Total 206 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Bexleyheath, Kent

About Us


Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites. As a member of the London Permit Scheme, we are committed to reducing congestion and disruption on our road network. 

About the Role


We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive support in our Street Permitting area.


As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely processing of information regarding noticing/permit applications to ensure delivery of Network Management Duty performance targets set under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, The Traffic Management Act 2004 and the Highways Act 1980 and to assist in delivery of Network Management Duty.


The Council is always looking to continually improve the service provided to our residents and customers, which is why this is an exciting time to be part of this environment and the new strategies that will be evolving to deliver this, with business support playing a key role in many of the changes.



Please refer to the Job Description for more information.


We will offer in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.  For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the candidate Information document.

Candidate Profile


You will have the ability to think ‘outside the box and a keen interest in Street Permitting.

You will have an understanding the impact that your actions will have on the environment, the everyday lives of the residents of Bexley and those travelling through the borough.

You will have good numeracy skills and a proven ability to work within a team environment.


The ability to follow processes, maintain excellent records of activity, prioritise workloads to ensure deadlines are met and work with minimum supervision is essential.


An excellent understanding of customer service requirements and a commitment to provide excellent customer service together with the ability to deal calmly and professionally with difficult and or sensitive situations is also essential.


Please refer to the person specification within the job description for further information.



Additional Information


As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Us


Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.


The London Borough of Bexley is at the heart of regeneration and change as London moves east. Bexley is planning for unprecedented growth and development, but a key corporate and political priority is to ensure managed and controlled growth and the planning enforcement team plays a crucial role delivering on that priority. You will be part of the planning enforcement team ensuring that development is built in the right location and in seeking to resolve a wide range of planning issues that affect our residents, businesses and visitors within our Borough.

About the Role


For the Senior Planning Enforcement post, this is a 12 months fixed contract to provide maternity cover. You will be responsible for continuing the case work of the Senior Planning Enforcement Officer and responding to new enquiries into the Council. You will be expected to be able to arrive with the experience to deal with casework from complaint to conclusion, that includes complex and contentious casework.



You will have gained experience in informal and formal enforcement matters, including preparing and issuing Notices, prosecutions and appeals. You will be ambitious for new opportunities and want to work as part of dynamic and friendly team to meet the Borough’s ambitions. You will be capable of managing a caseload of planning enforcement cases with good people, organisational and writing skills and a keenness to learn and expand your experience and be able to make an immediate contribution to the team.


This is a key role for the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities. Working for us you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge in a flexible, modern and accommodating working culture, come and join us on our journey.


Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

This role is maternity cover for up to 12 months.


We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.


Candidate Profile


It is desirable for the candidate to have a First degree or equivalent that would allow entry onto RTPI accredited postgraduate degree, a good understanding of current issues and developments affecting planning, regeneration and local government in London; An understanding of main central government and development plan policy issues including development management legislation. From a planning enforcement perspective, you will need a good understanding of the operation of local government, experience of providing a support function to a Planning Service and to provide an effective and responsive planning enforcement services on a mixed caseload of breaches, including large, complex and specialised types and issues and drafting serving enforcement notices and giving evidence in court. Appeal experience for written representation and hearings procedure is desirable.


You will have gained a good level of experience in investigations, working effectively in a team and independently as well as being able to manage your time and to be able to proritise casework. You will need to demonstrate competence in customer care and have the ability to work effectively under pressure and handle stress. You will be a logical thinker with attention to detail and ability to analyse and weigh complex issues and achieve a quality / quantity balance. You will also have gained a good proficiency in general IT skills, including database management and Electronic Data Management (EDM).


The successful candidate will be able to display a good level of ability in letter writing; in writing clear reports on a wide range of planning issues, exhibit a clear and comprehensible writing style in line with Plain English principles.

Your verbal communication skills will be effective in difficult situations and to be able to demonstrate a good level of proficiency in negotiation with clear listening, questioning and reasoning ability. The role will develop your abilities in assertiveness in seeking to resolve cases and you will need to demonstrate effective presentation skills. This will include the ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, using accurate sentence structures and vocabulary; Ability to choose the right kind of vocabulary for the situation in hand without a great deal of hesitation; Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and the ability to tailor your approach to each conversation appropriate to the customer, responding clearly even in complex situations.


The role also will requires assisting the Planning Enforcement Manager and to positively support the enforcement team as a whole in the delivery of this service.


For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.


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Additional Information


As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Project Administrator - one year fixed-term contract

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our client's well-established, ever-growing team to assist with the effective delivery of working groups projects. This is a one year fixed-term contract, with every possibility to go permanent for the right person. You will be responsible for the planning and organising of project meetings, ensuring timelines are met and publications sent out on schedule, as well as taking minutes and distributing them, sending out of surveys for feedback, planning subsequent meetings and invites - this is a busy and varied role with often tight deadlines to meet.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who can start at the beginning of September.

Salary is £29-31,000 per annum, dependent upon experience. Hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with the occasional need to stay a bit longer - eg until 530pm, if that is when a meeting is finishing, but on these occasions you will either start work later or claim the time back in toil. This is a hybrid position, where you will be working from home mostly, but must come into the office, which is based in Broadstairs, once a month. Those candidates living in Kent will be looked upon favourably. Benefits include 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, NEST pension and hybrid working.

The role

• Inducting new project members
• Setting agendas and updating meeting invitations
• Producing minutes of meetings
• Drafting presentations
• Present information at meetings and provide updates
• Maintain the Welcome Pack and other documents
• Produce surveys and distribute accordingly
• Promote events and initiatives
• Monitor the working group inbox, passing on messages
• Supervision of Project Assistants while coordinating workloads
• Provide guidance and training as required
• Handle probation and performance reviews
• Collate content for mailshots and social media
• Work with Designers to create publications and deliverables

About you

• Excellent knowledge and experience of using all Microsoft Office applications and IT literate
• Ability to take minutes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of supervising a team
• A strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Passionate and enthusiastic about delivering on time, every time and able to meet deadlines
• Highly organised and able to follow processes
• Confident to present information in a group meeting situation

This is a hybrid working role and travel to Broadstairs in Kent would be required for training and in-person office days.

Plain CVs in Word are preferred

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. s.mcdermott@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Project Engineer

Gravesend, Kent

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our Project Engineer, based at our European Manufacturing plant in Gravesend, Kent. Joining us on a full time, permanent basis (Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.30pm), you will receive a competitive salary.

Moove is a leading provider of automotive lubricants, oils, and chemicals throughout the UK, Europe, and Asia. We are part of Cosan a Global provider of Energy and Logistics. At our European Head office, we have 200 employees and over 26 different languages spoken. This is a high energy, fast evolving environment. If you love innovation and embrace change, we are the company for you.

As our Project Engineer, you will be part of small projects team to lead and manage the delivery of CAPEX, manufacturing process and site facilities improvement projects.

Responsibilities as our Project Engineer are to:



Manage the overall project scope of Manufacturing projects and ensure safe implementation to budget, to schedule, to specification and in compliance with safety legislation and guidelines, whilst managing stakeholder expectations.
The scope will include all aspects of projects…

Scope
Feasibility
Design & Development
Commercial Business Case
Supply Chain Management
Implementation & Validation
Operational Handover
Review & Lesson Learnt


Actively participate to identify improvement opportunities in your own personal and business development plans.
Cooperate with and support other members of the Engineering team and wider organisation to achieve their objectives, which may rely on or benefit from your skills, knowledge or experience.
To observe the company policies and guidelines and encourage others to do so too.
Provide project tracker reports and KPIs to monitor performance, including the identification of risks and proposing options to manage them.
Ensure that all assets acquired or constructed during the project, are adequately capitalized and activated into the company fixed assets list.
Participate and take ownership where required in the areas of SIGO (Health and Safety management system), LPS (Loss Prevention System), Quality and Controls.




Skills required of our Project Engineer:


University degree or equivalent
Experience managing projects in a FMCG manufacturing environment (high speed production lines - bulk receipt and blending)
Project management skills, ideally using a Stage-Gate type risk approach
Ability to prepare and manage project specifications
Applied commercial skills, particularly in relation to specifying equipment and service offer purchase order requirements
Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
Good awareness of CAPEX (capital) and OPEX (revenue) budgets


In return for joining us as our Project Engineer you will receive:


Competitive Salary
Annual company bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%)
Life Assurance 4x basic salary
Free parking
Subsidised canteen
Help@Hand Employee Assistance Program and perks






