Recruitment Consultant - Construction Sector Do you have recruitment experience? Are you looking for your next career move with a fantastic, uncapped earning potential? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity working with one of the market leaders in the recruitment industry! Our construction team is recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant for their Birmingham based business. You will inherit and play a key part of growing and establishing your own trades and labour desk On the client side you can expect to: Generate old/new client relationships through business development and sales calls Manage current relationships within the business Grow existing client accounts by identifying further sales opportunities Interact with clients to assist them with their recruitment needs On the candidate side you can expect to: Source candidates matched against pre-qualified specifications for your clients Write and tailor advertisements specific to your clients needs Conduct searches via: our database, incoming applications, job boards and various online tools Build your own network of talented candidates to present to market Balancing these two fundamental areas of recruitment are key to you being the bridge between the best clients and their next best hires What we offer? Uncapped earning potential L&D Training The latest recruitment technology and tools LinkedIn recruiter licence Share Purchase Scheme Flexible working Discounts off your favourite high street retailers and lots more If you are interested in this position please apply now or get in touch with Sam Badger. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team. Randstad 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. Randstad is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual's sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us on (url removed)
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Recruitment Consultant - Construction Sector Do you have recruitment experience? Are you looking for your next career move with a fantastic, uncapped earning potential? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity working with one of the market leaders in the recruitment industry! Our construction team is recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant for their Birmingham based business. You will inherit and play a key part of growing and establishing your own trades and labour desk On the client side you can expect to: Generate old/new client relationships through business development and sales calls Manage current relationships within the business Grow existing client accounts by identifying further sales opportunities Interact with clients to assist them with their recruitment needs On the candidate side you can expect to: Source candidates matched against pre-qualified specifications for your clients Write and tailor advertisements specific to your clients needs Conduct searches via: our database, incoming applications, job boards and various online tools Build your own network of talented candidates to present to market Balancing these two fundamental areas of recruitment are key to you being the bridge between the best clients and their next best hires What we offer? Uncapped earning potential L&D Training The latest recruitment technology and tools LinkedIn recruiter licence Share Purchase Scheme Flexible working Discounts off your favourite high street retailers and lots more If you are interested in this position please apply now or get in touch with Sam Badger. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team. Randstad 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. Randstad is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual's sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us on (url removed)
Regional Administrator South-West Area Services Full Time - 37 hours per week Salary: £25,974 - £27,282 Reference: SA1170 Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post Embracing difference, leading change About the Role: As the Regional Administrator, you ll be at the heart of our operations, leading the regional admin team and ensuring seamless support for our South West Area Services. Based in our Lanark Office you ll take on a role that combines leadership, coordination, and hands-on responsibilities. What You ll Do: Deliver high-quality administrative support while ensuring GDPR compliance. Oversee recruitment processes, onboarding, and safer recruitment checks as a Disclosure Scotland PVG signatory. Manage local administration, financial, and personnel systems. Be the welcoming first point of contact for colleagues, external agencies, and visitors. Coordinate and manage company credit card usage in line with our policies. Ensure the safe management of finances for the people we support as part of financial appointeeship responsibilities. Line manage and mentor one clerical officer, supporting their growth and professional development. About You: You re an organised, proactive administrator with strong communication skills and a knack for juggling priorities. You thrive in a collaborative environment and bring expertise in Microsoft Office along with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including families and external partners. What We Offer : We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 32 days holiday (increasing with service) Life assurance scheme Pension (employer matched up to 9%) Discount platform Employee Assistance Program See more about our colleague benefits here: For more information or an informal chat please contact (url removed) Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism. Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026 Be Here, Be You, Create Change Registered charity number is SC(phone number removed)
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Regional Administrator South-West Area Services Full Time - 37 hours per week Salary: £25,974 - £27,282 Reference: SA1170 Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post Embracing difference, leading change About the Role: As the Regional Administrator, you ll be at the heart of our operations, leading the regional admin team and ensuring seamless support for our South West Area Services. Based in our Lanark Office you ll take on a role that combines leadership, coordination, and hands-on responsibilities. What You ll Do: Deliver high-quality administrative support while ensuring GDPR compliance. Oversee recruitment processes, onboarding, and safer recruitment checks as a Disclosure Scotland PVG signatory. Manage local administration, financial, and personnel systems. Be the welcoming first point of contact for colleagues, external agencies, and visitors. Coordinate and manage company credit card usage in line with our policies. Ensure the safe management of finances for the people we support as part of financial appointeeship responsibilities. Line manage and mentor one clerical officer, supporting their growth and professional development. About You: You re an organised, proactive administrator with strong communication skills and a knack for juggling priorities. You thrive in a collaborative environment and bring expertise in Microsoft Office along with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including families and external partners. What We Offer : We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 32 days holiday (increasing with service) Life assurance scheme Pension (employer matched up to 9%) Discount platform Employee Assistance Program See more about our colleague benefits here: For more information or an informal chat please contact (url removed) Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism. Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026 Be Here, Be You, Create Change Registered charity number is SC(phone number removed)
Comms Lead Clearance required: SC Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Description and Location: 2 days per week in Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Mandated Umbrella We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require an SC Cleared Communications Lead to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford. Role Purpose: Provide visible, expert leadership to realise the communications strategy and uplift communications capability across the organisation. You will set standards for high-quality, user-centred communications, build skills and confidence across teams, and ensure communications activity is evidence-based, integrated with programme delivery, and achieves measurable outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders, programme teams and suppliers to drive consistency, compliance with good practice, and delivery at pace. Grade 6: Typically leads the communications function for a large programme/portfolio, sets strategic direction, owns the comms operating model, and line-manages a multi-disciplinary team (including G7 and below). Grade 7: Typically leads communications for a complex project or major workstream, shaping strategy execution, standards and capability building, and may line-manage a small team. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Planning & Governance: Translate departmental/organisational communications strategy into a deliverable roadmap with clear objectives, audiences, channels, messages and measures. Establish and run governance for communications (planning cycles, editorial boards, approvals, campaign assurance, brand and accessibility compliance). Integrate communications plans with programme delivery schedules, milestones and benefits; ensure readiness for major releases/go-lives. Capability Uplift & Good Practice: Lead a structured capability uplift programme (skills assessment, curriculum, toolkits, playbooks, coaching, communities of practice). Define and embed standards and templates (audience insight, message frameworks, channel selection, evaluation, plain English, accessibility). Provide coaching and feedback to senior leaders and SMEs on effective narrative, presentation, and stakeholder communications. Audience Insight, Content & Channels: Commission and use audience insight (quantitative/qualitative) to shape strategy and content. Oversee creation of high-quality content (briefings, speeches, employee updates, stakeholder packs, press lines, digital content) with strong attention to detail. Optimise channel mix (internal: town halls, Intranet, Yammer/Teams, newsletters; external: GOV.UK, media, social, stakeholder networks), ensuring consistency and timely delivery. Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement: Build trusted relationships with SROs, programme leadership, policy/operations and HR, aligning comms to business outcomes. Challenge and influence senior leaders constructively to uphold standards and make evidence-based decisions. Coordinate communications with suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring message alignment and contractual deliverables on communications where relevant. Risk, Assurance & Measurement: Maintain a communications RAID approach (reputational, operational, and stakeholder risks); define mitigations and escalation routes. Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks (reach, engagement, sentiment, comprehension, behaviour change), producing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external reviews and audits; track actions to closure. Change, Readiness & Events: Align communications to change and business readiness plans (training, adoption, stakeholder briefings, go-live comms, early life support messaging). Plan and deliver major events (roadshows, leadership briefings, stakeholder forums), with clear objectives, success measures, and feedback loops. Team Leadership & Operations (particularly for G6): Line-manage and mentor communications professionals; role-model inclusive leadership and civil service values. Own the comms operating model, including resourcing, supplier management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience: Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment of significant scale with multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with proven ability to influence in a multi-disciplinary environment; line management experience (expected at G6). Proven track record of delivering at pace, meeting quality standards and deadlines across concurrent initiatives. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, using evidence and insight to drive decisions. Problem ownership: identifies risks and gaps early, designs pragmatic solutions, and delivers positive outcomes. Role-models communications best practice and coaches others to enhance capability. Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, concise, audience-appropriate content. Hands-on experience of communications planning, audience insight, editorial processes, measurement/evaluation, and flexing methods (eg, Agile/hybrid environments) to delivery priorities. Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Comms Lead Clearance required: SC Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Description and Location: 2 days per week in Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations Mandated Umbrella We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require an SC Cleared Communications Lead to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford. Role Purpose: Provide visible, expert leadership to realise the communications strategy and uplift communications capability across the organisation. You will set standards for high-quality, user-centred communications, build skills and confidence across teams, and ensure communications activity is evidence-based, integrated with programme delivery, and achieves measurable outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders, programme teams and suppliers to drive consistency, compliance with good practice, and delivery at pace. Grade 6: Typically leads the communications function for a large programme/portfolio, sets strategic direction, owns the comms operating model, and line-manages a multi-disciplinary team (including G7 and below). Grade 7: Typically leads communications for a complex project or major workstream, shaping strategy execution, standards and capability building, and may line-manage a small team. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Planning & Governance: Translate departmental/organisational communications strategy into a deliverable roadmap with clear objectives, audiences, channels, messages and measures. Establish and run governance for communications (planning cycles, editorial boards, approvals, campaign assurance, brand and accessibility compliance). Integrate communications plans with programme delivery schedules, milestones and benefits; ensure readiness for major releases/go-lives. Capability Uplift & Good Practice: Lead a structured capability uplift programme (skills assessment, curriculum, toolkits, playbooks, coaching, communities of practice). Define and embed standards and templates (audience insight, message frameworks, channel selection, evaluation, plain English, accessibility). Provide coaching and feedback to senior leaders and SMEs on effective narrative, presentation, and stakeholder communications. Audience Insight, Content & Channels: Commission and use audience insight (quantitative/qualitative) to shape strategy and content. Oversee creation of high-quality content (briefings, speeches, employee updates, stakeholder packs, press lines, digital content) with strong attention to detail. Optimise channel mix (internal: town halls, Intranet, Yammer/Teams, newsletters; external: GOV.UK, media, social, stakeholder networks), ensuring consistency and timely delivery. Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement: Build trusted relationships with SROs, programme leadership, policy/operations and HR, aligning comms to business outcomes. Challenge and influence senior leaders constructively to uphold standards and make evidence-based decisions. Coordinate communications with suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring message alignment and contractual deliverables on communications where relevant. Risk, Assurance & Measurement: Maintain a communications RAID approach (reputational, operational, and stakeholder risks); define mitigations and escalation routes. Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks (reach, engagement, sentiment, comprehension, behaviour change), producing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external reviews and audits; track actions to closure. Change, Readiness & Events: Align communications to change and business readiness plans (training, adoption, stakeholder briefings, go-live comms, early life support messaging). Plan and deliver major events (roadshows, leadership briefings, stakeholder forums), with clear objectives, success measures, and feedback loops. Team Leadership & Operations (particularly for G6): Line-manage and mentor communications professionals; role-model inclusive leadership and civil service values. Own the comms operating model, including resourcing, supplier management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience: Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment of significant scale with multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with proven ability to influence in a multi-disciplinary environment; line management experience (expected at G6). Proven track record of delivering at pace, meeting quality standards and deadlines across concurrent initiatives. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, using evidence and insight to drive decisions. Problem ownership: identifies risks and gaps early, designs pragmatic solutions, and delivers positive outcomes. Role-models communications best practice and coaches others to enhance capability. Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, concise, audience-appropriate content. Hands-on experience of communications planning, audience insight, editorial processes, measurement/evaluation, and flexing methods (eg, Agile/hybrid environments) to delivery priorities. Location: Telford but willing and able to travel regularly across sites and supplier/partner locations
International Retail Organisation Manchester City Center with International Travel Otto James Retained Search & Selection OTTO JAMES CONSULTING Executive Services has been exclusively selected to support a £180 million t/o business in a Search and Selection Process for a newly created International Financial Controllers position. Our client has grown their global footprint following a board level decision to target emerging European and Asia-Pac markets. This globetrotting acquisition process has now reached its climax, however it has now created a requirement for a Senior Financial Controller who will manage the M&A activates and the integration processes into my clients Spring Gardens Head Offices. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a marketing leading, highly acquisitive retail & service group. Already able to boast a reputation for class defining products and an enviable breadth of product range, the business has undertaken an aggressive M&A strategy that now sees it's European turnover touch bn, with over £100m coming from the UK. Positioned in this competitive but high growth sector, they have built a strong reputation for constant innovation (in both service offering and product development/range), supreme service levels and market leading technical ability. Strong commercial and entrepreneurial passion runs through the business. They have consistently grown well ahead of their competitors and are primed for continued growth and enduring success with recent investment facilitating the strategy to growth three-fold in the next 5yrs before the group's planned IPO. This is an energised and entrepreneurial culture, which every employee works diligently to foster. They are an opportunistic growth company that delivers long-term prosperity to customers, shareholders and all employees. Career opportunities are as unlimited as any employees' aspirations and hunger. Combining the above with leadership that has distinguished itself from competitors with quality product innovations, a lithe strategy adept at responding to marketing conditions and genuinely innovative customer service, they have employed a highly commercial approach to their entire organisation, constantly challenging the status quo for long-term benefit. This is a truly entrepreneurial environment, and increasingly so. A key element to that growth, entrepreneurial drive and marketing positioning is the recruitment of a highly commercial European Finance Controller. The Financial Controller position is an outstanding opportunity to not only take a key role in an exciting, market defining Group, but one that offers the chance to lead a critical central-function right at the heart of the business' performance. Reporting directly to the CEO and International Finance Director, you will take an active part on the Leadership Team and Board discussions on future growth. Responsibilities: Transform financial data into commercial insights that support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in making commercial decisions that will delivery of the Company Strategy Ensure total compliance with all relevant UK & European legislation Management of the UK property portfolio and business leases Work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to objectively evaluate investment projects across all functions, ensuring clear objectives, performance measurements and ROI Work in partnership with Sales and Marketing to create a robust forecasting process that delivers accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial predictions Embed processes and protocols that drive first class cost controls across all the European business units Recruit, lead and develop a highly skilled, engaged and commercially focused team that is recognised as a centre of commercial excellence by the internal customers it serves The Person: This is a high profile leadership position responsible for the business's Financial and Commercial performance and growth. The appointee will have a proven Commercial Finance Leadership background within a Retail and Service business, preferably with European exposure. Experience of leading a dynamic, entrepreneurial and commercial finance function is a must in this position, as is working collaboratively with senior leadership. He/she will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be adept at mixing strategic planning & direction whilst retaining a hands-on capability, possessing strong process management abilities, and be a robust decision-maker and a 'finisher'. The role involves providing strategic and operational leadership as well as practical support not only to the Commercial and Finance functions, but also to the business as a whole. The successful candidate will have strong influencing skills and be able to put across his or her ideas and views clearly to both peers, team members and the fellow members of the Leadership Team. In addition, he/she will have strong communication skills and be capable of liaising with a broad cross-section of departments, skillsets and capability levels to discuss all matter financial, particularly to assist the compilation of, and adherence to budgets. Your Profile: Senior leadership exposure within a Commercial Finance Function Professionally qualified (ACA, ACMA or ACCA) Cross border/European exposure would be a distinct advantage - languages not essential, but would make you stand out. Ability to explain financial controls and management to non-finance colleagues Exceptional team player with proven ability to lead through influence A strategic thinker and able to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). Adept at balancing intense short-term pressures with overall long-term goals. Experience presenting to and working with other senior management team members. Natural control orientation but with the ability to judge risk profile against commercial opportunity Strong executive presence, polish and commercially savvy. First-class commercial acumen Strategic thinker who challenges conventional thinking and brings new commercial ideas and concepts to the table Strong influencer, able to actively listen, evaluate and influence a course of action that is right for the whole business Expert relationship builder who has the confidence, courage and conviction to confront reality, challenge others and right wrongs Salary & Benefits £68,500 - £75,000 Salary Generous Bonus Strong Contributary Pension Hybrid & flexible working (2 days work from home) 25 days annual leave + BH Private medical cover
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
International Retail Organisation Manchester City Center with International Travel Otto James Retained Search & Selection OTTO JAMES CONSULTING Executive Services has been exclusively selected to support a £180 million t/o business in a Search and Selection Process for a newly created International Financial Controllers position. Our client has grown their global footprint following a board level decision to target emerging European and Asia-Pac markets. This globetrotting acquisition process has now reached its climax, however it has now created a requirement for a Senior Financial Controller who will manage the M&A activates and the integration processes into my clients Spring Gardens Head Offices. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a marketing leading, highly acquisitive retail & service group. Already able to boast a reputation for class defining products and an enviable breadth of product range, the business has undertaken an aggressive M&A strategy that now sees it's European turnover touch bn, with over £100m coming from the UK. Positioned in this competitive but high growth sector, they have built a strong reputation for constant innovation (in both service offering and product development/range), supreme service levels and market leading technical ability. Strong commercial and entrepreneurial passion runs through the business. They have consistently grown well ahead of their competitors and are primed for continued growth and enduring success with recent investment facilitating the strategy to growth three-fold in the next 5yrs before the group's planned IPO. This is an energised and entrepreneurial culture, which every employee works diligently to foster. They are an opportunistic growth company that delivers long-term prosperity to customers, shareholders and all employees. Career opportunities are as unlimited as any employees' aspirations and hunger. Combining the above with leadership that has distinguished itself from competitors with quality product innovations, a lithe strategy adept at responding to marketing conditions and genuinely innovative customer service, they have employed a highly commercial approach to their entire organisation, constantly challenging the status quo for long-term benefit. This is a truly entrepreneurial environment, and increasingly so. A key element to that growth, entrepreneurial drive and marketing positioning is the recruitment of a highly commercial European Finance Controller. The Financial Controller position is an outstanding opportunity to not only take a key role in an exciting, market defining Group, but one that offers the chance to lead a critical central-function right at the heart of the business' performance. Reporting directly to the CEO and International Finance Director, you will take an active part on the Leadership Team and Board discussions on future growth. Responsibilities: Transform financial data into commercial insights that support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in making commercial decisions that will delivery of the Company Strategy Ensure total compliance with all relevant UK & European legislation Management of the UK property portfolio and business leases Work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to objectively evaluate investment projects across all functions, ensuring clear objectives, performance measurements and ROI Work in partnership with Sales and Marketing to create a robust forecasting process that delivers accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial predictions Embed processes and protocols that drive first class cost controls across all the European business units Recruit, lead and develop a highly skilled, engaged and commercially focused team that is recognised as a centre of commercial excellence by the internal customers it serves The Person: This is a high profile leadership position responsible for the business's Financial and Commercial performance and growth. The appointee will have a proven Commercial Finance Leadership background within a Retail and Service business, preferably with European exposure. Experience of leading a dynamic, entrepreneurial and commercial finance function is a must in this position, as is working collaboratively with senior leadership. He/she will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be adept at mixing strategic planning & direction whilst retaining a hands-on capability, possessing strong process management abilities, and be a robust decision-maker and a 'finisher'. The role involves providing strategic and operational leadership as well as practical support not only to the Commercial and Finance functions, but also to the business as a whole. The successful candidate will have strong influencing skills and be able to put across his or her ideas and views clearly to both peers, team members and the fellow members of the Leadership Team. In addition, he/she will have strong communication skills and be capable of liaising with a broad cross-section of departments, skillsets and capability levels to discuss all matter financial, particularly to assist the compilation of, and adherence to budgets. Your Profile: Senior leadership exposure within a Commercial Finance Function Professionally qualified (ACA, ACMA or ACCA) Cross border/European exposure would be a distinct advantage - languages not essential, but would make you stand out. Ability to explain financial controls and management to non-finance colleagues Exceptional team player with proven ability to lead through influence A strategic thinker and able to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). Adept at balancing intense short-term pressures with overall long-term goals. Experience presenting to and working with other senior management team members. Natural control orientation but with the ability to judge risk profile against commercial opportunity Strong executive presence, polish and commercially savvy. First-class commercial acumen Strategic thinker who challenges conventional thinking and brings new commercial ideas and concepts to the table Strong influencer, able to actively listen, evaluate and influence a course of action that is right for the whole business Expert relationship builder who has the confidence, courage and conviction to confront reality, challenge others and right wrongs Salary & Benefits £68,500 - £75,000 Salary Generous Bonus Strong Contributary Pension Hybrid & flexible working (2 days work from home) 25 days annual leave + BH Private medical cover
Business Readiness Consultant Clearance Required: SC Duration: 3 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a SC Cleared Business Readiness Consultantto join them on a major government project that's based in Telford. Job Description: Description and Location: Role Purpose Lead the planning, coordination and execution of business readiness activities for a complex government programme/project to ensure new capabilities are usable, safe, and adoptable across operational areas. You will own readiness planning, coordinate UAT/BAT (User/Business Acceptance Testing), manage change impacts, training and communications, and lead go-live preparation and transition to BAU. You will provide visible leadership across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers, enabling delivery at pace with a focus on user outcomes, service stability and benefits realisation. Key Responsibilities Business Readiness Planning & Governance Define and maintain the Business Readiness Plan, roadmap and acceptance criteria, aligned to programme milestones and benefits. Establish and operate readiness governance (readiness forums, checkpoints, go/no-go criteria, cutover and contingency plans). Create and maintain readiness dashboards and evidence packs for Programme Boards and SROs. Change Impact & Adoption Lead change impact assessments across teams, roles, locations and suppliers; identify policy, process, people, data and technology impacts. Develop adoption strategies, including operating model updates, SOPs/work instructions, service desk readiness and business continuity arrangements. Ensure benefits realisation assumptions are reflected in adoption plans and tracked post-go-live. UAT/BAT Leadership Define the UAT/BAT strategy and approach (scope, entry/exit criteria, traceability to requirements, scenarios, roles and environments). Coordinate test preparation (test scripts, data, environments), defect triage and prioritisation, and readiness sign-off with business owners. Ensure evidence and audit trails meet assurance and regulatory needs; integrate UAT/BAT outcomes into go/live readiness decisions. Training, Communications & Stakeholder Management Own the training needs analysis (TNA), curriculum, materials and delivery approach (classroom, digital, train-the-trainer). Develop and run the communications plan-clear messages, timing and channels for different user groups; measure awareness and readiness. Engage credibly with senior leaders and unions/staff associations (where relevant); provide evidence-based recommendations and challenge where plans are not ready. Go-Live, Cutover & Early Life Support (ELS) Lead cutover planning, rehearsals and command-and-control; maintain contingency and rollback plans. Coordinate Early Life Support-stabilisation metrics, hypercare processes, incident/defect management and exit criteria to BAU. Capture lessons learned and embed continuous improvement into subsequent releases. Risk, Assurance & Controls Maintain a robust RAID regime for readiness and adoption risks/issues; ensure mitigations are owned, funded and time-bound. Prepare for and respond to assurance reviews (eg, Gateway/IPA), audits and policy/compliance checks; track actions to closure. Ensure data protection, security and accessibility considerations are Embedded in readiness criteria. Data, MI & Tooling Operate a single source of truth for readiness MI (readiness RAGs, training completion, UAT/BAT pass rates, cutover rehearsals, ELS metrics). Optimise tooling (eg, SharePoint/Confluence, Project for the Web/MS Project, Azure DevOps/Jira, Power BI) and drive data quality and automation. Align readiness data with schedule, financials and benefits to support decision-quality insight. Essential Skills & Experience Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams (with line management responsibility for G7 and below where applicable). Proven delivery at pace, coordinating concurrent readiness workstreams and releases. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, presenting clear evidence, risks and trade-offs. Ownership and problem-solving: identifies readiness gaps early, designs pragmatic recovery plans and delivers positive outcomes. Track record in role-modelling delivery excellence and coaching others in readiness, change and testing disciplines. Excellent written and verbal communication, producing clear plans, board papers and user-facing guidance with strong attention to detail. Hands-on experience of UAT/BAT methods and business readiness frameworks, flexing Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid approaches to suit delivery priorities. Willing and able to travel regularly across sites, user locations and supplier premises.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Business Readiness Consultant Clearance Required: SC Duration: 3 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a SC Cleared Business Readiness Consultantto join them on a major government project that's based in Telford. Job Description: Description and Location: Role Purpose Lead the planning, coordination and execution of business readiness activities for a complex government programme/project to ensure new capabilities are usable, safe, and adoptable across operational areas. You will own readiness planning, coordinate UAT/BAT (User/Business Acceptance Testing), manage change impacts, training and communications, and lead go-live preparation and transition to BAU. You will provide visible leadership across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers, enabling delivery at pace with a focus on user outcomes, service stability and benefits realisation. Key Responsibilities Business Readiness Planning & Governance Define and maintain the Business Readiness Plan, roadmap and acceptance criteria, aligned to programme milestones and benefits. Establish and operate readiness governance (readiness forums, checkpoints, go/no-go criteria, cutover and contingency plans). Create and maintain readiness dashboards and evidence packs for Programme Boards and SROs. Change Impact & Adoption Lead change impact assessments across teams, roles, locations and suppliers; identify policy, process, people, data and technology impacts. Develop adoption strategies, including operating model updates, SOPs/work instructions, service desk readiness and business continuity arrangements. Ensure benefits realisation assumptions are reflected in adoption plans and tracked post-go-live. UAT/BAT Leadership Define the UAT/BAT strategy and approach (scope, entry/exit criteria, traceability to requirements, scenarios, roles and environments). Coordinate test preparation (test scripts, data, environments), defect triage and prioritisation, and readiness sign-off with business owners. Ensure evidence and audit trails meet assurance and regulatory needs; integrate UAT/BAT outcomes into go/live readiness decisions. Training, Communications & Stakeholder Management Own the training needs analysis (TNA), curriculum, materials and delivery approach (classroom, digital, train-the-trainer). Develop and run the communications plan-clear messages, timing and channels for different user groups; measure awareness and readiness. Engage credibly with senior leaders and unions/staff associations (where relevant); provide evidence-based recommendations and challenge where plans are not ready. Go-Live, Cutover & Early Life Support (ELS) Lead cutover planning, rehearsals and command-and-control; maintain contingency and rollback plans. Coordinate Early Life Support-stabilisation metrics, hypercare processes, incident/defect management and exit criteria to BAU. Capture lessons learned and embed continuous improvement into subsequent releases. Risk, Assurance & Controls Maintain a robust RAID regime for readiness and adoption risks/issues; ensure mitigations are owned, funded and time-bound. Prepare for and respond to assurance reviews (eg, Gateway/IPA), audits and policy/compliance checks; track actions to closure. Ensure data protection, security and accessibility considerations are Embedded in readiness criteria. Data, MI & Tooling Operate a single source of truth for readiness MI (readiness RAGs, training completion, UAT/BAT pass rates, cutover rehearsals, ELS metrics). Optimise tooling (eg, SharePoint/Confluence, Project for the Web/MS Project, Azure DevOps/Jira, Power BI) and drive data quality and automation. Align readiness data with schedule, financials and benefits to support decision-quality insight. Essential Skills & Experience Substantial UK government experience in a similar role within a complex programme/project environment involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers. Dynamic, visible leadership with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams (with line management responsibility for G7 and below where applicable). Proven delivery at pace, coordinating concurrent readiness workstreams and releases. Confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders, presenting clear evidence, risks and trade-offs. Ownership and problem-solving: identifies readiness gaps early, designs pragmatic recovery plans and delivers positive outcomes. Track record in role-modelling delivery excellence and coaching others in readiness, change and testing disciplines. Excellent written and verbal communication, producing clear plans, board papers and user-facing guidance with strong attention to detail. Hands-on experience of UAT/BAT methods and business readiness frameworks, flexing Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid approaches to suit delivery priorities. Willing and able to travel regularly across sites, user locations and supplier premises.
