline. Experience: Proven experience working in a commercial, hotel, or high-end residential environment, with exposure to luxury client expectations. Leadership Potential: Demonstrated ability to lead by example, mentor team members, and manage the day-to-day work schedule of a small team. Customer Focus: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for a resident-facing role. If you are a highly skilled engineer looking for a leadership role that combines technical challenge with premium service delivery, we encourage your application. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
About Us Inspire, a part of the CareTech Family, is dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support to children and young people aged 3-18 with diverse needs, including learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, attachment disorders, and life-limiting conditions. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive within a supportive and inclusive community. Our commitment extends to providing life-affirming opportunities for children to participate in activities, celebrations, education, family contact, and care planning. With an average length of stay of 8 years, continuity and a sense of belonging are paramount for our children. About the Role As the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the residential services within an identified region. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative standards while managing to a budget and maintaining high standards of leadership and management. Working closely with your management colleagues, you will strive to provide the highest quality care for children and achieve excellent care outcomes. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that our homes deliver outstanding services, are staffed by trained professionals, remain within budget, foster nurturing environments, and serve as a home away from home for vulnerable young people. It's worth noting that all homes within Inspire are rated 'Good or Above' by Ofsted. What We Offer £65,000 per annum DOE. £3,000 welcome bonus & £3,600 car allowance. £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: Employee Assistance Service Wellbeing Programme Recommend a Friend scheme Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out Long Service Awards In your role, you will Ensure the operational management of care delivery and services, including environments. Provide line management support and supervision to Home Managers. Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Work collaboratively with Inspire Senior Management and CareTech Management teams to support service delivery. Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety of all children and staff. Support admissions and placement targets in coordination with Referrals. Establish and maintain effective placement plans, risk assessments, and healthcare plans. Support staff team stability, competency, and motivation. Conduct training needs analysis and participate in the Inspire training program. Experience needed Operations management within the care sector or at least 5 years as a Children's Registered Manager. Experience in managing and developing others in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with children and young people in residential settings. Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of equality, anti-discrimination policies, legislation, compliance, and best practice initiatives. Ability to drive change and motivate others within the service. Proven ability to meet targets and deliver results under pressure. Effective presentation skills to engage stakeholders. The CareTech family is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
About Us Inspire, a part of the CareTech Family, is dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support to children and young people aged 3-18 with diverse needs, including learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, attachment disorders, and life-limiting conditions. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive within a supportive and inclusive community. Our commitment extends to providing life-affirming opportunities for children to participate in activities, celebrations, education, family contact, and care planning. With an average length of stay of 8 years, continuity and a sense of belonging are paramount for our children. About the Role As the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the residential services within an identified region. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative standards while managing to a budget and maintaining high standards of leadership and management. Working closely with your management colleagues, you will strive to provide the highest quality care for children and achieve excellent care outcomes. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that our homes deliver outstanding services, are staffed by trained professionals, remain within budget, foster nurturing environments, and serve as a home away from home for vulnerable young people. It's worth noting that all homes within Inspire are rated 'Good or Above' by Ofsted. What We Offer £65,000 per annum DOE. £3,000 welcome bonus & £3,600 car allowance. £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: Employee Assistance Service Wellbeing Programme Recommend a Friend scheme Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out Long Service Awards In your role, you will Ensure the operational management of care delivery and services, including environments. Provide line management support and supervision to Home Managers. Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Work collaboratively with Inspire Senior Management and CareTech Management teams to support service delivery. Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety of all children and staff. Support admissions and placement targets in coordination with Referrals. Establish and maintain effective placement plans, risk assessments, and healthcare plans. Support staff team stability, competency, and motivation. Conduct training needs analysis and participate in the Inspire training program. Experience needed Operations management within the care sector or at least 5 years as a Children's Registered Manager. Experience in managing and developing others in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with children and young people in residential settings. Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of equality, anti-discrimination policies, legislation, compliance, and best practice initiatives. Ability to drive change and motivate others within the service. Proven ability to meet targets and deliver results under pressure. Effective presentation skills to engage stakeholders. The CareTech family is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Mechanical Project Manager Location: Derby, UK Full-time Operations Department About the Company A long-established building services contractor with several decades of experience delivering Mechanical and Electrical engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors, including industrial facilities, logistics hubs, food production, pharmaceuticals, data centres, healthcare, commercial environments, hotels, residential developments, public sector buildings and energy infrastructure. The business supports clients from early design involvement through installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, with a strong reputation for quality delivery and technical competence. They have successfully delivered major projects across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe and continue to grow with a focus on operational excellence and staff development. Role Overview The Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all mechanical elements of allocated projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, within scope and to agreed timescales and budgets. Key Responsibilities Participate in project initiation meetings and take ownership of the mechanical workstream from start to completion. Review all project details, drawings and specifications to ensure full understanding of requirements. Prepare and manage technical submissions and track approval processes. Maintain and update labour tracking and allocation. Produce weekly progress updates, identifying variations, delays or required actions. Liaise with the client-side team, main contractor and on-site stakeholders. Oversee procurement, delivery and installation of plant, equipment and materials. Ensure material availability and manage supply chain coordination. Build and monitor construction and commissioning programmes; ensure commissioning plans are implemented on site. Manage project documentation, handover procedures and internal document control processes. Oversee project-specific scheduling and planning activities. Attend subcontractor meetings, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with programme. Participate in general site meetings and follow up on agreed actions. Highlight any innovative or project-specific improvements to senior management. Essential Requirements Extensive experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or in a similar mechanical delivery role. Proven track record managing large-scale mechanical packages. Relevant qualification in construction, building services or project management (preferred). Strong team leadership and supervisory experience. What the Company Offers Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and training support Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes Health and wellness initiatives A flexible and inclusive working environment that encourages career growth
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Mechanical Project Manager Location: Derby, UK Full-time Operations Department About the Company A long-established building services contractor with several decades of experience delivering Mechanical and Electrical engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors, including industrial facilities, logistics hubs, food production, pharmaceuticals, data centres, healthcare, commercial environments, hotels, residential developments, public sector buildings and energy infrastructure. The business supports clients from early design involvement through installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, with a strong reputation for quality delivery and technical competence. They have successfully delivered major projects across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe and continue to grow with a focus on operational excellence and staff development. Role Overview The Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all mechanical elements of allocated projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, within scope and to agreed timescales and budgets. Key Responsibilities Participate in project initiation meetings and take ownership of the mechanical workstream from start to completion. Review all project details, drawings and specifications to ensure full understanding of requirements. Prepare and manage technical submissions and track approval processes. Maintain and update labour tracking and allocation. Produce weekly progress updates, identifying variations, delays or required actions. Liaise with the client-side team, main contractor and on-site stakeholders. Oversee procurement, delivery and installation of plant, equipment and materials. Ensure material availability and manage supply chain coordination. Build and monitor construction and commissioning programmes; ensure commissioning plans are implemented on site. Manage project documentation, handover procedures and internal document control processes. Oversee project-specific scheduling and planning activities. Attend subcontractor meetings, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with programme. Participate in general site meetings and follow up on agreed actions. Highlight any innovative or project-specific improvements to senior management. Essential Requirements Extensive experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or in a similar mechanical delivery role. Proven track record managing large-scale mechanical packages. Relevant qualification in construction, building services or project management (preferred). Strong team leadership and supervisory experience. What the Company Offers Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and training support Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes Health and wellness initiatives A flexible and inclusive working environment that encourages career growth
