Total 396 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Manchester, M25 3BL

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 31 October 2024

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

Exciting Opportunity: Project Manager for Rail Infrastructure Transformation in Manchester

Support Leadership with Vision and Purpose in Our City Centre Growth & Infrastructure Service Team

Where You'll Make an Impact: Manchester, the heart of innovation and growth, where every project shapes the future of our city and the wider North West region.

Are You Our Next Leader?

We are on the lookout for a Project Manager who will not only excels in bringing complex projects to life but does so with empathy, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about sustainable urban development and eager to lead and support transformative rail infrastructure projects, this role is for you.

Your Role and Influence:

Visionary Leadership: As a key player in the team managing Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and Manchester and North West Transformation Programme (MNTP) your foresight and support to strategic planning will guide these initiatives to enrich our communities and beyond.

Empathetic Stakeholder Engagement: Your role involves more than just managing relationships; it's about building genuine connections, understanding diverse perspectives, and working collaboratively towards common goals.

Inspirational Team Player: Possesses attributes of an inspiring team player that fosters warmth and inclusivity, encouraging growth, innovation, and a shared sense of purpose within a team of dedicated professionals.

Excellence in Execution: With a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and above expectations, all while fostering a supportive and empowering work environment.

What You Bring to Our Future:

As we embark on a journey to transform Manchester's rail infrastructure, we're seeking more than just a Project Manager. We're looking for a champion of change, and an advocate for diversity and innovation. Here's what makes you the perfect fit for this role:

Empathy and Inclusivity: You understand that true leadership involves listening, understanding, and valuing diverse perspectives. You're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and respected.

Strategic Vision: With an eye on the future, you can lead and support the Council in translating ambitious goals into actionable plans and ensuring delivery. Your ability to see the bigger picture while navigating the execution of complex large-scale projects and or workstreams through collaboration, communication and effective project management.

Resilience and Adaptability: You're no stranger to challenges and understand that resilience is key to overcoming obstacles. Your adaptability allows you to thrive in a dynamic environment, making informed decisions amidst changing circumstance.

Collaborative Spirit: You believe in the power of teamwork and the strength that comes from collaborative efforts. Your style fosters trust, encourages open dialogue, and supports professional growth and innovation.

Commitment to Excellence: Your dedication to delivering projects of the highest quality, on time and within budget, is matched by your commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.

Passion for Community and Sustainability: You share our passion for making a lasting, positive impact on the community and environment. Your work is driven by a desire to contribute to sustainable development and enhance the quality of life in Manchester and the North West.

Professional Expertise: With a solid background in project management, preferably in rail infrastructure or significant urban development, you bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success.

Are You Ready to Join Us?

If you see yourself in these descriptions, you could be the catalyst for change we're looking for. Let's work together to shape a brighter, more connected future for Manchester.

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.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

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
• References (Current and Previous employer)
  

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.

Other relevant information

Why work for us
Who we are - Manchester City Council
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Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 21 October 2024
Interview Method: In Person (face to face)

This role is subject to -

• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Revenues, the successful candidate will lead and manage a team of around 30 staff responsible for all aspects of the administration, billing, collection and recovery of Business Rates in Manchester. As part of the Revenues Service's Senior Management Team, they will also play a major role in determining the strategic direction of the Service. They will be expected to maximise revenue collection but always be aware that businesses are going through difficult times and need support where it can be given.

Responsibilities will also include contract and performance monitoring and identifying and introducing new working processes.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the strategic importance of Business Rates and the legislative framework within which it sits and be aware of the latest developments in revenue collection and recovery, both administrative and legislative. They will be equally effective working on their own and as part of a team and will have a track record of effective Team management behind them. They will be able to work on their own initiative, referring back to senior management only when necessary and will be able to show that they can effectively lead and manage change within their team. Any prospective candidate who would like further information about this role should contact Charles Metcalfe, Head of Corporate Revenues - tel 0161 219 6382, email - charles.metcalfe@manchester.gov.uk

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.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

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)
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance

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.

Other relevant information

Why work for us
Who we are - Manchester City Council
Privacy Notice

A client within the Private Sector based in Merseyside is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a consultancy environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to provide consultancy services across a range of projects and be responsible for all aspects of service delivery from inception to completion.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Be responsible for the quality / delivery of the product / service whilst ensuring that all necessary procedures are followed to ensure our obligations are contractually and professionally completed;
• Manage internal resources and staff to ensure timely delivery;
• Contribute to the profitability of the business, both as an individual and in terms of the office as a whole;
• Generate repeat commissions from existing clients and secure commissions from new clients;
• Represent the business at external networking groups;

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require BSc or equivalent is essential in a construction related discipline and have significant commitment towards personal professional development:

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• Experience of workload demand planning and developing resourcing strategies to deliver the work plan;
• Have good techniques and processes for tracking progress with tasks assigned to others and for dealing with delivery issues;
• Substantial experience of preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets within a value for money framework;

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering between £55,000 - £62,000 p/a.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus u27.64pon completion of an initial probationary period.

