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Finance Manager JOB PURPOSE Serve as the lead financial specialist for the assigned Division(s), delivering a comprehensive financial and performance management service alongside operational managers and the Divisional Finance Business Partner. Provide expert business and financial advice to influence decision-making across divisional operational and budget managers. Direct and manage support staff to deliver divisional financial and performance objectives. Oversee regular financial/non-financial performance reporting, budget setting, annual planning, efficiency savings (CIPs), and business case evaluations. Deputise for the Finance Business Partner when required. Location: Shrewsbury (hybrid is considered) Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Pay Rates: Up to £29 per hour Umbrella or £26 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm Sector: Healthcare Based: Office / Hospital MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting & Accounting Produce accurate monthly management accounts and performance information within Trust deadlines. Process complex financial data, calculate accruals, prepayments, and month-end adjustments maintaining compliance with IFRS and Trust procedures. Prepare monthly variance reports and year-end financial projections. Present complex financial reports to Divisional Board meetings, group forums, and budget holders. Support annual statutory accounts production, coordinate stocktakes, and address audit queries. Financial Planning & Budgeting Lead the annual budget-setting process for divisional specialties, producing budget booklets and securing formal budget holder agreements. Ensure divisional budgets align with agreed overall control totals. Identify financial threats/risks and collaborate with managers to agree on financial recovery plans. Quantify and track Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs), service development proposals, and capital bids. Financial Control, Business Cases & Contracting Perform financial appraisals for business cases using investment appraisal techniques. Assist in negotiating Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and supplier contracts to optimize income and value for money. Lead financial evaluations on tender submissions. Governance & Systems Advise and train budget holders on Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), Standing Orders, and Governance policies. Ensure robust internal controls are active to mitigate financial loss and fraud risks. Assist with national policy compliance (e.g., Payment by Results) and national reference cost returns. Staff Supervision Day-to-day management, task delegation, recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development of junior finance staff (Assistant Finance Managers / Financial Management Assistants). PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: GCSE Grade 5 9 (A C) in English & Maths. A-Levels (300+ UCAS points) OR Degree (Level 2.2 or higher). Fully qualified member of CCAB OR close to completing CCAB qualification. Desirable: Fully CCAB Qualified. EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Significant financial management experience within a large, complex organisation. Hands-on experience in business planning and investment appraisal techniques. In-depth knowledge of financial/management accounting standards including IFRS. Desirable: Knowledge of NHS targets, performance frameworks, and NHS finance policies (e.g., Payment by Results). Analytical: Ability to interpret and manipulate highly complex financial data. Communication: Ability to present and explain complex, sensitive, or contentious financial data clearly to non-finance staff. Interpersonal: Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills to influence decision-making. Work Organization: Capability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks under pressure, and meet strict deadlines. IT Competence: High proficiency in financial LEDGER systems, advanced MS Excel formulas, spreadsheet design, and databases.

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Fieldside as a Nursery Manager! We're now looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Fieldside? We have amazing outdoor provisions including woodlands Highly qualified and experienced team Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Nursery Manager: An exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact. Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Nursery Manager: By managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery's policies and procedures. Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. By building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child's development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections. What a Nursery Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Fieldside. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Barchester's Central Division has an opportunity for a new Divisional Activities Lead. In this key role, you will support the activity coordinator staff in the homes across the division and drive whole home approach to provide life enrichment for each and every resident. You must ensure that life enrichment adheres to the Care and Life Enrichment Framework to drive outstanding regulatory results. Required experience and qualifications: GCSE level maths and English Experience in delivering and providing in person wellbeing and activities sessions Ability to communicate at all levels, including with a senior audience Proven track record in delivering against targets under pressure Evidence of ability to work effectively within a multi-functional team Full UK driving licence, with ability to travel across the country, including overnight stays - essential Role and Responsibilities: Provide ongoing support to activities staff across the division Ensure an effective action plan is in place for underperforming homes Weekly visits to homes that are identified as needing support Carry out quarterly face to face meetings with Activity Coordinators to share ideas, good practice, lessons learnt Provide ideas for activities that link to the local community Develop key relationships with organisations that in turn can support our vision to deliver life Enrichment in local homes Support with the recruitment and training of activities staff Analyse divisional and corporate data to provide an overview of delivery of activities Aid activities staff with understanding digital tools and equipment available to them Ensure you are aligned with the resident experience team and life enrichment training specialists Work collaboratively with divisional experts to produce guidance, support, and policies Work across departments within the company including the marketing team, quality and regulation, nursing, dementia and procurement

