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Job Title: Business Improvement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £42,245 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59135

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Business Improvement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role:
As a Business Improvement Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Within an energetic and diverse team working to challenging timescales to deliver transformation projects / programmes in different functions and sectors across defence in the UK.

Day-to-day, you'll be reporting to the central Devonport Business Improvement function and be accountable to the Business Improvement (BI) Manager. Tasking will be the responsibility of the Transformation Programme Lead for the allocated project / programme. In addition to this you can expect:

• Supporting process improvement projects within the function, and work with specialists and leads to implement improvement plans.
• Providing analysis of data on useful information and insights including performance against plan.
• Supporting project activities applying a structured approach and process, ensuring the use of the correct tools and techniques to deliver project(s) through the lifecycle.
• Establishing trusting relationships with the business's key leaders and stakeholders, to ensure that there is a free flow of ideas, information and coordinated activity across the project / programme.
• Ability to perform a range of assignments using established approaches to analyse and resolve problems.

This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based at on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Business Improvement Specialist:

• Experience and understanding of project management (preferably PMQ) and the delivery of projects.
• Experience in project management with knowledge of related disciplines e.g. change management and lean working.
• Knowledge and understanding of organisational change models such as Kotter's, Lewin's, 7-S Model, nudge theory etc.
• Experience of analysis of data to provide useful information and insights including performance against plan.
• Ability to work well with small teams as well as a wider groups of stakeholders. Fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications for the Business Improvement Specialist:

• Qualified to a degree level or be able to demonstrate a career-based knowledge and experience.

Must have one of the following:

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• APMG Change Management Foundation.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International:
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 19/11/2024

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About the role

We are looking for two Senior Project Managers to join our Development team. As one of our Senior Project Managers you will be key to achieving PCH’s growth by delivering more high-quality new homes in and around Plymouth.

You will have demonstrable experience in delivering complex new build affordable housing projects. You will also have the opportunity to find new projects and see them successfully delivered. You will need to be resilient and determined in overcoming a range of challenges to deliver these homes to the quality PCH expects.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Is an experienced project leader, delivering schemes on time, to high quality and within budget to meet the needs of the service and provide excellent homes to our local community.
Has a degree or equivalent level of direct relevant experience.
Has experience of assessing land values, planning conditions and site constraints for a range of housing tenures including affordable and commercial.
Holds a full driving licence.
About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:

So if your passion for development shines through, and you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andrew Lawrie, Head of Development on 07714 597466. Agencies need not contact PCH.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s or letters of interest.

Shortlisting Date: 25th November 2024

Interview Date: 29th November / 2nd December 2024

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

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Job Title: Senior Business Improvement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £49,943 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59924

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Business Improvement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role:
As a Senior Business Improvement Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will form a key role within an energetic and diverse team working to challenging timescales to deliver transformation projects/programmes in different functions and sectors across defence in the UK.

Day-to-day:
You'll have project management focus with a level of responsibility for ensuring projects meet objectives to the correct quality, on time and on budget by applying structured processes and governance to achieve specific objectives.

• Defining and scoping of process improvement projects within the function, and work with specialists and leads to implement improvement plans.
• Analysing business, unit and department process performance, assemble and publish performance reports including providing a commentary on variations and achievements including diagnosing issues and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Leading project activities and day to day management of the projects. Applying a structured approach and process, ensuring the team use the correct tools and techniques to deliver project(s) through the lifecycle.
• Establishing trusting relationships with the business's key leaders and stakeholders, to ensure that there is a free flow of ideas, information and coordinated activity across the project/programme.
• Undertaking of complex and non-routine assignments with minimal supervision and provide support to more junior roles.

This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Senior Business Improvement Specialist:

• Experience and understanding of project management (preferably PMQ) and the delivery of projects.
• Experience in project management with knowledge of related disciplines e.g. change management and lean working.
• Knowledge and understanding of organisational change models such as Kotter's, Lewin's, 7-S Model, nudge theory etc.
• Experience of analysis of data to provide useful information and insights including performance against plan.
• Ability to work well with small teams as well as a wider groups of stakeholders. Fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications for the Senior Business Improvement Specialist:

• Qualified to a degree level or be able to demonstrate a career-based knowledge and experience

Must hold one of the following:

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• APMG Change Management Foundation
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International:
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 30/10/2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Sixth Form (Business or Science Specialism) to join our team for January 2024.

Thank you for your interest in joining our school. We're proud to have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are working to become a national leader in education. At MAP, we are driven by a clear and ambitious core belief: every student who joins us has the potential to get to and through university. While we recognize that this may not be the right path for all of our students, we firmly believe that having this option is a hallmark of a successful, high-quality education—one that enables our students to excel in top careers and live their best lives. We combine academic rigor with a joyful learning experience, ensuring our students gain the knowledge, experiences, and support needed to achieve their dreams.

