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Do you have strong knowledge of compliance and great problem-solving skills? Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 150 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking an enthusiastic Regulatory Assurance Manager to join our vibrant and dedicated team.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role: Effectively manage a portfolio of homes to provide an up-to-date view of quality and identify risks to Care UK.



Key Responsibilities:


To monitor and analyse information and data from the home to understand and mitigate emerging risk, escalating concerns as appropriate.
To undertake regulatory assessments in line with regulators
To support Care UK and operational colleagues with understanding of relevant legislation and regulations
To provide coaching to operational teams
To work with homes to achieve high standards of assessments, external inspections or complex safeguarding.
To undertake safeguarding and serious case review investigations as required by Head of Regulatory Governance.
To keep updated regarding developments in the Health and Social Care sector regarding regulation and compliance.
To lead on compliance and quality improvement activities required to ensure business objectives are met.
To conduct coaching and training to care home colleagues and wider Care UKas required.




What We're Looking For:


Detailed knowledge and application of relevant legislation and regulatory framework.
Experience of working in a senior regulatory or quality role.
Knowledge of the care sector in particular care home-based services.
Sound understanding of quality improvement & governance.
Willing to travel regularly to our homes




Why Join Care UK?


Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.




We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!

Immediate start! Join a dynamic team at Grantham Haulage company with work commencing from the Immingham area. We're seeking a dedicated Class 1 Driver for immediate starts. This role is pivotal in a container movement operations, with responsibilities including the collection of containers from Immingham Ports on scheduled day runs. We offer ongoing work with a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a professional and supportive team. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class 1 license and experience with port systems is highly beneficial. If you're looking for a stable position with the chance to grow and make a significant impact, apply today.

Candidates must hold:
- Class 1 (C+E) entitlement
- Valid CPC card,
- Valid Digital Tachograph card.
- Knowledge of the the Ports systems.

Long term ongoing work

Monday - Friday
0600 start time
Averaging 10 hour shifts

£14 p/h Basic
Overtime paid at time and a half.

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System comprises the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area. The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realising this ambition. Pharmacy and medicines optimisation sits within the Clinical Leadership and Innovation Directorate which aims to put clinical and multi-professional leadership at the heart of our system. The directorate identifies, recruits and retains an inclusive group of motivated clinical leads that helps patients, front-line staff and professional bodies to become closely engaged, and work with Integrated Care System (ICS) governance to support collective accountability. The post-holder will deliver medicines optimisation to ensure cost-effective, safe medicines use, enabling the best possible health gains for patients. This will be achieved through supporting clinical governance and medicines safety in health and social care. The post-holder will look to empower patients to get the maximum benefit from their medicines while reducing the risk of medication-related harm, focussing on high-risk drugs, complex situations and vulnerable patients. COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES Responsible for decisions made during the course of duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate Assist with the delivery of project plans and workstreams, as directed by line manager and raising any issues with delivery to line manager. Responsible for monitoring budget/s, contributing to budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes. Provide technical support to implementation and delivery of one or more strategic plans, enabling key milestones to be delivered and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams. Provide technical support for medicines governance to maintain medicines safety and quality. Provide technical support with the delivery of the medicines governance agenda Provide technical support to the system where medicines related CQC standards are not met. Provide technical support to monitoring prescribing of all prescribers, including non-medical prescribers. Responsible for monitoring actions from local national and regional safety alerts in line with ICB process. Provide technical support in monitoring high risk drugs, antimicrobial stewardship and dependence-forming medication. Maintain and utilise Eclipse risk stratification tool to inform medicines governance and medicines safety strategies. Utilise and support the use of prescribing support tools e.g. Scriptswitch, in relation to preventing prescribing-related harm Provide technical support to Mid and South Essex quality team with investigating medicines safety incidents and implement best practice. Provide technical support to the review and maintenance of safe access to medicines, e.g. repeat dispensing, electronic prescriptions, Patient Group Directions Provide technical support for controlled drugs advice and monitoring, including controlled drugs destruction. Provide technical support for medicines-related queries and complaints.

