This position includes working every other Saturday with a weekday off. Barchester Healthcare are looking for an experienced and dedicated Administrator to join our team and play a pivotal role within the home's management team. Providing the General Manager with the support needed to ensure the efficient running of a high quality home, this varied position encompasses managing Customer Experience elements alongside, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and the supervision of junior members of the administration team. You'll need to be a self-sufficient and professional individual who is enthusiastic and promotes a positive image when communicating with others and talking about the home, creating a positive impression. Along with strong IT skills and excellent organisation, our Administrators will need to be comfortable in giving others direction. RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a warm and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitorsManage enquiries and showrounds of the home for prospective families, including managing the customer database appropriately to support the commercial performance and conversion of enquiries for the homeDrive the occupancy and reputation of the Care Home as part of a community engagement team Support resident and family feedback with a focus on customer care Assist with the recruitment of home staff, completing employment new starter checks and arranging inductionsPayroll preparation for home based staffProvide advice and guidance to employees on queries using the HR tools and resources availableEnsure that all personal files are stored securely Attend meetings and produce accurate notes and minutes where requiredEnsure all rotas are completeManage safe contents, petty cash, and resident fund accountsUpdate ad-hoc training, supervisions, and appraisals on staff recordsOffer guidance on staff development opportunities including signposting to Apprenticeships and qualifications NEED TO HAVE Experience in a customer facing rolePrevious involvement in HR administration and recruitment High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritiseProficient user of Microsoft- specifically Word, Excel and Outlook REWARDS AND BENEFITS Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your administrative career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be. 7766
May 16, 2026
Full time
This position includes working every other Saturday with a weekday off. Barchester Healthcare are looking for an experienced and dedicated Administrator to join our team and play a pivotal role within the home's management team. Providing the General Manager with the support needed to ensure the efficient running of a high quality home, this varied position encompasses managing Customer Experience elements alongside, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and the supervision of junior members of the administration team. You'll need to be a self-sufficient and professional individual who is enthusiastic and promotes a positive image when communicating with others and talking about the home, creating a positive impression. Along with strong IT skills and excellent organisation, our Administrators will need to be comfortable in giving others direction. RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a warm and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitorsManage enquiries and showrounds of the home for prospective families, including managing the customer database appropriately to support the commercial performance and conversion of enquiries for the homeDrive the occupancy and reputation of the Care Home as part of a community engagement team Support resident and family feedback with a focus on customer care Assist with the recruitment of home staff, completing employment new starter checks and arranging inductionsPayroll preparation for home based staffProvide advice and guidance to employees on queries using the HR tools and resources availableEnsure that all personal files are stored securely Attend meetings and produce accurate notes and minutes where requiredEnsure all rotas are completeManage safe contents, petty cash, and resident fund accountsUpdate ad-hoc training, supervisions, and appraisals on staff recordsOffer guidance on staff development opportunities including signposting to Apprenticeships and qualifications NEED TO HAVE Experience in a customer facing rolePrevious involvement in HR administration and recruitment High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritiseProficient user of Microsoft- specifically Word, Excel and Outlook REWARDS AND BENEFITS Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your administrative career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be. 7766
Drive financial excellence and join a mission with purpose at senior level. Head of Finance Lead with Purpose. Empower Communities. Drive Impact. Join a mission-driven charity as Head of Finance and guide a high-performing team at the heart of life-changing international support work. For over 50 years, The Gurkha Welfare Trust has delivered essential welfare, medical, and community support to people who need it most, including extensive programmes across Nepal. With a strong heritage of compassion, resilience and service, they provide financial aid, medical care, safe housing, disaster relief, and community development initiatives that transform lives. Their work is rooted in dignity, respect, and long-term impact, ensuring vulnerable communities are supported with practical help, sustainable solutions, and unwavering commitment. Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to use your financial expertise to create real, measurable impact. You'll join a compassionate, mission-led team dedicated to improving lives, strengthening communities, and delivering crucial welfare support. If you want a role where you can be genuinely proud of the organisation you represent, and the difference you make every day, this is the place for you. The Role As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation's financial wellbeing and enabling frontline teams to deliver critical services across the UK and Nepal. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees, you will lead the entire finance function and serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will guide strategic decision-making, maintain financial integrity, champion financial governance, and support the organisation's next phase of modernisation, including the introduction of a new finance system. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long-term planningProvide clear financial insight to Trustees, senior leaders and operational teamsSupport organisational strategy with sound financial direction Financial Management & Control Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payroll, banking and cashflowPrepare quarterly management accounts and monthly group consolidationsManage UK and international multi-currency cash flowsAct as the key interface with investment managersLead statutory reporting, external audit, and compliance with SORP requirements Governance & Compliance Maintain robust internal controls and oversee internal auditsLead on fraud prevention and financial policiesEnsure ongoing compliance with Charity Commission and HMRC regulations Stakeholder Engagement Liaise confidently with banks, auditors, advisers, investment managers and government bodiesSupport colleagues with grants, project proposals, budgeting and financial oversightProvide financial advice across all departments and international teams Leadership Lead and develop a UK finance team and support finance colleagues overseasProvide mentoring and professional developmentServe as Secretary to both the Audit and Investment Committees About You You are a dynamic, influential and strategic finance leader who thrives in purpose-driven environments. You will bring:A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Charity/third sector experience or the ability to quickly adapt to SORPStrong financial reporting, controls and systems confidenceExperience leading and developing high-performing teamsAbility to work both strategically and hands-onExcellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholdersExperience implementing a new finance system What's on Offer Hybrid role based in Salisbury, WiltshireFull-time, 37.5 hours per weekCompetitive salary 25 days annual leave + bank holidaysGenerous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)Private medical insuranceFree on-site parkingOpportunities to visit overseas programmes and see the impact first-handA supportive, passionate and values-driven culture Interested? Let's Talk. Click 'apply now' to send your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion about your career.Emily Oakes - Hays Senior Business Director #
May 16, 2026
Full time
Drive financial excellence and join a mission with purpose at senior level. Head of Finance Lead with Purpose. Empower Communities. Drive Impact. Join a mission-driven charity as Head of Finance and guide a high-performing team at the heart of life-changing international support work. For over 50 years, The Gurkha Welfare Trust has delivered essential welfare, medical, and community support to people who need it most, including extensive programmes across Nepal. With a strong heritage of compassion, resilience and service, they provide financial aid, medical care, safe housing, disaster relief, and community development initiatives that transform lives. Their work is rooted in dignity, respect, and long-term impact, ensuring vulnerable communities are supported with practical help, sustainable solutions, and unwavering commitment. Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to use your financial expertise to create real, measurable impact. You'll join a compassionate, mission-led team dedicated to improving lives, strengthening communities, and delivering crucial welfare support. If you want a role where you can be genuinely proud of the organisation you represent, and the difference you make every day, this is the place for you. The Role As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation's financial wellbeing and enabling frontline teams to deliver critical services across the UK and Nepal. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees, you will lead the entire finance function and serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will guide strategic decision-making, maintain financial integrity, champion financial governance, and support the organisation's next phase of modernisation, including the introduction of a new finance system. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long-term planningProvide clear financial insight to Trustees, senior leaders and operational teamsSupport organisational strategy with sound financial direction Financial Management & Control Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payroll, banking and cashflowPrepare quarterly management accounts and monthly group consolidationsManage UK and international multi-currency cash flowsAct as the key interface with investment managersLead statutory reporting, external audit, and compliance with SORP requirements Governance & Compliance Maintain robust internal controls and oversee internal auditsLead on fraud prevention and financial policiesEnsure ongoing compliance with Charity Commission and HMRC regulations Stakeholder Engagement Liaise confidently with banks, auditors, advisers, investment managers and government bodiesSupport colleagues with grants, project proposals, budgeting and financial oversightProvide financial advice across all departments and international teams Leadership Lead and develop a UK finance team and support finance colleagues overseasProvide mentoring and professional developmentServe as Secretary to both the Audit and Investment Committees About You You are a dynamic, influential and strategic finance leader who thrives in purpose-driven environments. You will bring:A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Charity/third sector experience or the ability to quickly adapt to SORPStrong financial reporting, controls and systems confidenceExperience leading and developing high-performing teamsAbility to work both strategically and hands-onExcellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholdersExperience implementing a new finance system What's on Offer Hybrid role based in Salisbury, WiltshireFull-time, 37.5 hours per weekCompetitive salary 25 days annual leave + bank holidaysGenerous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)Private medical insuranceFree on-site parkingOpportunities to visit overseas programmes and see the impact first-handA supportive, passionate and values-driven culture Interested? Let's Talk. Click 'apply now' to send your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion about your career.Emily Oakes - Hays Senior Business Director #
Retail Sales Advisor Hourly rate £12.77 Independent Living Permanent, Part time 12 hours, Flexibility to cover Monday to Friday + Opportunities for overtime Location: Ellesmere Port Description: This is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop a career within the mobility and equipment sector. You will be part of a small team based in the mobility store located in Ellesmere Port. The purpose of this role is to conduct sales of mobility equipment and living aids combined with high quality advice. The role will be broad in scope from advising customers to handling stock and performing day-to-day shop functions. You will have effective administrative skills and a sense of pride and ownership in your work. You will be part of a small friendly team, who will work flexibly to cover store opening times including loan working once sufficiently trained. In working hands-on with mobility equipment, there will be a small degree of manual handling required. You will be working in a well-established business that specialises in providing equipment, engineering & servicing to the healthcare sector across much of England & Wales. Key Responsibilities: Assisting customers to try a range of equipment in a friendly and empathetic manner. Deliver exceptional customer service to people with a disability, elderly and those in caring or supporting roles. Provide information and advice to assist customers in selecting suitable products and the ability to highlight their benefits. Accurate handling of payments. Maintain inventory and stock levels, including stocktaking. Booking and managing equipment maintenance and deliveries. Stock orders and working closely with suppliers Ensure high standards of store displays with up-to-date information and pricing Support the achievement of meeting store targets. Comply with health and safety measures and all company policies and procedures Essential Competencies: Have a customer-centered approach with the ability to engage & communicate effectively with customers. Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff members, customers & management. Competent IT skills to be confident in operating our Electronic Point of Sale and Stock Management Software (Lightspeed training provided), email and Microsoft office packages. A proactive approach to problem solving. Ability to multi-task and prioritise activities. Ability to sometimes work on your own (once fully trained). The ability to continually develop knowledge of equipment to assist in activities of daily living,. Willingness to embrace opportunities to develop your own skills and understanding, with a proactive approach to seek out gaps in your own knowledge. Customer/other agency/public engagement and involvement: Ross Care is committed to promoting and embedding equality, diversity and inclusiveness and expects that the post holder will actively promote and engage this commitment in all that they do. The post holder should ensure that in all their behaviours, attitudes and working they recognise and take account of the health needs and rights of all sections of the community including ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation and religion/belief. The post holder will be expected to engage the service users, other agencies and the public where relevant and adhere to the Company s policies and procedures governing zero tolerance to discrimination, harassment, bullying, stereotyping and prejudicial treatment. This job description shall not limit your role, you will also be expected to carry out any other duties that you manager feels are within your capabilities and skill set. The above may not cover everything involved in the position but indicates the size and scope of the role and may be subject to change as the role develops. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Retail Sales Advisor Hourly rate £12.77 Independent Living Permanent, Part time 12 hours, Flexibility to cover Monday to Friday + Opportunities for overtime Location: Ellesmere Port Description: This is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop a career within the mobility and equipment sector. You will be part of a small team based in the mobility store located in Ellesmere Port. The purpose of this role is to conduct sales of mobility equipment and living aids combined with high quality advice. The role will be broad in scope from advising customers to handling stock and performing day-to-day shop functions. You will have effective administrative skills and a sense of pride and ownership in your work. You will be part of a small friendly team, who will work flexibly to cover store opening times including loan working once sufficiently trained. In working hands-on with mobility equipment, there will be a small degree of manual handling required. You will be working in a well-established business that specialises in providing equipment, engineering & servicing to the healthcare sector across much of England & Wales. Key Responsibilities: Assisting customers to try a range of equipment in a friendly and empathetic manner. Deliver exceptional customer service to people with a disability, elderly and those in caring or supporting roles. Provide information and advice to assist customers in selecting suitable products and the ability to highlight their benefits. Accurate handling of payments. Maintain inventory and stock levels, including stocktaking. Booking and managing equipment maintenance and deliveries. Stock orders and working closely with suppliers Ensure high standards of store displays with up-to-date information and pricing Support the achievement of meeting store targets. Comply with health and safety measures and all company policies and procedures Essential Competencies: Have a customer-centered approach with the ability to engage & communicate effectively with customers. Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff members, customers & management. Competent IT skills to be confident in operating our Electronic Point of Sale and Stock Management Software (Lightspeed training provided), email and Microsoft office packages. A proactive approach to problem solving. Ability to multi-task and prioritise activities. Ability to sometimes work on your own (once fully trained). The ability to continually develop knowledge of equipment to assist in activities of daily living,. Willingness to embrace opportunities to develop your own skills and understanding, with a proactive approach to seek out gaps in your own knowledge. Customer/other agency/public engagement and involvement: Ross Care is committed to promoting and embedding equality, diversity and inclusiveness and expects that the post holder will actively promote and engage this commitment in all that they do. The post holder should ensure that in all their behaviours, attitudes and working they recognise and take account of the health needs and rights of all sections of the community including ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation and religion/belief. The post holder will be expected to engage the service users, other agencies and the public where relevant and adhere to the Company s policies and procedures governing zero tolerance to discrimination, harassment, bullying, stereotyping and prejudicial treatment. This job description shall not limit your role, you will also be expected to carry out any other duties that you manager feels are within your capabilities and skill set. The above may not cover everything involved in the position but indicates the size and scope of the role and may be subject to change as the role develops. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Line Manager Headteachers Job Function: to deputise for the Headteacher as the senior leader in the schools. To lead teaching and learning by raising and maintaining the highest standards for curriculum and delivery of meaningful outcomes. What we do: At Kisimul we're dedicated to helping the people we support expand their life skills, abilities and experiences as part of our therapeutic community and meaningful life delivery model. Our ethos is to put individual needs, values, aspirations and outcomes at the centre of everything we do providing holistic care and lifelong learning in a nurturing, supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development. Role overview: The Deputy Headteacher will provide pivotal support for the operational integrity of the schools. This role will include leadership of the curriculum, teaching quality and aspects of personal development and well-being. You will provide leadership of the school site alongside the Headteacher and in their absence be the designated Headteacher for the school. The role therefore requires a highly tuned level of professional curiosity and demonstrable knowledge of existing DFE and inspection legislation for education, especially that related to standards for teaching and learning. The schools have provision for neurodivergent children with complex learning needs. Engagement in meaningful education can be challenging, and children have had an uneven experience of inclusion and positive outcomes in education. The schools benefit from the support of an integrated multi-disciplinary team, so this role will require coordination and communication with a range of education staff, care support teams, therapists, service development practitioners and external stakeholders, to ensure that children are engaged in learning and meeting their potential. You will have in depth knowledge of both formal and semi-formal approaches to learning, be enthused and inspired by SEND pedagogy and relate this love of learning to your colleagues. You will model, mentor and provide training and support for frontline staff, including advice and guidance for those both leading elements of the curriculum and for those new into the sector. You will also support in assessing new children for our school services. This will involve regular travel offsite (you will receive expenses), both locally for day placement considerations and nationally for those considered for our integrated residential placements. Alongside and in place of an absent Headteacher, as the designated senior leader you will need the knowledge to take operational responsibilities for all aspects of leadership, including pupil welfare, attendance, staff operational oversight and safeguarding. About You The experience I bring: Demonstrable SEND curriculum knowledge, including legislation, with direct experience of leading T&L oversight in an educational setting, ideally within SEND provision Additional qualification and evidence of ongoing CPD in relation to either educational management or SEND Understanding of neurodivergent profiles and supporting a trauma informed approach to learning Experience of vocational learning models, accredited learning and the ability to design bespoke and innovative educational input You will have held a management position in a school or local authority, ideally in specialist SEND provision Proven ability to engage with parents and other stakeholders who have often had challenging experiences with education services Able to support engagement in learning by using proactive and creative approaches, and developing learning resilience Experience of applying analytical outcomes, identifying trends and themes in relation to quality assurance processes and identifying suitable action and development plans to follow Ability to communicate effectively with a range of teams, and leading effective meetings Experience of writing succinct and summary reports for governance (or other stakeholders) Experience of and ability to demonstrate effective mentoring and management of change Evidence of using and applying a range of communication and mentoring styles to support the well being of staff, while also holding them accountable for outcomes and output Direct experience of supporting new learners into services, including assessment of needs, transition planning and ensuring effective information sharing with front line supporting staff Proven ability to chair effective meetings, encourage reflective practice and enable solution focussed thinking Experience of designing and executing action plans and providing clear success criteria An motivational team player, who can work with a range of agencies and individuals including provision of coaching and mentoring support for groups or individual staff About Kisimul Group Find out more about Meaningful Life Model: At Kisimul, we're committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms. We believe that varied perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply - your unique background, perspective, and potential might be exactly what we're looking for.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Line Manager Headteachers Job Function: to deputise for the Headteacher as the senior leader in the schools. To lead teaching and learning by raising and maintaining the highest standards for curriculum and delivery of meaningful outcomes. What we do: At Kisimul we're dedicated to helping the people we support expand their life skills, abilities and experiences as part of our therapeutic community and meaningful life delivery model. Our ethos is to put individual needs, values, aspirations and outcomes at the centre of everything we do providing holistic care and lifelong learning in a nurturing, supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development. Role overview: The Deputy Headteacher will provide pivotal support for the operational integrity of the schools. This role will include leadership of the curriculum, teaching quality and aspects of personal development and well-being. You will provide leadership of the school site alongside the Headteacher and in their absence be the designated Headteacher for the school. The role therefore requires a highly tuned level of professional curiosity and demonstrable knowledge of existing DFE and inspection legislation for education, especially that related to standards for teaching and learning. The schools have provision for neurodivergent children with complex learning needs. Engagement in meaningful education can be challenging, and children have had an uneven experience of inclusion and positive outcomes in education. The schools benefit from the support of an integrated multi-disciplinary team, so this role will require coordination and communication with a range of education staff, care support teams, therapists, service development practitioners and external stakeholders, to ensure that children are engaged in learning and meeting their potential. You will have in depth knowledge of both formal and semi-formal approaches to learning, be enthused and inspired by SEND pedagogy and relate this love of learning to your colleagues. You will model, mentor and provide training and support for frontline staff, including advice and guidance for those both leading elements of the curriculum and for those new into the sector. You will also support in assessing new children for our school services. This will involve regular travel offsite (you will receive expenses), both locally for day placement considerations and nationally for those considered for our integrated residential placements. Alongside and in place of an absent Headteacher, as the designated senior leader you will need the knowledge to take operational responsibilities for all aspects of leadership, including pupil welfare, attendance, staff operational oversight and safeguarding. About You The experience I bring: Demonstrable SEND curriculum knowledge, including legislation, with direct experience of leading T&L oversight in an educational setting, ideally within SEND provision Additional qualification and evidence of ongoing CPD in relation to either educational management or SEND Understanding of neurodivergent profiles and supporting a trauma informed approach to learning Experience of vocational learning models, accredited learning and the ability to design bespoke and innovative educational input You will have held a management position in a school or local authority, ideally in specialist SEND provision Proven ability to engage with parents and other stakeholders who have often had challenging experiences with education services Able to support engagement in learning by using proactive and creative approaches, and developing learning resilience Experience of applying analytical outcomes, identifying trends and themes in relation to quality assurance processes and identifying suitable action and development plans to follow Ability to communicate effectively with a range of teams, and leading effective meetings Experience of writing succinct and summary reports for governance (or other stakeholders) Experience of and ability to demonstrate effective mentoring and management of change Evidence of using and applying a range of communication and mentoring styles to support the well being of staff, while also holding them accountable for outcomes and output Direct experience of supporting new learners into services, including assessment of needs, transition planning and ensuring effective information sharing with front line supporting staff Proven ability to chair effective meetings, encourage reflective practice and enable solution focussed thinking Experience of designing and executing action plans and providing clear success criteria An motivational team player, who can work with a range of agencies and individuals including provision of coaching and mentoring support for groups or individual staff About Kisimul Group Find out more about Meaningful Life Model: At Kisimul, we're committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms. We believe that varied perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply - your unique background, perspective, and potential might be exactly what we're looking for.
About the role Volkswagen North Wales is currently recruiting for a Local Business Development Manager to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be someone who excels in a fast paced and busy environment, who is customer focused and ideally has a back ground in Sales. They will work closely with the Head of Sales with the primary objective to identify new business opportunities to grow and develop into Key Accounts UK wide. The successful candidate must be proactive in finding new corporate vehicle sales opportunities, as well as being able to network and quickly build up new leads. They will thrive on the challenges of business to business sales and be motivated by sales targets. The successful candidate will enjoy a generous salary package, as well as additional benefits including company car, laptop, and iPhone. (As well as all of the other Sytner benefits) About you If you are high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. Skills required: Develop opportunities in target markets with support of marketing Nurturing and developing relationships with key customer accounts Attending face-to-face meetings with partners and customers Providing specialist advice on Sytner Group's USP's and offering alongside working with our Manufacture partners offering Great time management and being able to organise your own diary Good communication skills A positive attitude Negotiation skills Plenty of initiative Creativity Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
May 16, 2026
Full time
About the role Volkswagen North Wales is currently recruiting for a Local Business Development Manager to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be someone who excels in a fast paced and busy environment, who is customer focused and ideally has a back ground in Sales. They will work closely with the Head of Sales with the primary objective to identify new business opportunities to grow and develop into Key Accounts UK wide. The successful candidate must be proactive in finding new corporate vehicle sales opportunities, as well as being able to network and quickly build up new leads. They will thrive on the challenges of business to business sales and be motivated by sales targets. The successful candidate will enjoy a generous salary package, as well as additional benefits including company car, laptop, and iPhone. (As well as all of the other Sytner benefits) About you If you are high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. Skills required: Develop opportunities in target markets with support of marketing Nurturing and developing relationships with key customer accounts Attending face-to-face meetings with partners and customers Providing specialist advice on Sytner Group's USP's and offering alongside working with our Manufacture partners offering Great time management and being able to organise your own diary Good communication skills A positive attitude Negotiation skills Plenty of initiative Creativity Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Do you enjoy working with children and their families? Are you passionate about giving young children the best possible start in life? Do you enjoy supporting parents and carers to feel confident and empowered? Would you like to develop your skills within a friendly, community based early help service? If so, we'd love to hear from you Barnardo's is proud to lead the delivery of Sandwell Family Hubs , supporting families from pregnancy through to adulthood. Family Hubs provide accessible, welcoming spaces where children, young people and families can get the right help at the right time. As an Early Years Practitioner , you will work with children and their families working in local hubs and community venues across Sandwell. You will be in helping children build strong foundations for learning, development and wellbeing, with a particular focus on early communication, language development and school readiness . Using inclusive, trauma informed and relationship based practice, you will work alongside parents, carers and partner services to improve outcomes for children. In this role, you will: Deliver high quality early years sessions , including Stay & Play style sessions, workshops and one to one support for children under five Complete WellComm speech and language screenings and provide follow on targeted support to children and parents Support early identification of SEND , delivering inclusive sessions and sharing concerns appropriately to ensure children receive timely support Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers, supporting confidence and strengthening the home learning environment Promote school readiness and early communication through practical, engaging activities Work collaboratively with colleagues across Family Hubs and with partner agencies to ensure families receive joined up support Accurately record engagement, outcomes and impact to support service learning and improvement Contribute to a flexible, responsive service , working across different locations and taking part in evening and weekend delivery when required What We're Looking For We're looking for people who: Are passionate about early help, inclusion and equality Enjoy working with families from diverse backgrounds Have experience supporting children's development and working with parents or carers Are confident delivering group sessions and engaging families in a warm, approachable way Understand the importance of early identification and support for SEND Value reflection, learning and continuous improvement Enjoy being part of a supportive, team focused service When applying, please clearly explain how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information , and demonstrate your understanding of the context and aims of the Sandwell Family Hubs service. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Jesson - Children's Services Manager ( ) Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
May 16, 2026
Full time
Do you enjoy working with children and their families? Are you passionate about giving young children the best possible start in life? Do you enjoy supporting parents and carers to feel confident and empowered? Would you like to develop your skills within a friendly, community based early help service? If so, we'd love to hear from you Barnardo's is proud to lead the delivery of Sandwell Family Hubs , supporting families from pregnancy through to adulthood. Family Hubs provide accessible, welcoming spaces where children, young people and families can get the right help at the right time. As an Early Years Practitioner , you will work with children and their families working in local hubs and community venues across Sandwell. You will be in helping children build strong foundations for learning, development and wellbeing, with a particular focus on early communication, language development and school readiness . Using inclusive, trauma informed and relationship based practice, you will work alongside parents, carers and partner services to improve outcomes for children. In this role, you will: Deliver high quality early years sessions , including Stay & Play style sessions, workshops and one to one support for children under five Complete WellComm speech and language screenings and provide follow on targeted support to children and parents Support early identification of SEND , delivering inclusive sessions and sharing concerns appropriately to ensure children receive timely support Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers, supporting confidence and strengthening the home learning environment Promote school readiness and early communication through practical, engaging activities Work collaboratively with colleagues across Family Hubs and with partner agencies to ensure families receive joined up support Accurately record engagement, outcomes and impact to support service learning and improvement Contribute to a flexible, responsive service , working across different locations and taking part in evening and weekend delivery when required What We're Looking For We're looking for people who: Are passionate about early help, inclusion and equality Enjoy working with families from diverse backgrounds Have experience supporting children's development and working with parents or carers Are confident delivering group sessions and engaging families in a warm, approachable way Understand the importance of early identification and support for SEND Value reflection, learning and continuous improvement Enjoy being part of a supportive, team focused service When applying, please clearly explain how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information , and demonstrate your understanding of the context and aims of the Sandwell Family Hubs service. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Jesson - Children's Services Manager ( ) Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
A well-established, well-respected manufacturing group that currently employs c145 people across four sites, is looking for an experienced, grounded HR Manager, ideally from a manufacturing/product delivery environment.At a significant point in its evolution, you will be happy to roll your sleeves up and look after the people function in its entirety across the business as a whole, site by site. It is a standalone role so being self-sufficient and self motivated is a must if you are to deliver what is needed and expected. You will be based in the Chester area, attending one of the four sites on a daily basis and managing your own diary.It's a business that has been around long enough to know what good looks like, and cares enough to keep raising the bar. The culture is collaborative and non-hierarchical. People are trusted to get on with the job, treated with respect, and supported. Each site is a close-knit team that takes pride in its work, and the business takes pride in its people. As the HR Manager you will Take full ownership of HR operations across all sites, covering contracts, policies, employee records, compliance, and the ongoing transition to the BambooHR portal Manage the complete ER caseload independently, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence across a mixed workforce that includes a Unite-recognised site Support site consolidation and restructuring activity with sound employment law knowledge and the appropriate level of discretion Drive SMART objective-setting across the group and own the annual performance review cycle Implement and embed the group community programme, which includes engagement surveys, Town Halls, Site Champions, long service recognition, Annual Awards, the Group Family Day, and the Employee Voice Forum Be the first point of contact for all ER matters and help develop line managers to handle day-to-day people issues with confidence Coordinate the group youth employment programme across all sites The successful HR Manager will Hold CIPD Level 5 as a minimum Level 7 preferred Have solid, hands-on HR experience in a multi-site SME manufacturing, logistics, or operational environment Bring a strong track record of managing ER caseload independently and to ET level if necessary Be flexible, adaptable and can think on their feet when required Want to take genuine ownership of the people function across the business, shaping it is as it needs to be for a growing business Have practical experience of working with HRIS systems; knowledge of BambooHR is an advantage Have the confidence and communication skills to operate at all levels, from the boardroom to the shopfloor, and to be taken seriously at both Bring with them a straightforward communication style and the ability to give clear, practical advice without overcomplicating it Ideally have had some exposure to unionised environments is useful, though not essential So, if you have a track record of success as an HR Manager and you are looking for the opportunity to build and manage a coherent people function with a company at a pivotal point in its growth, and where what you do truly matters, we need to have a conversation!Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
May 15, 2026
Full time
A well-established, well-respected manufacturing group that currently employs c145 people across four sites, is looking for an experienced, grounded HR Manager, ideally from a manufacturing/product delivery environment.At a significant point in its evolution, you will be happy to roll your sleeves up and look after the people function in its entirety across the business as a whole, site by site. It is a standalone role so being self-sufficient and self motivated is a must if you are to deliver what is needed and expected. You will be based in the Chester area, attending one of the four sites on a daily basis and managing your own diary.It's a business that has been around long enough to know what good looks like, and cares enough to keep raising the bar. The culture is collaborative and non-hierarchical. People are trusted to get on with the job, treated with respect, and supported. Each site is a close-knit team that takes pride in its work, and the business takes pride in its people. As the HR Manager you will Take full ownership of HR operations across all sites, covering contracts, policies, employee records, compliance, and the ongoing transition to the BambooHR portal Manage the complete ER caseload independently, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence across a mixed workforce that includes a Unite-recognised site Support site consolidation and restructuring activity with sound employment law knowledge and the appropriate level of discretion Drive SMART objective-setting across the group and own the annual performance review cycle Implement and embed the group community programme, which includes engagement surveys, Town Halls, Site Champions, long service recognition, Annual Awards, the Group Family Day, and the Employee Voice Forum Be the first point of contact for all ER matters and help develop line managers to handle day-to-day people issues with confidence Coordinate the group youth employment programme across all sites The successful HR Manager will Hold CIPD Level 5 as a minimum Level 7 preferred Have solid, hands-on HR experience in a multi-site SME manufacturing, logistics, or operational environment Bring a strong track record of managing ER caseload independently and to ET level if necessary Be flexible, adaptable and can think on their feet when required Want to take genuine ownership of the people function across the business, shaping it is as it needs to be for a growing business Have practical experience of working with HRIS systems; knowledge of BambooHR is an advantage Have the confidence and communication skills to operate at all levels, from the boardroom to the shopfloor, and to be taken seriously at both Bring with them a straightforward communication style and the ability to give clear, practical advice without overcomplicating it Ideally have had some exposure to unionised environments is useful, though not essential So, if you have a track record of success as an HR Manager and you are looking for the opportunity to build and manage a coherent people function with a company at a pivotal point in its growth, and where what you do truly matters, we need to have a conversation!Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Role: Business Development Manager - Renewable Sales Location: National - nationwide travel will be required Are you a Business Development Manager with a proven track record of winning new business in the solar or renewables market? Do you thrive on building pipelines from scratch, closing high value deals, and driving real commercial growth? If you're commercially sharp, well connected, and motivated by results, this is a genuine opportunity to make an impact! Here at Utilita, following continued growth and success, we're looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across our renewables division. This is a newly created, business critical role where you'll take ownership of new business across solar PV, battery storage and integrated energy solutions, helping shape our proposition and play a key role in scaling our commercial solar offering. You'll be part of helping us transform the way businesses power their future. With our proven success of over 2,000 panels installed and commercial projects already saving customers more than £3 million, Utilita is helping organisations across the UK reduce cost and drive long term sustainability. We're in our acceleration phase, and looking for someone that who wants to make a real impact as we scale. The Role You'll be responsible for building and converting a strong pipeline of commercial opportunities and securing high value deals across the renewables space. Using your market insight, you'll develop and deliver a targeted sales strategy, identifying and creating new opportunities to position Utilita effectivity in a competitive landscape. Working cross functionally, you'll ensure propositions are commercially competitive and technically robust, while building strong relationships across the sector. A key focus will be winning major opportunities, leading tenders, securing strategic partnerships, and engaging senior decision makers across large commercial organisations. You'll take full ownership of your pipeline, managing it with clear forecasting and driving momentum through the full sales cycle. Alongside new business, you'll contribute to shaping our future offerings, supporting product development, influencing go to market strategy, and staying close to market trends, policy changes, and funding mechanisms. What We're Looking For This role sits at the heart of driving growth across the renewable energy market. We're open to candidates from a range of backgrounds who can bring transferable commercial, technical, or business development experience from within renewables, energy, or similar sectors. Exposure to areas such as solar system design, DNO applications, grid considerations, tenders / frameworks, or commercial proposals would be beneficial, however we're equally open to candidates who have used similar systems or bring transferable experience and can adapt quickly. Whether your experience comes from working with SMEs, the public sector, contractors, developers, or wider commercial environments, we're looking for someone who is commercially aware, proactive, and confident building relationships and identifying opportunities. Crucially, you don't wait for opportunities, you create them. By staying close to market trends and industry activity, alongside leveraging your industry network, you know how to generate leads, initiate conversations and build long term pipelines. Experience using CRM or similar pipeline management systems would be advantageous, alongside strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills. The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!) Skills Development - we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help with this we offer training to help you achieve your goals. Giveaways! - we run regular competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl! Time off - we all need time to recharge our batteries. Our staff have 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays to help make this happen. Wellbeing App - your wellbeing is very important to us, we provide access to you and one other to our partnered Unmind App, where you can watch or listen to videos and podcasts or get hints and tips to understand and improve on your mental wellbeing. Health care scheme - we know taking care of yourself costs. So, we partner with BHSF on a cashback scheme that provides money back on services such as dental, eye care and treatments including MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations. This can also be enhanced to cover your partner and children. Employee Assistance Programme - giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year. Exclusive packages - we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages. Giving back - we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities. Death in service - we pay twice your annual salary to your designated next of kin, so they don't have to worry about costs at such a distressing time. Pension - Saving for retirement is essential; we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%. The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies - Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role: Business Development Manager - Renewable Sales Location: National - nationwide travel will be required Are you a Business Development Manager with a proven track record of winning new business in the solar or renewables market? Do you thrive on building pipelines from scratch, closing high value deals, and driving real commercial growth? If you're commercially sharp, well connected, and motivated by results, this is a genuine opportunity to make an impact! Here at Utilita, following continued growth and success, we're looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across our renewables division. This is a newly created, business critical role where you'll take ownership of new business across solar PV, battery storage and integrated energy solutions, helping shape our proposition and play a key role in scaling our commercial solar offering. You'll be part of helping us transform the way businesses power their future. With our proven success of over 2,000 panels installed and commercial projects already saving customers more than £3 million, Utilita is helping organisations across the UK reduce cost and drive long term sustainability. We're in our acceleration phase, and looking for someone that who wants to make a real impact as we scale. The Role You'll be responsible for building and converting a strong pipeline of commercial opportunities and securing high value deals across the renewables space. Using your market insight, you'll develop and deliver a targeted sales strategy, identifying and creating new opportunities to position Utilita effectivity in a competitive landscape. Working cross functionally, you'll ensure propositions are commercially competitive and technically robust, while building strong relationships across the sector. A key focus will be winning major opportunities, leading tenders, securing strategic partnerships, and engaging senior decision makers across large commercial organisations. You'll take full ownership of your pipeline, managing it with clear forecasting and driving momentum through the full sales cycle. Alongside new business, you'll contribute to shaping our future offerings, supporting product development, influencing go to market strategy, and staying close to market trends, policy changes, and funding mechanisms. What We're Looking For This role sits at the heart of driving growth across the renewable energy market. We're open to candidates from a range of backgrounds who can bring transferable commercial, technical, or business development experience from within renewables, energy, or similar sectors. Exposure to areas such as solar system design, DNO applications, grid considerations, tenders / frameworks, or commercial proposals would be beneficial, however we're equally open to candidates who have used similar systems or bring transferable experience and can adapt quickly. Whether your experience comes from working with SMEs, the public sector, contractors, developers, or wider commercial environments, we're looking for someone who is commercially aware, proactive, and confident building relationships and identifying opportunities. Crucially, you don't wait for opportunities, you create them. By staying close to market trends and industry activity, alongside leveraging your industry network, you know how to generate leads, initiate conversations and build long term pipelines. Experience using CRM or similar pipeline management systems would be advantageous, alongside strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills. The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!) Skills Development - we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help with this we offer training to help you achieve your goals. Giveaways! - we run regular competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl! Time off - we all need time to recharge our batteries. Our staff have 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays to help make this happen. Wellbeing App - your wellbeing is very important to us, we provide access to you and one other to our partnered Unmind App, where you can watch or listen to videos and podcasts or get hints and tips to understand and improve on your mental wellbeing. Health care scheme - we know taking care of yourself costs. So, we partner with BHSF on a cashback scheme that provides money back on services such as dental, eye care and treatments including MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations. This can also be enhanced to cover your partner and children. Employee Assistance Programme - giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year. Exclusive packages - we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages. Giving back - we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities. Death in service - we pay twice your annual salary to your designated next of kin, so they don't have to worry about costs at such a distressing time. Pension - Saving for retirement is essential; we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%. The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies - Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assurance Manager to join our Highways Technology Services business, which includes Street Lighting, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Highways Technologies. This role will be a national role based at one of our existing contracts, which includes Manchester, Wakefield and Walsall. You will be required to travel between depots across the UK - a Company Car will be provided. The standard hours of work are 40 per week, Monday - Friday. In this role, you will support the Highways Technology Services business, by providing effective solutions to maintain ongoing assurance for operating policies, processes and standards that the business follows. This will be done by actively taking part in audits and other surveillance visits both internally and externally when needed, tracking, and reporting on performance to ensure consistent assurance across the business. Ultimately this role will help the business in enhancing excellence to assure client satisfaction, reduce risk, increase efficiency, and build a reputation for delivering high quality services. What you'll do: Ensure that the operational business is properly implementing the Amey model, and the standards to which the business subscribes providing support to Health, Safety, Environmental management and quality assurance personnel as required. Stay abreast of developments in legislation, regulation, and industry best practice through an ongoing process of formal continuing professional development. Develop briefing on relevant topics and procedures to enable information to be cascaded throughout the business by key stakeholders. Under direction from the Business Partner, develop audit schedules and undertake surveillance visits of areas under the scope of employment. Support incident investigations identify and, using specialist technical knowledge, to advise on the implementation of effective preventive actions through a process of root cause analysis. Take ownership of the Amey online reporting tool, EcoOnine, overseeing action closures to the required quality and standard, and formally challenging overdue items. Under direction of the Business Partner, take ownership of Amey policy, procedure and guidance documents, ensuring document owners maintain life cycle document reviews as necessary to reflect current obligations and best working practices, legal and regulatory requirements. Support the Business Partner to review Amey management systems, processes and procedures; and support the business in the implementation of risk control arrangements using specialist technical knowledge where necessary. Under direction from the Business Partner, support Work Winning activities by ensuring that Business Unit bidding teams incorporate Amey's strategy and approach to managing environmental compliance into bid submissions. Provide guidance, advice and support to management teams to ensure that mobilisations and demobilisation take place in compliance with Amey's stated requirements. Continually uphold Amey's core value of 'safety first, always', by complying with and promoting our robust safety measures to minimise the risk of injury or ill health by consistently applying and working within our Zero Code framework whilst undertaking activities for or on behalf of Amey. Undertake site visits and engage with all employees as necessary on a regular basis, supporting them to work effectively. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like a Highways Team Leader and Supervisor Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded HGV licence training, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What you'll bring: Entry level qualification to the CQI or IOSH and can demonstrate they are working towards an advanced level of membership. Previously experience of working on a Street Lighting / Highways contract (desirable) Ability to define Assurance standards which are pertinent to the business. Able to plan for assurance, inclusive of processes and resources required to achieve best in class assurance needs. The ability to monitor and assess assurance controls in place inclusive of any deviation from defined standards or regulatory requirements. Competence in implementing continual improvement opportunities through, review, engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders within the business to prevent future defects or issues. The ability to train and educate employees to ensure they have the necessary skills and competence to ensure assurance within the business. An engaging communication and influencing style able to work with all levels of the business. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
