Total 441 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Manchester, Greater Manchester, m3 3hn

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: 3 x Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: 27 November 2024

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

This role is subject to -

Proof of Manchester Residency – to check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Manchester Equipment and Adaptations Partnership is seeking a Business Support Officer for its community equipment service.

Manchester Equipment and Adaptation Partnership (MEAP) is a city-wide service, providing a co-ordinated, comprehensive service to children and adults, to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life.

The service works in collaboration with Health and other key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships, linkages and greater coordinated working with other services, key agencies and organisations to ensure that teams contribute to the development and delivery of the city’s priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key part in the running of a busy, high performing team.

The role provides a unique opportunity to work over multiple sectors, developing relationships and influencing processes.

This is a rewarding role and an opportunity for someone to make a real difference to Manchester residents through the effective delivery of a service that helps our citizens come home from hospital and avoid admissions to hospital.

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate person who wants to be part of a team whose main priorities are promoting quality of life and independence for our disabled citizens across Manchester

MEAP is a fast paced and extremely busy service so we need someone who is able to meet these demands, who can prioritise their tasks, work on their own initiative and who is passionate about Manchester and wants to deliver a high quality service.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

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What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Proof of Manchester residency (that you are a resident within the boundaries of Manchester City Council)

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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Communities & Skills Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners. About the team The Skills & Employment unit is responsible for overseeing adult skills delivery in London following delegation of the Adult Skills Fund from the DfE to the Greater London Authority in 2019 and the introduction of Skills Bootcamps in 2022. About the role We are looking for two Principal Officers to join the Greater London Authority’s Skills and Employment Unit’s Funding Policy and Systems Team. The first role will lead on the technical aspects of adult skills funded programme delivery for the Greater London Authority bringing further education sector knowledge and MIS experience to the job role. The second role will lead on programme reporting and managing stakeholder relationships with our internal customers in the Skills and Employment Unit. These roles are based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL). What your day will look like Technical Role • Lead relationships with key stakeholders including Education Skills Funding Agency’s technical teams, adult skills funded providers and internal programme management leads applying expertise around detailed technical issues relating to adult skills funded programmes. • Apply expertise and understanding of programme requirements to define data reporting requirements for GLA delivery teams in the Skills & Employment Unit. • Produce technical guidance and other materials to support providers and GLA delivery teams to understand data coding and validation requirements underpinning the Funding Rules. • Contribute to monthly collection and processing of operational programme data. • Contribute to collaborative work with ESFA and other devolved authority technical leads, to develop mutually beneficial adaptations of national data collection systems to support GLA objectives. Programme Reporting Role • Lead relationship with key internal stakeholders, including Skills and Employment delivery leads. • Apply expertise and understanding of programme requirements to define data reporting and data system requirements and translate those requirements into well-designed data products that meet needs of stakeholders. • Develop, manage and facilitate prioritisation of roadmap for work on data products and systems. • Apply an emotionally intelligent and inclusive approach to stakeholder and line management. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Both roles: • Ability to apply an emotionally intelligent and inclusive approach to stakeholder and line management. Technical role: • Expert knowledge of technical elements forming the skills data collection, validation and funding system and their inter-relation, including ILR, EAS, funding rules, validation rules, FALA, Ofqual etc. • Operational experience of how GLA-funded Adult Skills Fund (ASF) provision fits into the overall data collection and validation system for FE and skills providers. • Ability to understand and investigate technical data coding and validation issues, and provide appropriate advice on potential causes and solutions. Programme Reporting role: • Have or develop expert knowledge of skills programme funding rules and wider data collection and funding system. • Experience advising programme leads on use of data. • Ability to understand and investigate data and reporting needs across internal stakeholder groups. • Ability to draw on expertise to advise on data requests and developing alternatives if needed.The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Sally Denning would be happy to speak to you.

We are looking for a Data Analyst with a strong background in cybersecurity to join our team. The ideal candidate will analyse large sets of data to identify trends, threats, and vulnerabilities while supporting data-driven decision-making. This role requires both advanced analytical skills and cybersecurity knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Data Analysis:
o Collect, clean, and analyse large data sets related to network traffic, user behaviour, and security incidents.
o Perform statistical analysis and generate reports to identify business patterns and optimise business sales.
o Develop visualizations (dashboards, reports) to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

2. Cybersecurity Monitoring:
o Monitor and analyse intrusion detection systems (IDS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and firewall logs.
o Identify and investigate unusual patterns that may indicate potential security threats (e.g., malware, ransomware).