The Firm Our client is a leading Legal 500 ranked law firm, renowned for its outstanding Private Client practice and consistently recognised for the quality of its work. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, supportive environment, and genuine commitment to developing and investing in its people. They are now seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team on a permanent basis. The Opportunity This successful Legal Secretary will provide high-quality secretarial and document production support to solicitors. The successful Legal Secretary will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely document preparation, assisting with workflow management, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include: Producing, formatting, and proofreading Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, deeds, correspondence, and other legal documents Advising on document layout and reformatting options Liaising with solicitors, team leaders, and administrative staff to manage workload and meet deadlines Supporting colleagues by sharing system knowledge and assisting with document production tasks Participating in training to maintain up-to-date systems knowledge Collaborating effectively with other legal and support departments as required This Legal Secretary position is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30am Requirements Proven Legal Secretary/Document Production experience At least 6 months Private Client experience Typing speed of at least 60 WPM Advanced Microsoft Word and Outlook skills Ability to reformat and repair documents while maintaining house style Vacancy Highlights Hybrid working (50/50) Supportive and development-focused environment Excellent benefits package To be considered for this Legal Secretary opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
The Firm Our client is a leading Legal 500 ranked law firm, renowned for its outstanding Private Client practice and consistently recognised for the quality of its work. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, supportive environment, and genuine commitment to developing and investing in its people. They are now seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team on a permanent basis. The Opportunity This successful Legal Secretary will provide high-quality secretarial and document production support to solicitors. The successful Legal Secretary will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely document preparation, assisting with workflow management, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include: Producing, formatting, and proofreading Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, deeds, correspondence, and other legal documents Advising on document layout and reformatting options Liaising with solicitors, team leaders, and administrative staff to manage workload and meet deadlines Supporting colleagues by sharing system knowledge and assisting with document production tasks Participating in training to maintain up-to-date systems knowledge Collaborating effectively with other legal and support departments as required This Legal Secretary position is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30am Requirements Proven Legal Secretary/Document Production experience At least 6 months Private Client experience Typing speed of at least 60 WPM Advanced Microsoft Word and Outlook skills Ability to reformat and repair documents while maintaining house style Vacancy Highlights Hybrid working (50/50) Supportive and development-focused environment Excellent benefits package To be considered for this Legal Secretary opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
£84,699 - £98,106 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Avon Park School is part of Witherslack Group. The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents, carers and professionals alike. The school's ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of "high expectations and aspirations for every child" - and recently achieved aan Good Outstanding rating by Ofsted. All school staff, including teaching, pastoral and therapy, work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally and personally. This 'whole school' commitment sees pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed. Get out what you put in You will be working with children and young people with complex educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. You will set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what they've achieved. You will get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team to a range of supporting specialists. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced, and we will help you build a rewarding career. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Bonuses: 10% performance based bonus and a long-term incentive plan which can equate to 30% of salary each year Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover you'll be eligible for BUPA healthcare and a health scheme covering dental and eye care Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You'll be able to connect with our pupils because of: - Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others - You're an outstanding and inspirational leader - Your enthusiasm and expertise to help lead and build the school - You'll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status - You'll also need a minimum of 3 years experience in a Deputy Head Teacher role Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description please click here and for the person specification, please click here . For an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Emma Pearce, Regional Director via email - to arrange a call back. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
£84,699 - £98,106 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Avon Park School is part of Witherslack Group. The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents, carers and professionals alike. The school's ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of "high expectations and aspirations for every child" - and recently achieved aan Good Outstanding rating by Ofsted. All school staff, including teaching, pastoral and therapy, work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally and personally. This 'whole school' commitment sees pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed. Get out what you put in You will be working with children and young people with complex educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. You will set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what they've achieved. You will get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team to a range of supporting specialists. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced, and we will help you build a rewarding career. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Bonuses: 10% performance based bonus and a long-term incentive plan which can equate to 30% of salary each year Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover you'll be eligible for BUPA healthcare and a health scheme covering dental and eye care Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You'll be able to connect with our pupils because of: - Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others - You're an outstanding and inspirational leader - Your enthusiasm and expertise to help lead and build the school - You'll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status - You'll also need a minimum of 3 years experience in a Deputy Head Teacher role Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description please click here and for the person specification, please click here . For an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Emma Pearce, Regional Director via email - to arrange a call back. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
Total package: Up to £60,364 - £73,808 per annum ( 7 bed children's home) PLUS 30% bonus accrued each year Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager you will make sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both your staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young people's developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. Get out what you put in By managing the day to day operations in the home and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. You will actively be involved with new referrals and be safe in the knowledge that you will be providing a home in the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of 6-7 bed - £51,331 - £63,553 Bonuses: Bonus of 10% of salary reviewed annually, £2,500 on call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year) and Attendance allowance £1,400 You also receive a long-term incentive plan - a bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our regional managers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Private Health Insurance and Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children's home A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference Level 5 Diploma qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Total package: Up to £60,364 - £73,808 per annum ( 7 bed children's home) PLUS 30% bonus accrued each year Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager you will make sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both your staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young people's developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. Get out what you put in By managing the day to day operations in the home and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. You will actively be involved with new referrals and be safe in the knowledge that you will be providing a home in the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of 6-7 bed - £51,331 - £63,553 Bonuses: Bonus of 10% of salary reviewed annually, £2,500 on call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year) and Attendance allowance £1,400 You also receive a long-term incentive plan - a bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our regional managers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Private Health Insurance and Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children's home A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference Level 5 Diploma qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Salary: NJC 7 - 9 £23,191 - £23,938 (Actual salary) £26,403 - £27,254 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Closing date: 26th April Start date: May/ June 2026 Be the welcoming face of our school, we're hiring a receptionist! We're looking for a friendly and organised receptionist to join our team at Lift Kingswood. You're someone who'll be able to: Warmly welcome visitors, parents and carers with professionalism Managing incoming calls, directing enquiries to the appropriate staff and signing in visitors Schedule appointments, handle deliveries, and share important information accurately and efficiently Administer first aid (to all) and medicine (to students) - if not currently qualified to do so, training will be provided Data input - keeping internal systems up to date and accurate Be flexible to support other areas of administration in the school such as exams and reprographics You're someone who has: Enthusiasm for working in a customer-facing role Experience of working in an office environment (school environment would be advantageous) Strong organisation skills Excellent attention to detail About our school. Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region. Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive. Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. PandoLogic.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Salary: NJC 7 - 9 £23,191 - £23,938 (Actual salary) £26,403 - £27,254 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Closing date: 26th April Start date: May/ June 2026 Be the welcoming face of our school, we're hiring a receptionist! We're looking for a friendly and organised receptionist to join our team at Lift Kingswood. You're someone who'll be able to: Warmly welcome visitors, parents and carers with professionalism Managing incoming calls, directing enquiries to the appropriate staff and signing in visitors Schedule appointments, handle deliveries, and share important information accurately and efficiently Administer first aid (to all) and medicine (to students) - if not currently qualified to do so, training will be provided Data input - keeping internal systems up to date and accurate Be flexible to support other areas of administration in the school such as exams and reprographics You're someone who has: Enthusiasm for working in a customer-facing role Experience of working in an office environment (school environment would be advantageous) Strong organisation skills Excellent attention to detail About our school. Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region. Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive. Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. PandoLogic.
