Total 172 job vacancies by Octopus

Electrician

Brixton

Up to £43,800

Hyde is looking to recruit an Electrician.

Hyde is one of the UK’s leading and award-winning providers of affordable homes in London, the South-East and surrounding areas. We provide and manage 50,000 homes to over 100,000 customers. Our ethos is simple, by providing customers with a safe and decent home it allows them to realise their potential, enjoy their environment and contribute to their community.

As an Electrician at Hyde you will be working within Property Services to provide a responsive and professional electrical service to residents ensuring all internal and external work sites are adequately protected and maintained.

Responsibilities

Deliver works such as rewires, remedial works, installation of smoke detectors, test and inspections and day to day responsive repairs maintenance.
Participate in the ‘out of hour’s service delivery on a rota basis to ensure electrical issues are dealt with promptly.
Act as a liaison between residents and internal teams to ensure any property related issues are highlighted and resolved promptly.
Exercise and promote the highest levels of duty, care and safety within all working environments in order to minimise levels of risk to The Hyde Group employees, properties and residents.
Undertake any required repairs in order to maintain high levels of safety, security and working conditions across The Hyde Group properties (including vehicles and tools) in compliance with current policies and procedures:
Skills and Experience Required

Have proven experience of working on residential properties.
Hold an 18th Edition qualification.
Hold City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 in Electrical Installation.
Hold an Electrical Inspection & Testing (2391) qualification - this is essential
Be able to work in accordance with NICEIC requirements.
Have experience of working within Social Housing properties
Benefits

A fantastic pension
Life assurance
Great holidays
An award-winning flexible benefits package.
Volunteering days
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group, we strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.

Hyde is a disability confident employer and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.

A basic DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate.

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.

Multi Carpenter

Midhurst

Up to £34,000

Hyde is looking to recruit a Carpenter - Multi Trader.

We are Hyde, a reputable housing association committed to providing safe and comfortable living environments for our customers. With a strong focus on community well-being, we are dedicated to maintaining high standards in the properties we manage, we are seeking a versatile and skilled Multi-Trades Person to join our dynamic maintenance team. If you have expertise in multiple trades and a passion for enhancing living environments, we encourage you to apply.

As a Carpenter Multi-Trades Person at Hyde, you will be a key member of our maintenance team, responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and general maintenance. This role requires a versatile professional who can address a range of property needs efficiently. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall well-being of our customers by ensuring the quality and functionality of our housing units.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting carpentry tasks, including constructing, installing, and repairing wooden structures.
Performing plumbing duties, such as repairs, installations, and maintenance of plumbing systems.
Addressing general maintenance issues, including painting, tiling, and other tasks as required.
Collaborating with other maintenance professionals to complete comprehensive property projects.
Maintaining accurate records of work performed and materials used.
Providing excellent customer service to customers.
Qualifications:

Proven experience in multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and general maintenance.
Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools.
Knowledge of trade-specific techniques, materials, and safety protocols.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual labour.
Experience working in social housing is desirable
Valid driver's license.
Benefits:

Competitive salary
Regular monthly pay
Pension
26 days holiday
Sick pay
Company Van
Ability to buy & sell annual leave
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group, we strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.

Hyde is a disability confident employer and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.

This is a fixed-term post through March 2025 with the possibility of it being converted to a permanent position.

35 hours per week

CDS is a unique organisation with an unusual mission – to provide, support and promote community-led housing and co-operation – so that more people can shape the things that matter most to them. We are a social landlord in our own right, with more than 820 rented and shared ownership homes. Alongside that, we are the largest co-op services agency in the South East, providing landlord, finance and governance expertise as a service provider to over 30 housing co-ops and their 1,800 homes. We are also a promoter of community led housing, setting aside a proportion of our surplus each year to invest in projects and ideas that can help to scale up the sector to expand the use of co-operation as an effective and empowering business model.

We are looking for a talented individual who is proactive and thrives in a busy environment. You will take ownership of your work and have pride in the estates you manage. You will solve problems for your tenants, getting to know them and working to make their estates a great place to live. Your tenants will trust and value you and will see you as someone who always follows up on what they say. You will join our busy housing services team as someone who is customer-focussed and determined to get things right for our customers. This involves lots of administrative computer work, plenty of communication with residents by phone and email and site visits to the estates on your patch at least once a month.

Our values are:

Unity We work as one team, with one reputation
Trust We thrive to be reliable, fair and to act with integrity Intention
Impact We know why we do things; we have plans and we monitor them
Intention We care about the impact we have on others
Collaboration We achieve more when we work with others
Communication We seek understanding as a basis for win/win solutions
Kindness We are brave and honest, facing difficult issues with empathy
These values drive everything we do, and we expect the same from you.

Apart from the opportunity to make your mark at CDS by serving as a Housing Officer, we offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme and generous benefits. We take our employee engagement seriously and will invest in your development and training.

With pace, energy and enthusiasm, you will be willing to learn new skills and duties, stepping in wherever the team needs help and be comfortable taking accountability for your work, demonstrating your follow through. We’d like you to have unparalleled reliability and organisation, excellent communication skills and have a keen eye for detail, allowing you to closely follow written processes.

You may not have specific experience in housing management, but with some kind of experience in the housing sector, your proven track record of providing excellent customer service and using your problem-solving skills to deliver objectives in a fast-paced setting, you can succeed in this role. If you are a hard-worker who is committed to customers, are a proficient writer and computer user, have an undying positive attitude and can’t help but leave things better than you found them, we really want to hear from you.

We are actively working toward becoming an anti-racist and inclusive organisation, open to challenge and learning in all our work. We are committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce that represents the people we serve and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Closing date: Monday, 18th November 2024 at 9am

First interviews: Week commencing Monday 25th November 2024 (online)

Permanent – 37.5 Hours per week

We are currently looking to recruit two Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our team within Lovell’s North East region.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the financial cost control and reporting of one or more developments from the Award up to and including completion of client and sub-contract final accounts, recovery / discharge of all retentions.

Applying yourself in a professional environment, you will liaise with clients and subcontractors, having the confidence to go out to projects / properties when required to do so. This position will involve working within a busy Quantity Surveying department on new build and refurbishment schemes.

As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will hold a formal qualification such as HNC in a relevant subject, with previous substantial quantity surveying experience within the construction industry. Client-driven, with experience in housebuilding, you’ll hold a valid CSCS Card which is essential to the role. Candidates will have strong decision making and communication skills, as well as having experience of managing teams and be able demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to develop a small team.

Benefits

Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension
Private medical insurance
Ability to purchase additional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

37.5 hours per week on a shift system, including out of hours working.

Have you Assistant Manager experience in a residential setting or similar?
We offer excellent training and progression opportunities!
'Luxury' style homes in Sale, with modern interiors and state-of-the-art lifting equipment and mobility aids!
Stockdales is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. We have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Our 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club. Check out our website to see what we do www.stockdales.org.uk.

What you will receive whilst working for us:

A competitive salary
Pension Scheme
28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
Enhanced pay for bank holidays
Increased holiday entitlement with service
Life Insurance Scheme – Health and Wellbeing
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Wage Stream
Excellent internal and external training
What we ask for in return:

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Hold QCF/NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent.
Experience working in care preferably with individuals with learning disabilities or complex health needs.
Experience providing personal care and support and the administration of medication.
Experience of assessing the needs of vulnerable people and developing effective risk management plans.
Experience supervising / directing staff.
Caring and self-motivated, with a passion and want to help people with learning disabilities and complex health care needs.
Flexibility – willing to work weekends, bank holidays and out of hours working.
Joining as Assistant Manager, you will support the Service Manager by coordinating and leading shifts to ensure the needs of the people we support at our residential homes are always being met. Acting as a role model for the team, you will develop and facilitate individual support plans, risk assessments and behaviour management support plans, ensuring the running of the home is to its highest possible standard.

You will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support.