Provider Quality Improvement Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

£28,689 to £33,752 per annum

Location: Tendring

Working Style: Community-based worker

Interviews: 9th September

Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st May 2025.

This role will be covering the Mid and North Essex area and you will be required to travel to various locations.

The role is focused on the development and implementation of the council's approach to quality improvement of the adult social care market across Essex. It ensures that the Adult Social Care market adheres to regulatory and contractual requirements and provides a consultancy service to ensure contract management and quality improvement can be delivered.

Providing early identification and intervention to manage risk effectively is key to ensure working systems function effectively; regular auditing of suppliers to ensure a good standard of quality is being met and monitoring improvement work.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for completing comprehensive assessments and production of reports.
• Responsible for providing consultancy services to the Social Care market on how to improve the quality of their services to improve customer outcomes and experiences.
• Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to maximise potential opportunities for quality improvement; through the development of innovative approaches to service delivery to deliver greater choice to adults.
• Responsible for identifying and challenging care delivery which falls below standards set, providing support to improve the quality-of-service provision.
• Provide expert advice and support to providers during periods of Safeguarding activity.
• Provide reports on expected standards of delivery across Essex to inform and support ECC's safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care.
• Ensure providers are compliant with all external regulation and contractual requirements to achieve required standards and ensure where there are any issues these are addressed in a timely, effective manner.
• Utilise opportunities to identify best practice opportunities to learn lessons from others and build professional knowledge and expertise to maximise the value of relevant networks and influence service improvements through acquired learning.
• Ensure successful delivery of day-to-day activities and develop skills within the quality function.
• Identify patterns and trends in care delivery and share intelligence with People Commissioning to inform shape and influence future thinking and commissioning intent.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Educated to A Level equivalent or equivalent experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience within a social care setting with evidence of ensuring quality of outputs in delivering service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals along with the ability to develop good business relationships and influence others in presenting compelling arguments for change or improvement.
• Evidence a good understanding of quality standards, analysis, organisational development, and demonstrable practical application of these.

To read more about us please visit: Adult Social Care

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.

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Provider Quality Improvement Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

£28,689 to £33,752 per annum

Location: Tendring

Working Style: Community-based worker

Interviews: 9th September

Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st May 2025.

This role will be covering the Mid and North Essex area and you will be required to travel to various locations.

The role is focused on the development and implementation of the council's approach to quality improvement of the adult social care market across Essex. It ensures that the Adult Social Care market adheres to regulatory and contractual requirements and provides a consultancy service to ensure contract management and quality improvement can be delivered.

Providing early identification and intervention to manage risk effectively is key to ensure working systems function effectively; regular auditing of suppliers to ensure a good standard of quality is being met and monitoring improvement work.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for completing comprehensive assessments and production of reports.
• Responsible for providing consultancy services to the Social Care market on how to improve the quality of their services to improve customer outcomes and experiences.
• Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to maximise potential opportunities for quality improvement; through the development of innovative approaches to service delivery to deliver greater choice to adults.
• Responsible for identifying and challenging care delivery which falls below standards set, providing support to improve the quality-of-service provision.
• Provide expert advice and support to providers during periods of Safeguarding activity.
• Provide reports on expected standards of delivery across Essex to inform and support ECC's safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care.
• Ensure providers are compliant with all external regulation and contractual requirements to achieve required standards and ensure where there are any issues these are addressed in a timely, effective manner.
• Utilise opportunities to identify best practice opportunities to learn lessons from others and build professional knowledge and expertise to maximise the value of relevant networks and influence service improvements through acquired learning.
• Ensure successful delivery of day-to-day activities and develop skills within the quality function.
• Identify patterns and trends in care delivery and share intelligence with People Commissioning to inform shape and influence future thinking and commissioning intent.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Educated to A Level equivalent or equivalent experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience within a social care setting with evidence of ensuring quality of outputs in delivering service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals along with the ability to develop good business relationships and influence others in presenting compelling arguments for change or improvement.
• Evidence a good understanding of quality standards, analysis, organisational development, and demonstrable practical application of these.