MCS Group are looking for a hands-on Head of Finance within a fast-scaling international e-commerce group. The position goes beyond traditional reporting, offering ownership of working capital, involvement in debt facilities, and a key role in cross-border supply chain strategy and expansion. The Company: Our client is a fast-scaling, multi-entity e-commerce business with operations across the UK, EU, and US. The group operates at the intersection of manufacturing, international distribution, and direct-to-consumer sales, serving a global customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a key stage of growth as they expand internationally and continue to build a best-in-class finance function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational excellence, supply chain strategy, and capital management. The Rewards: As the successful Head of Finance, you will receive the following: Salary of £90K-£120K; Performance-based bonus (10%); Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO; Key role in a high-growth, international business; Significant scope to shape and scale the finance function. The Role: As the successful Head of Finance, you will report directly to the CFO and will be responsible for: Leading day-to-day financial operations and controls; Acting as a key partner to the CFO across strategic and operational initiatives; Driving performance across cashflow, margins, and working capital; Supporting debt facilities, lender reporting, and funding requirements; Leading finance input into international expansion and supply chain strategy; Managing and developing the Financial Controller and wider finance team. The Person: The successful Head of Finance will meet the following criteria: Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent); A strong Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller background; Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across the business; Hands-on, commercially focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Luke Maddison, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
MCS Group are looking for a hands-on Head of Finance within a fast-scaling international e-commerce group. The position goes beyond traditional reporting, offering ownership of working capital, involvement in debt facilities, and a key role in cross-border supply chain strategy and expansion. The Company: Our client is a fast-scaling, multi-entity e-commerce business with operations across the UK, EU, and US. The group operates at the intersection of manufacturing, international distribution, and direct-to-consumer sales, serving a global customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a key stage of growth as they expand internationally and continue to build a best-in-class finance function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational excellence, supply chain strategy, and capital management. The Rewards: As the successful Head of Finance, you will receive the following: Salary of £90K-£120K; Performance-based bonus (10%); Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO; Key role in a high-growth, international business; Significant scope to shape and scale the finance function. The Role: As the successful Head of Finance, you will report directly to the CFO and will be responsible for: Leading day-to-day financial operations and controls; Acting as a key partner to the CFO across strategic and operational initiatives; Driving performance across cashflow, margins, and working capital; Supporting debt facilities, lender reporting, and funding requirements; Leading finance input into international expansion and supply chain strategy; Managing and developing the Financial Controller and wider finance team. The Person: The successful Head of Finance will meet the following criteria: Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent); A strong Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller background; Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across the business; Hands-on, commercially focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Luke Maddison, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Global Communications Lead, Breathe Cities When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Global Communications Lead, Breathe Cities Location: London We are seeking a Global Communications Lead to increase international media and recognition for Breathe Cities among city leaders, policymakers, and funders, owning a communications strategy that positions the initiative as the leading model for urban air quality action. This a key role, shaping narrative and messaging, delivering impactful media and digital cut-through, and amplifying city-level communications in regional and global fora. You will be adept at translating complex evidence into clear, compelling messages, bring a strong global perspective, take editorial quality seriously, and be confident managing a communications team across a multi-partner initiative. This role requires someone who is well versed in managing communications teams and agencies, able to work confidently with senior leaders, city leadership and partners, and skilled at balancing pace with rigour in a multi-stakeholder environment. What We're Looking For Senior communications experience (across philanthropy, international NGO, government/cities, or public interest communications). Exercises sound judgment and discretion with a strong understanding of how decisions get made in and around city government, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-moving stakeholder environments with diplomacy and good judgement. Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams and managing agencies to deliver high-quality communications outcomes. Demonstrated experience working across complex, multi-stakeholder organisations and environments, with a track record of building strategic alignment and agile delivery mechanisms. Proven ability to advise senior leaders/spokespeople in high-stakes, reputation-sensitive contexts, including anticipating flashpoints and shaping messages that are accurate, credible and tailored across different audiences. Strong track record of shaping narratives and securing high-quality earned media coverage (features, comment, op-eds, spokesperson profiling). Excellent writing and editing skills across press materials, speeches/talking points and briefings. Strong judgement on risk, accuracy and credibility; calm under pressure and able to handle reactive moments. Proficient in using the latest Microsoft 365 tools, comfortable with cloud-based platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, adaptable to new ways of working, and an excellent understanding of basic cyber security and data protection hygiene. For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description. Closing date - 30th April 2026 Salary - GBP 68,000 Type of employment - Fixed Term contract until end of June 2029 At Clean Air Fund, we're guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Global Communications Lead, Breathe Cities When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Global Communications Lead, Breathe Cities Location: London We are seeking a Global Communications Lead to increase international media and recognition for Breathe Cities among city leaders, policymakers, and funders, owning a communications strategy that positions the initiative as the leading model for urban air quality action. This a key role, shaping narrative and messaging, delivering impactful media and digital cut-through, and amplifying city-level communications in regional and global fora. You will be adept at translating complex evidence into clear, compelling messages, bring a strong global perspective, take editorial quality seriously, and be confident managing a communications team across a multi-partner initiative. This role requires someone who is well versed in managing communications teams and agencies, able to work confidently with senior leaders, city leadership and partners, and skilled at balancing pace with rigour in a multi-stakeholder environment. What We're Looking For Senior communications experience (across philanthropy, international NGO, government/cities, or public interest communications). Exercises sound judgment and discretion with a strong understanding of how decisions get made in and around city government, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-moving stakeholder environments with diplomacy and good judgement. Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams and managing agencies to deliver high-quality communications outcomes. Demonstrated experience working across complex, multi-stakeholder organisations and environments, with a track record of building strategic alignment and agile delivery mechanisms. Proven ability to advise senior leaders/spokespeople in high-stakes, reputation-sensitive contexts, including anticipating flashpoints and shaping messages that are accurate, credible and tailored across different audiences. Strong track record of shaping narratives and securing high-quality earned media coverage (features, comment, op-eds, spokesperson profiling). Excellent writing and editing skills across press materials, speeches/talking points and briefings. Strong judgement on risk, accuracy and credibility; calm under pressure and able to handle reactive moments. Proficient in using the latest Microsoft 365 tools, comfortable with cloud-based platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, adaptable to new ways of working, and an excellent understanding of basic cyber security and data protection hygiene. For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description. Closing date - 30th April 2026 Salary - GBP 68,000 Type of employment - Fixed Term contract until end of June 2029 At Clean Air Fund, we're guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Service Advisor (Automotive/Dealership) Gloucester, England £27,000-£30,0000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Employee Discount + Company Benefits Are you Service Advisor or similar, with a background in the automotive industry, having previous experience within a customer facing role, looking to join a well-established, rapidly growing company, rich with nearly 50 years of history, operating out of 15+ dealerships across the Southwest and Wales? Do you want to be a key member in a team of highly skilled specialists, recognised as leaders within the automotive industry, joining a company offering not just best-in-class in-house training, but also scalable career progression opportunities in addition to impressive technical development? On offer for the successful Service Advisor or similar is the unmissable opportunity to join a well-established, highly-respected company undergoing a period of rapid expansion, offering not just impressive career progression opportunities, but also the chance to develop both professionally and personally in your role Presenting itself is the opportunity to become a key member in a team of highly skilled specialists, recognised as industry leaders, known for their highest level of service and premium quality workmanship in every job they undertake. In this role, the successful Service Advisor or similar will act as the main point of contact. You will be the go-to person for relaying information between customer and technician. In addition, you will also be responsible for co-ordinating both service and repairs as well as providing clear solutions to clients. On top of this, you will be responsible for keeping accurate technical documentation in addition to detail management. Finally, you will be responsible for the upsell of aftersales products. The ideal Service Advisor or similar will have previous experience in a Service Advisor role, and/or previous experience as a vehicle technician or similar having a prior customer facing role. In addition, you will also have a background within the automotive sector as well as a desire to work within a dealership setting. Finally, you will hold a full, valid UK driver's license. The Role: Main point of contact between Technicians and Customers Co-ordination of repairs, providing clear solutions Maintain accurate technical documentation/records The Person: Background in the Automotive industry Previous experience in a Service Advisor role/Vehicle Technician with previous customer facing roles Holds a full, valid UK driver's license Reference: BBBH24589 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Service Advisor (Automotive/Dealership) Gloucester, England £27,000-£30,0000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Employee Discount + Company Benefits Are you Service Advisor or similar, with a background in the automotive industry, having previous experience within a customer facing role, looking to join a well-established, rapidly growing company, rich with nearly 50 years of history, operating out of 15+ dealerships across the Southwest and Wales? Do you want to be a key member in a team of highly skilled specialists, recognised as leaders within the automotive industry, joining a company offering not just best-in-class in-house