3. Automation & Scripting:
o Develop scripts and automated tools to enhance the efficiency of data analysis.
o Implement automated data extraction and reporting to streamline processes.

4. Compliance & Reporting:
o Support the organization in maintaining compliance with data regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001).
o Generate reports for audits, ensuring that data analysis aligns with compliance requirements.
o Prepare detailed incident reports and present findings to the management team.

5. Collaboration:
o Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, cybersecurity, and business units, to ensure alignment of data analysis and cybersecurity initiatives.
o Partner with the SOC (Security Operations Centre) to provide data insights that enhance detection and response capabilities.

Qualifications:
1. Educational Background:
o Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science or Cybersecurity or Computer Science or Information Technology, or a related field.

2. Experience:
o Experience as a Data Analyst with knowledge in cybersecurity principles.
o Experience working with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other cybersecurity tools.
o Demonstrated experience in analysing large data sets to support business activities.

3. Technical Skills:
o Data Analysis: Proficiency in SQL, SSAS, ADF or other data analytics tools.
o Cybersecurity Tools: Experience with tools like Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, Wireshark, or similar.
o Scripting: Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash for automation or REST APIs.
o Visualization: Proficiency in data visualization tools such as SSRS, Power BI or Excel for reporting.

4. Cybersecurity Knowledge:
o Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including network security, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
o Knowledge of incident response processes, risk management, and ethical hacking techniques.

5. Soft Skills:
o Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
o Ability to translate technical data into actionable insights.
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings.
o Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Flexible working hours or remote options.
• Visa sponsorship can be provided if required

Next Steps:
If you are passionate about data analysis and cybersecurity, and ready to apply your analytical skills to help an organization, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Portfolio Planner

£32,000 - £38,000 plus excellent benefits including 10% pension contribution and 28 days holiday (Work Level 6A)

12-month Fixed Term Contract

5 over 7 days working pattern, with up to 10 weekend working days per year

Manchester city centre. In this role you'll work in a hybrid way, splitting your time between home and coming into the office at least 1 day a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy)

We're looking for a Portfolio Planner to join Co-op's Supply Chain. In this role, we'll look to you to help optimise store on-shelf availability for new stores and refit stores, making sure that our customers have access to the products that they need, when they need them. We'll also need you to use your analytical skills to interpret data to understand how we can reduce store wastage and make decisions that strategically influence the store demand forecast. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and gain great exposure within retail supply chain.

What you'll do

• Track the performance of your refit / new stores and feedback issues to supply chain and logistics, providing root cause analysis and resolution
• Support any strategic activity and make recommendations on new initiatives to facilitate continuous improvement
• Analyse data for stores, using the insights to enable informed decision making and accurate forecasting
• Promote the importance of the profitability framework to stores
• Identify and resolve customer facing availability options
• Build strong relationships based on confidence and trust with stores and across relevant functions within the supply chain
• Use your great communication skills to provide a framework for profitable sales and take onboard feedback

This role would suit people who have

• Outstanding relationship building and influencing skills with colleagues across multi functions
• Excellent analytical skills with experience of working with large datasets, spotting trends and drawing insights from these
• The ability to easily adapt and react to changes and conflicting priorities
• Intermediate Excel skills - you're able to learn V-lookups, formulas, and pivot tables

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is ready to make the step up?

Do you want to work on projects you're proud to be a part of?

Do you want to make the steps to your next rewarding career?

This is a MUST READ!

This is a great opportunity, working alongside a great team with fantastic mentors to learn from. There is a strong pipeline of projects and the opportunity to develop to be the best in your field.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for procurement and management of most packages
• Preparing CVR's
• Will be overseeing and mentoring junior staff

This major contractor is looking for:

• At least 3+ years experience working within a QS position, for a tier 1 or 2 or main contractor
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Driven
• Knowledge of both JCT & NEC form of contracts

If you're interested in the position above and feel that you're the right fit, then please reply to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV.

Or, you can reach out to Sam from the Brighton office to find out more.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference.

Business Development Manager - Airfreight

Are you looking to make a real impact in your career? Ready to join a dynamic and global logistics network? We are looking for a proven sales professional to join our Air Freight team as a Business Development Manager.

Salary: Competitive + car allowance + bonus + benefits

Location: Manchester. This role will be based between home and office. This role will also involve regular travel to visit clients in the region.

What You Will Be Doing?