This is an exciting time to take on this crucial leadership role in our academy. Sixth form outcomes have improved to national average and 70% of our students go on to university, including the most academically selective. We are looking for a candidate who can further grow our sixth form so that it becomes a beacon of excellence in the city and beyond. This role combines academic and pastoral leadership and so is a natural route to senior leadership, indeed you will work closely with the senior leadership team and will have opportunities to attend SLT meetings if you wish.

What the school offers its staff

We prioritise staff well-being, offering work-life balance, professional development, and collaboration through the Ted Wragg Trust.We are proud to have nationally recognised for our commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction. Benefits of working as a teacher and leader at MAP include:

• Fortnightly ‘Golden PPA’ where teachers can work from home
• No written marking
• Centralised, fully resourced curriculum
• Centralised behaviour system
• Weekly instructional coaching
• Opportunities to complete NPQs
• Meetings only take place on a Monday
• Support of the Ted Wragg Trust

Devon is an amazing place to live and work so if moving from elsewhere a relocation package available for the right candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Project Manager to join the University’s Strategic Projects Team. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the delivery of multiple projects under a wider transformation programme.

As part of a small, dynamic team responsible for driving strategic change across the organisation, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of change initiatives, ranging in both size and complexity. From fast-paced, rapid improvement projects that span a few weeks to large-scale strategic programmes running over multiple years, you will lead projects across their full lifecycle. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leaders from various departments across our broad and complex organisation, helping to translate ideas into action. You will provide expert guidance to shape solutions, ensuring project objectives are met and long-term benefits are realised.

While experience within the higher education sector is advantageous, it is not essential. More important is your ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, quickly understanding unfamiliar areas and offering professional guidance on approach and implementation. Regardless of the project, a strong foundation in formal project and change management methodologies is key. Therefore, relevant professional qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, LEAN) will be highly valued.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme. We are seeking someone with a proven track record of success in a similar role, who thrives in complex and continuously evolving environments. The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues at all levels is essential, as is your passion for delivering impactful change.

If you enjoy taking on new challenges, working in a dynamic organisation, and making a tangible difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Tom Berkien by email at thomas.berkien@plymouth.ac.uk.

Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 12th November 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 2 years due to business demand.

We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

To ensure an effective contact service for the public & clinic clients that is efficient and professional, which will include managing staff resources to ensure effective cover. Promote the image of the organisation and services by ensuring that all information and communication is up to date and suitably presented including the dental website and social media Take responsibility for ensuring that internal and external communication systems are fit for purpose. Ensure that all complaints, compliments, concerns, comments and suggestions are appropriately recorded, and where possible resolved within level of role or escalated appropriately. Respond to telephone, email and written queries on behalf of the service area including call handling where appropriate. Manage appointments, meetings and events on behalf of the service, making bookings where necessary and ensuring all equipment and documentation is available. To produce agendas and minutes for high level and confidential meetings, transcribing and distributing as necessary. Analyse data to enable managers to monitor budgets and performance in relation to business support function. Collate information, prepare reports and presentations pertaining to the service area at the request of the management team. Produce information for service area users with support of service managers. Ensure that the corporate support function complies with all Livewell and PCDS policies and procedures including Data Protection, GDPR, confidentiality, Health and Safety, security and safeguarding. Be proactive and contribute ideas for improvement in the way the service is delivered. Able to work on own initiative, prioritising work within defined policies and procedures to set timescales. Manage specific projects as requested by the management team and provide updates on progress as well as social media and our dental website. Assist with the Health and Safety within the service area, reporting faults and ensuring that work is undertaken. Ensure that fire safety policies are adhered to within the service area. Organise data collection to support research and development, along with assisting with audits for the service 5.1 Responsibility for People Management Provide the day-to-day supervision and line management of junior staff where appropriate, including performance management, absence management and appraisal. Lead on recruitment and selection of administrative staff and support other managers with recruitment processes. Develop workforce by providing induction, in-post training and updates for relevant staff. 5.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources Assists with compiling reports for the management team on the monitoring of patient charges. Prepare and collate financial information for the management team as required. 5.3 Responsibility for administration Good planning and organisational ability, able to prioritise workload, work on own initiative and seek the support of others when required. Undertake secretarial duties as appropriate for Management team & Dental Specialists Ensuring that databases are maintained and kept up to date for recording statistical information. Work with the management team during on-going projects. Responsible for undertaking minutes at Management Meetings, Dental Board and Clinical Governance Responsible for any project work as directed by the management team including obtaining information from the Internet, collation and reporting of data in order to produce reports and spreadsheets using advanced IT software for statistics, reports and presentations. Contribute to the development of effective information systems, in conjunction with the management team. Ability to work on own initiative, accurately to tight deadlines, and to prioritise between conflicting demands. Planning and arranging meetings/appointments/conferences in order of priority, commissioning travel, refreshments and visual equipment as required. Preparation and maintenance of papers for meetings in easily accessible brought forward system. Updating of staff electronic personnel files 5.4 Responsibility for people who use our services Customer friendly approach with a good telephone manner. Able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills to resolve customer enquiries. Ensure visitors to the office are dealt with in a welcoming efficient manner. Queries dealt with efficiently and confidentially. Dealing with the public answering queries or researching queries. Ability to deal with demanding callers with tact and diplomacy Postholder will be required to cover phone line / reception duties to support staff absence Responsible that all patient information available from reception is up to date and relevant; working in conjunction where appropriate with Clinical Lead / Specialists where information is clinical based. 5.5 Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments Responsible for the production of databases and general office systems, ensuring that administration systems are continuously evaluated and updated for continuous improvement, organising and maintaining systems for the storage and retrieval of information, and files. The post holder will propose changes and implement administration policies and working practices for own area. 5.6 Other Responsibilities Must have excellent computer skills. Be fully competent in the use of Office Applications such as Word, Excel. Fully familiar with the Microsoft Outlook / email. Support the Management team to ensure that internal and external communication systems for the PCDS are cascaded and feedback is delivered in a prompt efficient manner. Assist with overseeing the dental service social media presence and maintaining information is relevant and up to date. Progress chase actions where necessary. Process, circulate and respond as appropriate to collate data and statistical information. Work with the dental team in the maintenance and development of the department dental software system Manipulate data to produce statistical report of departmental activities for Management team 6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Key working relationships: All clinical staff Service management. Service users & carers. Dental Board Directors Support services within Livewell Southwest e.g. Estates, Hotel Services, HR, Payroll, E-roster. Other appropriate agencies as needed e.g. regional ICBs, NHS Commissioning Hubs, GDPs Members of the public All stakeholders