training, but also scalable career progression opportunities in addition to impressive technical development? On offer for the successful Service Advisor or similar is the unmissable opportunity to join a well-established, highly-respected company undergoing a period of rapid expansion, offering not just impressive career progression opportunities, but also the chance to develop both professionally and personally in your role Presenting itself is the opportunity to become a key member in a team of highly skilled specialists, recognised as industry leaders, known for their highest level of service and premium quality workmanship in every job they undertake. In this role, the successful Service Advisor or similar will act as the main point of contact. You will be the go-to person for relaying information between customer and technician. In addition, you will also be responsible for co-ordinating both service and repairs as well as providing clear solutions to clients. On top of this, you will be responsible for keeping accurate technical documentation in addition to detail management. Finally, you will be responsible for the upsell of aftersales products. The ideal Service Advisor or similar will have previous experience in a Service Advisor role, and/or previous experience as a vehicle technician or similar having a prior customer facing role. In addition, you will also have a background within the automotive sector as well as a desire to work within a dealership setting. Finally, you will hold a full, valid UK driver's license. The Role: Main point of contact between Technicians and Customers Co-ordination of repairs, providing clear solutions Maintain accurate technical documentation/records The Person: Background in the Automotive industry Previous experience in a Service Advisor role/Vehicle Technician with previous customer facing roles Holds a full, valid UK driver's license Reference: BBBH24589 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Talent Planning Lead Position Description At CGI, we are shaping the future of how talent drives business success. As a Talent Planning Lead within our Leeds Business Unit, you will play a pivotal role in aligning workforce capability with strategic priorities, ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time. By combining insight, collaboration, and innovative thinking, you will influence workforce decisions, optimise deployment, and enable high-performing teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients. You will be empowered to take ownership, contribute fresh ideas, and make a lasting impact within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. You will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position but you will be expected to work in the Leeds office 2/3 days a week as required. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead talent planning and assignment activity across the Leeds Business Unit, ensuring workforce capability and deployment strategies are fully aligned to business priorities. You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, using data-driven insight to guide workforce decisions, improve utilisation, and deliver effective sourcing strategies. By taking ownership of talent planning processes and collaborating across teams, you will help shape a responsive and future-ready workforce. You will also support recruitment and sourcing activity, ensuring a seamless and efficient process from demand through to assignment. Working closely with Talent Acquisition and business leaders, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high standards of data quality and operational excellence. • Lead & Deliver talent planning and assignment activity across the Business Unit • Advise & Influence stakeholders on workforce strategy, utilisation, and deployment • Develop & Execute integrated talent and sourcing plans aligned to demand • Coordinate & Optimise workforce assignments and availability • Analyse & Inform workforce data to drive insight-led decision making • Collaborate & Integrate with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and wider teams • Support & Enhance recruitment and sourcing activity, including screening coordination • Maintain & Improve data quality across workforce systems and processes Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will bring strong experience in talent or workforce planning, combined with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills. You will be confident translating data into actionable insight, coordinating activity across multiple priorities, and contributing to effective sourcing and recruitment processes within a complex environment. • Significant experience in talent planning, workforce planning, resourcing, or recruitment • Strong understanding of workforce deployment, utilisation, and demand planning • Proven ability to support sourcing and recruitment activity, including screening coordination • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insight • Strong communication, organisation, and attention to detail • Commercial awareness and sound decision-making ability • Experience working across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Talent Planning Lead Position Description At CGI, we are shaping the future of how talent drives business success. As a Talent Planning Lead within our Leeds Business Unit, you will play a pivotal role in aligning workforce capability with strategic priorities, ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time. By combining insight, collaboration, and innovative thinking, you will influence workforce decisions, optimise deployment, and enable high-performing teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients. You will be empowered to take ownership, contribute fresh ideas, and make a lasting impact within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. You will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position but you will be expected to work in the Leeds office 2/3 days a week as required. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead talent planning and assignment activity across the Leeds Business Unit, ensuring workforce capability and deployment strategies are fully aligned to business priorities. You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, using data-driven insight to guide workforce decisions, improve utilisation, and deliver effective sourcing strategies. By taking ownership of talent planning processes and collaborating across teams, you will help shape a responsive and future-ready workforce. You will also support recruitment and sourcing activity, ensuring a seamless and efficient process from demand through to assignment. Working closely with Talent Acquisition and business leaders, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high standards of data quality and operational excellence. • Lead & Deliver talent planning and assignment activity across the Business Unit • Advise & Influence stakeholders on workforce strategy, utilisation, and deployment • Develop & Execute integrated talent and sourcing plans aligned to demand • Coordinate & Optimise workforce assignments and availability • Analyse & Inform workforce data to drive insight-led decision making • Collaborate & Integrate with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and wider teams • Support & Enhance recruitment and sourcing activity, including screening coordination • Maintain & Improve data quality across workforce systems and processes Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will bring strong experience in talent or workforce planning, combined with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills. You will be confident translating data into actionable insight, coordinating activity across multiple priorities, and contributing to effective sourcing and recruitment processes within a complex environment. • Significant experience in talent planning, workforce planning, resourcing, or recruitment • Strong understanding of workforce deployment, utilisation, and demand planning • Proven ability to support sourcing and recruitment activity, including screening coordination • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insight • Strong communication, organisation, and attention to detail • Commercial awareness and sound decision-making ability • Experience working across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Job Title: Associate Director - Infrastructure Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global consultancy in their search for an experienced Associate Director to join their Infrastructure Consenting team in London. The Opportunity Our client, Arup, partners with clients across the transport, energy, and water sectors to plan, design, consent, and deliver major infrastructure projects. They are now seeking an Associate Director to play a pivotal role in growing their consenting capability and leading high-profile, complex projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership position within a highly respected organisation, working on some of the most exciting infrastructure developments while shaping strategy, building client relationships, and mentoring teams. The Role As Associate Director, you will: Lead the development and growth of the infrastructure consenting business Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities and securing repeat work Lead multidisciplinary teams in bidding for and delivering projects Provide strategic direction, oversee project delivery, and ensure commercial success Undertake quality assurance and ensure high standards across all outputs Collaborate across internal teams to maximise integrated project delivery Support the development and mentoring of team members within the planning and consenting function Raise the company's profile through marketing, thought leadership, and industry engagement About You You will be a driven and experienced professional with a strong track record in infrastructure planning and consenting. You should bring: In-depth knowledge of UK infrastructure consenting legislation, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and relevant sector legislation (e.g. Transport and Works Act, Electricity Act) Demonstrable experience in drafting consenting strategies, planning reports, and managing consent applications Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across bids and project delivery Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, programme delivery, and client liaison A successful track record of winning and delivering projects in transport, energy, or water sectors Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills Degree-level education and MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute) accreditation Why Apply? Work on nationally significant and impactful infrastructure projects Join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values individuality and innovation Take a leadership role with real influence over business growth and strategy Enjoy a strong commitment to professional development and career progression Contribute to meaningful projects that benefit communities and the environment
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Associate Director - Infrastructure Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global consultancy in their search for an experienced Associate Director to join their Infrastructure Consenting team in London. The Opportunity Our client, Arup, partners with clients across the transport, energy, and water sectors to plan, design, consent, and deliver major infrastructure projects. They are now seeking an Associate Director to play a pivotal role in growing their consenting capability and leading high-profile, complex projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership position within a highly respected organisation, working on some of the most exciting infrastructure developments while shaping strategy, building client relationships, and mentoring teams. The Role As Associate Director, you will: Lead the development and growth of the infrastructure consenting business Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities and securing repeat work Lead multidisciplinary teams in bidding for and delivering projects Provide strategic direction, oversee project delivery, and ensure commercial success Undertake quality assurance and ensure high standards across all outputs Collaborate across internal teams to maximise integrated project delivery Support the development and mentoring of team members within the planning and consenting function Raise the company's profile through marketing, thought leadership, and industry engagement About You You will be a driven and experienced professional with a strong track record in infrastructure planning and consenting. You should bring: In-depth knowledge of UK infrastructure consenting legislation, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and relevant sector legislation (e.g. Transport and Works Act, Electricity Act) Demonstrable experience in drafting consenting strategies, planning reports, and managing consent applications Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across bids and project delivery Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, programme delivery, and client liaison A successful track record of winning and delivering projects in transport, energy, or water sectors Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills Degree-level education and MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute) accreditation Why Apply? Work on nationally significant and impactful infrastructure projects Join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values individuality and innovation Take a leadership role with real influence over business growth and strategy Enjoy a strong commitment to professional development and career progression Contribute to meaningful projects that benefit communities and the environment