Role Title: Customer Journey Technician / Customer Service Advisor Business area: Customer Service Location: Pride Park / Derby (weekends are WFH once you have passed training) Hours: 2-10 pm including weekends Key Accountabilities: - Proactively manage customers through any potential failures in delivery to avoid complaints and repeat calls by keeping them advised of status of work and the steps that are necessary to complete their work. - Manage customer expectations on works that need to be rescheduled due to events and emergencies. - Work collaboratively across Workforce Planning & Optimisation and Operational areas to prioritise customer commitments that are broken or jeopardised to establish the quickest and more effective way to restore trust and belief that work will be carried out. - Build and sustain excellent stakeholder relationships from frontline staff to regional business leads within Severn Trent Water and across our 3rd party contractors, highways agencies, councils, and any other relevant suppliers. - Provide coaching and upskilling across Workforce Planning & Optimisation in customer handling skills to support colleagues in how to deliver difficult messages and handle objections/challenges in a professional and resilient manner. - Case managing high profile customer issues/ongoing complaints so that customers are pro-actively kept informed and supported whilst their queries are being delivered. - Conducting Root Cause Analysis of written reportable complaints within Workforce Planning & Optimisation, in turn supporting across company customer complaints functions to improve the speed of reply and reduction in Workforce Planning & Optimisation caused failures. Experience: - A background in customer service. - A positive and empathetic approach to resolving customer queries. - Identifies issues, generates workable solutions, and makes rational judgements. Desirable: - Experience in CRM and telephony software and systems. - Experience in a customer focused organisation Capabilities: - Ability to deal with customer complaints, escalations, and problems to fully resolved outcome. - Ability to multitask and operate to strict timelines. - Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment. - Be a confident effective communicator to all operational and business stakeholders. - Demonstrate strong day to day decision making capability alongside personal accountability for actions. - Demonstrate self-control and react positively when working in difficult situations and under pressure. - Ability to work well in a team, sharing knowledge, being supportive and team spirited. Qualifications: - GCSE's graded A-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths

Build Skills, Gain Experience Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant and Grow with Us! Hours: 39 hours a week Shifts: Flexible Salary: £9.75 - £10.55 per hour Why Superdrug? At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.Were all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!Hard work? Absolutely.Rewarding? Always. Here's the exciting bit A great day includes: As an Apprentice Sales Assistant at Superdrug, youll be right at the heart of the action-serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great!Youll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets. Its a hands-on, fast-paced role thats never boring and packed with chances to learn. We see our Apprentice Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and well give you everything you need to grow-with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.Your training will take place in-store over the first 12 months, so no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period, you will complete a discussion around your experiences and an observation of you performing your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your tutor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship What youll bring to the role: A positive mindset & clear communication skillsPassionate about health & beauty and customer serviceDesire to learn and improve your knowledge/skillsFlexible in working hours and adaptable to change You qualify if You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4s for Scotland) You are not currently in any form of education, and you are available for full time shifts You HAVENT completed a Retail Apprenticeship before You are eligible to work in the UK You are brand new to retail Why Youll Love Working with Us Up to 28 days holiday Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member Excellent training Great sales incentives Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future. Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support Come and be part of something special! For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit: privacy-policy/

As part of a world leading geotechnical contracting group, Bachy Soletanche Limited specialises in all aspects of modern Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering, Including bored and displacement piling, diaphragm walls, grouting, mini piling, anchors, ground improvements and environmental engineering.We value our team and colleagues as the most important assets we have and we know that it is working together to overcome the most complex geotechnical challenges that ultimately allows us to fuel that feeling of pride.Our Mission: Proud to create sustainable geotechnical solutions through Trust, Partnership and Excellence.Our Values: In line with our Mission Statement, the main Values that shape our behaviours, unify us a team and help us build long lasting relationships with our clients are: TEC-TAC = Teamwork, Excellence, Creative, Trust, Accountability, Caring. The Role Providing commercial support to the Business ensuring they recover their contractual entitlement, recover cash in accordance with the contract, manage risks and opportunities, and that projects are forecasted and reported accurately. What You'll Be Doing • Ensure the Company's core values are embedded in all decisions made and shape your behaviour.• Preparation, submission and negotiating of interim and final accounts.• Client liaison/ attendance at meetings.• Management of cash collection to maximise cashflow.• Identification, preparation and settlement of variations and claims.• Commercial and Operational support to ensure contractual notices are complied with.• Ensuring adequate records are kept.• Assist in monitoring and maintenance of programme with Operations (including revisions).• The preparation of internal monthly reports (in liaison with Operations), including comparisons to budgets/ re forecasts, all in accordance with the reporting timelines.• Close working relationship with Operations to ensure early identification and resolution of commercial/ performance issues.• Procurement, payment and management of subcontractors.• Ensuring effective and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures What We're Looking For • A degree in Quantity Surveying, or other relevant qualification, with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in the Civil Engineering industry.• Membership of relevant professional body e.g. RICS or ICES, would be an advantage.• Piling experience would be an advantage.• A working knowledge of various forms of contract (including JCT, NEC, and ICE).• Ability to review contracts and negotiate amendments.• Negotiation/Influencing skills. • Good communicator (written and oral) and a team player.• Demonstration of analytical thinking, reasoning, and the ability to use initiative.• Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills.• Strong Maths, I.T skills and commercial awareness. Why Bachy Soletanche? When you join the world's largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you're part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction. As well as being part one of the largest specialist geotechnical contractor and working in a collaborative environment, we offer: • Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance• Employee Assistance Programme• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)• Option to purchase additional annual leave• Paid annual professional memberships• Volunteering days• Professional growth and developmentBachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.

The Client We are delighted to be ,once more, recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client, a newly created JV Technology Consulting business formed by global leaders in the fields of management consulting and investment fund management. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne at their enviable facilities, my client seek a Data Engineer for Full-Stack Data Products, to join their elite Tyneside team as part of rapid expansion of the business to cope with client demand and continued excellent performance. About the Role As a Data Engineer you will play a key role in developing, building and maintaining scalable data intensive systems, pipelines and platforms that power analytics, operational systems, and AI-driven products. This role combines full-stack or backend software engineering with modern data engineering, requiring someone with a broad skillset and who excels in solving problems across application development, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform automation. Key responsibilities include: Software Design : Develop, and maintain production-grade applications and APIs. Application Build : Develop reusable, well-tested code following engineering best practices. Architecture : Participate in architecture and technical design discussions. Testing: Write automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Data Pipeline Development : Design and develop sophisticated data pipelines to import data from internal and external sources and seamlessly integrate into data platforms. Maintenance & Data Reliability : Ensure systems are well-maintained, enabling uninterrupted access to crucial data. Continuously verify data quality and integrity to support decision making. Continuous Improvement & Collaboration : Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline data accessibility and usability. Drive innovation by adopting advanced analytics technologies and methodologies. Cloud infrastructure : Deploy cloud-native solutions using Infrastructure as Code and collaborate on cloud architecture and optimisation About You To be considered for the role, it is essential that you possess exemplary academic prowess, with a 2:1 or 1st in a relevant subject (e.g. Computing Science, Maths, Physics etc.) from a leading University and accompanying demonstrable experience gained working as a Data Engineering professional. It would be highly advantageous if you possessed experience working in the Financial Services Sector. Key Selection Criteria Expertise in designing and building data intensive applications and pipelines, with an open mindset on choice of tools Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with a focus on writing clean, performant code to process and manage large volumes of data Experience designing and implementing complex data-matching, reconciliation, and entity-resolution solutions across multiple data sources Distributed computing for data intensive work such as Spark and Databricks Cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and GCP Orchestration tools like Airflow Modern DevOps practices including version control, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code using Terraform or Kubernetes Experience building scalable backend applications Understanding of distributed systems and software architecture. Ability to test and troubleshoot data products with a track record of improving data reliability and quality Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and openly within a team-based environment Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading business that only employs exceptional, collaborative and passionate people. This rapid expansion phase is the ideal time to be joining such a prestigious business.