Your new company
This is a large multidisciplinary consultancy working across a range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, healthcare and education. They have a team of over 60 multidisciplinary engineers which you will be a part of. Due to constant growth, they are now looking for a senior project manager to come and join their project management team in Manchester.

Your new role
As the current projects include a lot of education and industrial sector projects, initially these are the projects you will be working on so any previous experience will be beneficial. You will be working in a team environment, looking after junior engineers as well as developing new client relationships. This is a hands-on role where you will deliver and look after the full life cycle of projects.

What you'll need to succeed
Degree qualified and ideally MRICS chartered project manager with previous experience in a project management role. This could be a great role for a project manager looking to take the next step in your career and manage junior project managers in a senior position.

What you'll get in return
In return, this company offers a great salary with hybrid working and flexible working, 25 days annual leave, access to the best doctors, critical illness insurance, cycle to work, discounts, dental insurance - to name a few.
You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team that will help you with further career progression but also happily learn from you as well.

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

My client is a multi-faceted collection of like-minded businesses, whose primary aim is to remove the speculation associated with development. Retaining Construction at the Group's core, my client is the build vehicle for the Group's asset backed operating businesses; new generation care provider; New Care, Private Residential developer; Downtown by Villafont and children's day care operator; Back to the Garden Childcare.

The Health & Safety Manager will report into Group Services and will offer support and advice to the operations teams around H&S legislation and all aspects of H&S. You will also be responsible for site safety programmes, accident investigations and performance improvements. This position is office based, however may require site visits.

Role Responsibilities:

• Review amendments to legislation and client standards to assess the relevance to the company, making appropriate recommendations
• Ensuring all company employees are aware of their responsibilities under health and safety and environmental
• Providing advice to company employees, senior managers, managers and staff, on all aspects appertaining to health, safety and environmental matters
• Advice and guidance on the preparation of Health & Safety Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and other health, safety environmental documentation
• Arranging and carrying out site safety and environmental audits and safety inspections, maintain records of audits and inspections and ensure necessary corrective measures are agreed and implemented
• Arranging and carrying out incident/accident investigations, liaising with the client or enforcement authorities as relevant, reporting findings
• Investigating the environmental implications of the company's activities and suggesting actions which may prove beneficial to the environment, the company or others
• Continuously seeking, proposing and implementing agreed H&S and environmental performance improvements
• Preparing and producing regular KPI`s and reports on the performance of the H&S and environmental management systems
• Support on our current cultural drive to improve health safety and environmental standards on McGoff projects and offices
• Provide statistical data to the director responsible for SHE to demonstrate where improvements can be made
• Identify root cause analysis of any incidents occurring
• Maintain regular contact with all project teams and office managers to advise on SHE matters

Skills & Experience:

• Previous Construction H&S Experience
• A sound working knowledge of reactive and planned maintenance contracts
• NEBOSH Construction diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of Tech IOSH or similar and equivalent membership, minimum of AIEMA or similar equivalent institute
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and team working skills

Benefits:

• Car or car allowance
• 4% Employer Workplace Pension
• 25 days holiday + Statutory
• Holiday 'Buy Back' scheme + bonus birthday holiday
• Healthcare Scheme
• McG VIP Discount Scheme
• Training & Personal Development
• Career progression

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a permanent business development manager role, this role is based in Manchester but travelling across the UK is a necessity.
Your new role
You will be responsible for generating revenue and driving growth by identifying, developing and managing partnerships. You will focus on long-term relationships, and relevant partners, whilst enhancing the brand.
What you'll need to succeed
You will develop and execute strategic plans to build and manage partnerships, you will identify and engage with partners, align with overall goals. You will promote partnerships, leverage partnerships, pursue projects, you will develop long term growth, liaise with stakeholders, marketing, sales, operations, you will conduct market research, you will update on industry developments, you will attend events, represent the company, attend networking events and identify collaboration opportunities.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary of up to £60,000 dependent on experience, hybrid working after 3 month probation, excellent benefits and a company that promotes self-development.
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.