Services Manager Specialist Healthcare Provider Location: Leicester Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 (Up to £40,000 for exceptional experience) Contract: Permanent Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week) Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri 07:45 - 16:30 (Thursday Half-Day: 07:45 - 12:15) The Opportunity Are you a resilient, values-driven leader with a background in healthcare operations? We are representing an "Outstanding" rated Social Enterprise in Leicester seeking a Services Manager to lead their frontline team. They specialise in providing high-quality primary care to vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness. We are looking for a leader who can balance "thick-skinned" resilience with a "big-hearted" approach to patient care. The Role As the Patient Services Manager, you will be the operational heartbeat of the practice. You will ensure that the core values of Compassion, Respect, Quality, Efficiency, and Partnership are reflected in every interaction. Key Responsibilities: Line Management: Provide substantial leadership to the reception and administrative teams, ensuring high standards of performance and staff well-being. Conflict & Complaint Resolution: Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex patient queries and formal complaints. You must be comfortable managing demanding situations and de-escalating conflict with professionalism and empathy. Operational Flow: Overlook the daily clinical schedule and front-of-house operations to ensure maximum efficiency and patient access. Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with the clinical leadership team to ensure the service meets the unique needs of its diverse patient group. What You'll Need Substantial Management Experience: Proven experience in line-managing teams, ideally within a GP practice, hospital, or primary care setting. Emotional Intelligence & Resilience: The ability to remain calm and objective when dealing with vulnerable patients and challenging behaviours. Strong Communication: A natural diplomat who can turn a complaint into a positive service improvement. Values-Alignment: A genuine commitment to inclusive healthcare and a non-judgmental approach to service delivery. Why Apply? Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a unique 37.5-hour week that includes a guaranteed half-day every Thursday (finishing at 12:15 PM). Competitive Compensation: A salary range that recognises your expertise, with a "stretch" available for candidates with exceptional primary care management backgrounds. High Impact: Join a mission-driven organisation where your work directly affects the lives of those most in need in the local community. Stability: A permanent role within a highly respected and stable healthcare partnership. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Services Manager Specialist Healthcare Provider Location: Leicester Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 (Up to £40,000 for exceptional experience) Contract: Permanent Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week) Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri 07:45 - 16:30 (Thursday Half-Day: 07:45 - 12:15) The Opportunity Are you a resilient, values-driven leader with a background in healthcare operations? We are representing an "Outstanding" rated Social Enterprise in Leicester seeking a Services Manager to lead their frontline team. They specialise in providing high-quality primary care to vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness. We are looking for a leader who can balance "thick-skinned" resilience with a "big-hearted" approach to patient care. The Role As the Patient Services Manager, you will be the operational heartbeat of the practice. You will ensure that the core values of Compassion, Respect, Quality, Efficiency, and Partnership are reflected in every interaction. Key Responsibilities: Line Management: Provide substantial leadership to the reception and administrative teams, ensuring high standards of performance and staff well-being. Conflict & Complaint Resolution: Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex patient queries and formal complaints. You must be comfortable managing demanding situations and de-escalating conflict with professionalism and empathy. Operational Flow: Overlook the daily clinical schedule and front-of-house operations to ensure maximum efficiency and patient access. Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with the clinical leadership team to ensure the service meets the unique needs of its diverse patient group. What You'll Need Substantial Management Experience: Proven experience in line-managing teams, ideally within a GP practice, hospital, or primary care setting. Emotional Intelligence & Resilience: The ability to remain calm and objective when dealing with vulnerable patients and challenging behaviours. Strong Communication: A natural diplomat who can turn a complaint into a positive service improvement. Values-Alignment: A genuine commitment to inclusive healthcare and a non-judgmental approach to service delivery. Why Apply? Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a unique 37.5-hour week that includes a guaranteed half-day every Thursday (finishing at 12:15 PM). Competitive Compensation: A salary range that recognises your expertise, with a "stretch" available for candidates with exceptional primary care management backgrounds. High Impact: Join a mission-driven organisation where your work directly affects the lives of those most in need in the local community. Stability: A permanent role within a highly respected and stable healthcare partnership. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Head of Governance Contract Type: Full Time Permanent - Eligible for hybrid working Location: London - EC1N 8JS Salary Banding: £84,539 - £88,988 (Dependent upon experience) Good governance isn't just a process. It's how we protect residents, meet regulatory obligations and make confident decisions that improve homes and strengthen communities. We're recruiting a Head of Governance to lead the delivery of high quality governance, company secretarial services and regulatory reporting across the MTVH Group. Reporting to the Director of Legal & Governance, you'll set the standards, drive continuous improvement and ensure our governance framework works effectively. It's a senior, high profile role with extensive exposure to the Board, its Sub-Committees, the Executive Team and subsidiary governance structures. This needs an experienced governance professional who can operate at scale in a complex, highly regulated organisation with a clear social purpose. Reporting to our Director of Legal & Governance - a newly created post - you'll be a pivotal part of a new team, bringing together our governance, risk management and legal services. The Role As Head of Governance, you'll lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of MTVH's corporate governance and company secretarial functions, ensuring a consistently high standard of support to Boards, Committees and senior leaders. You'll ensure our governance arrangements are efficient, compliant, well documented and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of corporate governance and company secretarial services across MTVH and its subsidiaries Plan, programme and expertly service the Board, Committee, subsidiary Boards and Executive meetings, ensuring high quality papers, clear decisions and accurate records Oversee statutory and regulatory submissions, including accounts and confirmation statements, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met Maintain MTVH's governing documents, statutory registers, certificates and key legal records to a strong audit ready standard Ensure legally compliant document execution and robust, reliable record keeping arrangements across the Group Provide confident, practical advice on governance, company law, charity law and regulatory compliance, escalating and seeking legal advice where appropriate Support Board and Committee recruitment, induction and ongoing development, helping to build capability and effectiveness Why join MTVH? You'll join one of the UK's largest and most influential housing associations as we enter a new chapter. A purpose driven housing provider with a clear mission that everyone should have a decent home and the chance to live well, - and a deep commitment to social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our history, culture and values shape everything we do-from the way we support residents to how we partner with communities to help them thrive. You'll be trusted with a role that sits at the heart of a large, regulated housing organisation - with real influence over how governance is designed, embedded and experienced day to day. Working closely with the Board, Committees and Executive Team, you'll be part of a collaborative senior leadership culture, with the flexibility and balance offered through hybrid working.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Head of Governance Contract Type: Full Time Permanent - Eligible for hybrid working Location: London - EC1N 8JS Salary Banding: £84,539 - £88,988 (Dependent upon experience) Good governance isn't just a process. It's how we protect residents, meet regulatory obligations and make confident decisions that improve homes and strengthen communities. We're recruiting a Head of Governance to lead the delivery of high quality governance, company secretarial services and regulatory reporting across the MTVH Group. Reporting to the Director of Legal & Governance, you'll set the standards, drive continuous improvement and ensure our governance framework works effectively. It's a senior, high profile role with extensive exposure to the Board, its Sub-Committees, the Executive Team and subsidiary governance structures. This needs an experienced governance professional who can operate at scale in a complex, highly regulated organisation with a clear social purpose. Reporting to our Director of Legal & Governance - a newly created post - you'll be a pivotal part of a new team, bringing together our governance, risk management and legal services. The Role As Head of Governance, you'll lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of MTVH's corporate governance and company secretarial functions, ensuring a consistently high standard of support to Boards, Committees and senior leaders. You'll ensure our governance arrangements are efficient, compliant, well documented and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of corporate governance and company secretarial services across MTVH and its subsidiaries Plan, programme and expertly service the Board, Committee, subsidiary Boards and Executive meetings, ensuring high quality papers, clear decisions and accurate records Oversee statutory and regulatory submissions, including accounts and confirmation statements, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met Maintain MTVH's governing documents, statutory registers, certificates and key legal records to a strong audit ready standard Ensure legally compliant document execution and robust, reliable record keeping arrangements across the Group Provide confident, practical advice on governance, company law, charity law and regulatory compliance, escalating and seeking legal advice where appropriate Support Board and Committee recruitment, induction and ongoing development, helping to build capability and effectiveness Why join MTVH? You'll join one of the UK's largest and most influential housing associations as we enter a new chapter. A purpose driven housing provider with a clear mission that everyone should have a decent home and the chance to live well, - and a deep commitment to social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our history, culture and values shape everything we do-from the way we support residents to how we partner with communities to help them thrive. You'll be trusted with a role that sits at the heart of a large, regulated housing organisation - with real influence over how governance is designed, embedded and experienced day to day. Working closely with the Board, Committees and Executive Team, you'll be part of a collaborative senior leadership culture, with the flexibility and balance offered through hybrid working.