Build Skills, Gain Experience Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant and Grow with Us! Location:Unit 19 The Hildreds Centre, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 3NU Hours: 39 hours a week Shifts: Flexible Salary: £9.75 per hour Why Superdrug? At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.Were all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!Hard work? Absolutely.Rewarding? Always. Here's the exciting bit A great day includes: As an Apprentice Sales Assistant at Superdrug, youll be right at the heart of the action-serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great!Youll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets. Its a hands-on, fast-paced role thats never boring and packed with chances to learn. We see our Apprentice Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and well give you everything you need to grow-with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.Your training will take place in-store over the first 12 months, so no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period, you will complete a discussion around your experiences and an observation of you performing your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your tutor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship What youll bring to the role: A positive mindset & clear communication skillsPassionate about health & beauty and customer serviceDesire to learn and improve your knowledge/skillsFlexible in working hours and adaptable to change You qualify if You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4s for Scotland) You are not currently in any form of education, and you are available for full time shifts You HAVENT completed a Retail Apprenticeship before You are eligible to work in the UK You are brand new to retail Why Youll Love Working with Us Up to 28 days holiday Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member Excellent training Great sales incentives Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future. Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support Come and be part of something special! For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit: privacy-policy/

As a Business Support Officer, you'll help keep our services running effectively behind the scenes-making sure our teams have the systems, information and support they need to focus on what matters most. This is an office based position working in our Wadebridge services on a 1 year fixed term contract. We can consider full time and part time applications, . The Opportunity You'll be part of a regional Business Support team, working closely with local service leadership to provide reliable, timely and high-quality support across a range of activities. From finance and data to office coordination and colleague support, you'll bring organisation, consistency and attention to detail-helping to connect processes and ensure everything runs smoothly day to day. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work across systems, people and processes, acting as a key point of coordination within your local area while being part of a wider, supportive regional team. What you'll be doing Supporting financial processes You'll help ensure financial tasks are completed accurately and on time, including: • Supporting invoicing, purchase orders and recharges • Processing transactions such as expenses, mileage and cash advances • Assisting with income returns and local banking • Managing petty cash and credit card reconciliations • Supporting fundraising income and restricted funds • Providing administrative support for aged debt and related processes Keeping the office running effectively You'll work closely with local managers to support day-to-day operations, including: • Responding to queries and directing requests appropriately • Managing incoming and outgoing post • Welcoming visitors and liaising with contractors • Supporting meetings with notes, minutes and documentation • Logging compliments and complaints • Ordering and maintaining office supplies • Helping ensure the office environment is safe, organised and well maintained • Supporting travel and accommodation arrangements where needed • Maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR and data protection standards What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and enjoys supporting others. • A good standard of education, including GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) • Experience or interest in business administration (or a willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification) • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a range of tasks • Confidence working across systems and processes • A collaborative approach and willingness to support others • Flexibility to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment This is a role where your contribution really matters-supporting the people and processes that enable high-quality care and support every day. Selection Process We will be shortlisting applications on an ongoing basis. If your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to a pre-screening interview with a member of the senior hiring team. If you are successful at this stage, the final assessment process will include a competency-based interview, a word and excel evaluation and the opportunity to get to know the team and Hft. Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact Kate Boughton

As a Business Support Officer, you'll help keep our services running effectively behind the scenes-making sure our teams have the systems, information and support they need to focus on what matters most. This is an office based position working in our Stroud services on a 1 year fixed term contract. We can consider full time and part time applications, . The Opportunity You'll be part of a regional Business Support team, working closely with local service leadership to provide reliable, timely and high-quality support across a range of activities. From finance and data to office coordination and colleague support, you'll bring organisation, consistency and attention to detail-helping to connect processes and ensure everything runs smoothly day to day. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work across systems, people and processes, acting as a key point of coordination within your local area while being part of a wider, supportive regional team. What you'll be doing Supporting financial processes You'll help ensure financial tasks are completed accurately and on time, including: • Supporting invoicing, purchase orders and recharges • Processing transactions such as expenses, mileage and cash advances • Assisting with income returns and local banking • Managing petty cash and credit card reconciliations • Supporting fundraising income and restricted funds • Providing administrative support for aged debt and related processes Keeping the office running effectively You'll work closely with local managers to support day-to-day operations, including: • Responding to queries and directing requests appropriately • Managing incoming and outgoing post • Welcoming visitors and liaising with contractors • Supporting meetings with notes, minutes and documentation • Logging compliments and complaints • Ordering and maintaining office supplies • Helping ensure the office environment is safe, organised and well maintained • Supporting travel and accommodation arrangements where needed • Maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR and data protection standards What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and enjoys supporting others. • A good standard of education, including GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) • Experience or interest in business administration (or a willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification) • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a range of tasks • Confidence working across systems and processes • A collaborative approach and willingness to support others • Flexibility to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment This is a role where your contribution really matters-supporting the people and processes that enable high-quality care and support every day. Selection Process We will be shortlisting applications on an ongoing basis. If your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to a pre-screening interview with a member of the senior hiring team. If you are successful at this stage, the final assessment process will include a competency-based interview, a word and excel evaluation and the opportunity to get to know the team and Hft. Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact Kate Boughton