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for the role of Teacher of Business at Manchester Enterprise Academy, joining us from January 2025. This is a permanent, full time role.

This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who are looking for the very best practice in teaching. You will have the determination to make a difference to our students by delivering stimulating and engaging lessons and challenging all abilities across all key stages.

Main purpose of the job:

The post holder is required to fulfil the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, as outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

These detail the professional and particular duties required of teachers, together with requirements for management time, working time, guaranteed planning and preparation time. The school complies with these requirements in order to make reasonable demands of teachers.

The post holder’s key responsibilities will be improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement for all students in their care.

Key relationships:

The post holder is accountable to a nominated Curriculum Leader, Senior Leader and to the Headteacher.

What the school offers its staff

Working for us

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.All schools in the Trust have signed up to the education staff wellbeing charter as a declaration of support to the wellbeing and mental health of everyone that works at Prospere Learning Trust.

Prospere Learning Trust offers a variety of employee benefits, including;

• a commitment to continuous professional development for all colleagues
• membership of Bupa Level 1 Health Plan which allows employees to claim money back for a range of health expenses such as prescriptions and dental treatments
• access to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice provided through either our free Bupa or Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential 24-hour support
• access to Cyclescheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions and Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) contributions
• We’re happy to talk flexible working where possible to help employees achieve a healthy work life balance.

The closing date for applications is 13th October 2024, with interviews to take place shortly thereafter.

Applying to work for us

Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete, you must provide information on all employment since leaving full time education and an explanation for any gaps. We cannot accept CV's.We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date.

Please note that guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which the Trust sponsors a visa application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, the Trust will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of satisfactory references.

Safeguarding Children

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you would prefer to request an application pack by email or post, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 527 7953 or via e-mail at jobs@prospere.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

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

Fire Protection Services North West Ltd in Manchester are recruiting for an Apprentice Business Administrator. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.

Job description:
• Checking enquiries
• Preparing quotes
• Input of data on spreadsheets
• Answering inbound phone calls
• Making outbound phone calls to existing clients
• General administrative duties
• Accepting/checking deliveries

Requirements:
• Honest
• Reliable
• Hardworking
• Positive can-do attitude

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Head of Business to Business Propositions Development
£100,000 to £115,000 plus great benefits including 10% employer pension contribution, private healthcare for you and your family, and a company car or £6,000 car allowance (Work Level 4)
Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for a Head of Business to Business (B2B) Propositions Development to join our Co-op. In Co-op B2B we grow by bringing the best of Co-op to trusted partners. In this role you'll lead the development of new B2B propositions, making sure the total solution meets the needs of our partners and their shoppers. We'll look to you to align the business behind our propositions vision, to partner with different areas of the business to understand their role in this vision and manage the delivery of the key component parts.

In this role you'll be focussed on a wide range of topics - including marketing, ranging, operations, technology, and commercial models - and whilst you don't need to be an expert in these topics, we'll look to you to bring the total solution together through strategic leadership and influencing, giving you great exposure across our matrix organisation.

What you'll do
- Set the vision for our mid- to long-term plans within B2B propositions, articulating opportunities to grow our business
- Spend time with our accounts teams and partners to understand their needs and how Co-op can uniquely service them
- Keep up to date with the external market landscape to ensure that our B2B propositions are positioned to win versus our competitors
- Communicate clearly and engage with colleagues across the business about our vision for B2B propositions and their role in delivering it
- Manage the delivery and regularly interact with internal partners to provide clarity and support the execution of respective parts of the solution
- Define the commercial models of our B2B propositions and the associated target economics to ensure profitability
- Partner with our B2B marketing and sales teams to position our propositions effectively to our target markets.

This role would suit people who have
- Strategic and commercial acumen, with an entrepreneurial spirit
- The ability to build trusted partnerships to align different teams' skills to support a shared vision
- Experience setting up strategic level roadmaps and plans
- The ability to understand a wide breadth of topics, from brand to ranging and technology to operational service - albeit you'll not need to be an expert in any
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence
- An understanding of the B2B market

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 for you and your family
- 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

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.
As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes.