Stonewater is seeking a talented and results-driven Senior Business Analyst to join our team. If you're passionate about analysing business problems, solving issues, and effectively communicating your findings, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Senior Business Analyst at Stonewater, you will:

Investigate operational needs and perform gap analysis.
Apply lean and systems thinking for process improvements.
Contribute to business transformation solution design.
Create Business Cases and outline project proposals aligned with our strategic goals.
Support and lead Agile team activities, including Stand Ups, Agile Boards, and blocker identification.
Manage and enhance customer relationships and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
Adhere to change management protocols and processes.
Prioritise, specify, and model requirements using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Maintain the Prioritised Requirements List as the solution evolves.
About You

You're a natural self-starter who thrives on working with data and challenging the status quo. You have a knack for continuous improvement and can easily adapt to changing environments.

Your Skills and Experience

Proven track record in analytical techniques to evaluate business practices.
Experience with all aspects of the project lifecycle, from inception to implementation and training.
Expertise in applying business improvement techniques for project delivery.
Confidence in working with stakeholders at various organisational levels.
Competence in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Ability to produce a wide range of Business Analysis products, including use cases, user stories, and process flows.
Experience in environments undergoing significant business change.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and analytical mindset.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and make sound decisions.
Desirable Skills

Experience with DevOps.
Familiarity with the MIS Active Housing System.
Background in the housing sector.
Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Discover Stonewater:

Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 39,000 homes, serving 82,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.

We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 800 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation.

Are you ready to #DiscoverStonewater?

Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

South Thames College are seeking an Admissions Officer to provide an information and enrolment service to prospective and existing students and staff.

Providing high quality customer care, in person, phone or email, you will maintain up to date knowledge on courses, fee payments and eligibility to study and respond to queries accurately and appropriately. You will maintain and complete up to date enrolment related documents including fee assessment documents, application forms, financial forms such as daily cash ups, and carry out administrative and enrolment duties such as, assess payment options for learners, post duties, reception duties and supporting Admissions events as required.

We’re looking for someone who has experience of working in a customer focused environment which includes providing a high quality courteous, informative, and responsive service to customers. Your experience will include administration, supporting a team to function effectively and meet customer needs, and mean you will have a good level of computer literacy with accurate keyboard and data entry skills. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to communicate well with students, visitors and staff in a confident and professional manner, and have the ability to work under pressure whilst adhering to strict deadlines.

Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 31st October 2024.

The benefits package includes 27 days annual leave, plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.

The key aspects of the role include:

1. Construction and Engineering Management:

• End-to-End Project Oversight: Manage design, construction and engineering aspects of multiple renewable energy projects (solar hybrid, wind and BESS) from inception to completion, ensuring they meet quality standards, design criteria, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Industry Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with contractors, technical consultants, network operators and other relevant industry stakeholders.
• Investment phase: Working with investment team to provide relevant advice on project opportunities and lead technical due diligence during M&A processes.
• Development phase: Support development of projects through project concept design, technical and constructability insights and input into construction contract tender and negotiation.
• Construction phase: Manage team of internal project managers and external construction management teams to deliver renewable energy projects safely, on time and on budget.
• Operations phase: Lead any works undertaken during DLP and general support with technical advice and input.

2. Financial Management:

• Cost Control: Build cost estimates for development and ensure cost-effective project execution while maintaining quality standards.
• Budgeting and Revenue Generation: Prepare and manage the team budget, allocating resources effectively to maximise revenue generation.

3. Team Management:

• Values Driven: Exemplify the Octopus values through active internal and external engagement.
• Team Management: Plan resource requirements to manage sustainable workloads in a dynamic business.  Set clear objectives and responsibilities as well as managing career development for the growing construction and engineering team.