Build your future and launch your career with Howdens Forget the typical 9-5. At Howdens, you'll be part of a busy, hands-on team from day one, learning, earning, and building a career with real progression. For many of our apprentices, this role is where it all begins, building the confidence, skills and relationships to progress into sales and depot leadership. We're proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and we're looking for someone motivated to join us. About the Apprenticeship Location: Egham Depot £16,686 salary plus team incentives Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Duration: 12-15 months (Level 2 Apprenticeship) Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed) A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager Staff discount, pension, and paid holidays What you will be doing Serving trade customers face-to-face and over the phone Building relationships and supporting sales Learning our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials) Supporting stock control and deliveries Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment Who we're looking for We hire for attitude and potential, not experience Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in Reliable and organised Looking for a long-term career, not just a job Where this role can take you Trade Counter Sales Business Development Kitchen Design Depot Management Ready to get started? Apply today and take your first step with Howdens. Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we'll be in touch to let you know the next steps. If you're shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further. Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. INDKSD

Build Skills, Gain Experience Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant and Grow with Us! Hours: 39 hours a week Shifts: Flexible Salary: £9.75 - £10.55 per hour Why Superdrug? At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.Were all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!Hard work? Absolutely.Rewarding? Always. Here's the exciting bit A great day includes: As an Apprentice Sales Assistant at Superdrug, youll be right at the heart of the action-serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great!Youll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets. Its a hands-on, fast-paced role thats never boring and packed with chances to learn. We see our Apprentice Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and well give you everything you need to grow-with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.Your training will take place in-store over the first 12 months, so no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period, you will complete a discussion around your experiences and an observation of you performing your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your tutor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship What youll bring to the role: A positive mindset & clear communication skillsPassionate about health & beauty and customer serviceDesire to learn and improve your knowledge/skillsFlexible in working hours and adaptable to change You qualify if You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4s for Scotland) You are not currently in any form of education, and you are available for full time shifts You HAVENT completed a Retail Apprenticeship before You are eligible to work in the UK You are brand new to retail Why Youll Love Working with Us Up to 28 days holiday Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member Excellent training Great sales incentives Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future. Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support Come and be part of something special! For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit: privacy-policy/

Join a Community where Relationships Drive Success Role: Little Lagooners Play Worker (Bank Staff) Contract: Zero Hours Salary: 12.71 per Hour Location: Meoncross School Start Date: August 2026 About the School - Meoncross At Meoncross School, we believe that education should inspire curiosity, build confidence and prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing world. Located on the beautiful south coast, we are a thriving independent school for children from Nursery through to Year 11, where academic excellence is balanced with outstanding pastoral care and a genuine sense of community. Our distinctive Coastal Education curriculum takes full advantage of our unique location, enriching learning through environmental awareness, outdoor experiences and meaningful connections with the local community. We encourage pupils to think creatively, develop resilience and become responsible global citizens, while nurturing a lifelong love of learning. The wellbeing of our pupils and staff is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued, listened to and empowered to achieve their potential. We recognise that happy, motivated staff are essential to providing the very best education for our pupils, and we actively promote professional development, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance. As part of Blenheim Schools Group, we combine the warmth and personal approach of a close-knit school community with the opportunities, expertise and support of a wider educational organisation. If you are passionate about education, share our commitment to excellence and wellbeing, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome your application. Role Purpose We are seeking a passionate and energetic Play Worker to join our dynamic team as bank staff for Holiday Club and the occasional term time Wraparound session when cover is needed. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working with children and able to create a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment. You will be responsible for leading a range of activities for children aged 2.5 years -11, ensuring each child's safety and well-being. A passion for working with children and providing inclusive, fun, and engaging activities for the children in your care is essential. Alongside this, you will inspire them to explore their interests, assisting with the planning and delivery of games and activities. This will include multi-sports, indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, downtime and structured play; therefore, enthusiasm and organisation skills are essential! You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the children in your care. All team members are required to follow specific policies and procedures, including accident and incident reporting, as well as health and safety checks as required. It is important to note that the children and families also benefit from consistent, reliable team members through the positive relationships that are built. Key Responsibilities Deliver a safe, engaging and enjoyable wraparound care and holiday club experience for children aged 2.5 to 11 years. Plan and lead a variety of inclusive activities, including sports, arts and crafts, educational games and structured play. Supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour. Create a welcoming environment where children can learn, develop confidence and have fun. Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues. Support the day-to-day operation of the wraparound and holiday club provision. Maintain accurate attendance and activity records as required. Assist with the preparation of resources, equipment and activity plans. Administer first aid when required and complete associated documentation. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, following all school policies and procedures. Person Specification Essential Experience working with children or young people. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues. Flexible, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A positive, energetic and nurturing approach. Ability to maintain confidentiality and act professionally at all times. GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable Childcare qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). First Aid qualification. Previous experience in a school, childcare, holiday club or wraparound care setting. Experience planning and delivering activities for children aged 2.5-11 years. Competent user of Microsoft Office applications. Benefits Lunch during term time School fee discount Shopping discounts How to Apply Submit an application on our site before the closing date. Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