To read more about us please visit: Adult Social Care

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.

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Provider Quality Improvement Officer North Essex

Fixed Term, Full Time

£28,689 to £33,752 per annum

Location: Tendring

Working Style: Community-based worker

Interviews: 9th September

Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025.

This role will be covering the North Essex area and you will be required to travel to various locations.

The role is focused on the development and implementation of the council's approach to quality improvement of the adult social care market across Essex. It ensures that the Adult Social Care market adheres to regulatory and contractual requirements and provides a consultancy service to ensure contract management and quality improvement can be delivered.

Providing early identification and intervention to manage risk effectively is key to ensure working systems function effectively; regular auditing of suppliers to ensure a good standard of quality is being met and monitoring improvement work.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for completing comprehensive assessments and production of reports.
• Responsible for providing consultancy services to the Social Care market on how to improve the quality of their services to improve customer outcomes and experiences.
• Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to maximise potential opportunities for quality improvement; through the development of innovative approaches to service delivery to deliver greater choice to adults.
• Responsible for identifying and challenging care delivery which falls below standards set, providing support to improve the quality-of-service provision.
• Provide expert advice and support to providers during periods of Safeguarding activity.
• Provide reports on expected standards of delivery across Essex to inform and support ECC's safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care.
• Ensure providers are compliant with all external regulation and contractual requirements to achieve required standards and ensure where there are any issues these are addressed in a timely, effective manner.
• Utilise opportunities to identify best practice opportunities to learn lessons from others and build professional knowledge and expertise to maximise the value of relevant networks and influence service improvements through acquired learning.
• Ensure successful delivery of day-to-day activities and develop skills within the quality function.
• Identify patterns and trends in care delivery and share intelligence with People Commissioning to inform shape and influence future thinking and commissioning intent.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Educated to A Level equivalent or equivalent experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience within a social care setting with evidence of ensuring quality of outputs in delivering service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals along with the ability to develop good business relationships and influence others in presenting compelling arguments for change or improvement.
• Evidence a good understanding of quality standards, analysis, organisational development, and demonstrable practical application of these.

To read more about us please visit: Adult Social Care

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.

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Immediate start! Join a dynamic team at Grantham Haulage company with work commencing from the Immingham area. We're seeking a dedicated Class 1 Driver for immediate starts. This role is pivotal in a container movement operations, with responsibilities including the collection of containers from Immingham Ports on scheduled day runs. We offer ongoing work with a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a professional and supportive team. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class 1 license and experience with port systems is highly beneficial. If you're looking for a stable position with the chance to grow and make a significant impact, apply today.

Candidates must hold:
- Class 1 (C+E) entitlement
- Valid CPC card,
- Valid Digital Tachograph card.
- Knowledge of the the Ports systems.

Long term ongoing work

Monday - Friday
0600 start time
Averaging 10 hour shifts

£14 p/h Basic
Overtime paid at time and a half.

Senior Building Control Surveyor

Braintree District Council

Permanent, Full Time

From £53,635 - £57,646 per annum, inclusive of £7,500 market supplement

Location: Braintree

Closing Date: 25th August 2024

Our vision - We will be ambitious, support each other and work together in new ways to achieve outstanding results

Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Braintree District Council to recruit for the role of a Senior Building Control Surveyor.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Braintree District Council as a Senior Building Control Surveyor and be part of our transformation! We are evolving our Building Control Service, moving beyond the traditional local government model. Whether this be a step-up or sidestep within your career you'll have the opportunity to help shape a more customer-focused approach, explore new markets, and drive income growth.

Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses. We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Accountabilities

The purpose of this role is to process Building Regulation applications throughout the Braintree District and enforce Building Regulations meeting the Council's statutory obligations. Duties are inclusive but not limited to:

• Support Building Control Managers in developing the Council's Building Control Service to ensure high professional standards of service delivery and customer care.
• Manage a caseload of building control duties to agreed targets.
• Examine plans and conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Liaise with applicants, the public, construction professionals, and statutory bodies on building control matters.
• Provide advice to customers on regulatory compliance and handle demolitions and dangerous structures.
• Promote and market the Building Control Service locally and provide quotes and manage payments for services.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, represent the Council at relevant committees, and support team development.

The Experience You Will Bring

Skillset: A member of either Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE) or Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Building and 5 years post qualification experience; or level five of the LABC Competency Framework. Have achieved Class 3 or 4 Competency with the Building Safety Regulator. Have a valid driving licence with access to a car for travel throughout the district.

Knowledge: Possess extensive knowledge of Building Control and associated issues (construction, regulations and legislation), excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to work independently, support team development, and make informed decisions. Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement, flexibility, and effective influence and negotiation.

Experience: In completing technical tasks to a high standard and achieving targets; in decision making covering complex and varied Building Control issues; in dealing with dangerous structures and demolitions; in writing and presenting reports and letters on complex issues.

What benefits do we offer?

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our employees. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

• We promote and encourage hybrid and flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Payment of professional fees
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Option to purchase extra holiday
• Excellent learning and Development opportunities with career pathways

Braintree District Council is proud to be a disability confident employer. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

Braintree District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have queries on this role or require a full copy of the role profile, please email sadie.orwell@essex.gov.uk

Building Control Surveyor

Braintree District Council

Permanent, Full Time

From £43,578 - £47,796 per annum, inclusive of £5,000 market supplement

Location: Braintree

Closing Date: 25th August 2024

Our vision - We will be ambitious, support each other and work together in new ways to achieve outstanding results

Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Braintree District Council to recruit for the role of Building Control Surveyor.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our team at Braintree District Council as a Building Control Surveyor and be part of our transformation! We are evolving our Building Control Service, moving beyond the traditional local government model. You'll have the opportunity to help shape a more customer-focused approach, explore new markets, and drive income growth.

Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses. We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Accountabilities

The purpose of this role is to process Building Regulation applications throughout the Braintree District and enforce Building Regulations meeting the Council's statutory obligations. Duties are inclusive but not limited to:

• Review plans, drawings, and documents for compliance with building regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and testing to ensure adherence to building regulations.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including applicants, public, construction professionals, and statutory bodies.
• Advise customers on regulatory compliance and handle demolitions and dangerous structures, including out-of-hours inspections.
• Promote the Building Control Service, ensure adherence to safety policies, support health and safety reporting, and represent the Council at relevant committees.

The Experience You Will Bring

Skillset: Membership of a professional body (RICS or CABE) or level four of the LABC Competency Framework, with proven relevant building control experience and qualifications, such as HNC/Diploma in Building or a degree in Building Control Studies/Building Surveying. Good working knowledge and experience of building control, including plan examinations, site inspections, and handling dangerous structures and demolitions. Should have achieved Class 2/3 Competency with the Building Safety Regulator.

Knowledge: Possess comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations and legislation, building experience in a practical, technical or professional capacity, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to manage caseload, work independently or as part of a team, influence and negotiate with diplomacy. Proficient in IT, able to conduct structural appraisals of submitted designs, interpret technical drawings and maps, providing clear and accurate advice. Willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, with a valid driving license and access to a car for travel across the district.

Communication: Using a range of communication methods-written, spoken, and electronic-tailored to context, including report and letter writing covering complex issues, ensuring clarity, mutual understanding, and consideration of diverse needs and equality issues.

What benefits do we offer?