• Database
  • Assist with the continued development and scaling of Octopus Australia’s single source of truth for operational and financial data.
  • Map and document current processes within the organisation and the future state of such systems and processes.
  • Identify optimisation opportunities, ensuring data integrity, security, and governance.
  • Analyse information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicting data, break down complex information into finer details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding.
• Insights and Visualisations
  • Implement best practices for data visualization and reporting in Power Bi.
  • Derive actionable insights based on qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Update and where possible automate maintenance of the information platform with monthly and quarterly updates from the business.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance end-user reports utilising Power BI to facilitate data driven decision making.
• Project Management
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Evaluate potential software solutions, including off-the-shelf and open-source components, and the system architecture to ensure that they meet business requirements.
• Finance Experience
  • Conduct thorough data analysis to identify trends, business insights and opportunities for improvement.
  • Assist with responding to Investor requests.
  • Ad-hoc requests from Strategic Finance team.

Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week

We are looking to recruit a Repairs Supervisor to join our team in Waltham Forest.

About the Role

Joining us as Repairs Supervisor, you will lead a team as part of a project or defined work stream, driving excellent service standards and achievement of KPI’s. You will assess resource requirements and support the management of the day-to-day activity, ensuring that all team objectives are met within overall time, cost and budget constraints.

You will manage team performance in line with company policy, ensuring they are clear in terms of their roles and responsibilities. You’ll hold regular review meetings and coach, mentor and motivate staff, ensuring development needs are identified. You’ll also be responsible for resolving any complaints, informing management, and implementing action plans to address any areas of dis-satisfaction.

About You

Candidates will have significant technical knowledge and extensive proven experience. With a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or equivalent and sound knowledge of construction methods, technology and materials, you’ll have excellent time management, good IT skills and be proactive and flexible with great influencing skills. You will also hold a Level 3 trade or Supervisor NVQ and Gold CSCS card.

We’re looking for someone who has a compelling track record of asset / project management and delivering major works contracts, and who has a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for their work, committed to collaborative working with colleagues, suppliers, and residents alike.

You must hold a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 12 months.

Benefits

Company Van (work use)
26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols
Enhanced Pension Plan
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance & Accident Cover
Share Save
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
Buy & Sell Holiday
Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work
Volunteering (2 days paid)
Learning & Development Opportunities
Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
Loyalty & Values Awards
Funded Professional Subscription
Company Uniform
About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel.

Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application.

Lecturers in Health & Social Care (permanent, full-time)

City Hub, Nottingham

Our greatest asset is our people. That’s why Nottingham College’s promise to you is vast. We believe in changing lives through excellence in education and employment.

We have exciting Full time & Part time opportunities for enthusiastic and innovative Lecturers in Health & Social Care to join our diverse, innovate team based at the brand-new City Hub campus.

You will be a responsible and confident teacher who has the skills to inspire both learners and colleagues, with an imaginative approach to teaching that generates creative lessons to fully engage and inspire 16-18 and 19+ students on courses ranging from L1 through to HE.

Experience in the following would be desirable:

· Working within the health and social care sector
· Experience of teaching CACHE/NCFE
· Working in the NHS with the ability to teach anatomy and physiology
· Sociology/Psychology teaching experience
The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. The successful candidate will also have passion, drive, determination and vision that shine through to create outstanding learning opportunities. They will have excellent communication skills, have empathy, understanding and the ability to inspire and engage young people to excel and achieve their learning goals. The roles will also include additional duties such as pastoral support, progress monitoring and report writing.

We especially welcome those candidates that have experience working within the health and social care sector.

Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

If you can inspire and motivate others, care passionately whilst challenging professionally, then this could be you next move!

Our values mean we work together, as One Team. As One Team in our commitment to creating an inclusive environment, promoting inclusivity and respect with a culture that supports our college community of staff and students to achieve their full potential and celebrate all aspects of diversity. Achieving our aim to be an employer of choice will be through striving to lead an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities that we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, therefore recommend an early application.

Permanent – Full Time

We are looking to recruit two Labourers to join our team to cover the Waltham Forest area which includes CM15, CM11 and SS11.

About the Role

As one of our Labourers, you’ll work to deliver the highest quality service and carry out a variety of technical services tasks.

