Hays are recruiting an R&D and Innovation Tax Manager for their client, a Top 10 Accountancy firm. As a Manager you will lead the delivery of R&D and Patent Box services across a varied portfolio of clients. You will take responsibility for client relationships, technical delivery and financial management, ensuring a consistently high standard of service. Working closely with senior leadership, you will also contribute to advisory projects, support business development initiatives and help shape the ongoing growth of the service line. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of R&D and Patent Box clients, acting as the primary point of contact Lead on the preparation and/or review of R&D tax and Patent Box claims Oversee client relationships, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines Manage WIP, billing and fee recovery, ensuring effective financial control across your portfolio Provide technical guidance on complex R&D and Patent Box matters Support advisory work, including completion of technical analyses and reports for Partner / Director review. Attend client meetings, including pre-year-end and completion meetings Identify opportunities to add value and proactively contribute to business development activity Team Leadership & Development Manage and support a team, delegating work and ensuring appropriate development opportunities Provide coaching and technical training to junior colleagues Encourage independent thinking and continuous improvement within the team Participate in recruitment and team management activities, including interviews and team oversight Technical & Commercial Focus Maintain strong technical knowledge of R&D and Patent Box legislation Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and identify emerging opportunities for clients Contribute to internal training initiatives and wider knowledge sharing Support the preparation of proposals, fee quotes and client tenders Demonstrate commercial awareness, including pricing strategies and client profitability Drive efficiencies through improved processes and adoption of new technologies Skills & Experience Significant experience in R&D Tax Relief and/or Patent Box Qualified or qualified by experience (ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA or equivalent) Strong technical and analytical capability Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering complex projects Commercially aware, with experience managing fees and WIP Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels Experience managing and developing teams What's on Offer A varied and technically interesting portfolio of work Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team A collaborative and supportive working environment Flexible and hybrid working options The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the growth of the R&D and Innovation offering This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious R&D Tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking and dynamic firm. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 20, 2026
Full time
Hays are recruiting an R&D and Innovation Tax Manager for their client, a Top 10 Accountancy firm. As a Manager you will lead the delivery of R&D and Patent Box services across a varied portfolio of clients. You will take responsibility for client relationships, technical delivery and financial management, ensuring a consistently high standard of service. Working closely with senior leadership, you will also contribute to advisory projects, support business development initiatives and help shape the ongoing growth of the service line. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of R&D and Patent Box clients, acting as the primary point of contact Lead on the preparation and/or review of R&D tax and Patent Box claims Oversee client relationships, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines Manage WIP, billing and fee recovery, ensuring effective financial control across your portfolio Provide technical guidance on complex R&D and Patent Box matters Support advisory work, including completion of technical analyses and reports for Partner / Director review. Attend client meetings, including pre-year-end and completion meetings Identify opportunities to add value and proactively contribute to business development activity Team Leadership & Development Manage and support a team, delegating work and ensuring appropriate development opportunities Provide coaching and technical training to junior colleagues Encourage independent thinking and continuous improvement within the team Participate in recruitment and team management activities, including interviews and team oversight Technical & Commercial Focus Maintain strong technical knowledge of R&D and Patent Box legislation Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and identify emerging opportunities for clients Contribute to internal training initiatives and wider knowledge sharing Support the preparation of proposals, fee quotes and client tenders Demonstrate commercial awareness, including pricing strategies and client profitability Drive efficiencies through improved processes and adoption of new technologies Skills & Experience Significant experience in R&D Tax Relief and/or Patent Box Qualified or qualified by experience (ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA or equivalent) Strong technical and analytical capability Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering complex projects Commercially aware, with experience managing fees and WIP Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels Experience managing and developing teams What's on Offer A varied and technically interesting portfolio of work Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team A collaborative and supportive working environment Flexible and hybrid working options The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the growth of the R&D and Innovation offering This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious R&D Tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking and dynamic firm. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
May 19, 2026
Full time
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Storage Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in Dell PowerMax and SRDF Metro, to deliver enterprise storage solutions for high-profile customers in regulated environments.This is a customer-facing professional services role, working on critical infrastructure programmes where resilience, performance, and data availability are paramount. UK based remote role 6 month contract Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support Dell PowerMax storage environments Deploy and troubleshoot SRDF Metro (active/active replication) Deliver high availability and disaster recovery solutions across multi-site environments Lead and support storage migration projects (VMAX - PowerMax, PowerMax - PowerMax) Produce key project deliverables (HLD/LLD, migration plans, test & back-out plans) Work with infrastructure teams on SAN, zoning, masking, and host connectivity Support enterprise platforms (VMware, Oracle, SQL Server, Windows, Linux/AIX) Provide guidance on RPO/RTO, resilience, and operational risk Troubleshoot across storage, SAN, and replication layers Required Experience Strong hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerMax Proven SRDF Metro experience in production environments Solid understanding of SRDF (SRDF/S, SRDF/A, consistency groups, failover) Experience with Unisphere, SYMCLI, and Dell storage tooling Strong Fibre Channel SAN knowledge (Brocade preferred, Cisco beneficial) Experience with storage provisioning, masking, zoning, multipathing Background delivering enterprise projects/professional services engagements Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills Desirable Skills Experience in Banking/Financial Services/regulated environments PowerMax/VMAX migration programmes Knowledge of PowerPath, MPIO (Linux/Windows/AIX), VMware Exposure to Oracle RAC, SQL Server, IBM Power/AIX Understanding of DR testing, cyber recovery, or performance tuning Profile Strong customer-facing communication skills Comfortable working in complex, high-pressure environments Able to work independently and deliver end-to-end solutions Methodical and detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline Typical Projects PowerMax deployments and refresh programmes SRDF Metro implementations across data centres Data centre migrations and consolidation VMAX - PowerMax transformation initiatives Enterprise DR and resilience programmes Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
May 19, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced Senior Storage Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in Dell PowerMax and SRDF Metro, to deliver enterprise storage solutions for high-profile customers in regulated environments.This is a customer-facing professional services role, working on critical infrastructure programmes where resilience, performance, and data availability are paramount. UK based remote role 6 month contract Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support Dell PowerMax storage environments Deploy and troubleshoot SRDF Metro (active/active replication) Deliver high availability and disaster recovery solutions across multi-site environments Lead and support storage migration projects (VMAX - PowerMax, PowerMax - PowerMax) Produce key project deliverables (HLD/LLD, migration plans, test & back-out plans) Work with infrastructure teams on SAN, zoning, masking, and host connectivity Support enterprise platforms (VMware, Oracle, SQL Server, Windows, Linux/AIX) Provide guidance on RPO/RTO, resilience, and operational risk Troubleshoot across storage, SAN, and replication layers Required Experience Strong hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerMax Proven SRDF Metro experience in production environments Solid understanding of SRDF (SRDF/S, SRDF/A, consistency groups, failover) Experience with Unisphere, SYMCLI, and Dell storage tooling Strong Fibre Channel SAN knowledge (Brocade preferred, Cisco beneficial) Experience with storage provisioning, masking, zoning, multipathing Background delivering enterprise projects/professional services engagements Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills Desirable Skills Experience in Banking/Financial Services/regulated environments PowerMax/VMAX migration programmes Knowledge of PowerPath, MPIO (Linux/Windows/AIX), VMware Exposure to Oracle RAC, SQL Server, IBM Power/AIX Understanding of DR testing, cyber recovery, or performance tuning Profile Strong customer-facing communication skills Comfortable working in complex, high-pressure environments Able to work independently and deliver end-to-end solutions Methodical and detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline Typical Projects PowerMax deployments and refresh programmes SRDF Metro implementations across data centres Data centre migrations and consolidation VMAX - PowerMax transformation initiatives Enterprise DR and resilience programmes Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Your