May 15, 2026
Full time
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assurance Manager to join our Highways Technology Services business, which includes Street Lighting, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Highways Technologies. This role will be a national role based at one of our existing contracts, which includes Manchester, Wakefield and Walsall. You will be required to travel between depots across the UK - a Company Car will be provided. The standard hours of work are 40 per week, Monday - Friday. In this role, you will support the Highways Technology Services business, by providing effective solutions to maintain ongoing assurance for operating policies, processes and standards that the business follows. This will be done by actively taking part in audits and other surveillance visits both internally and externally when needed, tracking, and reporting on performance to ensure consistent assurance across the business. Ultimately this role will help the business in enhancing excellence to assure client satisfaction, reduce risk, increase efficiency, and build a reputation for delivering high quality services. What you'll do: Ensure that the operational business is properly implementing the Amey model, and the standards to which the business subscribes providing support to Health, Safety, Environmental management and quality assurance personnel as required. Stay abreast of developments in legislation, regulation, and industry best practice through an ongoing process of formal continuing professional development. Develop briefing on relevant topics and procedures to enable information to be cascaded throughout the business by key stakeholders. Under direction from the Business Partner, develop audit schedules and undertake surveillance visits of areas under the scope of employment. Support incident investigations identify and, using specialist technical knowledge, to advise on the implementation of effective preventive actions through a process of root cause analysis. Take ownership of the Amey online reporting tool, EcoOnine, overseeing action closures to the required quality and standard, and formally challenging overdue items. Under direction of the Business Partner, take ownership of Amey policy, procedure and guidance documents, ensuring document owners maintain life cycle document reviews as necessary to reflect current obligations and best working practices, legal and regulatory requirements. Support the Business Partner to review Amey management systems, processes and procedures; and support the business in the implementation of risk control arrangements using specialist technical knowledge where necessary. Under direction from the Business Partner, support Work Winning activities by ensuring that Business Unit bidding teams incorporate Amey's strategy and approach to managing environmental compliance into bid submissions. Provide guidance, advice and support to management teams to ensure that mobilisations and demobilisation take place in compliance with Amey's stated requirements. Continually uphold Amey's core value of 'safety first, always', by complying with and promoting our robust safety measures to minimise the risk of injury or ill health by consistently applying and working within our Zero Code framework whilst undertaking activities for or on behalf of Amey. Undertake site visits and engage with all employees as necessary on a regular basis, supporting them to work effectively. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like a Highways Team Leader and Supervisor Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded HGV licence training, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What you'll bring: Entry level qualification to the CQI or IOSH and can demonstrate they are working towards an advanced level of membership. Previously experience of working on a Street Lighting / Highways contract (desirable) Ability to define Assurance standards which are pertinent to the business. Able to plan for assurance, inclusive of processes and resources required to achieve best in class assurance needs. The ability to monitor and assess assurance controls in place inclusive of any deviation from defined standards or regulatory requirements. Competence in implementing continual improvement opportunities through, review, engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders within the business to prevent future defects or issues. The ability to train and educate employees to ensure they have the necessary skills and competence to ensure assurance within the business. An engaging communication and influencing style able to work with all levels of the business. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
We re looking for a creative and organised Design Officer to join our Marketing team on a FTC until August 2027. This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping people recognise The National Lottery Community Fund and understand the difference our funding makes to communities across the UK. Working closely with the Brand Manager and colleagues across Communications and Engagement, you ll help create clear, accessible and engaging design materials for a wide range of channels. From templates, presentations and reports to campaign assets, event materials and branded guidance, your work will help us tell our story consistently and creatively. This role would suit someone who has a flare for design and enjoys balancing hands-on design delivery with brand stewardship, working with different teams, managing varied briefs and finding practical creative solutions in a busy organisation. You might start the day reviewing new design requests from colleagues, then spend time creating branded assets for a campaign, presentation, report or event. Later, you may be advising a team on how to apply our visual identity, updating a template, or working with an external designer to make sure commissioned work is on brand, accessible and delivered on time. You ll be expected to balance hands-on design delivery with brand guidance, helping colleagues produce communications that are clear, consistent and engaging. Key responsibilities may include: Create high-quality design materials for internal and external communications, across print and digital channels. Manage and prioritise design requests, agreeing realistic timelines with colleagues. Support the Brand Manager in maintaining the consistency and integrity of the Fund s visual identity. Provide practical design advice to teams across the UK, balancing brand consistency with creative flexibility. Design quick-turnaround assets in-house, including presentations, social media graphics, reports, event materials and branded documents. Brief and work with external designers, freelancers or suppliers where additional support is needed. Ensure design work is accessible, inclusive and appropriate for the intended audience. Work closely with communications, content and country teams to support integrated campaigns and projects. We re looking for someone with strong practical experience in graphic design, ideally with at least five years experience in a design role or similar creative environment. You ll be confident creating high-quality design work across a range of formats, including digital, print, presentations, reports, social media, campaign materials and event assets. You ll need a good understanding of brand identity and be able to apply guidelines consistently while still bringing creative thinking and flexibility to your work. You should be comfortable managing multiple briefs, prioritising your workload and working to deadlines in a busy organisation. The ideal candidate will have: At least five years experience in a graphic design role or similar creative background. A strong, up-to-date portfolio of design work that you are able to talk through. Experience creating materials for both digital and print channels. Good knowledge of design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar. An understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles. Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, polished and accurate work. Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining visual consistency. Good communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues and respond constructively to feedback. The ability to manage competing deadlines and work with colleagues across different teams. Experience briefing or working with external designers, freelancers or suppliers would be helpful. This role can be based anywhere in the UK. You will be expected to travel at least once a month for team meetings, and occasional additional travel may be required to support projects, events or collaboration with colleagues. A relevant design qualification, certification or equivalent professional experience would be welcome, but we are most interested in your practical experience, portfolio and ability to create accessible, effective and brand-aligned design work. Interview details: Date: w/c 6th or 13th July Format: Online Location: We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Ibi Adekoya. For any questions about the recruitment process, please email us. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. If you are selected for interview we will request to view your portfolio before the interview date. Your supporting statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria below. Your portfolio should include examples of recent design work that show your approach to brand, accessibility, layout, digital and/or print design. We will use your CV, supporting statement and portfolio to assess your application. Essential Criteria: At least five years practical experience working in graphic design, brand design or a similar creative role. A strong and relevant portfolio demonstrating high-quality design across a range of formats, such as digital, print, reports, presentations, campaigns, social media or event materials. Experience applying brand guidelines consistently while using creative judgement to adapt designs for different audiences, channels and purposes. Strong working knowledge of design tools, particularly Adobe Creative Suite, with confidence using other tools such as Canva or Microsoft PowerPoint where appropriate. Good understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles, with the ability to create clear, user-focused and accessible design work. Strong communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues on design choices and explain creative decisions clearly. Experience commissioning and briefing and working with external designers, freelancers or suppliers where additional support is needed Desirable Criteria: Experience designing for a public sector, charity, non-profit or purpose-led organisation. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
May 15, 2026
Full time
We re looking for a creative and organised Design Officer to join our Marketing team on a FTC until August 2027. This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping people recognise The National Lottery Community Fund and understand the difference our funding makes to communities across the UK. Working closely with the Brand Manager and colleagues across Communications and Engagement, you ll help create clear, accessible and engaging design materials for a wide range of channels. From templates, presentations and reports to campaign assets, event materials and branded guidance, your work will help us tell our story consistently and creatively. This role would suit someone who has a flare for design and enjoys balancing hands-on design delivery with brand stewardship, working with different teams, managing varied briefs and finding practical creative solutions in a busy organisation. You might start the day reviewing new design requests from colleagues, then spend time creating branded assets for a campaign, presentation, report or event. Later, you may be advising a team on how to apply our visual identity, updating a template, or working with an external designer to make sure commissioned work is on brand, accessible and delivered on time. You ll be expected to balance hands-on design delivery with brand guidance, helping colleagues produce communications that are clear, consistent and engaging. Key responsibilities may include: Create high-quality design materials for internal and external communications, across print and digital channels. Manage and prioritise design requests, agreeing realistic timelines with colleagues. Support the Brand Manager in maintaining the consistency and integrity of the Fund s visual identity. Provide practical design advice to teams across the UK, balancing brand consistency with creative flexibility. Design quick-turnaround assets in-house, including presentations, social media graphics, reports, event materials and branded documents. Brief and work with external designers, freelancers or suppliers where additional support is needed. Ensure design work is accessible, inclusive and appropriate for the intended audience. Work closely with communications, content and country teams to support integrated campaigns and projects. We re looking for someone with strong practical experience in graphic design, ideally with at least five years experience in a design role or similar creative environment. You ll be confident creating high-quality design work across a range of formats, including digital, print, presentations, reports, social media, campaign materials and event assets. You ll need a good understanding of brand identity and be able to apply guidelines consistently while still bringing creative thinking and flexibility to your work. You should be comfortable managing multiple briefs, prioritising your workload and working to deadlines in a busy organisation. The ideal candidate will have: At least five years experience in a graphic design role or similar creative background. A strong, up-to-date portfolio of design work that you are able to talk through. Experience creating materials for both digital and print channels. Good knowledge of design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar. An understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles. Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, polished and accurate work. Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining visual consistency. Good communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues and respond constructively to feedback. The ability to manage competing deadlines and work with colleagues across different teams. Experience briefing or working with external designers, freelancers or suppliers would be helpful. This role can be based anywhere in the UK. You will be expected to travel at least once a month for team meetings, and occasional additional travel may be required to support projects, events or collaboration with colleagues. A relevant design qualification, certification or equivalent professional experience would be welcome, but we are most interested in your practical experience, portfolio and ability to create accessible, effective and brand-aligned design work. Interview details: Date: w/c 6th or 13th July Format: Online Location: We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Ibi Adekoya. For any questions about the recruitment process, please email us. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. If you are selected for interview we will request to view your portfolio before the interview date. Your supporting statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria below. Your portfolio should include examples of recent design work that show your approach to brand, accessibility, layout, digital and/or print design. We will use your CV, supporting statement and portfolio to assess your application. Essential Criteria: At least five years practical experience working in graphic design, brand design or a similar creative role. A strong and relevant portfolio demonstrating high-quality design across a range of formats, such as digital, print, reports, presentations, campaigns, social media or event materials. Experience applying brand guidelines consistently while using creative judgement to adapt designs for different audiences, channels and purposes. Strong working knowledge of design tools, particularly Adobe Creative Suite, with confidence using other tools such as Canva or Microsoft PowerPoint where appropriate. Good understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles, with the ability to create clear, user-focused and accessible design work. Strong communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues on design choices and explain creative decisions clearly. Experience commissioning and briefing and working with external designers, freelancers or suppliers where additional support is needed Desirable Criteria: Experience designing for a public sector, charity, non-profit or purpose-led organisation. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