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our employees. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

• We promote and encourage hybrid and flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Payment of professional fees
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Option to purchase extra holiday
• Excellent learning and Development opportunities with career pathways

Braintree District Council is proud to be a disability confident employer. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

Braintree District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have queries on this role or require a full copy of the role profile, please email sadie.orwell@essex.gov.uk

Immediate start! Join a dynamic team at Grantham Haulage company with work commencing from the Immingham area. We're seeking a dedicated Class 1 Driver for immediate starts. This role is pivotal in a container movement operations, with responsibilities including the collection of containers from Immingham Ports on scheduled day runs. We offer ongoing work with a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a professional and supportive team. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class 1 license and experience with port systems is highly beneficial. If you're looking for a stable position with the chance to grow and make a significant impact, apply today.

Candidates must hold:
- Class 1 (C+E) entitlement
- Valid CPC card,
- Valid Digital Tachograph card.
- Knowledge of the the Ports systems.

Long term ongoing work

Monday - Friday
0600 start time
Averaging 10 hour shifts

£14 p/h Basic
Overtime paid at time and a half.

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Traffic Safety & Control Officer (TSCO) to work on our National Highways framework.

Location of works will be on the A120 from Ardleigh to Harwich Road.

About you

• NHSS 12A Traffic Safety and Control Officer / Traffic Safety Supervisor Qualification.
• First aid in the workplace training.
• Safety Critical Medical.
• Full driving licence
• NHSS 12D M6 or M7. (desirable, not essential)
• NHSS 12C Supervisor or 12C Planning Officer. (desirable, not essential)

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its
entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Traffic Safety & Control Officer (TSCO) to work on our National Highways framework.

Location of works will be on the A120 from Ardleigh to Harwich Road.

About you

• NHSS 12A Traffic Safety and Control Officer / Traffic Safety Supervisor Qualification.
• First aid in the workplace training.
• Safety Critical Medical.
• Full driving licence
• NHSS 12D M6 or M7. (desirable, not essential)
• NHSS 12C Supervisor or 12C Planning Officer. (desirable, not essential)

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its
entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries Fab 9 is seeking experienced professionals to support the feature rich 200mm semiconductor manufacturing and development in Essex Junction, VT. The Quality Assurance team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Quality Manager to oversee a team of quality engineers responsible for managing all Quality Management for Fab 9: Non-conforming materials disposition, internal excursion management, corrective action/preventive action, FMEA, Out-going quality inspection, change management, internal and external quality audit program, ESD oversight and calibration.  The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated success in working cross organizationally to enable robust quality systems and processes to deliver best in class satisfaction. In this role, your duties will include supervising all aspects of manufacturing quality management listed above.  
This manager will be part of the Fab 9 quality assurance team endeavoring to improve Fab 9 business processes aligned with global and industry standards in support of operational excellence, improved performance and delivering business policy changes that help manage risk to the Fab 9 team and consistent with our future customer portfolio. Please note, this is an on-site position at the Essex Junction, VT facility. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee team representation across all corporate QMS forums.

• Provide leadership in developing and fostering the quality mindset within the Fab 9 community. 

• Strategize and lead internal quality initiatives to support business needs and evolving customer needs

• Own and drive all manufacturing quality metrics to targets and drive continuous improvement (Excursions, Near Misses, On-time submission, AI closure, Escapes, etc)

• Drive timely and effective closure of internal corrective/preventive action process and prevent recurrence through robust problem solving and 8D methodology

• Work with global quality teams to ensure we strive for ONEGF policy, practices and principles.

• Be a catalyst to enable risk-based thinking & quality mindset culture Fab9 Supporting various departments by collecting and coordinating internal quality processes across various departments, conducting ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks, managing and reporting compliance breaches and exposures.

• Enable a robust business process to enable successful executions of all elements to support each individual process flow here in Fab9.

• Work closely with the Process Integration, Advanced Module Engineering and all other support group stakeholders for successful execution of all the needed steps of each process within the specific business processes scope.

• Own, drive the KPI (Key Process Indicators) for each business process to and drive continuous improvements by identifying opportunities for improvements.

• Drive continuous improvements to key systems and business process through structured training program implementation.

• Support global quality initiatives on business process and system improvements.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or other related field or equivalent experience

• Experience – 5+ years relevant experience in the semiconductor industry with direct customer engagement experience

• Experience – 3+ years management experience or relevant experience to demonstrate team leadership skills.