new company Hays Recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council in the search for a Senior Technical Specialist with strong knowledge of firewalls, ideally with Cisco knowledge. As the SME in the team, you will lead on the operational management and administration of the corporate firewall infrastructure. Working alongside other specialists, you will bring extensive firewall skills and expertise to help support this critical infrastructure.Mentoring and guiding technical specialists and other technical staff is key as part of the knowledge sharing ethos within the team. You will also be expected to co-ordinate small teams of technicians to deliver new services and service improvements. Your new role will involve To own, support, install and administer corporate firewall and perimeter security solutions Liaise with customers and appropriate IT staff Advise on technical and security standards to ensure compliance, security of systems and services to maintain high service availability. The role will involve a varying combination of line management duties and in-depth technical knowledge and understanding across a range of IT infrastructure services. To co-ordinate small teams of technicians across I&T to deliver new services and service improvements. Work in a technical operations team that is responsible for the following technologies: Hyper-Converged Systems (HCI) Infrastructure Security SQL Database Administration System Backup Management & Administration Server administration (Windows, Solaris, Linux, VMWare) File Structure and Permission Management Facilities Management Security Testing Disaster Recovery What you need to succeed In depth experience of firewalls, ideally Cisco / Checkpoint Demonstrable experience in perimeter security Demonstrable experience with the principles and concepts of firewalls Experience upgrading, managing and monitoring firewalls Strong understanding of storage infrastructure Strong understanding of virtual infrastructure MS knowledge Strong desire to future proof perimeter security against future threats Ability to mentor and knowledge share There will be occasional out of hours requirements for planned works or major incidents, therefore you will need to be within an hour of the location and have your own transport. Sponsorship is not available for this role What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 18, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays Recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council in the search for a Senior Technical Specialist with strong knowledge of firewalls, ideally with Cisco knowledge. As the SME in the team, you will lead on the operational management and administration of the corporate firewall infrastructure. Working alongside other specialists, you will bring extensive firewall skills and expertise to help support this critical infrastructure.Mentoring and guiding technical specialists and other technical staff is key as part of the knowledge sharing ethos within the team. You will also be expected to co-ordinate small teams of technicians to deliver new services and service improvements. Your new role will involve To own, support, install and administer corporate firewall and perimeter security solutions Liaise with customers and appropriate IT staff Advise on technical and security standards to ensure compliance, security of systems and services to maintain high service availability. The role will involve a varying combination of line management duties and in-depth technical knowledge and understanding across a range of IT infrastructure services. To co-ordinate small teams of technicians across I&T to deliver new services and service improvements. Work in a technical operations team that is responsible for the following technologies: Hyper-Converged Systems (HCI) Infrastructure Security SQL Database Administration System Backup Management & Administration Server administration (Windows, Solaris, Linux, VMWare) File Structure and Permission Management Facilities Management Security Testing Disaster Recovery What you need to succeed In depth experience of firewalls, ideally Cisco / Checkpoint Demonstrable experience in perimeter security Demonstrable experience with the principles and concepts of firewalls Experience upgrading, managing and monitoring firewalls Strong understanding of storage infrastructure Strong understanding of virtual infrastructure MS knowledge Strong desire to future proof perimeter security against future threats Ability to mentor and knowledge share There will be occasional out of hours requirements for planned works or major incidents, therefore you will need to be within an hour of the location and have your own transport. Sponsorship is not available for this role What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company Hays Recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council in the search for a Senior Technical Specialist with strong knowledge of Firewalls, ideally with Cisco knowledge. As the SME in the team, you will lead on the operational management and administration of the corporate Firewall infrastructure. Working alongside other specialists, you will bring extensive Firewall skills and expertise to help support this critical infrastructure.Mentoring and guiding technical specialists and other technical staff is key as part of the knowledge sharing ethos within the team. You will also be expected to co-ordinate small teams of technicians to deliver new services and service improvements. Your new role will involve To own, support, install and administer corporate Firewall and perimeter security solutions Liaise with customers and appropriate IT staff Advise on technical and security standards to ensure compliance, security of systems and services to maintain high service availability. The role will involve a varying combination of line management duties and in-depth technical knowledge and understanding across a range of IT infrastructure services. To co-ordinate small teams of technicians across I&T to deliver new services and service improvements. Work in a technical operations team that is responsible for the following technologies: Hyper-Converged Systems (HCI) Infrastructure Security SQL Database Administration System Backup Management & Administration Server administration (Windows, Solaris, Linux, VMWare) File Structure and Permission Management Facilities Management Security Testing Disaster Recovery What you need to succeed In depth experience of Firewalls, ideally Cisco/Checkpoint Demonstrable experience in perimeter security Demonstrable experience with the principles and concepts of Firewalls Experience upgrading, managing and monitoring Firewalls Strong understanding of storage infrastructure Strong understanding of virtual infrastructure MS knowledge Strong desire to future proof perimeter security against future threats Ability to mentor and knowledge share There will be occasional out of hours requirements for planned works or major incidents, therefore you will need to be within an hour of the location and have your own transport. Sponsorship is not available for this role What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays Recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council in the search for a Senior Technical Specialist with strong knowledge of Firewalls, ideally with Cisco knowledge. As the SME in the team, you will lead on the operational management and administration of the corporate Firewall infrastructure. Working alongside other specialists, you will bring extensive Firewall skills and expertise to help support this critical infrastructure.Mentoring and guiding technical specialists and other technical staff is key as part of the knowledge sharing ethos within the team. You will also be expected to co-ordinate small teams of technicians to deliver new services and service improvements. Your new role will involve To own, support, install and administer corporate Firewall and perimeter security solutions Liaise with customers and appropriate IT staff Advise on technical and security standards to ensure compliance, security of systems and services to maintain high service availability. The role will involve a varying combination of line management duties and in-depth technical knowledge and understanding across a range of IT infrastructure services. To co-ordinate small teams of technicians across I&T to deliver new services and service improvements. Work in a technical operations team that is responsible for the following technologies: Hyper-Converged Systems (HCI) Infrastructure Security SQL Database Administration System Backup Management & Administration Server administration (Windows, Solaris, Linux, VMWare) File Structure and Permission Management Facilities Management Security Testing Disaster Recovery What you need to succeed In depth experience of Firewalls, ideally Cisco/Checkpoint Demonstrable experience in perimeter security Demonstrable experience with the principles and concepts of Firewalls Experience upgrading, managing and monitoring Firewalls Strong understanding of storage infrastructure Strong understanding of virtual infrastructure MS knowledge Strong desire to future proof perimeter security against future threats Ability to mentor and knowledge share There will be occasional out of hours requirements for planned works or major incidents, therefore you will need to be within an hour of the location and have your own transport. Sponsorship is not available for this role What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
The OpportunityA global, highly complex manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Global Credit & Compliance Manager to join its finance leadership team. This is a high-profile role supporting international operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with responsibility for global customer credit risk and enterprise-wide compliance governance.The role sits at the intersection of commercial decision-making, cash optimisation, and regulatory compliance, offering exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting within a large, international group environment.Key Responsibilities Lead the global credit and compliance agenda, ensuring policies, processes, and reporting are fit for purpose and aligned to business strategy and delegation of authority. Own global customer credit risk management, including financial analysis, credit limit recommendations, and risk mitigation using internal and external data sources. Present quarterly credit performance and key compliance updates to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders. Oversee credit control activities to drive timely cash collection while supporting commercial continuity. Partner with commercial teams, including participation in customer meetings, to balance growth and risk. Lead preparation of monthly performance and compliance reporting for senior management. Ensure Letters of Credit are managed in line with UCP regulations and internal guidelines. Oversee securitisation reporting to Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Lead complex debt resolution and recovery activities, liaising with administrators, legal advisors, and other stakeholders. Monitor and advise on changing regulatory requirements impacting the business. Drive and embed a strong culture of compliance across the organisation, including Competition Law, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Sanctions, Modern Slavery, Dawn Raids, and Code of Conduct. Conduct third-party due diligence and integrity assessments, working closely with external advisors. Manage gifts and entertainment registers, sanctions reporting, and KYC responses to financial institutions. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports, maintaining high professional and ethical standards. Represent the business on selected global credit and compliance initiatives. Support ad-hoc projects and activities as required by senior finance leadership. Candidate Profile Qualified or part-qualified CICM / CIMA, or equivalent experience. Progressive experience in global credit risk management and regulatory compliance within a complex, international environment. Strong understanding of credit drivers, customer risk, and security instruments (e.g. Letters of Credit). Commercially minded with strong financial and analytical capability. Confident, operating independently and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong systems and PC skills (advanced Excel essential; SAP experience highly desirable). Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on data quality, consistency, and governance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 18, 2026