Procurement and Materials Planning Specialist - 6-month contract with a view to extend

Salary is £38,000

Working: 37.5 per week 08:30 - 16:30

Flexible approach to Hybrid

Overall purpose of the Job:

To work with our current Procurement and Materials Planning Specialist to ensure sufficient stock level of each raw material on site (acids, feedstocks, additives, plastic packaging) to support the manufacturing plan/ ensuring that we've got enough space on site to discharge tanks & unload trucks. This will require daily communication across both internal teams and external suppliers

Responsibilities and duties:

• Materials Planning - via integrated teams' meetings - Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Customer Services
• Raising Purchase Orders - Both direct and indirect
• Planning & Executing Supplier Delivery Management (Expedite and re-planning deliveries) Exception messages
• Purchase Order Price and delivery date amendment.
• Yard Scheduling - updating to and schedule additions for both inbound and outbound bulk materials

• Invoice query resolution - Qty, Price and GRN issue

• Support Supplier review meetings

• Planning and ordering safety stocks -working closely with manufacturing to understand run rates looking up to eight weeks out
• Attend weekly SIOP and Sales and Production meetings

• Reconciliation of invoices against shipments - constant communication with finance

• Ensure that health and safety guidelines and practices are maintained and developed.

You will have a minimum of three years' experience in manufacturing raw materials planning and purchasing role, be proficient in data entry using ERP systems - SAP/SyteLine etc and have supply chain experience

• Practical, Physically active

• Self-Starter needing minimal supervision and a Team player

It would be beneficial if you have a Business qualification and SAP experience

Call Emma on 07483919913 OR send me your updated CV

Finance Business Partner - Funeralcare
£60,000 to £66,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre (hybrid working)

We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to join us in Manchester to work with our Funeralcare Operations colleagues, including our Head of Support Operations, Regional Operation Managers, and Head of Transport. In this role you'll work in a hybrid way - splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

As a Finance Business Partner at Co-op, you'll work closely alongside our Finance and Operations teams and provide useful insights around the financial performance of our funeral homes and look for new opportunities where we can deliver value. We'll look to you to attend periodic business reviews; providing updates on our financial objectives and recommendations as to how we can improve the financial performance of our Funeralcare operations.

What you'll do

• Build and manage effective relationships with colleagues of all levels of seniority within our Funeralcare business area
• Work alongside our Funeralcare Operations teams, helping them to understand our financial numbers, and suggesting ways to improve performance at a funeral home, care centre, and regional level
• Provide actionable insights and reports to colleagues, including those at Director-level, to minimise risks and maximise opportunities
• Lead problem-solving support in a programme/project capacity, ensuring control and achievement of desired outcomes
• Lead the delivery of our financial budget, 4YP, and forecasts for Funeralcare and Central Operations
• Be responsible for our Operations payroll budget
• Carry-out financial modelling to assess proposed initiatives
• Support longer-term scenario planning and resolution of business problems with forward looking insight and business relevant knowledge

This role would suit people who have

• Experience in a Business Partner role
• Experience working in a large-scale and complex commercial environment and managing relationships with multiple partners
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (e.g. PowerPoint and Excel)
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance audiences
• Good relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge people inclusively

Why Co-op?

If you've got the skills and experience we're looking for, 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). You'll also get:

• Private healthcare
• 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 - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Building an inclusive work environment

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.

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.

Business Process Partner - Data

£50,000 to £60,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)

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 twice a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for a Business Process Partner to join the Optimisation Centre team within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day'.

As a Business Process Partner within data, you'll try and identify improvements in ways of managing data and optimise our current systems. We'll look to you to engage our internal teams and always look for ways we can continuously improve in the future. This new role gives you the opportunity to grow your knowledge and experience within SAP whilst working within our Optimisation Centre supporting our Co-op.

What you'll do

• Lead on the business assurance of efficient and diligent data practices through programmes of change within Co-op
• Deliver efficient data design services, making sure we meet the operational requirements of SAP and other ERP systems data
• Optimise the maintenance and storage of data to support the lowest cost to serve
• Provide business assurance using analytics and information management to optimise large scale multi-year programmes of change within our data landscape
• Make sure technical solutions are developed in accordance with data policies
• Identify and mitigate risk profile in relation to data when scoping programmes
• Communicate with colleagues across the business to explain technical changes in a clear way

This role would suit people who have

• Previous experience of working on ERP and SAP implementations
• Previous experience of data migration on ECC.6 or S4
• Functional understanding or knowledge of SAP modules
• An understanding of Master data and Transactional data objects
• The ability to work and build successful relationships with senior leaders

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 for you
• 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

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes.