• Develop a robust air freight sales pipeline across key sectors
• Identify and pursue new air freight business opportunities through market research and proactive outreach.
• Manage enquiries, RFQs, and tenders from inception to conclusion.
• Collaborate with the Air Product team to craft customer-centric value propositions.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of our air business unit in the UK.
• Present compelling, value-adding solutions aligned with DB Schenker's standards.
• Ensure new business is in line with our internal financial guidelines.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships within potential major clients.

About You

• Has a proven sales record in acquiring new business and exceeding sales targets.
• Possesses a significant background in Air or multi-modal freight forwarding.
• Has experience in managing tenders leading to significant opportunities.
• Is skilled at building trust and establishing high-quality relationships with customers.
• Demonstrates effective presentation skills and excellent written and spoken English.

What We Offer

Joining our team comes with several benefits and opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Car Allowance
• Competitive Annual Sales Bonus
• 25 days of holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions
• Private Healthcare
• Full training and continued professional development.
• Clear career paths and development opportunities

Next Steps

Please submit your CV through the provided links. At DB Schenker, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK, 5 years referencing and a criminal records check.

DB Schenker is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
Join a highly-regarded firm known for its dynamic and growth-oriented environment. We are committed to excellence and innovation in the legal services sector, particularly within the Motor and Related Services teams.
Your new role
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping and driving the business development initiatives. Reporting to the BD Director and working closely with the Marketing team, you will influence the development and implementation of strategies to support growth plans. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with key stakeholders, managing pipeline tracking, driving event activities, creating business development collateral, and fostering internal and external relationships.
What you'll need to succeed

• At least 2 years of experience in a business development role, preferably within a legal services environment.
• Strong organisational and proactive communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in designing client-focused collateral.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Creative thinking and the ability to engage confidently with individuals at all levels.
• A team player with the initiative to question existing processes and introduce new ideas.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and thrive under pressure.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Flexible, Hybrid Working
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on their growth journey.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Engagement in diverse and challenging projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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

Your new company
A global services provider and systems integrator for the Travel sector, that employ over 40,000 people across six continents.


Your new role
The organisation is now recruiting for a Business Analyst on the Retail side of the business which acts as a Systems Integrator for a large retail business, operating an integrated retail solution. This encompasses point of sale, back-office retail functionality, warehouse management, supply chain, distribution and data warehousing. The successful Business Analyst will add capability to the existing IT function, taking ownership of requirements definition and analysis, and systems process documentation. This role will involve working closely with the solutions architect and with customer stakeholders and third parties to ensure and assure that all current and new implementations satisfy defined functional and non-functional requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

* Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.

* Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.

* Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.

* Performing requirements definition and analysis.

* Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts.

* Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.

* Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.

* Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.

* Participating in user acceptance testing.

* Updating, implementing, and maintaining system process and procedure documentation.

What you'll need to succeed
* Proven track record of operating in a Senior / Lead BA capacity with expert knowledge of Business Analysis / BABOK.

* Previous Retail experience with knowledge of PoS, WMS, Supply Chain, Distribution and Data Warehousing etc.

* Able to operate independently with minimal supervision and confident in making critical decisions.

* Used to working with external customers and partners and able to manage demanding stakeholders.

* Excellent communication, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Multi site and international experience is an advantage.

* Professional BA certification is desirable.

What you'll get in return
You can expect a salary in the region of £65,000 (depending on experience), along with 25 days annual leave (+ BH), 6% matched pension, BUPA, life assurance and flexible/hybrid working (1 to 2 days a week onsite).


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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

Demand Planning Assistant
£23,400 plus great benefits (Work Level 6C)

12-month fixed term contract
Manchester, hybrid working, minimum one day a week in the office
5/7 working pattern, working up to 12 weekend days a year on a rota basis (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy)

We're looking for a motivated Demand Planning Assistant to join our category team. In this role, you'll be supporting colleagues within category teams, helping to make sure that things are running smoothly, and providing high quality administrative support. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills, and to gain valuable exposure across Co-op's Supply Chain. It's an ideal role for someone looking to progress their career in this exciting area of our business.

What you'll do

• Support data integrity making sure that compliance to process is sustained
• Provide continued support to categories through reporting and process compliance
• Support a range of ad-hoc administrative tasks
• Work closely with the Demand Planners, supporting with range events and promotions, helping to make sure that compliance is right
• Support supply chain category management, working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Work on a range of ad-hoc projects to support the team as required and opportunity to investigate and analyse forecasting queries from suppliers and our store teams

This role would suit people who have

• Some previous admin experience with intermediate Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience of working in an administrative role
• A high level of attention to detail
• Openness to change and a desire to learn and progress your career within the Coop
• Confident communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of colleagues at different levels

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
  * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
  * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
  * Coaching and training to support your career development
  * Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.
We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

Your key responsibilities will include: Provide support on contract and agreement matters, business operations and diagnostic output monitoring to the laboratory management team and members of the divisional office. Ensure Specialist Microbiology Services Network Managers and Laboratory Management receive appropriate contract management, business operations and diagnostic output monitoring support; this involves working closely with the Microbiology Network Managers and Laboratory Management Teams in the provision of appropriate information. Support ensuring those NHS contracts and reports submitted for review are compatible with the standard NHS contract clauses and strategic objectives and highlight issues including financial, safety and quality impacts. Provide information and support to the SMS Operations lead on all aspects of activity data including data collection and validation relating to regular outputs such as the regional activity indicators, and monitoring and analysis of such data. Assist the Head of Operations in the establishment and maintenance of robust systems and processes for administration, risk management and business support across the division. Assist the Head of Operations lead in undertaking any necessary analysis of financial and management information in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Comment on, propose changes and support in the implementation of policies and procedures used by the laboratory (in relation to Business Management). Support for the monthly invoicing of NHS contracted work for NHS customers. Respond to internal and external customer inquiries/ problems regarding invoicing. To keep up to date on developments within UKHSA and to identify and assess and inform the Specialist Microbiology Services Network Managers and the SMS Operations lead about developments in the NHS and Public Health Community. Assist in the development of business cases submitted to the SMS Divisional Office. Provide general administrative and financial support to the Laboratory Office. For a full list of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Criteria: A degree in relevant field or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level Experience of managing and motivating a team Strong computer literacy including the development and use of spreadsheet applications, databases and word-processing Good communication skills to people at all levels either on a one-to-one basis or to groups Good written communication skills e.g. ability to draft policy/procedure documents, write reports/presentations and business cases Dealing with documents and correspondence of a confidential and/or sensitive matter. Numerate Good organisational skills and systematic approach to working Sound analytical skills and good judgment when providing opinion or advice to others. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems For a full list of essential criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths. Stage 1 - Application & Sift: You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 11essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application 1200 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The application form and statement of suitability will be marked together. Please do not exceed1200 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Behaviour's and strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviour's tested during the interview stage will be: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Working Together Delivering at Pace Interviews will be held week commencing TBC. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as office working based at: UKHSA Manchester Laboratory Clinical Sciences CentreManchester Royal Infirmary,Oxford Road, ManchesterM13 9WZ Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard

Your role will be an Associate Commercial Practitioner (HEO) within the sub-category Business Services Team in the wider ABBSER Category.

The role’s overriding responsibility is to support commercial activities across the sub-category encompassing the full commercial lifecycle. This includes supporting our internal stakeholders to determine our commercial strategies for future delivery of their services, supporting procurement activities and undertaking contract management, supplier performance and relationship management.

We are seeking aspiring commercial professionals who are capable and enthusiastic individuals with relevant transferable skills looking to build a career in a commercial environment.

You will need to be driven, dynamic and a proactive individual with experience of building collaborative working relationships; be able to identify problems, build creative solutions, improve ways of working and work towards ensuring commercially sound outcomes.

Successful candidates will support CD in playing a crucial role in driving and supporting DWP’s efficiency agenda, helping better control costs through third party spend.

Person specification
Your role will be supporting the procurement and contract management of a portfolio of contracts throughout the commercial lifecycle. Full training will be provided on all aspects of commercial activity.

The main responsibilities for this position include, but are not restricted to:

Supporting procurement activity for specific Business Service initiatives across the full commercial lifecycle (sourcing, contract, performance and relationship management).
Provide commercial advice to a wide range of stakeholders to support colleagues with market engagement, sourcing, tendering and a wide range of procurement activities.
Stakeholder Management / Engagement / Communication.
Working with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external) to support the development of the Business Services strategy for commercial category initiatives.
Create positive supplier relationships, encouraging innovation, creation of “value add” solutions, and a strong customer service ethic.
Support the production and review on governance documents and processes for DWP Internal Governance alongside support to Ministerial, Treasury and Cabinet Office gated submissions.
Develop and maintain compliant input and records of commercial activity on Microsoft Lists pipelines and DWP’s eProcurement solution (which utilises Jaggaer) within the scope of your daily role.
Support the contributions towards supplier cost savings targets, and initiatives that increase efficiency whilst maintaining performance and risk management.
Supporting the development, review and execution of contracts including supporting negotiation where required.
Support stakeholder engagement surrounding more complex contract issues and procurement documents.
Play an active part in supporting Commercial Directorate values and culture.

Zest Optical are searching for a Mobile Optical Assistant to join a high quality, independent home eye care provider to cover the North West region.

The company provide an eye care service to those who are unable to travel to their local high street practice.

They believe that everyone should have the right to high quality eye care, and pride themselves on providing a professional yet friendly service.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Working alongside an Optometrist to provide high levels of care
• Dispensing frames and lenses to all levels, including varifocals
• Delivery of glasses and aftercare visits
• Administrative duties - booking appointments, communicating with partners etc
• Driving to and from venues
• Mon - Fri / 9am - 5pm

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience of working as an Optical Assistant
• Excellent communication skills; clear verbal and written communication with active listening skills
• Full clean driving license

Optical Assistant - Salary

• Paying up to £25,000
• Uncapped bonus scheme with £5,000OTE
• Company car provided for business and personal use
• Further added benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Senior Digital Project Manager

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience in taking full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of a number of large-scale complex projects, utilising both internal and external suppliers.
• Demonstratable skills in effective project control, change control, risk management, ensuring testing processes are maintained, using data to respond appropriately and develop solutions.
• Experience of managing complex external dependencies that have required significant planning and prioritising in order to ensure pace and quality of delivery is maintained
• Concise communication with the team and stakeholders. Explaining complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and influencing Senior level decision making.
• Experience in identifying appropriate development for both themselves and their team to improve the delivery.

You and your role

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will be working on a number of complex end-to-end digital transformation projects, ensuring project control, risk identification & management, project reporting and stakeholder engagement. As a senior member of the team, you will be lending your extensive experience and skills to guide, support and coach a team of project managers.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £66,058

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and increasing by one day after 5 years, and up to 31 day after 10 years.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a merged College Group, based in West London. We have five campuses at Harrow on the Hill, Harrow Weald, Hayes, Uxbridge and Richmond upon Thames.
We are going through a period of growth and we are looking for a driven, energetic and passionate Business Development Consultant with a strong background in Apprenticeships to sell learner training solutions to levy paying Employers on a nationwide basis. You will play a key role in driving revenue growth for our apprenticeships division, by expanding our employer base across the UK.
We are seeking someone who:
• Has a proven track record of a consultative approach in sales within the education sector, focusing on apprenticeships
• Has a genuine interest in helping others succeed through education and training
• Is a dynamic collaborator and a solution orientated salesperson
You will need to possess a driving licence and the use of your own personal transport as this post will involve travelling across the UK. This role can involve some hybrid/remote working, to be discussed and agreed on appointment.

Liberty has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Supervisor to join our team, based in Salford. You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,445 Plus Excellent Benefits!

We are a specialist repairs and maintenance service provider to public, domestic and commercial clients across the UK. Established in 1969, Liberty offers professional responsive repairs services, gas installation, maintenance and servicing, as well as energy solutions, electrical installations and property building services.

The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We’re proud to employ the most talented, driven individuals within the property services sector.

Responsibilities for this Planning Supervisor role are:

Develop personal and team performance

Provide coaching and guidance to a team of work planners

Ensure adequate resources are deployed to meet the commitment of work priorities within responsive repairs service

Manage and develop a team of work planners to meet service delivery demands

Manage the outstanding work queue in DRS

Manage the no access report and reasons for no access

Support management of the responsive/ Voids repairs service by providing analysis and reporting information

Attend meetings

Provide information and attend resource meetings

Ensure that suitable processes and procedures are in place for the planning Teams

What we are looking for in our ideal Planning Supervisor:

Strong administrative skills and ability to operate a computerised database system (ideally Opti-Time). Experience in working with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access). Ability to work to deadlines and strong communication skills. Experience gained within a social housing environment is beneficial.

We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:


Pension scheme
25 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Liberty Sense Awards – employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher
YuLife, includes:
Life Insurance/Death in service benefit – 2x annual salary value
Smart Health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs)
Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis
Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist
Online Health Check
Nutrition consultations
Online fitness program
YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellor
Free will writing
Reward scheme for healthy behaviors to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards.
Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts
Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes:
Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans
Discounted gym membership
Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail


In addition to the above, at Liberty we look to invest in the up-skilling and development of our employees, ensuring competency and compliance to industry standards, in turn we will look to offer additional training where appropriate to give you the skills you need to deliver the service required.

Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.

Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.

As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.

If you have the desire to work in a busy and high performing team, why not join us as our Planning Supervisor click “apply” below – we want to hear from you!

Closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2024 (we do however reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier depending on number of applications received).