The PR & External Affairs Lead will drive impactful communication strategies within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring the organisation's voice is clearly heard and positively represented. Based in Merseyside, this role requires a strong understanding of public relations and external stakeholder engagement. Client Details This is a well-established organisation within the not-for-profit industry, dedicated to delivering meaningful services to the community. As a medium-sized organisation, it offers a collaborative environment and a focus on making a tangible difference. Description The key responsibilities for the PR & External Affairs Lead will include: Develop and implement comprehensive PR and external affairs strategies to enhance the organisation's reputation. Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including media outlets and community partners. Manage the organisation's media presence, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and brand values. Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when required, providing clear and consistent messaging. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PR campaigns and adjust strategies to optimise impact. Oversee the creation of press releases, statements, and other external communications materials. Provide expert advice to internal teams on external communication matters and crisis management. Ensure all communications align with the organisation's mission and values within the not-for-profit sector. Profile A successful PR & External Affairs Lead should have: Previous experience in public relations, communications, or external affairs. Exposure to working in sectors facing into local authorities, and combined authorities is highly advantageous. Strong knowledge of media relations and stakeholder engagement strategies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for positive organisational representation. A degree or equivalent qualification in communications, marketing, or a related field. Job Offer On offer for the successful PR Manager & External Affairs Lead: Competitive salary ranging from 50,000 to 55,000 per annum. Hybrid working arrangement with two days on-site in Merseyside. Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation. A supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Chance to directly contribute to positive community impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a PR & External Affairs Lead within the not-for-profit industry, apply now to join this rewarding and impactful role.
May 15, 2026
Full time
The PR & External Affairs Lead will drive impactful communication strategies within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring the organisation's voice is clearly heard and positively represented. Based in Merseyside, this role requires a strong understanding of public relations and external stakeholder engagement. Client Details This is a well-established organisation within the not-for-profit industry, dedicated to delivering meaningful services to the community. As a medium-sized organisation, it offers a collaborative environment and a focus on making a tangible difference. Description The key responsibilities for the PR & External Affairs Lead will include: Develop and implement comprehensive PR and external affairs strategies to enhance the organisation's reputation. Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including media outlets and community partners. Manage the organisation's media presence, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and brand values. Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when required, providing clear and consistent messaging. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PR campaigns and adjust strategies to optimise impact. Oversee the creation of press releases, statements, and other external communications materials. Provide expert advice to internal teams on external communication matters and crisis management. Ensure all communications align with the organisation's mission and values within the not-for-profit sector. Profile A successful PR & External Affairs Lead should have: Previous experience in public relations, communications, or external affairs. Exposure to working in sectors facing into local authorities, and combined authorities is highly advantageous. Strong knowledge of media relations and stakeholder engagement strategies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for positive organisational representation. A degree or equivalent qualification in communications, marketing, or a related field. Job Offer On offer for the successful PR Manager & External Affairs Lead: Competitive salary ranging from 50,000 to 55,000 per annum. Hybrid working arrangement with two days on-site in Merseyside. Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation. A supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Chance to directly contribute to positive community impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a PR & External Affairs Lead within the not-for-profit industry, apply now to join this rewarding and impactful role.
Role: Principal Regulatory Policy Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: Hybrid, attending an office location in Westminster, London Salary: Up to £86,212 and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card (or a daily contribution to travel of up to £16.30) + 30 days holiday and bank holidays Closing Date: 18 May Interviews planned for: week commencing 1June Working pattern: Full-time - The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Principal Regulatory Policy Manager This is an opportunity to join the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) as a Principal Regulatory Policy Manager, contributing toward the success of procurement and delivery of key non-competitive defence equipment capabilities such as the new Dreadnought class of nuclear submarines, Type 26 frigates and Skynet military satellites. We have over £115bn of contracts regulated through the regulatory framework. This is an exciting and challenging time for defence with a fast-evolving threat environment, and the Government's Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy now published and being implemented. The SSRO is playing an active role in these vital developments looking at how our regulatory regime can best play a part in incentivising a faster pace of delivery while protecting taxpayer value for money and ensuring fair prices to contractors that allow them to thrive. As a Principal Regulatory Policy Manager in the SSRO you will be at the heart of our thinking on how to evolve the single source regime in line with the Government's objectives. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across the defence establishment both in the MOD and the defence industry. You will be an important part of a dynamic organisation enhancing the SSRO's reputation as an independent expert body and thought leader. The SSRO is an executive non-departmental public body that plays a central role in the regulation of the UK government's non-competitive procurement of military capabilities. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and imposes transparency obligations on defence contractors. Amongst other things we establish the baseline profit rate for contracts under the single source regime, hold and analyse a wide range of contract and supplier data, publish guidance on what costs are allowable, give opinions and determinations on areas of disagreement between MOD and contractors and constantly look for ways to improve and strengthen the regime. This is a full-time role, and we would be happy to consider flexible working arrangements for the successful candidate. What will I be doing? Responsibilities Provide high-level policy expertise and advice to develop and deliver aspects of the SSRO's vision, objectives, strategies, policies and plans, including: Horizon-scanning and foresight work to inform the SSRO's future planning and strategic priorities. Keeping up to date with significant public sector, regulatory policy and parliamentary developments and disseminating this intelligence within the SSRO. Developing a strong understanding of qualifying defence contracts including key statistics and details about those the SSRO regulates. Lead the SSRO Support function including the helpdesk which primarily deals with queries about the contracting, pricing and reporting provisions of the regulatory framework, ensuring MOD and industry stakeholders are satisfied with the support services they receive. This includes: Ensuring helpdesk queries are responded to in a timely manner and within expected timescales. Ensuring onboarding sessions (which induct contractors new to the regulatory framework) and training sessions are delivered effectively and stakeholders are satisfied. Disseminating within the SSRO intelligence and information derived from support engagement so as to inform our other work. Effective line management of the Stakeholder Support Manager and the Stakeholder Support Coordinator inspiring them to deliver their best. Lead complex projects and activities, taking responsibility for delivering high quality, timely outputs. Examples of such projects/activities include: Leading the SSRO's international engagement with partner organisations and ensure that the organisation continues to be a contributing member of the International Community of Practice (ICOP). Reviewing the Act and the Regulations that govern the SSRO's activities to identify potential improvements that will make the single source regulatory framework more effective and formulate recommendations to the Secretary of State. Improving pricing and reporting under the regulatory framework. Developing the Corporate Plan, the Internal Business Plan and other strategies as required. Providing guidance to stakeholders about the operation of the regulatory framework, supporting them to implement the framework effectively and efficiently, and responding to their questions. Collaborate with staff across the SSRO and work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams, including project teams drawn from across other established teams. Share knowledge with colleagues where this will assist their work. Manage and lead such teams as required. Engage effectively with stakeholders across the defence community (both public and private sector) and wider Government and regulators. Manage public consultations and other appropriate channels of engagement. Communicate the SSRO's work with influence, including preparing high quality documents. Draft in a language and style that conveys technical information in a way that is easy for non-technical audiences to comprehend. Give presentations to a wide range of internal and external audiences. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Investigate and make best use of available technology, including exploring how artificial intelligence can contribute new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Be a role model for the SSRO's values and behaviours and an active participant in the SSRO's corporate life. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Person specification Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional qualification or experience. Experience of working within the defence sector. Strong critical thinking abilities to challenge and consider alternatives when looking at issues. Able to master the detail, to interpret and interrogate data and derive insights from it to inform our choices, whilst not losing the bigger picture. Flexibility in thinking and ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Ability to understand complex ideas/issues and develop policies and processes that work in a defence and regulatory setting both for Government and industry. Able to take high level steers from senior staff and translate into options that are implementable for our regulatory regime, including development of ideas emerging from reviews of the legislation which governs our work. A self-starter, practical and pragmatic, with a high level of project, time and resource management skills, who demonstrates a flexible 'can do' attitude, takes on challenges and has the tenacity to actively challenge processes. Experience of planning and delivering research projects or policy reviews, with a demonstrated ability to present complex data in a clear and easy-to-understand format including both written and oral presentations for a variety of audiences. Proven ability to work collaboratively including over organisational boundaries, build relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining credibility and professionalism. Friendly, customer-centric approach to engaging with stakeholders and dealing with the pressures of enquiries. Conveys confidence and authority in a complex environment. Acts with integrity and consideration for others. A proficient user of MS Office packages particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word or equivalent. Desirable A good understanding of defence or public procurement, especially commercial contracting from either an MOD and/or defence industry perspective Experience of handling sensitive data (e.g. commercial, political, intelligence, military, health, personal data or justice). Experience of developing standards or guidance, for example running consultations, development of exposure drafts and policy papers, running working groups or technical discussion panels. A good understanding of commercial economics and economic regulation in the UK. Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance but is not a reserved role and is therefore open to foreign or dual nationals. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the person specification, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience . click apply for full job details
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role: Principal Regulatory Policy Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: Hybrid, attending an office location in Westminster, London Salary: Up to £86,212 and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card (or a daily contribution to travel of up to £16.30) + 30 days holiday and bank holidays Closing Date: 18 May Interviews planned for: week commencing 1June Working pattern: Full-time - The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Principal Regulatory Policy Manager This is an opportunity to join the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) as a Principal Regulatory Policy Manager, contributing toward the success of procurement and delivery of key non-competitive defence equipment capabilities such as the new Dreadnought class of nuclear submarines, Type 26 frigates and Skynet military satellites. We have over £115bn of contracts regulated through the regulatory framework. This is an exciting and challenging time for defence with a fast-evolving threat environment, and the Government's Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy now published and being implemented. The SSRO is playing an active role in these vital developments looking at how our regulatory regime can best play a part in incentivising a faster pace of delivery while protecting taxpayer value for money and ensuring fair prices to contractors that allow them to thrive. As a Principal Regulatory Policy Manager in the SSRO you will be at the heart of our thinking on how to evolve the single source regime in line with the Government's objectives. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across the defence establishment both in the MOD and the defence industry. You will be an important part of a dynamic organisation enhancing the SSRO's reputation as an independent expert body and thought leader. The SSRO is an executive non-departmental public body that plays a central role in the regulation of the UK government's non-competitive procurement of military capabilities. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and imposes transparency obligations on defence contractors. Amongst other things we establish the baseline profit rate for contracts under the single source regime, hold and analyse a wide range of contract and supplier data, publish guidance on what costs are allowable, give opinions and determinations on areas of disagreement between MOD and contractors and constantly look for ways to improve and strengthen the regime. This is a full-time role, and we would be happy to consider flexible working arrangements for the successful candidate. What will I be doing? Responsibilities Provide high-level policy expertise and advice to develop and deliver aspects of the SSRO's vision, objectives, strategies, policies and plans, including: Horizon-scanning and foresight work to inform the SSRO's future planning and strategic priorities. Keeping up to date with significant public sector, regulatory policy and parliamentary developments and disseminating this intelligence within the SSRO. Developing a strong understanding of qualifying defence contracts including key statistics and details about those the SSRO regulates. Lead the SSRO Support function including the helpdesk which primarily deals with queries about the contracting, pricing and reporting provisions of the regulatory framework, ensuring MOD and industry stakeholders are satisfied with the support services they receive. This includes: Ensuring helpdesk queries are responded to in a timely manner and within expected timescales. Ensuring onboarding sessions (which induct contractors new to the regulatory framework) and training sessions are delivered effectively and stakeholders are satisfied. Disseminating within the SSRO intelligence and information derived from support engagement so as to inform our other work. Effective line management of the Stakeholder Support Manager and the Stakeholder Support Coordinator inspiring them to deliver their best. Lead complex projects and activities, taking responsibility for delivering high quality, timely outputs. Examples of such projects/activities include: Leading the SSRO's international engagement with partner organisations and ensure that the organisation continues to be a contributing member of the International Community of Practice (ICOP). Reviewing the Act and the Regulations that govern the SSRO's activities to identify potential improvements that will make the single source regulatory framework more effective and formulate recommendations to the Secretary of State. Improving pricing and reporting under the regulatory framework. Developing the Corporate Plan, the Internal Business Plan and other strategies as required. Providing guidance to stakeholders about the operation of the regulatory framework, supporting them to implement the framework effectively and efficiently, and responding to their questions. Collaborate with staff across the SSRO and work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams, including project teams drawn from across other established teams. Share knowledge with colleagues where this will assist their work. Manage and lead such teams as required. Engage effectively with stakeholders across the defence community (both public and private sector) and wider Government and regulators. Manage public consultations and other appropriate channels of engagement. Communicate the SSRO's work with influence, including preparing high quality documents. Draft in a language and style that conveys technical information in a way that is easy for non-technical audiences to comprehend. Give presentations to a wide range of internal and external audiences. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Investigate and make best use of available technology, including exploring how artificial intelligence can contribute new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Be a role model for the SSRO's values and behaviours and an active participant in the SSRO's corporate life. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Person specification Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional qualification or experience. Experience of working within the defence sector. Strong critical thinking abilities to challenge and consider alternatives when looking at issues. Able to master the detail, to interpret and interrogate data and derive insights from it to inform our choices, whilst not losing the bigger picture. Flexibility in thinking and ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Ability to understand complex ideas/issues and develop policies and processes that work in a defence and regulatory setting both for Government and industry. Able to take high level steers from senior staff and translate into options that are implementable for our regulatory regime, including development of ideas emerging from reviews of the legislation which governs our work. A self-starter, practical and pragmatic, with a high level of project, time and resource management skills, who demonstrates a flexible 'can do' attitude, takes on challenges and has the tenacity to actively challenge processes. Experience of planning and delivering research projects or policy reviews, with a demonstrated ability to present complex data in a clear and easy-to-understand format including both written and oral presentations for a variety of audiences. Proven ability to work collaboratively including over organisational boundaries, build relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining credibility and professionalism. Friendly, customer-centric approach to engaging with stakeholders and dealing with the pressures of enquiries. Conveys confidence and authority in a complex environment. Acts with integrity and consideration for others. A proficient user of MS Office packages particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word or equivalent. Desirable A good understanding of defence or public procurement, especially commercial contracting from either an MOD and/or defence industry perspective Experience of handling sensitive data (e.g. commercial, political, intelligence, military, health, personal data or justice). Experience of developing standards or guidance, for example running consultations, development of exposure drafts and policy papers, running working groups or technical discussion panels. A good understanding of commercial economics and economic regulation in the UK. Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance but is not a reserved role and is therefore open to foreign or dual nationals. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the person specification, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience . click apply for full job details