Full time
The OpportunityA global, highly complex manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Global Credit & Compliance Manager to join its finance leadership team. This is a high-profile role supporting international operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with responsibility for global customer credit risk and enterprise-wide compliance governance.The role sits at the intersection of commercial decision-making, cash optimisation, and regulatory compliance, offering exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting within a large, international group environment.Key Responsibilities Lead the global credit and compliance agenda, ensuring policies, processes, and reporting are fit for purpose and aligned to business strategy and delegation of authority. Own global customer credit risk management, including financial analysis, credit limit recommendations, and risk mitigation using internal and external data sources. Present quarterly credit performance and key compliance updates to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders. Oversee credit control activities to drive timely cash collection while supporting commercial continuity. Partner with commercial teams, including participation in customer meetings, to balance growth and risk. Lead preparation of monthly performance and compliance reporting for senior management. Ensure Letters of Credit are managed in line with UCP regulations and internal guidelines. Oversee securitisation reporting to Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Lead complex debt resolution and recovery activities, liaising with administrators, legal advisors, and other stakeholders. Monitor and advise on changing regulatory requirements impacting the business. Drive and embed a strong culture of compliance across the organisation, including Competition Law, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Sanctions, Modern Slavery, Dawn Raids, and Code of Conduct. Conduct third-party due diligence and integrity assessments, working closely with external advisors. Manage gifts and entertainment registers, sanctions reporting, and KYC responses to financial institutions. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports, maintaining high professional and ethical standards. Represent the business on selected global credit and compliance initiatives. Support ad-hoc projects and activities as required by senior finance leadership. Candidate Profile Qualified or part-qualified CICM / CIMA, or equivalent experience. Progressive experience in global credit risk management and regulatory compliance within a complex, international environment. Strong understanding of credit drivers, customer risk, and security instruments (e.g. Letters of Credit). Commercially minded with strong financial and analytical capability. Confident, operating independently and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong systems and PC skills (advanced Excel essential; SAP experience highly desirable). Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on data quality, consistency, and governance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Position: 3rd Line Engineer Location: Milton Park Salary: 38k-44k Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Come and work for one of the UK's leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. We were also ranked as the Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting our culture, our people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. Primary Purpose: The Tier 3 team are tasked with handling the senior escalation of cases raised to the Service Delivery department. In addition, a successful applicant for the role of a Tier 3 engineer, in addition to being a highly skilled generalist, will be expected to pursue at least one line of specialisation within our supported baselines (Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, Cloud Infrastructure etc.) Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage incident and request tickets ensuring established SLA's are met. Being the first point of contact for escalations from Tier 2 engineers. Ensure all support requests/alerts are logged and that the client remains updated throughout the lifecycle of the request. Monitor and maintain client's Infrastructure and systems. Proactively respond to monitoring alerts and notifications. Servicing tasks within client on/offboarding processes. Ensuring that all role specific KPI's and targets are met as an individual and as a part of the wider team objectives. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with internal departments. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with current and prospective clients. Person Specification: Minimum: Experience with Microsoft Azure (Virtual Servers, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, AVD, Hybrid deployments). Experience with current generation security technologies and services (AV, firewalls, CA policies, RBAC, managed threat response, identity threat, mail & web filter systems). Experience working with Backup & Disaster Recovery processes. Experience with internal networking infrastructure and management (DHCP, DNS, NPS/RADIUS, managed/unmanaged switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN technologies). Experience with cloud led identity/management/policy systems (Intune, Entra, ABM) Experience with physical and hybrid hypervisor technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V) Experience with Microsoft Server OS (management, maintenance, administrative tooling and deployment). Excellent knowledge of scripting and RPA automations Excellent communication skills. Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Excellent client service. Strive to continuous improvement Able to work independently under pressure Minimum of 4 years' IT experience in a corporate or services environment Driving license and own transport essential Desirable: Experience or certification in any of the following technologies Watchguard, FortiGate, Sophos, Smoothwall firewalls Sophos Anti-Virus HPE/Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Unifi switching VMWare ESXI & Microsoft Hyper-V Microsoft Azure Apple Business Manager Google Workspace Ubiquiti, Meraki wireless Mimecast, Barracuda mail filtering Veeam, Datto, Acronis, Barracuda backup & disaster recovery INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Position: 3rd Line Engineer Location: Milton Park Salary: 38k-44k Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Come and work for one of the UK's leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. We were also ranked as the Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting our culture, our people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. Primary Purpose: The Tier 3 team are tasked with handling the senior escalation of cases raised to the Service Delivery department. In addition, a successful applicant for the role of a Tier 3 engineer, in addition to being a highly skilled generalist, will be expected to pursue at least one line of specialisation within our supported baselines (Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, Cloud Infrastructure etc.) Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage incident and request tickets ensuring established SLA's are met. Being the first point of contact for escalations from Tier 2 engineers. Ensure all support requests/alerts are logged and that the client remains updated throughout the lifecycle of the request. Monitor and maintain client's Infrastructure and systems. Proactively respond to monitoring alerts and notifications. Servicing tasks within client on/offboarding processes. Ensuring that all role specific KPI's and targets are met as an individual and as a part of the wider team objectives. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with internal departments. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with current and prospective clients. Person Specification: Minimum: Experience with Microsoft Azure (Virtual Servers, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, AVD, Hybrid deployments). Experience with current generation security technologies and services (AV, firewalls, CA policies, RBAC, managed threat response, identity threat, mail & web filter systems). Experience working with Backup & Disaster Recovery processes. Experience with internal networking infrastructure and management (DHCP, DNS, NPS/RADIUS, managed/unmanaged switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN technologies). Experience with cloud led identity/management/policy systems (Intune, Entra, ABM) Experience with physical and hybrid hypervisor technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V) Experience with Microsoft Server OS (management, maintenance, administrative tooling and deployment). Excellent knowledge of scripting and RPA automations Excellent communication skills. Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Excellent client service. Strive to continuous improvement Able to work independently under pressure Minimum of 4 years' IT experience in a corporate or services environment Driving license and own transport essential Desirable: Experience or certification in any of the following technologies Watchguard, FortiGate, Sophos, Smoothwall firewalls Sophos Anti-Virus HPE/Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Unifi switching VMWare ESXI & Microsoft Hyper-V Microsoft Azure Apple Business Manager Google Workspace Ubiquiti, Meraki wireless Mimecast, Barracuda mail filtering Veeam, Datto, Acronis, Barracuda backup & disaster recovery INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Infrastructure Engineer (Azure) A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join its technology team, supporting and developing a modern Microsoft cloud and hybrid environment. The IT function delivers secure, resilient and high-performing services that underpin core operational and user-facing systems. This is a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on Azure, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms. Your New Role In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing support of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and related cloud services. You will contribute to the development of cloud and hybrid architecture, ensuring systems remain secure, available and scalable. Day-to-day responsibilities will include administration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and Entra ID, alongside ownership of modern endpoint management through Microsoft Intune, including Autopilot, compliance policies and device configuration. You will support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Entra ID, applying Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles, and play an active role in cloud migration and service modernisation initiatives. Security will be a core focus of the role, including patching, vulnerability remediation, Microsoft Defender tooling and the investigation and resolution of cloud and identity related security incidents. You will also contribute to back up, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, monitor platform performance and resilience, manage certificates and domains, and work closely with third party suppliers where required. The role includes producing clear technical documentation, contributing to infrastructure standards and policies, and providing senior level support for complex infrastructure issues. What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful, you will have strong hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, security and monitoring. You will have excellent knowledge of identity and access management using Active Directory and Entra ID, with experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing modern endpoints through Intune. A solid understanding of security best practice is essential, particularly around Conditional Access, Zero Trust and Microsoft Defender. You will have experience operating in hybrid environments and a good working knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes, alongside core networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, firewalls and secure connectivity. PowerShell or automation skills will be advantageous, as will experience supporting high availability and performance optimisation in cloud platforms. Strong communication skills and experience operating at second or third line support level within an enterprise environment are also important. Microsoft certifications such as AZ 104 or AZ 500 would be beneficial, as would exposure to cloud migration programmes, infrastructure modernisation and working with security or compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials. What You'll Get in Return Starting salary of 50,000 (possibly some flexibility in salary for the right candidate), annual leave starting at 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays (including 3 days to be taken over the Christmas period). 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches, free or heavily discounted access to the organisations sports and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on modern technology, security and continuous improvement, providing genuine scope to develop your cloud and infrastructure expertise. What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about the position. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new infrastructure or cloud role, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 16, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer (Azure) A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join its technology team, supporting and developing a modern Microsoft cloud and hybrid environment. The IT function delivers secure, resilient and high-performing services that underpin core operational and user-facing systems. This is a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on Azure, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms. Your New Role In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing support of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and related cloud services. You will contribute to the development of cloud and hybrid architecture, ensuring systems remain secure, available and scalable. Day-to-day responsibilities will include administration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and Entra ID, alongside ownership of modern endpoint management through Microsoft Intune, including Autopilot, compliance policies and device configuration. You will support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Entra ID, applying Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles, and play an active role in cloud migration and service modernisation initiatives. Security will be a core focus of the role, including patching, vulnerability remediation, Microsoft Defender tooling and the investigation and resolution of cloud and identity related security incidents. You will also contribute to back up, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, monitor platform performance and resilience, manage certificates and domains, and work closely with third party suppliers where required. The role includes producing clear technical documentation, contributing to infrastructure standards and policies, and providing senior level support for complex infrastructure issues. What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful, you will have strong hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, security and monitoring. You will have excellent knowledge of identity and access management using Active Directory and Entra ID, with experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing modern endpoints through Intune. A solid understanding of security best practice is essential, particularly around Conditional Access, Zero Trust and Microsoft Defender. You will have experience operating in hybrid environments and a good working knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes, alongside core networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, firewalls and secure connectivity. PowerShell or automation skills will be advantageous, as will experience supporting high availability and performance optimisation in cloud platforms. Strong communication skills and experience operating at second or third line support level within an enterprise environment are also important. Microsoft certifications such as AZ 104 or AZ 500 would be beneficial, as would exposure to cloud migration programmes, infrastructure modernisation and working with security or compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials. What You'll Get in Return Starting salary of 50,000 (possibly some flexibility in salary for the right candidate), annual leave starting at 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays (including 3 days to be taken over the Christmas period). 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches, free or heavily discounted access to the organisations sports and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on modern technology, security and continuous improvement, providing genuine scope to develop your cloud and infrastructure expertise. What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about the position. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new infrastructure or cloud role, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Income Collection Assistant Walsall Contract 14.82 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Income Collection Assistant Contract estimated to be between 3 - 6 months initially Looking for Credit Control & Debt Collection experienced workers. Onsite within Walsall Civic Centre Office for training and then moves to hybrid basis (up to 3 days onsite per week) To provide an efficient and effective income collection service to meet the aims, objectives and needs of Financial Administration and the wider organisation. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Maximise and secure income due to the Council by undertaking all aspects of income and debt recovery activity in an effective and timely manner and in accordance with relevant policies, processes and procedures. Methods of recovery will include, but are not limited to, outbound telephone, letter, email collection activities and the referral of debts to collection agents. Evaluate the financial position of debtors, provide practical support and advice regarding payment options, including instalment arrangements and where appropriate refer customers to internal and external support/advice agencies. Provide training, support and information relating to income collection and debt recovery policies, processes and procedures to colleagues and other stakeholders as appropriate including attending and actively participating in working groups and other meetings as appropriate. Prepare accurate, clear and concise casework records/notes and identify/enter key action points/outcomes/dates (incl. diary entries) on relevant systems (including debt collection agency systems) to ensure timely monitoring of arrears cases in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. Review outstanding cases on a regular basis, including interrogating corporate and department systems and where appropriate prepare relevant notes/documents for handover of cases to senior colleagues where legal recovery activity is required. Ensure the accurate and timely processing, validation and despatch of financial transactions and documents (including credit notes, invoices and write-off requests), and dealing with matters on non-compliance in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. Assist in providing a high-quality, cost effective, best in class customer focussed service, working with customers to focus on the prevention of debt, whilst ensuring their needs are met. Providing support to senior colleagues in dealing with customer disputes and complaints and identifying/implementing appropriate service improvements. Abilities/Skills: (refer to JE guidance document) Ability to evaluate the financial position of a debtor and provide advice and support regarding payment options, including agreeing instalment arrangements. Ability to use IT systems to process transactions, enter case notes, produce reports, and monitor and reconcile financial information. Able to show a flexible approach to working and manage own workloads including monitoring and reviewing allocated cases on a regular basis and providing updates to senior manager and colleagues as required. Able to show understanding of Health and Safety issues. Knowledge/Experience: specify type, level and qualitative (not quantitative required); if any. Substantial experience of debt recovery processes and methods to maximise income, including the use of various income recovery techniques plus experience in recording clear and concise records/notes to ensure timely monitoring of arrears. Experience of processing and validating transactions and control documents and understanding matters of non-compliance of processes and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of objectives and targets. Experience of providing a customer focussed service and ability to communicate effectively. Experience in the use of financial systems and processes, and experience of reviewing those systems and processes in order to identify and develop improvements and implement new ways of working, including any service improvements identified from customer disputes and complaints. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Income Collection Assistant Walsall Contract 14.82 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Income Collection Assistant Contract estimated to be between 3 - 6 months initially Looking for Credit Control & Debt Collection experienced workers. Onsite within Walsall Civic Centre Office for training and then moves to hybrid basis (up to 3 days onsite per week) To provide an efficient and effective income collection service to meet the aims, objectives and needs of Financial Administration and the wider organisation. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Maximise and secure income due to the Council by undertaking all aspects of income and debt recovery activity in an effective and timely manner and in accordance with relevant policies, processes and procedures. Methods of recovery will include, but are not limited to, outbound telephone, letter, email collection activities and the referral of debts to collection agents. Evaluate the financial position of debtors, provide practical support and advice regarding payment options, including instalment arrangements and where appropriate refer customers to internal and external support/advice agencies. Provide training, support and information relating to income collection and debt recovery policies, processes and procedures to colleagues and other stakeholders as appropriate including attending and actively participating in working groups and other meetings as appropriate. Prepare accurate, clear and concise casework records/notes and identify/enter key action points/outcomes/dates (incl. diary entries) on relevant systems (including debt collection agency systems) to ensure timely monitoring of arrears cases in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. Review outstanding cases on a regular basis, including interrogating corporate and department systems and where appropriate prepare relevant notes/documents for handover of cases to senior colleagues where legal recovery activity is required. Ensure the accurate and timely processing, validation and despatch of financial transactions and documents (including credit notes, invoices and write-off requests), and dealing with matters on non-compliance in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. Assist in providing a high-quality, cost effective, best in class customer focussed service, working with customers to focus on the prevention of debt, whilst ensuring their needs are met. Providing support to senior colleagues in dealing with customer disputes and complaints and identifying/implementing appropriate service improvements. Abilities/Skills: (refer to JE guidance document) Ability to evaluate the financial position of a debtor and provide advice and support regarding payment options, including agreeing instalment arrangements. Ability to use IT systems to process transactions, enter case notes, produce reports, and monitor and reconcile financial information. Able to show a flexible approach to working and manage own workloads including monitoring and reviewing allocated cases on a regular basis and providing updates to senior manager and colleagues as required. Able to show understanding of Health and Safety issues. Knowledge/Experience: specify type, level and qualitative (not quantitative required); if any. Substantial experience of debt recovery processes and methods to maximise income, including the use of various income recovery techniques plus experience in recording clear and concise records/notes to ensure timely monitoring of arrears. Experience of processing and validating transactions and control documents and understanding matters of non-compliance of processes and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of objectives and targets. Experience of providing a customer focussed service and ability to communicate effectively. Experience in the use of financial systems and processes, and experience of reviewing those systems and processes in order to identify and develop improvements and implement new ways of working, including any service improvements identified from customer disputes and complaints. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Seven Sisters, West Glamorgan
Team Leader Substance Misuse Service Location : London, N15 Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay Rate : £20.00 per hour (PAYE) Contract : Temp, minimum until Oct 26 Compliance : The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a contracted substance misuse service. You will provide strong operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery in line with contractual, clinical, and statutory requirements. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Service Manager to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service in line with contractual requirements Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to staff Support recruitment, induction, and development of team members and volunteers Ensure high standards of clinical practice, safeguarding, and risk management Monitor service performance, quality assurance, and data reporting Manage service budget and contribute to financial oversight Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and partner agencies Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the service Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies Support staff development through supervision, training, and appraisal About You We are looking for someone who has: Experience in substance misuse, health, or social care settings Previous experience in staff supervision or team leadership Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and care planning Understanding of alcohol/drug-related issues and recovery models Experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills Ability to manage workload independently and lead a team effectively Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards Desirable Relevant qualification in health/social care (NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Counselling, Nursing, etc.) Experience in service development or training delivery Knowledge of outreach or community-based services Additional Information Enhanced DBS check required Flexible working may be required, including occasional evenings/weekends Service Team Leader Health & Social Care Support Services Team Leader Substance Misuse Care Team Leader Drug & Alcohol Services Clinical Team Leader Recovery Services Senior Support Worker / Team Leader (Substance Misuse) Community Team Leader Addiction Services Deputy Service Manager Substance Misuse (Temp) Lead Support Worker Health & Social Care Recovery Service Team Leader Outreach Team Leader Substance Misuse Services
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Team Leader Substance Misuse Service Location : London, N15 Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay Rate : £20.00 per hour (PAYE) Contract : Temp, minimum until Oct 26 Compliance : The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a contracted substance misuse service. You will provide strong operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery in line with contractual, clinical, and statutory requirements. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Service Manager to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service in line with contractual requirements Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to staff Support recruitment, induction, and development of team members and volunteers Ensure high standards of clinical practice, safeguarding, and risk management Monitor service performance, quality assurance, and data reporting Manage service budget and contribute to financial oversight Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and partner agencies Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the service Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies Support staff development through supervision, training, and appraisal About You We are looking for someone who has: Experience in substance misuse, health, or social care settings Previous experience in staff supervision or team leadership Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and care planning Understanding of alcohol/drug-related issues and recovery models Experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills Ability to manage workload independently and lead a team effectively Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards Desirable Relevant qualification in health/social care (NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Counselling, Nursing, etc.) Experience in service development or training delivery Knowledge of outreach or community-based services Additional Information Enhanced DBS check required Flexible working may be required, including occasional evenings/weekends Service Team Leader Health & Social Care Support Services Team Leader Substance Misuse Care Team Leader Drug & Alcohol Services Clinical Team Leader Recovery Services Senior Support Worker / Team Leader (Substance Misuse) Community Team Leader Addiction Services Deputy Service Manager Substance Misuse (Temp) Lead Support Worker Health & Social Care Recovery Service Team Leader Outreach Team Leader Substance Misuse Services
Are you a warm and forward-thinking individual? Can you build trusting relationships with others and create an environment of reliable support? Then this could be the job for you! We are seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team of welcoming staff, and become part of enabling our service users to live a fulfilling life. You will work closely with individual service users and their wider support networks, to develop and deliver the highest level of quality care. You will consistently engage with the individual needs of our service users, and you will be enthusiastic about promoting their positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in all that you do. Experience in working with individuals with alcohol and/or substance misuse, as well as those who struggle with self-harm, is an essential requirement for this role. Your duties will include: Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users, enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest Supporting service users with domestic tasks, and completing welfare checks Working within agreed risk management guidelines, and assisting service users in reducing harm to themselves or others Encouraging service users to identify their strengths and interests, while supporting them in accessing social, leisure, education and work activities This post is the perfect opportunity to become involved in the delivery of a high-quality service, while developing your skills in mental health support. You will have excellent line management support and development from a CQC registered manager and Senior Support Worker. The role is fully supported through a probation period, with consistent supervision and access to training to assist your learning and development. Vacancy Reference Number: 89114 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Are you a warm and forward-thinking individual? Can you build trusting relationships with others and create an environment of reliable support? Then this could be the job for you! We are seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team of welcoming staff, and become part of enabling our service users to live a fulfilling life. You will work closely with individual service users and their wider support networks, to develop and deliver the highest level of quality care. You will consistently engage with the individual needs of our service users, and you will be enthusiastic about promoting their positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in all that you do. Experience in working with individuals with alcohol and/or substance misuse, as well as those who struggle with self-harm, is an essential requirement for this role. Your duties will include: Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users, enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest Supporting service users with domestic tasks, and completing welfare checks Working within agreed risk management guidelines, and assisting service users in reducing harm to themselves or others Encouraging service users to identify their strengths and interests, while supporting them in accessing social, leisure, education and work activities This post is the perfect opportunity to become involved in the delivery of a high-quality service, while developing your skills in mental health support. You will have excellent line management support and development from a CQC registered manager and Senior Support Worker. The role is fully supported through a probation period, with consistent supervision and access to training to assist your learning and development. Vacancy Reference Number: 89114 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
*Senior Cyber Security Analyst - £600-800pd (experience dependent) INSIDE IR35 - 3 month initial contract - London (3 days per week onsite)* Please note: Due to the nature of the role, we are ideally looking for candidates to hold an active SC clearance. We are looking for a SC Cleared Senior Cyber Security Analyst with SPLUNK experience to join our central government client on an initial 3-month contract. You must have experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents, co-ordinating incident response in a large organisation. We have both a Senior and mid-level role available. Main responsibilities: As a senior security analyst with responsibility for incident response, you will: Lead the investigation of security alerts to understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents Lead the forensic analysis of systems, files, network traffic and cloud environment Lead the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions Support the wider coordination of cyber incidents Review previous incidents to identify lessons and actions Identify and deliver opportunities for continual improvement of the incident response capability Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities Develop and update internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, security analysts Be responsible for leadership and line management of security analysts Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join. Essential skills and experience: SPLUNK EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Significant experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents Significant experience using security tools (eg, EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents Experience managing and coordinating the response to cyber incidents Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff An in-depth understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures used by threat actors Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
*Senior Cyber Security Analyst - £600-800pd (experience dependent) INSIDE IR35 - 3 month initial contract - London (3 days per week onsite)* Please note: Due to the nature of the role, we are ideally looking for candidates to hold an active SC clearance. We are looking for a SC Cleared Senior Cyber Security Analyst with SPLUNK experience to join our central government client on an initial 3-month contract. You must have experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents, co-ordinating incident response in a large organisation. We have both a Senior and mid-level role available. Main responsibilities: As a senior security analyst with responsibility for incident response, you will: Lead the investigation of security alerts to understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents Lead the forensic analysis of systems, files, network traffic and cloud environment Lead the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions Support the wider coordination of cyber incidents Review previous incidents to identify lessons and actions Identify and deliver opportunities for continual improvement of the incident response capability Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities Develop and update internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, security analysts Be responsible for leadership and line management of security analysts Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join. Essential skills and experience: SPLUNK EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Significant experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents Significant experience using security tools (eg, EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents Experience managing and coordinating the response to cyber incidents Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff An in-depth understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures used by threat actors Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Mental Health Team Leader Housing provider in Supported Living Leeds Sociable Working Hours Excellent Pay Rate £16.45 PAYE Or £21.20 Umbrella Temp to Perm Opportunity. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The job role is that of a Mental Health Team Leader. This is a potential temp to perm vacancy. A full-time role, 37.5 hours per week Work pattern is Monday Friday 9am 5pm Pay rate for this vacancy is £16.45 PAYE or £21.20 Umbrella. A current Enhanced DBS covering adult workforce will be required for this job role. Full UK Drivers license and access to a vehicle is preferable but not essential. This vacancy will entail the responsibility for 6 staff members. This is a location-based role in a residential project with six beds, supporting clients with mental health or dual diagnosis needs in an independent living setting. The Responsibilities: In your job role as a Mental Health Team Leader, you will be required to provide hands-on leadership for the team ensuring they feel supported, confident, and aligned with trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to support. An important part of your job role will be to ensure clients receive tailored, strengths-based support that recognises their individual experiences and promotes recovery, safety, and independence. As a Mental Health Team Leader, you will need to oversee the completion and quality of risk assessments, support plans, and safeguarding actions, making sure your team operates within all relevant legal, regulatory, and organisational policy frameworks. You will be required to support your team s ongoing learning and development through regular supervision meetings, performance and development reviews, open and constructive dialogue, and coaching opportunities. Furthermore, in your job role as a Mental Health Team Leader, you will be required to manage the duty rota, ensuring adequate cover and consistent service delivery across all shifts and responsibilities. Mental Health Team Leader Housing Team Leader Senior Support Worker Support Coordinator Housing Support Housing Management worker Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending YMCA Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Leeds West Yorkshire Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority Housing jobs Housing vacancies.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Mental Health Team Leader Housing provider in Supported Living Leeds Sociable Working Hours Excellent Pay Rate £16.45 PAYE Or £21.20 Umbrella Temp to Perm Opportunity. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The job role is that of a Mental Health Team Leader. This is a potential temp to perm vacancy. A full-time role, 37.5 hours per week Work pattern is Monday Friday 9am 5pm Pay rate for this vacancy is £16.45 PAYE or £21.20 Umbrella. A current Enhanced DBS covering adult workforce will be required for this job role. Full UK Drivers license and access to a vehicle is preferable but not essential. This vacancy will entail the responsibility for 6 staff members. This is a location-based role in a residential project with six beds, supporting clients with mental health or dual diagnosis needs in an independent living setting. The Responsibilities: In your job role as a Mental Health Team Leader, you will be required to provide hands-on leadership for the team ensuring they feel supported, confident, and aligned with trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to support. An important part of your job role will be to ensure clients receive tailored, strengths-based support that recognises their individual experiences and promotes recovery, safety, and independence. As a Mental Health Team Leader, you will need to oversee the completion and quality of risk assessments, support plans, and safeguarding actions, making sure your team operates within all relevant legal, regulatory, and organisational policy frameworks. You will be required to support your team s ongoing learning and development through regular supervision meetings, performance and development reviews, open and constructive dialogue, and coaching opportunities. Furthermore, in your job role as a Mental Health Team Leader, you will be required to manage the duty rota, ensuring adequate cover and consistent service delivery across all shifts and responsibilities. Mental Health Team Leader Housing Team Leader Senior Support Worker Support Coordinator Housing Support Housing Management worker Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending YMCA Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Leeds West Yorkshire Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority Housing jobs Housing vacancies.
Your new company A leading organisation in the legal sector who are recruiting as they continue to expand their back office operation. Your new role This is a hugely varied role where you will pick up a hugely varied workload. Your key duties will include: Manage relationships with landlords, oversee maintenance, furnishings, inventory, procurement, and physical security. Supervise reception and cleaning staff, support space planning, internal moves, and lease-related processes. Oversee outsourced IT provider, manage IT procurement, telecoms, and act as secondary authority on IT policy and security. Act as deputy to COO in disaster recovery, business continuity, and data breach scenarios. Support recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, contract administration, HR records, and benefits. Manage service contracts and procurement activities, including maintenance, cleaning, and reception services. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and deputise in banking and audit relationships. Administer telecoms and mobile contracts, and ensure smooth operation of IT and office equipment. Assist with policy development, compliance tracking, and process documentation. Prepare management reports, support internal committees, and assist the COO with regulatory and compliance work. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in facilities, IT, HR, or operations management within a legal or professional services environment. Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage service providers, contracts, and compliance processes effectively. Demonstrated ability to support senior leadership, including deputising in areas such as business continuity, financial oversight, and regulatory matters. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience liaising with landlords, outsourced providers, and internal stakeholders. Proficient in managing IT systems, HR databases, and financial reporting tools, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. What you'll get in return What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Your new company A leading organisation in the legal sector who are recruiting as they continue to expand their back office operation. Your new role This is a hugely varied role where you will pick up a hugely varied workload. Your key duties will include: Manage relationships with landlords, oversee maintenance, furnishings, inventory, procurement, and physical security. Supervise reception and cleaning staff, support space planning, internal moves, and lease-related processes. Oversee outsourced IT provider, manage IT procurement, telecoms, and act as secondary authority on IT policy and security. Act as deputy to COO in disaster recovery, business continuity, and data breach scenarios. Support recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, contract administration, HR records, and benefits. Manage service contracts and procurement activities, including maintenance, cleaning, and reception services. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and deputise in banking and audit relationships. Administer telecoms and mobile contracts, and ensure smooth operation of IT and office equipment. Assist with policy development, compliance tracking, and process documentation. Prepare management reports, support internal committees, and assist the COO with regulatory and compliance work. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in facilities, IT, HR, or operations management within a legal or professional services environment. Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage service providers, contracts, and compliance processes effectively. Demonstrated ability to support senior leadership, including deputising in areas such as business continuity, financial oversight, and regulatory matters. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience liaising with landlords, outsourced providers, and internal stakeholders. Proficient in managing IT systems, HR databases, and financial reporting tools, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. What you'll get in return What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Job Introduction Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Mental Health Treatment Requirement, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) 22.5h per week Maternity cover - 12 months fixed term contract from January 2026 At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are now looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR. This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is one of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on a number of evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programmes for each client. For this reason we emphasize regular supervision of the team to ensure delivery of high quality and bespoke interventions and use of standardized outcome measures. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital part of your role. Helping Senior Assistant, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and teams to develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach is a central part of this role. We will also ask you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to develop meaningful support networks for our clients. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services and to further develop your career in a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by experience of working with substance misuse Service Users. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Practitioner Psychologist.pdf Apply
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Mental Health Treatment Requirement, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) 22.5h per week Maternity cover - 12 months fixed term contract from January 2026 At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are now looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR. This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is one of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on a number of evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programmes for each client. For this reason we emphasize regular supervision of the team to ensure delivery of high quality and bespoke interventions and use of standardized outcome measures. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital part of your role. Helping Senior Assistant, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and teams to develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach is a central part of this role. We will also ask you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to develop meaningful support networks for our clients. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services and to further develop your career in a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by experience of working with substance misuse Service Users. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Practitioner Psychologist.pdf Apply
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope , Courage , Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back) Reference Number: 303 Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday Friday) Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Based: Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach About the Project Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire, based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett. About the Role: The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people s homes. The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and Herts Mind Network Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health. The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity. Key Responsibilities Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire. Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community. Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community. Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol. Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service. Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly. Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 27th October at 5pm . Interviews to be held on Tuesday 4th November at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope , Courage , Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back) Reference Number: 303 Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday Friday) Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Based: Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach About the Project Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire, based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett. About the Role: The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people s homes. The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and Herts Mind Network Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health. The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity. Key Responsibilities Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire. Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community. Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community. Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol. Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service. Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly. Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 27th October at 5pm . Interviews to be held on Tuesday 4th November at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.
Job Introduction Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Mental Health Treatment Requirement, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) 22.5h per week Maternity cover - 12 months fixed term contract from January 2026 At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are now looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR. This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is one of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on a number of evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programmes for each client. For this reason we emphasize regular supervision of the team to ensure delivery of high quality and bespoke interventions and use of standardized outcome measures. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital part of your role. Helping Senior Assistant, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and teams to develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach is a central part of this role. We will also ask you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to develop meaningful support networks for our clients. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services and to further develop your career in a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by experience of working with substance misuse Service Users. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Practitioner Psychologist.pdf Apply
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Mental Health Treatment Requirement, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) 22.5h per week Maternity cover - 12 months fixed term contract from January 2026 At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are now looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR. This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is one of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on a number of evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programmes for each client. For this reason we emphasize regular supervision of the team to ensure delivery of high quality and bespoke interventions and use of standardized outcome measures. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital part of your role. Helping Senior Assistant, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and teams to develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach is a central part of this role. We will also ask you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to develop meaningful support networks for our clients. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services and to further develop your career in a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by experience of working with substance misuse Service Users. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Practitioner Psychologist.pdf Apply