Interested in becoming a Moover? Join us as our Project Engineer and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note we endeavour to reply to everyone, but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please assume in this instance we have not been able to progress.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Responsible for: Teaching and Learning of all year groups, planning and preparation of lessons and Schemes of Work, working to develop the Business Department

Key Responsibilities

•To agree, monitor and evaluate Business student progress targets, which make a measurable contribution to whole Academy targets, including robust data management and organisation of any necessary catch-up and extension workshops. •To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in accordance with the aims of the Academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal and in line with the Academy’s vision. •To create a Subject Improvement Plan, based on annual subject reviews which contributes positively to the aims and achievement of the Academy Improvement Plan and which actively involves all Business teachers in its design and execution. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • To provide regular feedback for Business colleagues in a way which recognises good practice and supports their progress against performance. •To support the review and monitoring of the delivery of Performance Appraisal objectives across the Subject according to the Academy timeline resulting in a clear and tangible impact on student learning. •To hold others to account for underperformance, where required, and to put in place appropriate support plans to improve performance. •To hold others to account for underperformance, where required, and to put in place appropriate support plans to improve performance. •To annually review of the standards of leadership, teaching and learning in Business, consistent with the Academy self-evaluation approach. •To ensure all Business staff understand, and are actively implementing, the key aspects of the Academy’s behaviour and inclusion policies including the celebration •of student success e.g. assemblies, displays, awards, rewards, publicity, curriculum enhancement days. •To engage all Business staff in the creation, consistent implementation and improvement of schemes of work/ MYP unit planners which encapsulate key Academy •learning strategies and best suit the development of the Business curriculum. •To oversee the mentoring, induction and development of ITT students and NQTs in the Department, alongside others within the department. •To keep up to date with developments to BTECs vocational courses and liaise with Senior Leadership Team regarding changes. •Lead and support BTEC teachers in other departments to ensure standards are met. •To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students. •To monitor the application of ICT in the department as an effective tool for learning. •To be an excellent practitioner and to support teaching and learning within the Academy by setting the example in your classroom and through lesson observation feedback and coaching. •Responsibility alongside Assistant Principal to run and coordinate Academy Literacy Programme. •

•To promote Business studies across the school including regularly updating course information. •To oversee the development of cross-curricular links, as appropriate. •To liaise with support staff, as appropriate, to help realise the objectives of the Department. •To attend Governing Body meetings and committees as required.

What the school offers its staff

The Academy offers all employees an exciting and vibrant place of work with high quality continued professional development.

We offer a valuable pension package of benefits for members and their dependents. Generous employer contribution, tax relief on contributions, flexibility to pay more of less in contributions,m flexible retirement options.

Fitness suite and sports facilities

Local Authority Reward Scheme

ePlatform: digital library

EV charging station

Commitment to safeguarding

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

Finance Business Partner needed in Bexleyheath, £23.46ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1331069

• To be responsible for implementing the business partnering function for the specified service area.
• The role is pivotal in providing strategic support in all aspects of financial advice for the service.
• They will act as a partner with the service leadership teams to develop, constructively challenge and support service plans and project delivery and take responsibility for managing and reporting on operational performance for the business partnering team.
• Assess situations from a commercial, business or finance perspective; provide appropriate financial advice to support complex business decisions.
• Business Partners will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure best use of limited financial resources, providing the strategic financial insight, intelligence and support needed.
• Respond to government and professional consultations, implementation of best practice models and any other such requirements
• The post-holder’s primary activity is to provide an effective Business Partnering function to the client and to contribute to the development of the policies, activities and service improvements required to deliver the function.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We know that exceptional Business practitioners are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000for the right candidate(£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).

Are you ready for the next step in your teaching career? Are you seeking a new opportunity for September 2024 that offers progression? Would you thrive in our supportive and highly successful department?

We are looking for a dynamic, committed and personable teacher to help lead our highly collaborative department in the role of Coordinator of Learning - Business Studies. We believe our team ethos is the most important aspect of our success, making this a great opportunity for a colleague who wants the opportunity to develop innovation and drive success in a supportive environment. You will help to inspire our committed and supportive team across the academy, modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement in all groups and to narrow any gaps in attainment. We warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.

We believe that a diverse range of expertise strengthens our team and enhances the learning experience for our students. If you have a passion for business studies and a commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and learning, we encourage you to apply.

What the school offers its staff

Achievement for all students regardless of background is our key objective. We offer stimulating learning environments where effective teaching and learning are underpinned by high-quality interpersonal relationships. If you are ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve, then you are the person we need.

The successful candidate will receive:

• A salary commensurate with the profile of the post;
• Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities;
• The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation;
• The opportunity to work in a school where behaviour is exemplary.

We offer this role on a permanent basis with a salary of MPS/UPS+ Outer London Allowance + TLR commensurate with experience and dependent on the position.

Further details about the role

We know that exceptional Business practitioners are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonusof£2,000for the right candidate(£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We know that exceptional Business practitioners are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000 for the right candidate (£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).

Leigh Academy Bexley are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Business Studies, starting from September 2024. The ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

Further details about the role

We know that exceptional Business practitioners are in high demand which is why we are offering a recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000 for the right candidate (£1,000 payable upon joining, and £1,000 payable after 1 year's service).

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Fantastic Project Manager Apprentice opportunity at FM Conway!

FM Conway is currently searching for a Project Manager Apprentice to join our Structures division based at our head office in Sevenoaks. This is a full time, permanent role, offering full training and a clear career pathway. As part of your role, you will complete a Level 4 in Project Management.

As our Project Manager Apprentice, you will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required to complete a Project Management Apprenticeship. You will work as part of the Structures team on various construction projects gaining knowledge and experience in a variety of areas of the industry. The role supports you with practical experience, educational learning and support attaining further professional certificates or memberships.

The duties of the Project Manager Apprentice Role will include:

-Pursuing your studies to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours of a Project Manager

-Attending internal training diligently and playing a lead role in your upskilling and development in the workplace

-Assisting in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from inception to completion, under guidance of a project manager

-Working with the Project Managers to develop your skills on software to a proficient standard (e.g. InnDex, iCON)

-Working with Project Managers to develop the essential skills required to manage construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for candidates who possess excellent relationship-building skills, are self-motivated, show initiative, and are resourceful. It is essential that you have a minimum of 48 UCAS points.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Project Manager Apprentice, you will receive a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, opportunities for internal and external training, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Structures division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

FM Conway works across the full spectrum of London and the South East’s highways structures and broader infrastructure needs. We have a strong track record of delivering refurbishments and improvements, heritage maintenance and structural repairs. We have worked on a range of iconic and impressive projects including Hammersmith Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Rochester Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Greenford Flyover the Marble Arch Still Water Illumination project. FM Conway provide our clients and stakeholders with a full range of structural engineering services, utilising innovative and sustainable solutions to maximise value and ensure the successful delivery of projects to the highest quality design.

So, if you would like to Join our Family as our Project Manager Apprentice then please click ‘apply’ today

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Fantastic Project Manager Apprentice opportunity at FM Conway!

FM Conway is currently searching for a Project Manager Apprentice to join our Structures division based at our head office in Sevenoaks. This is a full time, permanent role, offering full training and a clear career pathway. As part of your role, you will complete a Level 4 in Project Management.

As our Project Manager Apprentice, you will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required to complete a Project Management Apprenticeship. You will work as part of the Structures team on various construction projects gaining knowledge and experience in a variety of areas of the industry. The role supports you with practical experience, educational learning and support attaining further professional certificates or memberships.

The duties of the Project Manager Apprentice Role will include:

-Pursuing your studies to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours of a Project Manager

-Attending internal training diligently and playing a lead role in your upskilling and development in the workplace

-Assisting in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from inception to completion, under guidance of a project manager

-Working with the Project Managers to develop your skills on software to a proficient standard (e.g. InnDex, iCON)

-Working with Project Managers to develop the essential skills required to manage construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for candidates who possess excellent relationship-building skills, are self-motivated, show initiative, and are resourceful. It is essential that you have a minimum of 48 UCAS points.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Project Manager Apprentice, you will receive a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, opportunities for internal and external training, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Structures division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

FM Conway works across the full spectrum of London and the South East’s highways structures and broader infrastructure needs. We have a strong track record of delivering refurbishments and improvements, heritage maintenance and structural repairs. We have worked on a range of iconic and impressive projects including Hammersmith Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Rochester Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Greenford Flyover the Marble Arch Still Water Illumination project. FM Conway provide our clients and stakeholders with a full range of structural engineering services, utilising innovative and sustainable solutions to maximise value and ensure the successful delivery of projects to the highest quality design.

So, if you would like to Join our Family as our Project Manager Apprentice then please click ‘apply’ today

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our prestigious client, based in Dover, is seeking a Utilities Infrastructure Project Manager. This is a full-time permanent position, and commands a highly competitive salary with a host of benefits to include 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, life assurance, employee assistance programme, 3rd party discounts and cycle to work scheme.

You will project manage a range of engineering infrastructure projects, both large and complex in nature, spanning multiple utility disciplines (water & waste water, and HV/LV) and of a smaller scope and complexity, aligned in the delivery of the Capital Investment Plan. The projects will be delivered in a live operational environment and will require a collaborative approach to be adopted between the Project Manager, Framework Consultants/Contractors, Construction Contractors, operational teams and multiple stakeholders

The purpose of this job is to ensure that the projects are successfully managed through their complete life cycle, have a solid strategic objective, scope, commercial/procurement plans and suitable resource plans, which are developed in a collaborative manner across stakeholder groups. Effective collaboration with supply chain and other stakeholders and technical competence in the design and build process are essential.

You will be service minded and have a strong customer focus, being at the forefront of customer service delivery, both internally and externally. This role forms part of a wider team focusing on the delivery of the Capital Investment Plan and operates within the Engineering Department.

To apply, you should possess the following:

• Ideally hold a BSc/BEng or above in appropriate related technical discipline (Infrastructure/Civils/Civils bias MEICA) or equivalent
• Project Management Qualification from APM (APM PMQ) or alternative relevant professional organisation or demonstrable project management experience and a willingness to progress towards MAPM and the APM PMQ
• Proven recent experience (minimum of three years) of managing and delivering utility based infrastructure projects from inception through to feasibility, design and implementation to project completion/handover, utilising the NEC3 and/or NEC4 suite of contracts
• Ideally you will have a proven track record in: working collaboratively with Contractors, Consultants and other Stakeholders; producing NEC contract documents and ITT packs including the project Scope, Works and Site Information for subsequent Tender; fulfilling the role of the Project Manager as defined under the NEC suite of contracts - Self managing multiple construction projects simultaneously; producing work/product/cost breakdown structures and maintaining project programmes; the ability to review and understand CAD drawings and technical specifications
• Demonstrable understanding of CDM2015 regulations and relevant Health & Safety legislation
• Demonstrable knowledge in relation to at least one primary utility discipline and relevant current knowledge of the appropriate technical/industry standards
• Good user skills in MS Office 365 and MS Project
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle

Plain CVs in Word please

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DetailsClosing Date: 8am Monday 5th August 2024Salary: (SCP10) £23,620 to (SCP14) £25,409 + Local Government Pension SchemeLocation: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent.Interview Dates: Tuesday 13th August 2024Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?Oasis Restore is seeking Business Support Officers to join our team in supporting the creation of the first secure school in the UK. As part of the Business Support Team, the post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Assistant and Office Manager with the smooth running of the school.Initially, the postholder will significantly focus on supporting with administrative tasks such as liaising with examination boards, supporting with recruitment and HR functions, stakeholder/ engagement events, social media updates and event planning for a variety of projects as we prepare to open the school to children in 2024.If you have excellent organisational skills, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to support the creation of the first secure school in the UK.Once the secure school is open, the postholder will fully support the team with providing efficient and professional reception duties, general office administration, recording of student data, ensuring the efficient and effective running of examinations - (Single Central Register), liaising with external stakeholders including examination boards, and social media updates.You will work alongside an inclusive and welcoming work environment, with opportunities for career growth and advancement.Our Secure SchoolOasis Restore is the country’s first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Youth Custody Service. Oasis Restore’s mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school. Our offer to youAs a newly established subsidiary of the Oasis Charitable Trust, you enjoy the benefit of being part of a national organisation that aims to support all staff to reach their full potential and a once in a lifetime opportunity to create, develop and grow a new collaborative and innovative values-based organisation.A mixture of one to one and group reflective practise, coaching & supervision sessions as well as regular line management.Experience an Appraisal policy that decouples pay and performance.An elected staff forum to listen to, and act on staff feedbackAccess to a competitive defined benefit pension scheme (either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme subject to individual scheme rules).33 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 35 days after two years.Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria, be entitled to up to 8 weeks full-pay and 18 weeks half-pay paid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave (based broadly on the NHS Employers scheme).Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria be entitled to up to 3 weeks fully paid paternity leave.Paid time off to attend antenatal appointments (those staff who are either pregnant or whose partner is pregnant)Have a structured and bespoke induction training plan plus a training offer bespoke to our context leading to a level 4 qualification in the therapeutic care of adolescents.Receive the same offer of sick leave pay (based broadly on the length of service in the national ‘Green Book’ framework) from Day 1 of employment.Up to 5 days discretionary paid compassionate/emergency/general leave plus further discretionary unpaid leaveUp to 4 weeks paid parental bereavement leave plus up to 5 days paid bereavement leave for the death of other specified close relatives.Expenses and travel costs incurred as part of the working day (as appropriate, not including travel to work)Access to an eye care vouchers scheme, season Ticket Loans, a cycle to work scheme and free car parking.We are in the process of setting up a new employee health care cash plan and employee discount scheme.What are you waiting for? APPLY TODAY!

It’s an exciting time to join our People Projects and Transformation team here at AXA as a Senior People Project Consultant on a 12-month fixed term contract. We’re seeking a pro-active and pragmatic HR professional with experience of organisation design and project management across complex change/ transformation programmes. You’ll lead the successful delivery of people projects that support the business strategy and drive transformation set out in strategic people plans.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What you’ll be doing:

Work alongside the Strategic People Partners to scope key projects and manage project delivery.
Lead, design and deliver People projects/innovative solutions and change in partnership with the business to ensure continuous improvement and value add to the business and our customers.
Stakeholder Management, you’ll develop and sustain collaborative working relationships across the organisation ensuring regular feedback is available so everyone is fully engaged in the project.
Manage and track the project plan, actions, risks, dependencies. Be responsible for effective project controls and procedures within their given initiatives
Provide expert advice and guidance to the business on people policies, processes and procedures relating to the project delivery.
Produce and deliver relevant presentation packs for key stakeholders as required to support projects or initiatives where necessary. Deliver project communications
Use data and insight to provide effective solutions and strategies and ensure metrics are being met and shortfalls are addressed.
Participate in AXA UK wide HR related projects.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
London South East Colleges is seeking to recruit a Business Administrator Apprentice to work on the role of Distance Learning Apprentices.
Skills and Experience
Applicants should have a good ability to work with people and an aspiration of achieving the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

About The Company
TheCollege
London South East Colleges is asuccessful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley,Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 membersof staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significantimpact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from acrossLondon to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South EastAcademies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a trackrecord of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a bettertime to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits
The benefits package includes annualleave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff alsohave access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salarysacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. Youwill have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants andhair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal andquality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as wellas other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development andprogress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there isalways more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide anexternal lens and share/gain best-practice information.

Our Accreditations include:

· Investors in People – meaning we arecommitted to the professional development of our staff members.
· Recognised nationally in 2021 by theTES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year, and winningthe Contribution to the Local Community award.
· Disability Confident – Committed
· Stonewall Workplace Champions –Silver Award
· Investors in Ethnicity – ExemplaryEmployer and member of the Top 25 employers 2 years in a row
· Affiliate member of the BlackLeadership Group


As the College supports a number of children andvulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitationof Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if inregulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if thesechecks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will berequired as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a fulldisclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer ofemployment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers therecruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

In line with KCSIE (KeepingChildren Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for allcandidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain theirsuitability to work with children and young adults.

78944 - EHV Project Construction Engineer SAP

This EHV Project Engineer SAP will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Capital Programme and be based onsite in Kent . You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Close Date: 04/08/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

• You will deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team to undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
• You will work with and support the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of Our goals and future budget identification and delivery.
• You will work with the Project Supervisors, electrical fitters and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects.
• The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers
• Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
• Follow UK Power Networks Operations and Procedures
• Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
• Test and Commission HV Distribution System
• Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
• Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities
• Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
• Manage all contractors/staff working on site
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team
• Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners
• Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
• When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
• Proactively seek continuous improvement
• Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system
• Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
• Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
• Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
• Knowledge of Building Services Systems
• Read schematic drawings and understand content
• Work in different environments
• Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
• Hold full driving licence
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages

Desirable:

• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates
• Travel around the Capital Programme's SPN portfolio of projects
• Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines
• To be skilful in decision-making
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations

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