• Good written, presentation, communication skills and interact with all levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership skills to drive a high-performance team with hands on experience on excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills

• Strong knowledge and applied experience in overall Quality Management systems such as Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, Corrective Action Requests, 8D problem solving methodologies other quality tools etc.,

• ISO9001:2015/IATF16949, auditor certification preferable

• Able to withstand and perform under pressure and tight deadlines

• Experience with multi and cross functional environments

• Experience in fostering a quality culture with customer perspective.

Expected Salary Range

$99,000.00 - $187,900.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

We are excited to announce the creation of the new role of Quality and Performance Manager at Stonebridge Mortgages. Leadership of a specialist file review team in the mortgages sector is 100% essential, and ideally with Cemap qualification. As our successful candidate, you will demonstrate a track record in achieving excellent results, in terms of the quantity and quality of file reviewing output the team is tasked with completing. You will be a fantastic developer of people and process and achieve brilliant results, through coaching and developing your team and managing their performance.

About us

At Stonebridge, our employees tell us we are a great place to work. We are passionate about what we do, our people matter, their opinions, insights and enthusiasm are key to our success. We value and look after people, are big on employee wellbeing, we are socially and environmentally responsible and like to get involved in charity work. We consistently look for ways to create a better future, back each other and most importantly, to do the right thing.

Our benefits


Competitive starting salary
Modern new offices with free car parking
Hybrid working. Exceptional candidates located further afield may also be considered, especially those who are currently working in other mortgage networks, provided they are happy with periodic travel to the office)
Free lunch, hot and cold soft drinks when working in the office
2 days per annum additional paid leave for volunteering / charity work
Up to £15 per month towards a gym / fitness membership
Access to Sodexo Employee Discounts Platform
Bike to Work Scheme
Reward & Recognition Programmes
Company sick pay
Excellent Employee Assistance Programme, including free access to digital GP and private counselling services
Structured career path for progression


The role

The Quality & Performance Manager accepts overall responsibility for ensuring the Assessor team meets minimum targets for file reviews, including sales quality scores and completion of remedial processes. They have line management responsibility for the Assessor Team Leaders.

This role provides MI reporting to the Head of Compliance Operations, Compliance Operations Manager and Senior Management Team (SMT) and is expected to be proactive in identifying and putting forward system and process improvements to improve efficiency as often as possible.

Key responsibilities


Development of processes and people to achieve file review targets
Completing 121 performance reviews, providing feedback on performance, agreeing development plans and checking wellbeing
Process and audit management
Deliver outcomes of audits to Assessor Team Leaders
Providing accurate and up to date MI reporting to senior management
Manage staffing levels and attendance within the team
Any other tasks delegated by line manager to support the team and company as required


Our ideal candidate


Excellent developer of people and process
Previous experience managing a specialist file reviewing team, ideally for another mortgage network (i.e. not from the context of a Compliance Manager managing a team of Mortgage Advisors)
Track record exceeding team targets for both quantity and quality of case file reviews
CeMAP qualification
Probing, investigative, analytical
Ability to prioritise, manage own workload and use time productively
Credible and influential at all levels, including with senior management
Able to fully satisfy the pre employment screening process which comprises of right to work, identity, 5 years referencing, AML, credit screen, financial sanctions and DBS checks.


Who we are

Part of MSS, Stonebridge Mortgage Solutions Ltd is one of the leading dedicated mortgage and protection networks in the UK with a professional community of more than 1,100 mortgage and protection advisers and 600 firms.

We aim to provide world class support and guidance utilising our cutting-edge systems and regulatory expertise and our revolutionary spirit has the customer at its heart.

How to apply

Full job description is available from recruitment@mssl.co.uk on request. Apply with CV. If you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Individuals with different cultures, perspectives and experiences are at the heart of the way SDL Surveying & Stonebridge works. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, and ex-offenders.