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Engineering Project Manager
Manchester
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Permanent contract
We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Project Manager based in Manchester to deliver best in class engineering projects - supporting the goals of the business vision, in alignment with the OGSM strategic plan.
Responsibilities within this role include:

- Management and adherence to the Muller project management process and investment process for technical investment within the Muller Group (major capitals and minor in non manufacturing environments)
- Ensure project budgets are closely controlled ensuring forecast spend is apparent at all times from concept to closure.
- Ensure all project reporting are adhered to through Muller systems and processes (Clarity, MPR, Monthly stakeholder and finance meeting as a minimum)
- Deliver of projects on time to the required quality to the designed specification as agreed and signed off by project specialists and stakeholders.
- Ensure all project completion and handover documentation are submitted to the relevant site teams.
- Ensure adherence to the change management process as listed in the Muller project management process.
- Support the wider project team to deliver the OGSM of the business.
- To directly or indirectly manage projects within the technical area of expertise.
- Have awareness of Total Cost of Ownership to deliver the appropriate fit for purpose solution.
- Understand the unique challenges of project management within a live FMCG environment and deliver best in class solutions.
- Play an active part in continuously improving our systems and business.
- Understand the impact of your own actions and others on achieving site/business OGSM.
- Support improvement activities / events within all areas.
- Ensure own activities are aligned to overall business objectives and know how current performance impacts the bottom line.
- Collaboratively work with other teams to improve our business.
- Health and safety of self and others.
- Technical mentoring of project engineers


Skills & Experience required:

- Degree within an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical is preferable)
- Previous experience within a Project Management role
- FMCG/F&B experience
- Experience with dealing with Major investments
- Ability to operate in an Agile and Dynamic Environments
- Team Player
- Willing to be involved in and not afraid of continual change to improve

An independent Opticians based in Stockport, Greater Manchester are looking for a full time Optometrist to join the team.

This is an advanced practice that can offer a great deal of progression and development opportunities as they offer specialist services such as Dry Eye clinics, Emergency Eyecare and Post Cataracts. You will be working as the sole Optometrist so will take a clinical lead and help to ensure continues practice growth.

Optometrist - Role

• Deliver first class eye examinations, contact lens care and other eyecare services provided by the practice.
• 30-45 minute appointments
• OCT available
• Treat each patient as an individual and afford them the best eyecare they can expect to receive as an individual and unique person.
• Carry out the required examination in an enthusiastic and caring manner.
• Explain each step of the examination so that the patient understands what is happening.
• Discuss fully the various ways we have to correct their vision or other eye or eye health related issues.
• Hand over every patient within the consulting room where possible, to the relevant colleague to take them on the next stage of their journey. If this is a referral ensure this is done and the patient understands how this will be done.
• Introduce all patients to the benefits of contact lenses and encourage them to experience lenses for themselves
• Carry out high quality contact lens fittings and aftercare
• Where appropriate refer the patient to a colleague for contact lens wear
• Ensure staff delivering support services (e.g. A&R for Contact Lenses) are properly

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Must be IP qualified
• Opportunity to become a partner in the business. Either from day one or within the next few years
• Excellent communications and organisational skills
• Clinically focused
• Any additional specialities or interests would be beneficial
• Interested in further training
• Enthusiastic

Optometrist - Practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist to take the next step in their career by joining this reputable company. Clinical excellence is at the forefront of everything the team works towards so my client would be looking for an Optometrist with the same focus. Within the role you will have access to completely up-to-date testing equipment (Including an OCT), enabling you to work both efficiently and effectively. You will also be able to utilise an array of further training opportunities within the role allowing you to continually develop your career.

Salary

• Between £55,000 to £65,000
• Plus bonus and dividends if a partner
• Fees paid for
• Retail discounts
• Free and regular CET training

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

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We are currently looking to recruit a Civil Engineer to work as a Project Leader to help support us in delivering work within our United Utilities framework.

We believe the best engineering projects are delivered by engineers, so we combine the technical Engineer role with some aspects of the traditional Project Manager role into a single, Project Leader role.

What does a Project Leader within United Utilities do day to day?

- Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover
- Undertake design work related to your discipline/area of expertise
- Coordinate the project team including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications
- Work as part of a “Project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
- Build positive relationships with the client project, operational and technical assurance teams and promote a "one-team" approach.
- Support and mentor less experienced members of the team.
- Visit sites across your frameworks region as required to develop the design and support the construction delivery of your projects.


Candidate Specification :
What you can offer?

- Experience in a design related role (ideally within the water industry)
- ICE-accredited degree in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered or Incorporated member of the ICE or demonstratable progress made in attaining the ICE attributes.
- Design experience of water or wastewater projects



What we can offer:
At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:


- Pension matched by employer up to 7%
- Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
- Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
- 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
- Gym Membership discounts UK wide
- Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available



Other information

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

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

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

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

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Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme