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Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Place & Infrastructure department. Main purpose of position: To undertake a range of horticultural/grounds maintenance and sports turf maintenance tasks throughout the Borough of Luton. As a Grounds maintenance Operative , you will be responsible to Undertake grass cutting and other grounds and gardens maintenance duties to specified standards using a wide range of ride on and pedestrian controlled plant and machinery, hand held equipment and hand tools. Paying particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring that all areas are left secure & with barriers locked. Assist higher graded employees to mark out sports pitches, undertake fine turf maintenance, and gardening duties such as shrub pruning and planting to recognised horticultural standards. Undertake duties, such as hoeing, weeding, digging, leaf raking, grass cutting, ground working and hedge cutting to the required standards. Undertake litter picking by hand in parks and amenity areas throughout the Borough to specified standards. Sweep hard surface areas by hand, as and when required, to remove glass and other extraneous material. Skills and Experience Some experience of using grass cutting machinery Some gardening experience Able to work well as part of a team Able to use own initiative when undertaking tasks Able to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people Able to follow verbal and written instructions Current valid category B driving licence, to operating ride on machinery and to transport staff and equipment to various sites About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Head of Development x2 Location: Remote Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Build homes. Shape communities. Lead delivery. They're looking for two dynamic and commercially astute Head's of Development to play a key leadership role in driving forward their ambitious growth plans. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a programme of new homes, making a tangible impact across the communities they serve. As part of their Senior Development Team, you will lead regional delivery, identifying and securing new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with their growth strategy and business plan. What You'll Be Doing In this pivotal role, you will: Lead the identification, appraisal and acquisition of new development opportunities Secure and deliver a pipeline of schemes across a defined geography, including partnerships and joint ventures Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including local authorities, developers, landowners and contractors Provide clear leadership to a regional team, fostering a high-performance, innovative and customer-focused culture Take ownership of financial modelling, budgets and development viability, ensuring robust decision-making and value for money Collaborate with senior leaders, executive teams and board members to secure approvals and drive strategic delivery Oversee due diligence, contract negotiations and the end-to-end development lifecycle Lead a team to ensure delivery of pre-contract and on-site projects to agreed timescales and budgets and achieving Homes England and internal targets on delivery and quality. What they're Looking For They're seeking an experienced development leader with a strong track record in delivering housing or construction projects at scale. You will bring: Extensive knowledge of the affordable housing sector, including funding, planning, and Homes England processes Proven experience leading teams and driving change in a complex, fast-paced environment Strong commercial acumen, including financial modelling and risk assessment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to identify and secure new opportunities Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) and strong project management expertise If you're passionate about delivering growth, building partnerships, and leading teams to success, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory references, a satisfactory DBS and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover T he Organisation The organisation are a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Corporate Health and Safety Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To ensure that the Council remains compliant with regards to its Health and Safety responsibilities. Direct, support, train and advise local authority services, schools, trusts and other client organisations on the implementation of Health and Safety Policies and Strategy. Work collaboratively with external establishments and internal management to provide specialist health and safety advice, policy development and strategic guidance which raises both individuals & department managers awareness of their responsibilities and the health and safety profile. Undertake accident investigations and deliver a rolling risk based H&S audit programme for the corporate and educational estate. As a Health and Safety Adviser, you will be responsible to: Deliver a proactive consultancy and advisory service to Members, Council Service departments staff & managers at all levels, School's and Trusts. Develop health and safety services, advise, and deliver training as a traded service to external organisations. Effectively assess, prevent, and resolve complex health and safety issues and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. Develop and promote good working relationships, co-operation and communication across the Council and with external bodies, in particular the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority and promote a positive safety culture and customer-focussed service throughout the Council. Undertake the design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, managers, and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management departmental teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of subjects. Manage the health and safety training service: identify, develop and deliver effective health and safety training to all levels of the Council. Guide the Council in the implementation of new/revised health and safety legislation Act as part of the Council's statutory competent advisory team by providing reports and making recommendations to the Health & Safety Board and CLMT to ensure the Council is able to carry out its statutory health and safety responsibilities. Undertake audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments relating to health and safety matters. Assist services to undertake a broad range of specialised risk assessments across diverse work situations and environments to ensure conformity with specific health and safety regulations. Skills and Experience: In-depth experience in an operational and advisory health and safety role including working collaboratively with senior managers and clients to provide advice, audits, compliance, guidance & training Good communication skills - able to negotiate with and influence others in order to raise the profile of health and safety in the workplace, engaging with management, Trade Unions & employees Able to work independently and to undertake research unsupervised Demonstrable training/presentation skills - able to design and deliver health and safety training courses to client groups In-depth organisational skills - able to manage periods of heavy and conflicting workload demands Demonstrable ability to use information technology, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Demonstrable knowledge of current health and safety legislation, best practice and national trends and developments NEBOSH Certificate/ Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Occupational Health and Safety Practice Willing to attain level 5 H&S qualification Full clean driving licence, car insured for business use About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Power Platform Developer: We are currently seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to join a critical project within a public service environment. The project is replacing macros in over 120 Excel workbooks with Power Automate scripts. Power Platform Developer - Role Responsibilities: Design, develop, and support solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform to remove the council's current reliance upon excel macro VBA scripts Incorporate workflows, and business processes that would enhance the functionality Document all development undertaken to ensure functionality can be maintained once adopted into service Undertake upskilling to existing system administrators to ensure the appropriate skills exist to incorporate any future amendments to the solution Requirements: Strong experience with Power Platform tools within a Microsoft 365 environment Demonstrable experience with Power Apps, particularly Power Automate. Working knowledge of other data transformation tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) would be desirable. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Role: Leaving Care Personal Adviser Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Leaving Care Personal Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department. Main purpose of position: To provide a leaving care statutory service to young people not currently accommodated by the Council and to work with Accommodated children as negotiated and agreed with qualified workers. As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will be responsible to: To work with young people to undertake needs assessments and to create and review pathway plans as defined in the children (leaving care) Act 2000. This will ensure that their needs are identified and a plan put in place to meet them. To support young people making the transition to adulthood and fulfilling their potential in relation to social and educational opportunities. To maximise the potential of the young person potential in these areas. Effectively manage a caseload to ensure that all departmental and statutory procedures and requirements are met. Provide services, advice and continuing support to young people moving into their supported accommodation. To give the young people every chance of success when they move into independence. Skills and Experience Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with young people, colleagues and staff in other agencies. Ability to maintain accurate records and co-ordinate effective support for young people Ability to word process documents and to use and maintain spreadsheets and databases Ability to write comprehensive reports and assessments. Able to exercise judgement and initiative within designated areas of responsibility Able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and on the people you are working with. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the legislation relating to Care Leavers and their entitlement to service. Able to travel outside and within the Borough. Willingness to work flexible hours in cases of emergencies. DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

PURPOSE OF POST: To organise and supervise a Street Cleansing crew and to ensure that street cleansing operations are carried out within the Borough of Luton. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Clear all litter and dumped items within the Borough of Luton, the cleansing contract and provision of services under Best Value, including manual and mechanical sweeping, litter picking, wet washing, litter bin cleansing, clearing garage sites, clearing waste land, clearing up after special events, and clearing up after Road Traffic Accidents, weed spraying and gully cleansing. Undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks to the vehicle to ensure that compliance to the Road Traffic Act and Transport Policy are kept to. Ensure that all necessary information that needs recorded is completed on time and accurately. Drive and manoeuvre a side loader van and trailer in a safe and effective manner, undertaking daily routine safety and maintenance checks to the vehicles. Drive and manoeuvre an applied sweeper, or other plant and equipment as may be required. Undertake on-site assessments of working conditions, health and safety risks, and safe working practices when undertaking street cleansing tasks and take any appropriate action to minimise risks to employees and members of the public. Report appropriate problems or defects to the Street Cleansing Supervisor for further action to be taken. Provide cover as a relief crew member for sickness/other absence occurring in Refuse Collection services. Person Specification: Carrying out litter picking and changing bins Demonstrable driving experience, preferably in an urban environment Able to follow verbal and written instructions Able to accurately record information, assessments and log sheet Demonstrable organisation skills - able to react to changing work demands at short notice Able to deal with members of the public in a polite and helpful manner Current driving license with 4.5t A pair of safety boots Mon / Thursday is 6am till 14.30 and Friday is 6am till 11.00. Monday to Thursday is an 8 hour day with a 30-minute lunch break, working 37 hours per week. Time and half is paid for hours worked over 37 and double time for Bank holidays and Sundays worked About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent Commercial Service to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Service Desk Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: On an operational level the role will respond to Incidents and Service Requests (including Major Incidents). They will contribute to the resolution of Incidents and Service Requests problems identified and building solutions for the knowledge base. Within the day-to-day service the role will contribute to the delivery of continuous improvement of the process and supporting systems into the Authority. The post holder will be part of a team and will be assisting the Service Desk Lead and Service Delivery in the control and success of the Service Desk function that handles customers' issues or requests with professional attitude. Responsible for the triage and actions on both Incidents and Service Requests received by the Service. The post can greatly influence the direction and success of general day to day operation of the Service. The role will be a system administrator for the Councils corporate IT Service Management tool and assisting with the maintenance of access control of circa 3500 user accounts across the Council's 150+ sites which include libraries, schools, community centres, social services establishments as well as the Council's main central offices. You will be responsible to: Create and perform triage actions to all support calls and tickets from the user community into the IT Service Management tool. Ensuring accurate and necessary information is obtained and appropriate categorisation for incidents and requests is applied and promptly allocates ticket. investigate first stage diagnostic on all tickets, acting on own initiative, within stated guidelines and in conjunction with other members of the team. Apply skills to resolve all assigned incidents before referring to application and/or technical support. Administration of categorised Service Requests (e.g. New Starter, Leaver and transfers) relating to access to Luton's Windows Active Directory structure, primary email systems, ensuring that a full audit trail of changes are maintained within Active Directory and the IT Service Management tools. Follows up reported complex incidents to ensure timely resolution or escalation, and promptly communicate on progress to end-user, requests are fulfilled, and the customer communication is complete. Ensure that incidents and requests are handled in accordance to agreed SLAs. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base, including technical articles and self-help guides for end-users. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of providing IT Customer support Demonstrable experience working in a busy IT service desk environment; using an ITSM tool to create, update and manage tickets with precision and attention to detail Some experience technical knowledge of enterprise level computing, mobile devices, supported Microsoft operating systems, business software and office productivity tools Able to manage Windows Active Directory and Microsoft exchange (both On-premises and Azure/Exchange, Office 365 solutions) Able to administer Windows AD file system security settings Able to maintain accurate hardcopy and computerised records Able to use Microsoft Office or equivalent applications competently Demonstrable understanding and operational knowledge of ITSM frameworks e.g. ITIL v3 or 4 Demonstrable experiences of ITSM tooling administration Working hours will be on a rota basis between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Role: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS - LAC TEAM - LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Temp and Perm Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Workers on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Key skills and experience of Social Worker (LAC team) As a Looked after children's Social Worker, you will support children and their families to ensure that their needs are met in a safe and timely manner. You will be part of a highly acclaimed supportive service that has a comprehensive programme to ensure new recruits have a thorough induction, receive ongoing support from managers and have the opportunity to progress in your career. Qualifications You will have either Dip SW, CQSW or recognised equivalent professional qualification. Or registered by the health can care professional's council r a Practice Educator Award. A relevant degree in the related area. Enhanced DBS certificate which is satisfactory to Luton Borough Council will be a condition of your appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Role: Care worker/Support worker Grade: L3 Temp/Perm Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a care worker/support worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their people department in the adult social care division. About the Role To provide personal social and domestic support to customers of the respite service as specified by individual care plans. As an adult support worker/care worker , you will be responsible to: To support service users in meeting their physical/behavioural needs including assisting toileting, medication, enabling to eat, lifting and moving mobility. To offer stimulation and motivation through conversation and social activity in order to assist service users in developing their confidence and independence. To assist people, as required, with budgeting, shopping, outings and community activities as planned with the knowledge of senior staff on duty. To report immediately to the line manager or, failing that, the most senior member of staff on duty any changes in the service users physical or emotional well being, any accident or unusual incident, any matter of concern expressed by the service user to ensure safety and well-being of service users. Skills and Experience Develop and maintain cultures and strategies in which people with a learning disability are respected and valued as individuals. To work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in monitoring, reviewing and delivering individualised programmes of care to clients. Able to promote effective communication and relationships both internally and externally. Assist individuals to develop independent living skills including using services and facilities in the community. NVQ level 3 Promoting Independence or other Relevant Care qualification. Food Hygiene certificate About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council. To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority. Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes. Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance. You will be responsible to: Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations. Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms are met as defined in the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, including checking of VAT when required. Identifying invoices that sit under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), ensuring that all suppliers that fall within the scheme, are verified and are processed in accordance within the business tax regulations as prescribed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) regulations. Ensure timely and accurate replies to written and telephone enquiries from companies and individuals relating to invoices and outstanding payments. Ensuring that all invoices, credit notes and Memos are processed via intelligent scanning. Understand and apply the appropriate controls, to minimise risk and loss to the council by challenging service managers and cost centre managers in order to avoid duplicate payments. Responsible for monitoring payments interfaced into the creditors system from other service area's bespoke finance systems, checking, correcting where necessary and authorising the payments appropriately. Testing and identifying areas suitable to be developed into interfaces. Working with the accounts payable team leader, the service area to develop the interface specification, then working in conjunction with accountancy system developer to implement the new interface. Responsible for the processing, handling and reconciliation of the Authorities Petty Cash scheme. Ensure council policy is adhered to and all relevant processes have been completed. Extracting data and maintaining reports to reconcile monthly and annual figures require by Inland Revenue Legislation. Completing the statutory CIS return to HMRC in accordance with the HMRC guidelines and timetables. Liaising with the VAT accountant to ensure timely payment to HMRC of tax due. Skills and Experience: Ability to run reports, extract, interpret and analyse data to resolve complex queries Able to use IT databases such as Financial or equivalent software Highly numerate, a sound understanding of mathematical processes Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of companies, individuals and internal colleagues at all levels providing effective advice or help. Ensuring advice is in line with financial regulations and council policy Able to plan and organise own workload adhering to immovable deadlines, working in a detailed and systematic manner Ability to work in a flexible manner to recognise and react actively to assist other team members to meet team deadlines and objectives Strong background in Accounts Payable, Payment Processing, GRN Purchase Order Matching as well as general accounts payable knowledge About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Role: SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER Department: PEOPLE Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department. Main purpose of position: To undertake the full range of social work duties in relation to statutory Family Placement work in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services and Fostering Services Regulations, Promoting the best interests of children and young people at all times. As a SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER, you will be responsible to: Visiting and maintaining contact on an agreed basis in accordance with LBC guidelines and policies, to support, supervise and guide the foster carer . Working flexibly to ensure an appropriate level of support is offered. Identifying and advising the deputy team manager or team manager of problems arising with carers and/or their placements ensuring appropriate and timely action may follow . Reporting significant issues/and or complaints, incidents, allegations in accordance with Schedule 7 notifications to deputy team manager, team manager or other senior manager (if appropriate) immediately . Undertaking annual review of foster carers and presenting at Panel in accordance with the LBC procedures and in conjunction with the senior management of KinderCare . Undertaking annual foster carer Health and Safety checks. Supporting and identifying training and development needs of allocated foster carers, monitoring achievement and attendance at training sessions . Completing Personal Development Plans . Undertaking training for personal development both internally and externally Delivering training for foster carers on a group basis when appropriate . Taking responsibility for own professional continuing development and participation in company training initiatives . Sharing knowledge with colleagues . Running support groups for foster carers, children and young people. Skills and Experience Substantial post qualifying experience in fostering. Able to undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989, Fostering Minimum Standards and Care Planning and Fostering Regulations 2015. In-depth ability to make professional judgements in a multi-disciplinary setting, including negotiating resources. Able to effectively communicate and work with service users, which will include children, foster careers and with a wide range of other professional Demonstrable ability to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues. In-depth ability to work to strict deadlines and targets, working on own initiative, and also able to work as part of a team and share expertise. Demonstrable ability to lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings and represent the agency in a formal setting or similar. In-depth knowledge and understanding of child development and issues of family dynamics. DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We're looking for three Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our KierBAM team based in Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard. Location: Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We're seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a crucial role in managing all contractual and financial aspects of this significant construction project. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile development in a secure environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the successful delivery of vital infrastructure. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the KierBAM team, supporting them in delivering this important Royal Navy redevelopment project. Your day to day will include: Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and financial reports whilst conducting cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle Reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards Managing procurement processes, evaluating supplier bids and preparing interim and final payment applications Monitoring project progress, forecasting final costs and identifying potential financial risks Collaborating with clients, architects, engineers and contractors whilst mentoring junior team members What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with professional accreditation such as RICS or CIOB preferred You have strong experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within the nuclear or defence sectors You possess strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods and cost control techniques, with proficiency in quantity surveying software You have excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse teams You're able to meet eligibility criteria including holding a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and having resided in the UK for the past 5 years for security clearance purposes Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit Making Ground . This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to .

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and is seeking a Sub Agent to join the Water Retain Barrier (WRB) Team. Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required a BPSS leve click apply for full job details

Town Planner (Strategic Land & Mixed-Use) - Manchester About the Client Our client is a substantial, privately owned property investment, development and strategic land company, boasting a national portfolio of industrial, office and trade-park assets, plus over 5,000 acres of land , with roughly 1,500 acres currently in mixed-use promotion . They are seeking to strengthen their in-house planning capability to support their ambitious land promotion pipeline, industrial / commercial development projects, and strategic partnerships with landowners, local authorities and communities. The Role You will be a key member of the Strategic Land & Planning team, reporting to the Land / Planning Director. Your work will span from policy and strategy through feasibilities and promotion, to delivering consents and seeing over projects into implementation. You will often act as the bridge between internal teams (development, asset, technical) and external stakeholders (councils, communities, housebuilders, technical consultants). Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the promotion of strategic land for residential, commercial or mixed-use development, including site identification, feasibility studies, option appraisal. Prepare planning applications, outline and reserved matters, securing consents in line with policy and legislative frameworks. Engage with local authorities, parish/town councils, statutory consultees, community groups, and stakeholders to build consensus and manage expectations. Advise on planning policy, emerging policy changes, and how these may affect the business' land promotion strategy. Oversee technical inputs (environmental, highways, ecology, heritage etc.), coordinate consultants, manage budgets and schedules. Support site acquisition strategy and delivery of planning promotion agreements, joint ventures, or conditional / unconditional land purchases. Contribute to the growth of the planning team through mentoring, helping shape process, performance and delivering planning-related business development. What We're Looking For Chartered or substantive planning qualification (e.g. MRTPI) or equivalent experience. Several years' post-qualification experience, ideally within strategic land promotion, planning applications & consent work, mixed-use or residential development. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system: local plans, national policy, infrastructure delivery, viability, environmental and technical constraints. Experienced in stakeholder management: working with local authorities, communities, technical consultees, landowners. Ready to apply? Please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

The Resolution Foundation is looking for a motivated and experienced individual to join the Resolution Ventures team to play a key role in the social investment activities of the Foundation and the management of the WorkerTech Fund, the UK's first impact investment fund focused on improving the world of work for those in low-paid or precarious jobs. Operating within the Foundation since 2020, we have invested in 19 early-stage ventures and built an ecosystem of coinvestors, partners and advisers to support their growth. In 2025, we created the WorkerTech Fund as a separate impact-first investment fund to continue investing in this area. More details about the £9m WorkerTech Fund, including our investment criteria, portfolio and most recent impact report, can be found at As we continue to develop this investment pipeline and deliver a successful WorkerTech investment fund, we are seeking a new member of the team to play a leading role in the investment analysis of ventures that meet our investment criteria, and to support our growing portfolio. This role will be employed jointly by the Resolution Foundation and by Resolution Impact Ventures, the Fund operating company. Working with the Director of Ventures and the Ventures Manager, the successful candidate will lead the process of investment analysis and due diligence, making key investment recommendations as well as providing portfolio support to current investments. Duties will also include identifying a pipeline of potential future investments, and increasing reach and awareness of WorkerTech activity generally. What kind of person are we looking for? The successful candidate will have significant experience of early-stage investment and business expertise including excellent financial and commercial analysis skills. A strong interest in improving outcomes for workers is required, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A passion for creating impact, and the ability to play a leading role in creating the new early-stage WorkerTech investment fund is also essential. We have some flexibility in this role, and are seeking candidates who are interested in a part-time role of 2-3 days per week at either Senior level or at Principal level. You would be expected to be in the office for a minimum of 1 day per week. Flexibility is available for the right candidate however and we are happy to answer questions about your suitability and / or availability in advance, so please do get in touch before the application deadline if you have any queries. For more information about the role, including how to apply, please visit our website and download the application back.

Job Title: 8a Advanced Practitioner BMS - Blood Transfusion Location: Taunton Salary: 57,528- 64,750 per annum + 10,000 joining bonus Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Are you a proactive Blood Transfusion professional committed to patient safety? Do you thrive on leading change and driving improvement? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and innovative Advanced Practitioner Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion to lead excellence, governance, and continuous improvement across our Essential Service Laboratories at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. Our mission is to improve health and wellbeing through science, innovation, and high-quality diagnostics. If this aligns with your values and you bring extensive transfusion expertise, this role could be a great fit. Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our Blood Transfusion team. Salary ranges from 57,528 to 64,750 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience, with a potential 10,000 welcome bonus subject to agreement. SYNLAB UK & Ireland has a strong track record of working in partnership with the NHS to enhance pathology services through successful joint ventures, including SPS. For over 10 years, SPS has supported healthcare improvement across Somerset. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC-approved laboratory for IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolio training. We offer a comprehensive training budget to support career development, providing the resources and opportunities needed for professional growth. Main duties of the job: The Blood Transfusion Advanced Practitioner is integral to delivering high-quality services to clinicians and patients, ensuring they meet evolving service needs. Using expertise in transfusion theory and practice, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards, including MHRA and ISO15189. You will be HCPC registered, hold a Specialist Diploma in Blood Transfusion (or equivalent) and an MSc in Blood Transfusion. SYNLAB offers tailored development programmes for managers and leaders, with support to complete management training to further enhance your leadership skills. Key responsibilities include: Providing expert leadership for the technical advancement of Blood Transfusion service in conjunction with the clinical lead of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Providing professional leadership to Team Managers, Biomedical Scientists and Pathology Support staff across Blood Sciences (Haematology, Clinical Chemistry and Blood Transfusion) within both Essential Service Laboratories Ensuring high-quality analysis, service standards and achievement of key performance indicators Providing expert technical and operational leadership to the laboratory service Overseeing specialist training for Biomedical Scientists and other professionals, and offering expert advice Responsible for policies, risk management, quality management procedures and monitoring within Blood Transfusion department About you: Qualifications: Essential criteria: HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist, with evidence of Continued Professional Development MSc/FIBMS by examination, and is currently in possession of Fellowship of the IBMS (Blood Sciences, Haematology or Transfusion Science); or demonstrates equivalent experience. IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma if applicable or an additional Masters level qualification Management qualification to ILM level 3 or relevant experience Desirable criteria; IBMS membership Experience: Essential criteria: Significant demonstrable broad based experience as a specialist BMS High degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills. Good knowledge and experience of computer Laboratory Information Systems and applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Statistical Packages. An advanced understanding of theoretical and practical Biomedical Sciences and technically adept at majority of routine and advanced laboratory procedures. Desirable criteria: Development of special interest and expertise in one or more areas of the laboratory, for example Quality, Health & Safety, Training or IT Skills & Knowledge: Essential criteria: Able to work independently, implements and proposes changes to procedures for own work area. Demonstrates a sound understanding of the physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism Demonstrates a high degree of skill and knowledge where interpretation of results can be highly subjective Desirable criteria: Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, coordinating and supervising a team Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Practitioner, Blood Transfusion Practitioner, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, BMS, Haematology and Blood Transfusion Specialist may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Community Housing Officer Location: Dudley Contract: Temporary (6 months) Rates: 25.91 (Umbrella) Job Purpose: To deliver a community focused tenancy and estates management service, highly visible to tenants, residents and other stakeholders. To directly manage tenancies in a specified patch within a defined geographical area, working closely with other Housing and Communities teams, other Council Departments and other agencies to provide responsive services to customers create attractive, well maintained, safer estates. To support individual households to maintain their tenancies in a suitable and effective manner through the direct delivery of service and the commissioning of work through other teams / services. Specific Accountabilities To manage tenancies and the estate environment in a designated housing area (patch) and to be the main front-line contact for tenants and residents for housing and estate management matters. To provide contact, advice, and guidance to customers within the framework of the tenancy agreement in line with policies and procedures and its enforcement, ensuring customer enquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently, to deal with compliments and complaints and to undertake any investigations and corrective actions as appropriate To take a pro-active approach towards tenancy compliance, keeping residents safe, estate management, ensuring regular home reviews, estate walkabouts and estate inspections are carried out. Effectively manage all aspects of tenancy conditions, administration and enforcement having due regard to the needs of our tenants and other occupiers, the law and Dudley MBC policies and procedures. To identify, monitor and take necessary enforcement action against breaches of tenancy conditions including anti-social behaviour in accordance with legislation, policy, procedure, and guidelines. To respond to and manage reports of nuisance, harassment, or antisocial behaviour in a timely manner, commissioning the Community Safety (ASB) Team to assist with complex cases and where legal remedies are required. To manage vulnerable customers and complex casework, where higher levels of need are required to help sustain tenancies, commission other services such as our Community Safety (ASB) Team and Housing Support Teams and relevant agencies to offer appropriate services and where necessary legal enforcement. To undertake communal inspections in flatted blocks as required, and to monitor hazards and maintain high standards on housing estates, reporting any incidents of vandalism and/or damage to ensure speedy remedy. Proactively manage estates including identification and remedy of untidy gardens and tree maintenance. Arrange and lead on estate walkabouts and patch inspections along with residents and other stakeholders where appropriate. Identify health and safety concerns including reporting repairs to buildings, over-grown trees and shrubs and communal areas. Health and safety is a key priority for employees and it is everyone's responsibility to report repairs when they see them. To deliver a Home-Review programme, and actively follow up on all cases of compliance non-access cases on a timely basis to minimise risk to residents. To contribute to the improvement of housing services by working effectively with colleagues across teams, partnership organisations and external agencies to enhance the functionality, attractiveness, safety and sustainability of estates and homes. Play an active role in co-producing and commissioning planned enhancements to our services and to the built environment. To be a key contact in the community, well known to stakeholders, and actively engaged with community champions, Tenants & Residents Associations, local members, PCSOs and other key stakeholders. To provide elected members and MPs with information to carry out their democratic and/or governance responsibilities To encourage tenants to be actively involved in the upkeep of their area, to be involved in the local community and empower residents to influence the decision-making process. Forge relationships with involved customers, encouraging greater levels of customer involvement targeting new tenants. To be visible and responsive in the neighbourhood, arranging planned activities including community events and activities, facilitating joint working with other teams encouraging tenants to be actively involved in the upkeep of their area. To provide multi-channel access to tenants to discuss their needs using digital channels and face to face surgeries the CHO will be the first point of contact for residents and local members. To be vigilant to identifying safeguarding and support needs, and to engage with all applicable services to prevent harm and sustain tenancies. To actively work with households and other agencies at times of crisis such as relationship breakdown, domestic abuse, bereavement or decline in health to support housing need at critical times when customers are vulnerable. To use emotional intelligence in providing a sensitive and appropriate service. To work in partnership with colleagues from all teams, to meet the needs of our tenants through a multi-disciplinary hybrid neighbourhood service model. Work jointly with other teams to enhance the reputation of the Housing Service and to create well planned, sustainable, safe, and attractive communal environments within our buildings and across the whole estate. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Role Purpose: The Systems & Information Assistant will support the day to day activities of our team including maintaining/inputting property related information accurately & efficiently into our systems . To provide technical support to users of all property information systems and assist with reporting and analysis of data. The post holder will assist other members of the team in: - Maintaining and updating data as required. - Providing support on adhoc/ high priority projects/tasks. - Supporting automation request. - Supporting the use of data quality tools. - Data analysis tasks. Work Context: Our Systems & Information Assistant will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of systems and data analysis and will be able to work across both the systems and data areas of the team. This will involve matrix management by the Senior Systems Analyst and Senior Data Analyst. Our team currently operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate. However, meetings will occur at other sites to which you will be required to attend. Staff will be expected to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations. There is opportunity for flexible working and this can include working from home or from any of our offices. Representative Accountabilities: Planning & Organising Support senior colleagues to deliver initiatives and projects as required. Deliver a range of administrative and/or customer services in support of existing systems or processes to agreed standards, to maximise service quality and continuity. Policy and Compliance Adhere to established standards of service delivery to support any associated regulatory or technical compliance requirements. People & partnerships Receive and respond to everyday enquiries from colleagues and customers to provide a timely, courteous and effective service. May be required to assist in the recruitment, selection and supervision processes to ensure high standards of team delivery. Resources May be required to raise invoices and manage payments. Analysis, Reporting & Documentation Provide and manipulate data for statistical purposes and run and present standard reports. Assist in undertaking research and analysis of information and prepare reports in prescribed formats. Prepare and dispatch a range of correspondence/ documents to ensure efficient response to enquiries and timely conclusion of any process connected with the defined area of activity. Duties for all Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation. Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others. To have regard to and comply with safeguarding policy and procedure as appropriate. Personal Characteristics: Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level. Willingness to undertake professional/vocational study where appropriate. Basic understanding of the relevant area of work. Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers. Good IT skills including database management systems, email and MS Office . Ability to work with others to improve customer service. Good administrative, analytical and organisational skills. Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities and work on own initiative. A methodical approach to information gathering, recording and reporting. Typically previous relevant work experience in an environment supporting staff and/or public. Details of the specific qualifications: Experience of inputting, managing and analysing large volumes of data Experience of reporting on data Experience of working with Computer Aided Design (CAD) (Desired) Excellent MS Excel Skills Experience of using with SharePoint Experience of working as part of a team. Role Summary: Roles at this level typically work as part of a team to provide technical support and assistance within a given discipline and assist senior colleagues with their duties. They will carry out a range of technical administrative support or practical tasks using knowledge of general office routines and procedures, together with a broad understanding of the specific work of the service area. The work is within established processes and procedures and while it may not be subject to direct supervision, guidance is readily available. They will be expected to organise their own workload and set their own priorities within short, e.g. day-to-day or week-to-week timescales, usually reacting to clear deadlines or processes. They support more senior staff by executing the detailed processes in specific aspects of the service area and will be fully versed in all the procedures of their specialism. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Infectious Sciences Location: Taunton Salary: 49,387 - 56,515 per annum + Performance bonus Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join our Infectious Sciences team at Southwest Pathology Services. This role would particularly suit an individual who is keen to expand their experience in teaching, mentoring, and operational management, especially if these opportunities are limited within their current role. They must have strong quality management experience and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement within laboratory quality systems and processes. Someone who can identify opportunities for service improvement, strengthen quality management practices, and support the department in maintaining high standards of compliance and patient care. Excellent organisational and IT skills are essential, along with the resilience to work effectively within a busy and evolving service. The role involves lone working during evening and weekend shifts, therefore the successful candidate must be confident working independently and making decisions autonomously when required. Although based within the Infectious Sciences laboratory (including Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology), there is a requirement to rotate within all areas, subject to completion of suitable training. There is also an expectation that you will participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, weekend working on rotation and bank holiday rotas. Main Duties of the job: To be able to rotate through all areas of a Laboratory in Infectious Sciences as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations. To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously to provide patients results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff. Work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist. To continue with personal development through academic and/or practical experience. To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants. To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist. To provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales. To assist and carry out duties as directed in Health and Safety, audit, training, incident reporting and quality assurance/quality control The department operates 7 days per week with rota for weekend working, on-call and bank holidays- all these have pay enhancements. About you: Essential criteria MSc Degree, accredited by the Healthcare Professions Council and IBMS. HCPC Registration Completed IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology/Virology or equivalent (if registration post 2004) Management qualification to ILM level 3 or relevant experience Desirable criteria IBMS membership About us: Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually. The department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and has full UKAS accreditation. Originally, there was a single site at each hospital with both undertaking similar urgent and non-urgent tests. There is a well developed central 'hub' laboratory in Taunton with an 'essential services laboratory' at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing. The department have regular continual professional development seminars and as part of HCPC registration be expected to maintain an up to date CPD portfolio. There is a healthy training budget to allow local/distant attendance at Congress/seminars/symposiums. All staff commencing on SYNLAB Hospital terms and conditions are subject to a 6-month probationary period and may be entitled to a joining bonus . Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Development Finance Analyst to join our Manchester based client on a permanent basis. Salary: 70k - 82.5k per annum Hours: 36 hours per week This role requires you to be the lead finance business partner the respective region including joint ventures and the strategic land portfolio, critically analysing commercial appraisals and being able to communicate required amendments to non-accountants. Duties will include: Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols in own area of specialisation to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice. Provide authoritative specialist advice to senior managers at the business unit or regional level to enable the implementation of policy, projects, and change initiatives. Manage relationships with strategic internal clients and act as a business partner to them, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and mobilising appropriate internal and/or external resources to support in delivering business strategy and plans. Perform business case development, financial modelling, and accounting and valuation analyses, incorporating probability, time, cost, budget impacts and returns to allow for optimal strategic and investment decision-making Control specific segments of the organisation's business performance metrics ensuring strategic alignment with financial goals and objectives. Manage the preparation and distribution of specific segments of the organisation's financial reporting, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Control specific segments of the organisation's financial transaction management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processes such as accounts payable and/or receivable, payment processing, bank reconciliation and financial recording Plan and deliver financial systems changes to meet project timelines and quality and budget requirements. Manage the client acceptance process for large clients within established frameworks. Ensure proper due diligence and risk management for these clients. Work within established systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated area of financial control. Candidate requirements: Qualified Accountant or equivalent Proven experience in property development finance, ideally with prior experience of investment appraisal financial modelling for mixed tenure schemes Excellent knowledge of MS Excel Have the ability to be able to communicate with Regional Directors and where required Directors of the business, providing clear, accurate and concise information that engenders confidence in Development Finance from both internal and external key stakeholders. Thorough understanding of the UK residential real estate market Strong track record of delivering timely and accurate management reporting to key stakeholders working to tight deadlines A thorough understanding of technical and commercial risks associated to property development Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.