Qualified 12A/B Traffic Management Operatives - Plymouth

Our clients require Traffic Management Operatives to carry out 12A Installation, maintenance and removal of Static Temporary Traffic Management measures on motorways and high-speed dual carriageways for schemes incorporating contraflow operations and/or temporary road markings.

Due to the nature of the industry each role would require a certain flexibility and must be able to work both days and nights, including some weekends as required.

Successful candidates for any role of TM Operative should have

Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to carry out work to a high standard
Good communication skills
Good timekeeping skills
Willingness and flexibility to undertake some shifts out of normal working hours
Willingness to carry out other tasks upon request
Ability to always maintain Health and Safety standards
A can do and responsible attitude to work.

Applicants must

Hold a 12 A/B Lantra qualification
Have a full UK manual driving license with no more than 6 points
Minimum 1 year driving experience
Be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test when required

Hours of work:

Monday – Friday, days or nights with some weekend and bank holidays when required

Rate of Pay:

Up to £150 per shift to start with increased payments for weekend and bank holiday work

These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from:

Accrued Holiday Pay from day one
Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
Weekly Pay
No umbrella payments or fees
Only Tax and National Insurance deductions and this will be shown on your payslip.

This will start as a temporary role but could become permanent after 3 months dependent on your performance. To apply for this role please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.

Please note that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for us to share selected details with our clients for their related vacancies. This will be the only notification you will receive regarding this and we take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish us to submit or use your CV, please do email to ask us to destroy your CV as soon as possible to ensure it is not used.

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Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile working We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
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“The business is always looking for opportunities to grow and increase turnover/margins. This provides development opportunities for people across all areas and disciplines”

Do you have an appetite for delivering high-quality design and build civil engineering projects on time and within budget, utilising your experience and quality to lead the team?  

Are you experienced in delivering Civil engineering projects? 

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Mott MacDonald Bentley have recently been successful in securing a long-term framework agreement with South West Water and have an opportunity for a Project Leader to join our newly established team. 

Discover the role of a Project Leader from our perspective: 

https://www.mottmac.com/careers/project-leaders 

You will be; 

Leading the design of clean water and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.  

Coordinating the project team including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications.  

Work as part of a “project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout

If the above role isn’t for you, we are building a large team across the Southwest, so would be very interested to hear from you. Operational, Commercial and Support are all areas we are looking to grow, get in touch and can have a conversation around other positions available within the framework.