Summary Are you an experienced fundraiser who's motivated by purpose and impact? Would you like to use your skills to help care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever? We're looking for a Grants & Partnerships Manager to join our Wales Specialist Delivery team, supporting projects and programmes across the country by securing funding from Trusts, Foundations, Grants as well as well as partnership funding approaches Working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders, you'll play a key role in helping the National Trust deliver ambitious plans for people, places and nature in Wales. This role is currently based at Erddig (your hub location), but we're flexible and happy to discuss working from any National Trust hub in Wales, with regular travel to properties and partners as needed. Interviews will be held on 2 July. Internally you'll be known as Fundraising Consultant. Mae cyfieithiad Cymraeg yr hysbyseb hon ar gael yn y atodiadau. What it's like to work here Our Wales Specialist Delivery team works alongside colleagues across properties, portfolios and specialisms to help unlock funding and support for some of the Trust's most important work. From historic landscapes to nature recovery projects and community engagement, no two days are the same. You'll be part of a small, supportive fundraising team that values collaboration, learning and shared success. We work closely with General Managers, property teams and national specialists, helping build confidence and capability around fundraising while strengthening relationships with funders and partners. What you'll be doing You'll help grow income across the Trust in Wales by identifying, developing and securing small to medium sized grants (up to £100k), while also supporting colleagues with larger funding bids. You'll work with internal teams to shape compelling funding cases, cultivate relationships with funders and donors, and ensure funding is managed, monitored and evaluated in line with requirements. Alongside this, you'll provide advice, guidance and practical support to colleagues, helping embed a positive, confident fundraising culture. You'll keep up to date with the funding landscape, share insight across teams, and ensure accurate record keeping and compliance across all funding activity. Who we're looking for You don't need to know everything about the National Trust to apply, but you'll bring experience, curiosity and a collaborative approach. We'd love to hear from you if you have: experience of fundraising, or a professional fundraising qualification a track record of identifying, securing and managing grants or funding confidence working with a range of stakeholders and external partners strong written communication and organisational skills an interest in supporting nature, heritage and community focused work The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Summary Are you an experienced fundraiser who's motivated by purpose and impact? Would you like to use your skills to help care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever? We're looking for a Grants & Partnerships Manager to join our Wales Specialist Delivery team, supporting projects and programmes across the country by securing funding from Trusts, Foundations, Grants as well as well as partnership funding approaches Working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders, you'll play a key role in helping the National Trust deliver ambitious plans for people, places and nature in Wales. This role is currently based at Erddig (your hub location), but we're flexible and happy to discuss working from any National Trust hub in Wales, with regular travel to properties and partners as needed. Interviews will be held on 2 July. Internally you'll be known as Fundraising Consultant. Mae cyfieithiad Cymraeg yr hysbyseb hon ar gael yn y atodiadau. What it's like to work here Our Wales Specialist Delivery team works alongside colleagues across properties, portfolios and specialisms to help unlock funding and support for some of the Trust's most important work. From historic landscapes to nature recovery projects and community engagement, no two days are the same. You'll be part of a small, supportive fundraising team that values collaboration, learning and shared success. We work closely with General Managers, property teams and national specialists, helping build confidence and capability around fundraising while strengthening relationships with funders and partners. What you'll be doing You'll help grow income across the Trust in Wales by identifying, developing and securing small to medium sized grants (up to £100k), while also supporting colleagues with larger funding bids. You'll work with internal teams to shape compelling funding cases, cultivate relationships with funders and donors, and ensure funding is managed, monitored and evaluated in line with requirements. Alongside this, you'll provide advice, guidance and practical support to colleagues, helping embed a positive, confident fundraising culture. You'll keep up to date with the funding landscape, share insight across teams, and ensure accurate record keeping and compliance across all funding activity. Who we're looking for You don't need to know everything about the National Trust to apply, but you'll bring experience, curiosity and a collaborative approach. We'd love to hear from you if you have: experience of fundraising, or a professional fundraising qualification a track record of identifying, securing and managing grants or funding confidence working with a range of stakeholders and external partners strong written communication and organisational skills an interest in supporting nature, heritage and community focused work The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Interim HR Advisor Ramsgate On-site role Contract until end of October 2026 up to 48K pro rata Immediate start available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim HR Advisor to join a large-scale TUPE project based in Ramsgate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced operational environment, working closely with the HR TUPE Lead to support end-to-end consultation activity affecting approximately 1,200 employees. This role will suit an HR professional who has previously worked within complex change environments and is confident managing high-volume employee relations activity alongside large-scale organisational change programmes. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the delivery of a large-scale TUPE programme from consultation through to completion Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees throughout the consultation process Supporting collective and individual consultation meetings Ensuring all TUPE processes are compliant with current employment legislation and internal policies Managing employee queries and providing timely, accurate responses Supporting with restructuring and organisational change activity where required Working closely with stakeholders across HR, operations and project teams Supporting the coordination of consultation schedules, documentation and trackers Assisting with risk management, escalation points and project reporting Supporting union engagement and employee communications where appropriate To be considered, you must have previous experience supporting large-scale TUPE activity and/or major reorganisations or restructures within organisations of at least 500 headcount. Due to the nature of the site, security vetting is required. Therefore, you must: Have resided in the UK continuously for the last 3 years Not have left the UK for more than 30 days at any one time during that period Hold either a UK passport or Indefinite Leave to Remain with a valid share code Please note, due to the site location, public transport is not accessible, therefore you will need access to a vehicle. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Interim HR Advisor Ramsgate On-site role Contract until end of October 2026 up to 48K pro rata Immediate start available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim HR Advisor to join a large-scale TUPE project based in Ramsgate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced operational environment, working closely with the HR TUPE Lead to support end-to-end consultation activity affecting approximately 1,200 employees. This role will suit an HR professional who has previously worked within complex change environments and is confident managing high-volume employee relations activity alongside large-scale organisational change programmes. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the delivery of a large-scale TUPE programme from consultation through to completion Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees throughout the consultation process Supporting collective and individual consultation meetings Ensuring all TUPE processes are compliant with current employment legislation and internal policies Managing employee queries and providing timely, accurate responses Supporting with restructuring and organisational change activity where required Working closely with stakeholders across HR, operations and project teams Supporting the coordination of consultation schedules, documentation and trackers Assisting with risk management, escalation points and project reporting Supporting union engagement and employee communications where appropriate To be considered, you must have previous experience supporting large-scale TUPE activity and/or major reorganisations or restructures within organisations of at least 500 headcount. Due to the nature of the site, security vetting is required. Therefore, you must: Have resided in the UK continuously for the last 3 years Not have left the UK for more than 30 days at any one time during that period Hold either a UK passport or Indefinite Leave to Remain with a valid share code Please note, due to the site location, public transport is not accessible, therefore you will need access to a vehicle. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Barchester Healthcare are looking for an experienced and dedicated Administrator to join our team and play a pivotal role within the home's management team. Providing the General Manager with the support needed to ensure the efficient running of a high quality home, this varied position encompasses managing Customer Experience elements alongside, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and the supervision of junior members of the administration team. You'll need to be a self-sufficient and professional individual who is enthusiastic and promotes a positive image when communicating with others and talking about the home, creating a positive impression. Along with strong IT skills and excellent organisation, our Administrators will need to be comfortable in giving others direction. RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a warm and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors Manage enquiries and showrounds of the home for prospective families, including managing the customer database appropriately to support the commercial performance and conversion of enquiries for the home Drive the occupancy and reputation of the Care Home as part of a community engagement team Support resident and family feedback with a focus on customer care Assist with the recruitment of home staff, completing employment new starter checks and arranging inductions Payroll preparation for home based staff Provide advice and guidance to employees onqueries using the HR tools and resources available Ensure that all personal files are stored securely Attend meetings and produce accurate notes and minutes where required Ensure all rotas are complete Manage safe contents, petty cash, and resident fund accounts Update ad-hoc training, supervisions, and appraisals on staff records Offer guidance on staff development opportunities including signposting to Apprenticeships and qualifications NEED TO HAVE Experience in a customer facing role Previous involvement in HR administration and recruitment High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise Proficient user of Microsoft- specifically Word, Excel and Outlook CIPD qualification would be beneficial REWARDS AND BENEFITS Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your administrative career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Barchester Healthcare are looking for an experienced and dedicated Administrator to join our team and play a pivotal role within the home's management team. Providing the General Manager with the support needed to ensure the efficient running of a high quality home, this varied position encompasses managing Customer Experience elements alongside, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and the supervision of junior members of the administration team. You'll need to be a self-sufficient and professional individual who is enthusiastic and promotes a positive image when communicating with others and talking about the home, creating a positive impression. Along with strong IT skills and excellent organisation, our Administrators will need to be comfortable in giving others direction. RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a warm and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors Manage enquiries and showrounds of the home for prospective families, including managing the customer database appropriately to support the commercial performance and conversion of enquiries for the home Drive the occupancy and reputation of the Care Home as part of a community engagement team Support resident and family feedback with a focus on customer care Assist with the recruitment of home staff, completing employment new starter checks and arranging inductions Payroll preparation for home based staff Provide advice and guidance to employees onqueries using the HR tools and resources available Ensure that all personal files are stored securely Attend meetings and produce accurate notes and minutes where required Ensure all rotas are complete Manage safe contents, petty cash, and resident fund accounts Update ad-hoc training, supervisions, and appraisals on staff records Offer guidance on staff development opportunities including signposting to Apprenticeships and qualifications NEED TO HAVE Experience in a customer facing role Previous involvement in HR administration and recruitment High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise Proficient user of Microsoft- specifically Word, Excel and Outlook CIPD qualification would be beneficial REWARDS AND BENEFITS Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your administrative career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
HR Advisor - 3-Month Contract South West Birmingham £135 per day (circa) 37.5 hours per week 9:00am - 5:30pm (30-minute lunch) An opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor to join a well-established, not-for-profit healthcare organisation delivering a broad range of primary, community and specialist services in partnership with the NHS. This is an initial 3-month contract , with a strong potential to become permanent (c. £35,000 FTE). About the Organisation Our client is a GP-led healthcare provider operating across Birmingham, focused on delivering high-quality, accessible care closer to home . With a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, they play a key role in supporting NHS services and improving patient outcomes across the region. The Role This is a varied and hands-on HR Advisor position , supporting the HR Business Partner in delivering an efficient, responsive HR service. You will act as a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on a range of HR matters while ensuring HR processes run smoothly across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding Manage end-to-end recruitment for administrative roles, complete pre-employment checks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders HR Administration & Systems Maintain accurate employee records and training data, ensuring compliance with internal policies Employee Relations Provide practical advice on absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues, supporting formal processes where required Policy & Process Support the development and implementation of HR policies, including attendance and flexible working Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with managers, acting as a trusted first-line HR contact and supporting HR-led training initiatives Team Support Oversee the day-to-day activity of the HR Administrator About You You'll be a confident and proactive HR professional with experience across ER, recruitment and HR operations , comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling sensitive matters with discretion.