Join a Community where Relationships Drive Success Role: Little Lagooners Play Worker (Bank Staff) Contract: Zero Hours Salary: £12.71 per Hour Location: Meoncross School Start Date: August 2026 About the School - Meoncross At Meoncross School, we believe that education should inspire curiosity, build confidence and prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing world. Located on the beautiful south coast, we are a thriving independent school for children from Nursery through to Year 11, where academic excellence is balanced with outstanding pastoral care and a genuine sense of community. Our distinctive Coastal Education curriculum takes full advantage of our unique location, enriching learning through environmental awareness, outdoor experiences and meaningful connections with the local community. We encourage pupils to think creatively, develop resilience and become responsible global citizens, while nurturing a lifelong love of learning. The wellbeing of our pupils and staff is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued, listened to and empowered to achieve their potential. We recognise that happy, motivated staff are essential to providing the very best education for our pupils, and we actively promote professional development, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance. As part of Blenheim Schools Group, we combine the warmth and personal approach of a close-knit school community with the opportunities, expertise and support of a wider educational organisation. If you are passionate about education, share our commitment to excellence and wellbeing, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome your application. Role Purpose We are seeking a passionate and energetic Play Worker to join our dynamic team as bank staff for Holiday Club and the occasional term time Wraparound session when cover is needed. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working with children and able to create a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment. You will be responsible for leading a range of activities for children aged 2.5 years -11, ensuring each child's safety and well-being. A passion for working with children and providing inclusive, fun, and engaging activities for the children in your care is essential. Alongside this, you will inspire them to explore their interests, assisting with the planning and delivery of games and activities. This will include multi-sports, indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, downtime and structured play; therefore, enthusiasm and organisation skills are essential! You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the children in your care. All team members are required to follow specific policies and procedures, including accident and incident reporting, as well as health and safety checks as required. It is important to note that the children and families also benefit from consistent, reliable team members through the positive relationships that are built. Key Responsibilities Deliver a safe, engaging and enjoyable wraparound care and holiday club experience for children aged 2.5 to 11 years. Plan and lead a variety of inclusive activities, including sports, arts and crafts, educational games and structured play. Supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour. Create a welcoming environment where children can learn, develop confidence and have fun. Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues. Support the day-to-day operation of the wraparound and holiday club provision. Maintain accurate attendance and activity records as required. Assist with the preparation of resources, equipment and activity plans. Administer first aid when required and complete associated documentation. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, following all school policies and procedures. Person Specification Essential Experience working with children or young people. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues. Flexible, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A positive, energetic and nurturing approach. Ability to maintain confidentiality and act professionally at all times. GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable Childcare qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). First Aid qualification. Previous experience in a school, childcare, holiday club or wraparound care setting. Experience planning and delivering activities for children aged 2.5-11 years. Competent user of Microsoft Office applications. Benefits Lunch during term time School fee discount Shopping discounts How to Apply Submit an application on our site before the closing date. Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.