What we can offer you:  

- Matching pension contributions up to 7%
- Agile working
- Professional subscription  
- Culture
- “Good people (emphasis on people not professionals), good pay and a very adaptive organisation (adaptive to changes in the world i.e. climate change and cost of living changes)”  


Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

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Interim Management AccountantLocation: Plymouth, Devon
Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Duration: Up to 9 months (with possibility of extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £215 - £300 per day (depending on experience)
Parking: Car parking available
About the Role:Hays are currently looking for a talented Interim Management Accountant to join a retail company based in Plymouth, Devon. This is a full-time, hybrid role with an immediate start, expected to last up to 9 months, with the potential for extension. The organisation in question is a large retail organisation, with stores across the country.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts
• Analyse financial performance and provide insights
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Support internal and external audits
• Collaborate with various departments to optimise financial performance

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Background in retail is ideal but not essential.
• Ideally fully qualified, but QBE (Qualified by Experience) candidates will be considered

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate of £215 - £300, depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Car parking available on-site

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented financial professional looking for an exciting interim opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see the recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the recruitment pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Job Title: Business Architect
Location: Bristol, Leicester or Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59640

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Business Architect at our Babcock Technology Centre, Leicester Radar Road or Devonport Royal Dockyard sites.

The role
As a Business Architect, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary, working with customers across the defence sector and the naval marine domain in particular.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for the development of architectural artefacts/deliverables and act in a consultative capacity supporting the customer on a range of delivery/transformation programmes.

• Contribution to the selection/definition of context-appropriate architectural meta-models including industry standard (e.g. Archimate), extended/adapted and bespoke.
• Analysis of current and future business (process and organisation), information and applications to create associated architectural models and viewpoints. This will involve bottom-up analysis of physical artefacts (e.g. database schema) and review of documentation (e.g. quality management systems, specifications, etc.) supported by interviews and workshops with subject matter experts.
• Development of 'as-is' and 'to-be' architectures to support assessment of solution options and transformation programme/portfolio management.
• Liaison with internal and customer leadership in a consultative capacity to assist in development and communication of transformation strategy.
• Application of systems thinking and architectural principles to support project teams with development of user requirements, system requirements and solution specifications including high level designs and functional specifications etc.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Business Architect

• Excellent communication skills, able to distil and convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Able to guide and influence customer understanding and thinking.
• Significant practical experience of the application of model driven architecture (framework agnostic) in support of business transformation.
• Able to guide and lead less experienced team members in model driven architecture.
• Domain experience in engineering and asset management preferably the context of any of naval marine, defence equipment and support and nuclear (defence and civil).
• Must be a professional, self-starter able to take responsibility for their own work without reliance on direct guidance and close supervision.

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 16/10/2024

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Job Title: Business Planning Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £36,620 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59720

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Business Planning Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Business Planning Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Working in a highly dynamic and fast paced working environment providing toolsets that supports all levels of the organisation.

Day-to-day, you'll be striving to improve organisational alignment and financial performance, by linking strategic and operational planning.

• Working with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Submarine's, both near and long-term portfolio
• Ensuring capture of all underlying assumptions and ensuring they are built into future plans
• Maintaining change control records to ensure they are kept up to date
• Providing updates and reports to support strategic decision making

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Business Planning Specialist

• Experience within a planning and programme management environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of Programs (Especially MS Excel)
• Competence in the use of Primavera P6 preferred, although training will be provided
• Demonstrably numerate and analytical skills with the ability to identify key opportunities and issues
• An Understanding of risk principles would be advantageous

Qualifications for the Business Planning Specialist

• Educated to a HNC level or recognised equivalent experience
• Professional Planning or Business Management Qualification - Desirable

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 07/10/2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our school as Head of Business with Work Experience to bring outstanding practice to the foundations that have been established in the department already. We are looking for a person who can drive improvement through teamwork and have high expectations for all students while also staying true to our core values of kindness, empathy and a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

Lipson is the highest performing non-selective school in Plymouth. We are hugely ambitious and are striving to establish ourselves as one of the very best schools in the region. However, everything we do is underpinned by a culture where relationships are key and kindness is fundamental.

We are looking for candidates who, regardless of where they are in their career, will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising progress and standards and like us, believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education and attainment. We will consider applicants with any level of experience as most importantly we require candidates who possess integrity, moral purpose and who are learners themselves. A relocation package will be available for the right candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Key accountabilities All administration tasks including typing documents, preparing reports, producing a range of documents in an accurate and timely manner Formulating and using a variety of systems to accurately collate, input and maintain data for further analysis Organise meetings, working closely with the Chair of the meeting to prepare agendas and relevant documentation, taking minutes for meetings and distributing minutes and relevant documentation Oversee diaries and schedules of work Ensure compliance is adhered to in line with local and national policies and procedures Make task-related decisions within designated activities in line with service needs Prioritise tasks and activities to meet the changing needs of the service Collaborates with team members to achieve joint projects and objectives Communicate clearly and liaise with managers, employees and external contacts