Job Introduction Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. Part Time: 14.8 Hours Per Week / 2 Days Per Week (Which days negotiated at interview) Location: Swindon & Wiltshire Countywide (travel expenses covered) Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Swindon & Wiltshire doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point's mental health treatment requirement service are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment. We have a range of roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change. We have roles in different teams including: Community based treatment services: providing assessment, coordinating treatment and working partnership to support individuals. The roles include delivering structured psycho-social interventions in group and one to level to enable our service users to acquire thinking skills and behaviours to make lasting change. Homeless outreach provision: Targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation Criminal Justice rehabilitation/recovery services: working closely with the Probation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailored response to individuals that support their recovery and rehabilitation As a Peer Support Worker we offer a starting salary of £22,284 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £25,550 per year (Pro-Rata). (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary). You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Whether you are looking to progress into a Recovery Worker role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey. Role Responsibility As a Peer Support Worker we are looking for a new colleague with a passion to support individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues. Your role will be to work alongside Turning Point senior assistant psychologists and assistant psychologists to support service users to access person centred support and navigate the different opportunities for support available to them across the treatment and housing system. Peer Support Workers act as 'advocates, mentors and coaches' to service users supporting them to succeed in their chosen goals around treatment. The role includes maintaining regular contact with your clients, offering advice, information as well as supporting service users to access support in the community utilising lived experience to provide hope, inspiration and support. No day is the same in this role but an ability to communicate effectively with a range or service users and colleagues, an ability to manage different tasks and a commitment to Turning Point values are essential. As a Peer Support worker you yourself will have lived experience around the issues experienced by our service users, you may come with experience supporting people in health and social care or just have a keen interest in supporting this group; if your values are right, we have a role for everyone. The Ideal Candidate You'll have an understanding of mental health, substance and alcohol use and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. However, we also recognise that many people have transferrable skills from other backgrounds such as mental health, housing or other health and social care provision. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be useful but we can help to shape these skills where needed. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills and who share our values as an organisation. This role is specifically aimed at people with lived experience and an excellent role for those wishing to progress from voluntary roles as a peer mentor or looking to develop in a career in substance use. We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents SM - Peer Support Worker.pdf Apply
Sep 28, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. Part Time: 14.8 Hours Per Week / 2 Days Per Week (Which days negotiated at interview) Location: Swindon & Wiltshire Countywide (travel expenses covered) Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Swindon & Wiltshire doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point's mental health treatment requirement service are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment. We have a range of roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change. We have roles in different teams including: Community based treatment services: providing assessment, coordinating treatment and working partnership to support individuals. The roles include delivering structured psycho-social interventions in group and one to level to enable our service users to acquire thinking skills and behaviours to make lasting change. Homeless outreach provision: Targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation Criminal Justice rehabilitation/recovery services: working closely with the Probation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailored response to individuals that support their recovery and rehabilitation As a Peer Support Worker we offer a starting salary of £22,284 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £25,550 per year (Pro-Rata). (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary). You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Whether you are looking to progress into a Recovery Worker role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey. Role Responsibility As a Peer Support Worker we are looking for a new colleague with a passion to support individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues. Your role will be to work alongside Turning Point senior assistant psychologists and assistant psychologists to support service users to access person centred support and navigate the different opportunities for support available to them across the treatment and housing system. Peer Support Workers act as 'advocates, mentors and coaches' to service users supporting them to succeed in their chosen goals around treatment. The role includes maintaining regular contact with your clients, offering advice, information as well as supporting service users to access support in the community utilising lived experience to provide hope, inspiration and support. No day is the same in this role but an ability to communicate effectively with a range or service users and colleagues, an ability to manage different tasks and a commitment to Turning Point values are essential. As a Peer Support worker you yourself will have lived experience around the issues experienced by our service users, you may come with experience supporting people in health and social care or just have a keen interest in supporting this group; if your values are right, we have a role for everyone. The Ideal Candidate You'll have an understanding of mental health, substance and alcohol use and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. However, we also recognise that many people have transferrable skills from other backgrounds such as mental health, housing or other health and social care provision. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be useful but we can help to shape these skills where needed. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills and who share our values as an organisation. This role is specifically aimed at people with lived experience and an excellent role for those wishing to progress from voluntary roles as a peer mentor or looking to develop in a career in substance use. We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents SM - Peer Support Worker.pdf Apply
Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Windsor & Maidenhead to recruit for a Service Team Manager DOLS and Safeguarding Hub Team. This will be on a permanent basis paying £53,296 - £58,286 per annum P/Annum Responsibilities include: As an Adult Social Care Team Manager at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, you will lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that reflects our Social Care Futures vision. You will translate our ambition-to enable people in the borough to live independent and fulfilled lives-into outstanding practice and continuous service improvement.This role specifically leads the Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Hub, ensuring robust oversight of statutory duties and promoting a strong safeguarding culture across adult social care. You will bring expertise in the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation, with proven experience in managing complex safeguarding and DoLS processes. You will champion excellent practice around mental capacity, supporting staff to apply principles confidently and consistently.Aligned with the RBWM Adult Social Care Strategy, you will promote prevention, choice, and community connection, ensuring safeguarding responses are timely, proportionate, and uphold individuals' rights and wellbeing. Your leadership will contribute to the borough's strategic aim of creating safer, greener, and cleaner communities with opportunity for all, as outlined in the Council Plan . You will foster a culture of co-production, continuous improvement, and compassionate leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, outcome-focused support that reflects the borough's commitment to dignity, inclusion, and excellence in care Main Duties: Team Leadership & Performance Recruit, induct, coach and appraise a multidisciplinary team (social workers, occupational therapists and non-registered social care practitioners) Set SMART objectives, monitor workloads, oversee case allocation and ensure timely reviews. Champion staff development-identify training needs, run reflective team meetings and promote career progression. Act as a positive role model for our HERO values. Quality Assurance & Compliance Maintain rigorous auditing of care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding referrals Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (CQC, local authority frameworks) and internal policies Respond to complaints, identify learning and develop service improvement plans. Operational Management Oversee day-to-day service delivery: referrals, assessments, reviews and complex case management Focus on resource allocation to maximise value and outcomes. Produce monthly performance reports for senior leadership-KPIs, residents feedback, staff metrics Chair Safeguarding and Best Interest meetings. Person-Centred Practice Embed strengths-based, recovery-oriented, positive risk approaches in all aspects of care planning Promote co-production-engage people who draw on services, carers and advocates in service design and governance. Address health inequalities by tailoring support for diverse and vulnerable populations. Leading with cultural humility. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key liaison with health services, housing, voluntary sector, DWP and legal teams Represent the service at multi-agency forums Develop strategic partnerships to expand community resources and preventative services. Minimum Requirements: Substantial experience in adult social care (minimum 3-5 years), ideally including roles as a Senior Practitioner or Assistant Team Manager or Team Manager. Demonstrable experience in complex case management, including mental capacity assessments, safeguarding adults at risk and working with the Court of Protection Experience of performance management, staff supervision, appraisals and professional development Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-agency settings (NHS, housing, voluntary sector) to achieve positive outcomes. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title : Service Team Manager Location : Windsor & Maidenhead Salary: £53,296 - £58,286 per annum
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Windsor & Maidenhead to recruit for a Service Team Manager DOLS and Safeguarding Hub Team. This will be on a permanent basis paying £53,296 - £58,286 per annum P/Annum Responsibilities include: As an Adult Social Care Team Manager at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, you will lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that reflects our Social Care Futures vision. You will translate our ambition-to enable people in the borough to live independent and fulfilled lives-into outstanding practice and continuous service improvement.This role specifically leads the Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Hub, ensuring robust oversight of statutory duties and promoting a strong safeguarding culture across adult social care. You will bring expertise in the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation, with proven experience in managing complex safeguarding and DoLS processes. You will champion excellent practice around mental capacity, supporting staff to apply principles confidently and consistently.Aligned with the RBWM Adult Social Care Strategy, you will promote prevention, choice, and community connection, ensuring safeguarding responses are timely, proportionate, and uphold individuals' rights and wellbeing. Your leadership will contribute to the borough's strategic aim of creating safer, greener, and cleaner communities with opportunity for all, as outlined in the Council Plan . You will foster a culture of co-production, continuous improvement, and compassionate leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, outcome-focused support that reflects the borough's commitment to dignity, inclusion, and excellence in care Main Duties: Team Leadership & Performance Recruit, induct, coach and appraise a multidisciplinary team (social workers, occupational therapists and non-registered social care practitioners) Set SMART objectives, monitor workloads, oversee case allocation and ensure timely reviews. Champion staff development-identify training needs, run reflective team meetings and promote career progression. Act as a positive role model for our HERO values. Quality Assurance & Compliance Maintain rigorous auditing of care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding referrals Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (CQC, local authority frameworks) and internal policies Respond to complaints, identify learning and develop service improvement plans. Operational Management Oversee day-to-day service delivery: referrals, assessments, reviews and complex case management Focus on resource allocation to maximise value and outcomes. Produce monthly performance reports for senior leadership-KPIs, residents feedback, staff metrics Chair Safeguarding and Best Interest meetings. Person-Centred Practice Embed strengths-based, recovery-oriented, positive risk approaches in all aspects of care planning Promote co-production-engage people who draw on services, carers and advocates in service design and governance. Address health inequalities by tailoring support for diverse and vulnerable populations. Leading with cultural humility. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key liaison with health services, housing, voluntary sector, DWP and legal teams Represent the service at multi-agency forums Develop strategic partnerships to expand community resources and preventative services. Minimum Requirements: Substantial experience in adult social care (minimum 3-5 years), ideally including roles as a Senior Practitioner or Assistant Team Manager or Team Manager. Demonstrable experience in complex case management, including mental capacity assessments, safeguarding adults at risk and working with the Court of Protection Experience of performance management, staff supervision, appraisals and professional development Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-agency settings (NHS, housing, voluntary sector) to achieve positive outcomes. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title : Service Team Manager Location : Windsor & Maidenhead Salary: £53,296 - £58,286 per annum