May 15, 2026
Seasonal
HR Advisor - 3-Month Contract South West Birmingham £135 per day (circa) 37.5 hours per week 9:00am - 5:30pm (30-minute lunch) An opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor to join a well-established, not-for-profit healthcare organisation delivering a broad range of primary, community and specialist services in partnership with the NHS. This is an initial 3-month contract , with a strong potential to become permanent (c. £35,000 FTE). About the Organisation Our client is a GP-led healthcare provider operating across Birmingham, focused on delivering high-quality, accessible care closer to home . With a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, they play a key role in supporting NHS services and improving patient outcomes across the region. The Role This is a varied and hands-on HR Advisor position , supporting the HR Business Partner in delivering an efficient, responsive HR service. You will act as a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on a range of HR matters while ensuring HR processes run smoothly across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding Manage end-to-end recruitment for administrative roles, complete pre-employment checks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders HR Administration & Systems Maintain accurate employee records and training data, ensuring compliance with internal policies Employee Relations Provide practical advice on absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues, supporting formal processes where required Policy & Process Support the development and implementation of HR policies, including attendance and flexible working Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with managers, acting as a trusted first-line HR contact and supporting HR-led training initiatives Team Support Oversee the day-to-day activity of the HR Administrator About You You'll be a confident and proactive HR professional with experience across ER, recruitment and HR operations , comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling sensitive matters with discretion.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a IAG Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employment Services in Haringey. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The IAG Specialist will provide high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to people with mental health conditions, supporting them to access employment, education, training, and volunteering opportunities. The service delivers time-limited, light-touch one-to-one and group-based interventions, tailored to individual need and focused on progression, wellbeing, and increased independence. The role will be predominantly community-based within one borough, requiring travel across community venues. Support will be delivered through a hybrid model, combining face-to-face and virtual engagement. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. You will bring experience delivering Information, Advice and Guidance within a community, mental health, or employment support setting, alongside a strong understanding of how mental health challenges can impact wellbeing, confidence, daily functioning, and readiness for work. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with service users, employers, community partners, and clinical teams. You will be confident managing a varied caseload, maintaining accurate and high-quality case notes, and delivering engaging group sessions both in person and virtually. Strong administrative and digital skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems. You will demonstrate high attention to detail and a firm commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, and organisational policies. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
May 14, 2026
Full time
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a IAG Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employment Services in Haringey. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The IAG Specialist will provide high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to people with mental health conditions, supporting them to access employment, education, training, and volunteering opportunities. The service delivers time-limited, light-touch one-to-one and group-based interventions, tailored to individual need and focused on progression, wellbeing, and increased independence. The role will be predominantly community-based within one borough, requiring travel across community venues. Support will be delivered through a hybrid model, combining face-to-face and virtual engagement. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. You will bring experience delivering Information, Advice and Guidance within a community, mental health, or employment support setting, alongside a strong understanding of how mental health challenges can impact wellbeing, confidence, daily functioning, and readiness for work. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with service users, employers, community partners, and clinical teams. You will be confident managing a varied caseload, maintaining accurate and high-quality case notes, and delivering engaging group sessions both in person and virtually. Strong administrative and digital skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems. You will demonstrate high attention to detail and a firm commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, and organisational policies. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Location: Remote - With some travel to schools the North West, Yorkshire & Humber and North East regions Those Huge Small Victories Here at the Witherslack Group, we strive to change young, vulnerable lives every day - and as a WG Futures Talent Manager, you'll have the chance to help us do that. In this role, you'll support young people, both current students and alumni, as they take their first steps towards employment, apprenticeships, and long-term careers. By building strong relationships with students, families, schools, employers, and education partners, you'll play a key role in helping young people achieve their ambitions and create meaningful futures. Get out what you put in As a WG Futures Talent Manager, you'll work across a cohort of secondary schools, delivering employability and preparation for work programmes that genuinely change lives. You'll coach and guide young people through every stage of their employability journey - from CV writing and interview preparation to job searching and securing employment opportunities. You'll lead engaging workshops both virtually and in person, manage relationships with employers and training providers and support the development of pathways into employment, apprenticeships, and further education. You'll also work closely with parents and carers to ensure students receive personalised and ongoing support throughout their journey. A key part of the role will involve integrating technology into the Futures programme. You'll help develop and improve digital tools, talent portals, virtual workshops, CRM systems, and online resources to enhance engagement and improve outcomes for students and alumni. You'll also monitor performance, track progress against KPIs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme through innovative digital solutions. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a passionate central Futures team and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people as they transition from education into employment and adulthood. 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: Essential: Experience in recruitment, talent management, employer engagement, or careers support Experience working with young people and building strong relationships with stakeholders Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and confident IT skills Experience using recruitment systems and CRM platforms Knowledge of UK apprenticeships and employment pathways Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Confident delivering workshops, presentations, and small group sessions Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail Flexible, positive, and resilient approach Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English Full UK Driver's License Desirable: Experience working with large employers or within education, employability, or youth support settings Coaching and mentoring experience Stakeholder management experience Specialist qualification in Careers Advice Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Customer service focused approach Evidence of continuing professional development What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package. With us, you'll make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary £30,000 - £35,000 Training and ongoing professional development 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package including pension and life insurance Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs Medical cover for appointments like opticians and dentist visits Recommend-a-friend scheme with £1,000 bonus Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. 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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged. For a full job description, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .
May 14, 2026
Full time
Location: Remote - With some travel to schools the North West, Yorkshire & Humber and North East regions Those Huge Small Victories Here at the Witherslack Group, we strive to change young, vulnerable lives every day - and as a WG Futures Talent Manager, you'll have the chance to help us do that. In this role, you'll support young people, both current students and alumni, as they take their first steps towards employment, apprenticeships, and long-term careers. By building strong relationships with students, families, schools, employers, and education partners, you'll play a key role in helping young people achieve their ambitions and create meaningful futures. Get out what you put in As a WG Futures Talent Manager, you'll work across a cohort of secondary schools, delivering employability and preparation for work programmes that genuinely change lives. You'll coach and guide young people through every stage of their employability journey - from CV writing and interview preparation to job searching and securing employment opportunities. You'll lead engaging workshops both virtually and in person, manage relationships with employers and training providers and support the development of pathways into employment, apprenticeships, and further education. You'll also work closely with parents and carers to ensure students receive personalised and ongoing support throughout their journey. A key part of the role will involve integrating technology into the Futures programme. You'll help develop and improve digital tools, talent portals, virtual workshops, CRM systems, and online resources to enhance engagement and improve outcomes for students and alumni. You'll also monitor performance, track progress against KPIs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme through innovative digital solutions. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a passionate central Futures team and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people as they transition from education into employment and adulthood. 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: Essential: Experience in recruitment, talent management, employer engagement, or careers support Experience working with young people and building strong relationships with stakeholders Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and confident IT skills Experience using recruitment systems and CRM platforms Knowledge of UK apprenticeships and employment pathways Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Confident delivering workshops, presentations, and small group sessions Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail Flexible, positive, and resilient approach Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English Full UK Driver's License Desirable: Experience working with large employers or within education, employability, or youth support settings Coaching and mentoring experience Stakeholder management experience Specialist qualification in Careers Advice Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Customer service focused approach Evidence of continuing professional development What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package. With us, you'll make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary £30,000 - £35,000 Training and ongoing professional development 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package including pension and life insurance Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs Medical cover for appointments like opticians and dentist visits Recommend-a-friend scheme with £1,000 bonus Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. 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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged. For a full job description, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .
Location: Remote - With some travel to schools the North West, Yorkshire & Humber and North East regions Those Huge Small Victories Here at the Witherslack Group, we strive to change young, vulnerable lives every day - and as a WG Futures Talent Manager, you'll have the chance to help us do that. In this role, you'll support young people, both current students and alumni, as they take their first steps towards employment, apprenticeships, and long-term careers. By building strong relationships with students, families, schools, employers, and education partners, you'll play a key role in helping young people achieve their ambitions and create meaningful futures. Get out what you put in As a WG Futures Talent Manager, you'll work across a cohort of secondary schools, delivering employability and preparation for work programmes that genuinely change lives. You'll coach and guide young people through every stage of their employability journey - from CV writing and interview preparation to job searching and securing employment opportunities. You'll lead engaging workshops both virtually and in person, manage relationships with employers and training providers and support the development of pathways into employment, apprenticeships, and further education. You'll also work closely with parents and carers to ensure students receive personalised and ongoing support throughout their journey. A key part of the role will involve integrating technology into the Futures programme. You'll help develop and improve digital tools, talent portals, virtual workshops, CRM systems, and online resources to enhance engagement and improve outcomes for students and alumni. You'll also monitor performance, track progress against KPIs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme through innovative digital solutions. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a passionate central Futures team and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people as they transition from education into employment and adulthood. 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: Essential: Experience in recruitment, talent management, employer engagement, or careers support Experience working with young people and building strong relationships with stakeholders Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and confident IT skills Experience using recruitment systems and CRM platforms Knowledge of UK apprenticeships and employment pathways Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Confident delivering workshops, presentations, and small group sessions Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail Flexible, positive, and resilient approach Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English Full UK Driver's License Desirable: Experience working with large employers or within education, employability, or youth support settings Coaching and mentoring experience Stakeholder management experience Specialist qualification in Careers Advice Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Customer service focused approach Evidence of continuing professional development What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package. With us, you'll make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary £30,000 - £35,000 Training and ongoing professional development 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package including pension and life insurance Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs Medical cover for appointments like opticians and dentist visits Recommend-a-friend scheme with £1,000 bonus Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. 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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged. For a full job description, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .
May 14, 2026
Full time
Location: Remote - With some travel to schools the North West, Yorkshire & Humber and North East regions Those Huge Small Victories Here at the Witherslack Group, we strive to change young, vulnerable lives every day - and as a WG Futures Talent Manager, you'll have the chance to help us do that. In this role, you'll support young people, both current students and alumni, as they take their first steps towards employment, apprenticeships, and long-term careers. By building strong relationships with students, families, schools, employers, and education partners, you'll play a key role in helping young people achieve their ambitions and create meaningful futures. Get out what you put in As a WG Futures Talent Manager, you'll work across a cohort of secondary schools, delivering employability and preparation for work programmes that genuinely change lives. You'll coach and guide young people through every stage of their employability journey - from CV writing and interview preparation to job searching and securing employment opportunities. You'll lead engaging workshops both virtually and in person, manage relationships with employers and training providers and support the development of pathways into employment, apprenticeships, and further education. You'll also work closely with parents and carers to ensure students receive personalised and ongoing support throughout their journey. A key part of the role will involve integrating technology into the Futures programme. You'll help develop and improve digital tools, talent portals, virtual workshops, CRM systems, and online resources to enhance engagement and improve outcomes for students and alumni. You'll also monitor performance, track progress against KPIs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme through innovative digital solutions. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a passionate central Futures team and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people as they transition from education into employment and adulthood. 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: Essential: Experience in recruitment, talent management, employer engagement, or careers support Experience working with young people and building strong relationships with stakeholders Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and confident IT skills Experience using recruitment systems and CRM platforms Knowledge of UK apprenticeships and employment pathways Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Confident delivering workshops, presentations, and small group sessions Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail Flexible, positive, and resilient approach Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English Full UK Driver's License Desirable: Experience working with large employers or within education, employability, or youth support settings Coaching and mentoring experience Stakeholder management experience Specialist qualification in Careers Advice Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Customer service focused approach Evidence of continuing professional development What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package. With us, you'll make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary £30,000 - £35,000 Training and ongoing professional development 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package including pension and life insurance Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs Medical cover for appointments like opticians and dentist visits Recommend-a-friend scheme with £1,000 bonus Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. 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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged. For a full job description, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .
Deputy Director Audit Policy The post holder will support the Director of Audit Policy in the development and direction of audit policy by the Audit and Assurance Policy (AAP) Team. This will include: Responsibility for all aspects of policy relating to ethical frameworks for audit and assurance practitioners. Developing of AAP Team strategy. Providing authoritative technical expertise to internal stakeholders, most notably to Supervision and Enforcement. Engaging with senior external stakeholders, including on ethical and technical matters. Development of UK audit and assurance policy. Working closely with the Head of Assurance Technology to ensure that the FRC remains on the cutting edge of audit and assurance related technology developments. The post holder will also deputise for the Director of Audit Policy when required to represent the AAP Team internally within the FRC, and to external stakeholders. The post holder will provide strategic leadership on projects to ensure that outputs are of high quality, coherent and aligned with the FRC's objectives. They will play a leadership role in the development of UK audit and assurance policy, with the aim of developing innovative approaches which keeps the FRC at the forefront of influencing both in the UK and internationally. In particular, the role will include taking responsibility for all aspects of the ethical frameworks applicable to audit and assurance practitioners, including fee waiver applications. The post holder will also keep the strategic landscape for audit policy under review to ensure timely, proportionate responses to emerging risks and opportunities. This will include developments in international regulation and standard setting, as well as UK developments in the regulation policy landscape. The role will also include oversight of the projects being undertaken by the AAP team. This will include helping manage the team's portfolio of politics, assuming some line management responsibilities and provision of technical advice and support for Project Directors within the team. The post holder will also closely collaborate with the AAP's Head of Technology Assurance to ensure that technology is appropriately considered within the project portfolio. The post holder will help represent the work of the AAP team within FRC governance structures. They will also liaise with other teams within the FRC to support their work, as well as to position the work of the AAP team within the overall work of the FRC. The role will also include engaging other national and international stakeholders where appropriate. This will include audit firms, other UK financial regulators, professional bodies, and international standard setters and regulatory forums. Knowledge & Expertise A CCAB qualification as well as experience working with and drafting technical audit-related standards and guidance are required. The ideal candidates will have: Strong leadership aptitude, comprising an ability to articulate a clear vision of the AAP Team's strategy combined with the project management ability to support the realisation of the strategy. A strategic vision which includes the relationship between effective and proportionate regulation to support growth in the UK economy. Excellent in-depth knowledge of the FRC's suite of auditing, assurance and ethical standards. An excellent understanding of the regulatory framework for audit, both within the UK, and internationally. An understanding of contemporary developments in audit and assurance, including the role of technology, the development of sustainability assurance, and the role of private equity in audit firms. Strong people skills, including proven line management experience and commitment to supporting the development of self and others in the team. Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships, and to quickly establish credibility and influence at senior levels. Confident and articulate communicator with the confidence to speak publicly, and manage meetings with senior stakeholders. Exceptional report writing skills, able to express issues in a clear, balanced and concise manner. Enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about improving assurance to better meet needs of all stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to develop innovative solutions and combine technical rigour with proportional outcomes that support public interest considerations. A supporter of innovation. First-class technical skills (ability to provide legally sound, clear and constructive advice). Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to oversee a portfolio of projects being delivered by a team. A process of engagement with assurance professionals and wider stakeholders that is appropriate and provides effective mechanisms for developing standards, guidance, and communication best practice. To manage the delivery of assurance technology and thought leadership projects to ensure that there is: Sufficient input from others within the FRC, including Supervision & Enforcement colleagues, and others within the wider stakeholder community. High quality standard setting, guidance, and other thought leadership publications. To lead meetings and roundtables with senior members of the assurance profession and a wide range of other stakeholders to build credibility. Take a leadership role in managing and developing staff and raising their performance, including a management role in developing current and future AAPT staff. To identify and develop standard setting, guidance and other projects and their scope, appropriately assessing risk and opportunities through research and consultation with stakeholders. To provide support to boarder FRC wide projects and deliverables. Please apply by uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter as a single document upload. In the covering letter, please set out, by reference to the person specification above how you meet the required skillset. Rewards and benefits The FRC offers remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave, ability to buy extra leave. Generous employer pension contribution of 10%. Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services. The FRC offers staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme. The FRC has a strong work/life balance ethos. The FRC believes that equality of opportunity and diversity is important in the work that we do and we are strongly committed to being an inclusive employer. Our values of being fair and independent supports this commitment. Equal opportunities monitoring is an important means of demonstrating and implementing our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity. Completing our diversity form will assist the FRC to identify any barriers that prevent access to employment and career development for certain groups of people, and to develop solutions, such as action plans, new policies and practices. The FRC is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme from disabled people as defined by the Equality Act 2010 that meet the minimum requirements for the role. To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here The role is based in our central Birmingham office. The post holder should be able to work flexibly to support the team's activities and also provide cover within the FRC as necessary. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement with its workforce. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement, with a expectation that 40% of a person's working time will be located at one of our offices per week, with precise arrangements to be agreed between the employee and the line manager.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director Audit Policy The post holder will support the Director of Audit Policy in the development and direction of audit policy by the Audit and Assurance Policy (AAP) Team. This will include: Responsibility for all aspects of policy relating to ethical frameworks for audit and assurance practitioners. Developing of AAP Team strategy. Providing authoritative technical expertise to internal stakeholders, most notably to Supervision and Enforcement. Engaging with senior external stakeholders, including on ethical and technical matters. Development of UK audit and assurance policy. Working closely with the Head of Assurance Technology to ensure that the FRC remains on the cutting edge of audit and assurance related technology developments. The post holder will also deputise for the Director of Audit Policy when required to represent the AAP Team internally within the FRC, and to external stakeholders. The post holder will provide strategic leadership on projects to ensure that outputs are of high quality, coherent and aligned with the FRC's objectives. They will play a leadership role in the development of UK audit and assurance policy, with the aim of developing innovative approaches which keeps the FRC at the forefront of influencing both in the UK and internationally. In particular, the role will include taking responsibility for all aspects of the ethical frameworks applicable to audit and assurance practitioners, including fee waiver applications. The post holder will also keep the strategic landscape for audit policy under review to ensure timely, proportionate responses to emerging risks and opportunities. This will include developments in international regulation and standard setting, as well as UK developments in the regulation policy landscape. The role will also include oversight of the projects being undertaken by the AAP team. This will include helping manage the team's portfolio of politics, assuming some line management responsibilities and provision of technical advice and support for Project Directors within the team. The post holder will also closely collaborate with the AAP's Head of Technology Assurance to ensure that technology is appropriately considered within the project portfolio. The post holder will help represent the work of the AAP team within FRC governance structures. They will also liaise with other teams within the FRC to support their work, as well as to position the work of the AAP team within the overall work of the FRC. The role will also include engaging other national and international stakeholders where appropriate. This will include audit firms, other UK financial regulators, professional bodies, and international standard setters and regulatory forums. Knowledge & Expertise A CCAB qualification as well as experience working with and drafting technical audit-related standards and guidance are required. The ideal candidates will have: Strong leadership aptitude, comprising an ability to articulate a clear vision of the AAP Team's strategy combined with the project management ability to support the realisation of the strategy. A strategic vision which includes the relationship between effective and proportionate regulation to support growth in the UK economy. Excellent in-depth knowledge of the FRC's suite of auditing, assurance and ethical standards. An excellent understanding of the regulatory framework for audit, both within the UK, and internationally. An understanding of contemporary developments in audit and assurance, including the role of technology, the development of sustainability assurance, and the role of private equity in audit firms. Strong people skills, including proven line management experience and commitment to supporting the development of self and others in the team. Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships, and to quickly establish credibility and influence at senior levels. Confident and articulate communicator with the confidence to speak publicly, and manage meetings with senior stakeholders. Exceptional report writing skills, able to express issues in a clear, balanced and concise manner. Enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about improving assurance to better meet needs of all stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to develop innovative solutions and combine technical rigour with proportional outcomes that support public interest considerations. A supporter of innovation. First-class technical skills (ability to provide legally sound, clear and constructive advice). Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to oversee a portfolio of projects being delivered by a team. A process of engagement with assurance professionals and wider stakeholders that is appropriate and provides effective mechanisms for developing standards, guidance, and communication best practice. To manage the delivery of assurance technology and thought leadership projects to ensure that there is: Sufficient input from others within the FRC, including Supervision & Enforcement colleagues, and others within the wider stakeholder community. High quality standard setting, guidance, and other thought leadership publications. To lead meetings and roundtables with senior members of the assurance profession and a wide range of other stakeholders to build credibility. Take a leadership role in managing and developing staff and raising their performance, including a management role in developing current and future AAPT staff. To identify and develop standard setting, guidance and other projects and their scope, appropriately assessing risk and opportunities through research and consultation with stakeholders. To provide support to boarder FRC wide projects and deliverables. Please apply by uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter as a single document upload. In the covering letter, please set out, by reference to the person specification above how you meet the required skillset. Rewards and benefits The FRC offers remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave, ability to buy extra leave. Generous employer pension contribution of 10%. Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services. The FRC offers staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme. The FRC has a strong work/life balance ethos. The FRC believes that equality of opportunity and diversity is important in the work that we do and we are strongly committed to being an inclusive employer. Our values of being fair and independent supports this commitment. Equal opportunities monitoring is an important means of demonstrating and implementing our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity. Completing our diversity form will assist the FRC to identify any barriers that prevent access to employment and career development for certain groups of people, and to develop solutions, such as action plans, new policies and practices. The FRC is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme from disabled people as defined by the Equality Act 2010 that meet the minimum requirements for the role. To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here The role is based in our central Birmingham office. The post holder should be able to work flexibly to support the team's activities and also provide cover within the FRC as necessary. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement with its workforce. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement, with a expectation that 40% of a person's working time will be located at one of our offices per week, with precise arrangements to be agreed between the employee and the line manager.