Job Description hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We're building something special at DXC Technology - and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of it. At DXC, we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We're creating an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work, do meaningful, challenging work, and grow their careers alongside talented colleagues across the globe. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders and backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented communities, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and are committed to providing a supportive, accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. DXC Technology is a global technology and innovation partner, helping many of the world's most complex and mission critical organisations transform through digital, data, and AI driven solutions. Within our Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) organisation, we sit at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and delivery - working with clients to solve problems that matter. We are seeking an Industry Managing Partner to play a key role in growing DXC's Aerospace & Defence portfolio in our Consulting & Engineering Services (CES). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced industry advisor who enjoys shaping strategy, building trusted relationships, and driving growth through insight led conversations. You'll work closely with clients, account teams, and global offerings, helping to bring DXC's consulting, engineering, and technology capabilities to life in a way that delivers real business value. Key Responsibilities Acting as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor across Aerospace & Defence Leading advisory led conversations on business and technology transformation Identifying and developing new business opportunities in partnership with account and sales teams Shaping innovative solutions across consulting, engineering, digital, data, AI, and enterprise platforms Building and re using compelling industry propositions and go to market strategies Contributing to industry thought leadership through client forums, events, and publications Collaborating as part of a global CES community, sharing insights and best practice Skills/Experience Required Strong experience operating within Aerospace & Defence environments A consultative, commercially minded approach with a passion for solving complex challenges Credibility and confidence engaging senior stakeholders and decision makers Broad understanding of digital transformation and emerging technologies, including data and AI Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills Why DXC? At DXC, you'll work alongside industry leaders, consultants, and technologists tackling some of the most complex challenges in Aerospace & Defence. You'll have the opportunity to shape client outcomes, influence industry conversations, and grow your career in an environment that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation. At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Job Description hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We're building something special at DXC Technology - and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of it. At DXC, we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We're creating an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work, do meaningful, challenging work, and grow their careers alongside talented colleagues across the globe. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders and backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented communities, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and are committed to providing a supportive, accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. DXC Technology is a global technology and innovation partner, helping many of the world's most complex and mission critical organisations transform through digital, data, and AI driven solutions. Within our Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) organisation, we sit at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and delivery - working with clients to solve problems that matter. We are seeking an Industry Managing Partner to play a key role in growing DXC's Aerospace & Defence portfolio in our Consulting & Engineering Services (CES). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced industry advisor who enjoys shaping strategy, building trusted relationships, and driving growth through insight led conversations. You'll work closely with clients, account teams, and global offerings, helping to bring DXC's consulting, engineering, and technology capabilities to life in a way that delivers real business value. Key Responsibilities Acting as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor across Aerospace & Defence Leading advisory led conversations on business and technology transformation Identifying and developing new business opportunities in partnership with account and sales teams Shaping innovative solutions across consulting, engineering, digital, data, AI, and enterprise platforms Building and re using compelling industry propositions and go to market strategies Contributing to industry thought leadership through client forums, events, and publications Collaborating as part of a global CES community, sharing insights and best practice Skills/Experience Required Strong experience operating within Aerospace & Defence environments A consultative, commercially minded approach with a passion for solving complex challenges Credibility and confidence engaging senior stakeholders and decision makers Broad understanding of digital transformation and emerging technologies, including data and AI Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills Why DXC? At DXC, you'll work alongside industry leaders, consultants, and technologists tackling some of the most complex challenges in Aerospace & Defence. You'll have the opportunity to shape client outcomes, influence industry conversations, and grow your career in an environment that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation. At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
A leading cosmetics brand in Greater London is seeking a highly experienced People leader for a fractional role to partner closely with the Founder and Executive team. The role focuses on shaping organisational evolution and performance. Responsibilities include advising on organisational topics, guiding workforce planning, and embedding cultural initiatives. Candidates should have substantial experience in senior People roles within high-growth businesses, alongside expertise in organisational design and coaching capacity.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
A leading cosmetics brand in Greater London is seeking a highly experienced People leader for a fractional role to partner closely with the Founder and Executive team. The role focuses on shaping organisational evolution and performance. Responsibilities include advising on organisational topics, guiding workforce planning, and embedding cultural initiatives. Candidates should have substantial experience in senior People roles within high-growth businesses, alongside expertise in organisational design and coaching capacity.
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Yate, Gloucestershire
Partou Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-school Yate Bristol Full-Time Permanent Salary £29,640.00 per annum £1,000 Welcome Bonus About the Role Partou Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a minimumLevel 3 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery Room Leader, overseeing the daily running of a room and ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will lead and inspire your team, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families. What We Offer £1,000 Welcome Bonus (paid across your first year, T&Cs apply) access to high-quality professional training and development - 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Enhanced Annual Leave we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays Your birthday off to enjoy your special day how you would like to access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more Buddy Bonus -cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job About You Strong EYFS knowledge Proven experience leading a team in an early years setting Passion for early years education Confidence in supporting children's learning and development Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development Why Partou? Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future. Learn more about working at Partou: Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Partou Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-school Yate Bristol Full-Time Permanent Salary £29,640.00 per annum £1,000 Welcome Bonus About the Role Partou Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a minimumLevel 3 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery Room Leader, overseeing the daily running of a room and ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will lead and inspire your team, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families. What We Offer £1,000 Welcome Bonus (paid across your first year, T&Cs apply) access to high-quality professional training and development - 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Enhanced Annual Leave we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays Your birthday off to enjoy your special day how you would like to access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more Buddy Bonus -cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job About You Strong EYFS knowledge Proven experience leading a team in an early years setting Passion for early years education Confidence in supporting children's learning and development Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development Why Partou? Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future. Learn more about working at Partou: Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a"Lead Content Designer"in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You'll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards. What you'll do Lead content delivery"across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale. Own digital content strategy"for your portfolio, shaping journeys that align to product roadmaps, CX priorities, and measurable outcomes. Champion the customer voice"in prioritisation and decision-making, ensuring content design reflects real user needs and evidence. Lead and develop content designers, setting clear direction, supporting growth, and maintaining high standards of craft and delivery. Translate insight into action, using research, analytics, and performance data to drive continuous improvement. Partner cross-functionally"with Product, Design, Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, Legal, and SEO to shape joined-up solutions. Set and uphold editorial standards, including voice, tone, accessibility, and inclusive language across all touchpoints. Drive AI-enabled content design, using CMS tools and LLMs to improve speed, quality, and consistency, while setting standards and sharing best practice. Align content to CX KPIs, WCAG guidelines, SEO, and compliance requirements, ensuring clear measurement of success. What you'll bring Proven experience delivering"strategic, user-centred, world-class digital web & app content"across large-scale digital products and services, with clear evidence of impact. Advanced expertise in"UX writing, plain language, inclusive content, accessibility, and editorial standards"at scale. Strong experience leading or mentoring content designers across"multiple initiatives, balancing quality, pace, and complexity. Advanced hands-on skills in"Figma, Confluence, enterprise CMS platforms, structured content, and reusable components. Demonstrable experience using"research methods and platforms such as UserTesting"to validate content, reduce friction, and improve comprehension. Proficiency in"Adobe Analytics and Contentsquare, using funnel analysis, session replay, and performance metrics to inform decisions. Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to"influence senior stakeholders"through clear, evidence-led rationale. Comfortable operating in"fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset. Portfolio: Interested? While applying, please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas: People - Helping develop high-performing teams. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) Team overview Sitting within the"Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll play a key role in shaping digital content strategy and raising content maturity across the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose. To create better experiences for our customers. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. OR Leeds: Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a"Lead Content Designer"in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You'll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards. What you'll do Lead content delivery"across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale. Own digital content strategy"for your portfolio, shaping journeys that align to product roadmaps, CX priorities, and measurable outcomes. Champion the customer voice"in prioritisation and decision-making, ensuring content design reflects real user needs and evidence. Lead and develop content designers, setting clear direction, supporting growth, and maintaining high standards of craft and delivery. Translate insight into action, using research, analytics, and performance data to drive continuous improvement. Partner cross-functionally"with Product, Design, Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, Legal, and SEO to shape joined-up solutions. Set and uphold editorial standards, including voice, tone, accessibility, and inclusive language across all touchpoints. Drive AI-enabled content design, using CMS tools and LLMs to improve speed, quality, and consistency, while setting standards and sharing best practice. Align content to CX KPIs, WCAG guidelines, SEO, and compliance requirements, ensuring clear measurement of success. What you'll bring Proven experience delivering"strategic, user-centred, world-class digital web & app content"across large-scale digital products and services, with clear evidence of impact. Advanced expertise in"UX writing, plain language, inclusive content, accessibility, and editorial standards"at scale. Strong experience leading or mentoring content designers across"multiple initiatives, balancing quality, pace, and complexity. Advanced hands-on skills in"Figma, Confluence, enterprise CMS platforms, structured content, and reusable components. Demonstrable experience using"research methods and platforms such as UserTesting"to validate content, reduce friction, and improve comprehension. Proficiency in"Adobe Analytics and Contentsquare, using funnel analysis, session replay, and performance metrics to inform decisions. Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to"influence senior stakeholders"through clear, evidence-led rationale. Comfortable operating in"fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset. Portfolio: Interested? While applying, please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas: People - Helping develop high-performing teams. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) Team overview Sitting within the"Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll play a key role in shaping digital content strategy and raising content maturity across the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose. To create better experiences for our customers. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. OR Leeds: Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