Working efficiently and safely in line with best practice, you’ll be clear and clean properties, to include external spaces, outside of properties and loft spaces, you will remove all furniture, white goods, carpets and general waste. You will also be required to assist with our Multi-Trade team on large scale works as and when required, with knowledge of hand held PDA devices.

About You

Previous experience as a general labourer is preferred but not essential along with holding a current CSCS card. We do however ask that you are able to operate small hand tools as well as a hand-held cordless drill

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
28 Days Holiday & Bank Hols
Enhanced Pension Plan
Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP)
Life Assurance
Share Save
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
Buy & Sell Holiday
Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work
Volunteering (2 days paid)
Learning & Development Opportunities
Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
Loyalty & Values Awards
Funded Professional Subscription
About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.

Your future is here
A place to thrive

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

As part of the continued investment in our people, we are expanding our People & Development Service team with two exciting new roles.

Who we need

Our mission is to ‘Unlock potential through learning’ and as a Learning and Development Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in our transformative journey.Collaborating closely with leaders and stakeholders to identify training needs, you’ll design and deliver effective learning activities which foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your focus will be on driving employee growth, enhancing skills, and ultimately contributing to the overall success of Nottingham College.

To diagnose, problem solve, design, develop, deliver and embed a broad range of development interventions across the College.
To support a service that creates, builds and promotes great leadership at all levels of the organisation.
Develop and deliver high quality learning and interventions to develop every colleague at every level across the College to thrive.
What you’ll bring

With experience in a similar role, you’ll bring your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to the role, relishing the challenge to make a lasting difference as an agent of positive change.

You will have an opportunity to:

Use your proven experience in the design and delivery of training programs, workshops, and initiatives to enhance employee skills and competencies, including team events.
Showcase your excellent communication & delivery skills with the ability to influence and inspire others.
Have variety by using a range of development methods, including instructor-led training, e-learning, virtual classrooms, learning management systems and career development platforms, as well as on-the-job learning experiences.
Create a great on-boarding experience in the design and delivery of induction programmes.
Deliver on your in-depth knowledge of the design of career and learning pathways and skills audits.
A place to belong

Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 35 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop. It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference.

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Line Operatives - 4 x opportunities

Blackburn - Gamma site

£12.00 per hour

Full time – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

Here at The Navigator Company, formerly Accrol, we are looking for a number of Line Operatives to join our busy teams in Blackburn!

Always keeping our principles and health and safety polices at the forefront of your mind, you’ll work collaboratively to ensure the efficient running of a designated area of the production line. Based on our Blackburn production site, you’ll maintain established housekeeping, complete hourly quality checks, and operate process equipment in a safe manner, always ensuring maximum productivity.

About You

We’d like our Line Operatives to have experience of working in a tissue manufacturing environment and have some knowledge of health and safety procedures. Reliable, self-starters, who are comfortable working under pressure, you’ll be a team player, passionate about delivering high quality work.

We love to promote from within, therefore if you’re driven, determined and always put our customers first, then there are opportunities to progress through a structured grading framework.

About Us

Established in 1993, The Navigator Company is the UK’s leading independent tissue converter, producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll and facial tissue products for most of the UK’s major grocery retailers. We currently have five manufacturing sites in Blackburn, Leyland, Leicester, Flint and Bridgwater.

Our vision is to deliver the best possible value to the UK consumer on essential everyday tissue products. We are shaking up traditional tissue brands by delivering the quality the consumer wants for the price they want to pay.

We ask every individual to do one thing better every day, empowering them through clear communication, personal development opportunities and strong ethical business values.

Employee Benefits

Structured pay scales with opportunities for progression
AE Pension scheme
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Free car parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Product discount
Company shop
Free flu jab vouchers
Supported Personal Development
The Navigator Company is committed to the equal treatment of its workforce and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the team.

“Pupils, and students in the sixth form, flourish at this school. They are immensely proud of their school and its history. Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum that is successfully designed to build a deep and secure body of knowledge over time. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.” (Ofsted 2022)”

ICT Network Manager

Point range between Grade 7 - 8, SCP 27 - 36 (£35,745 - £44,428) Dependent on experience (Pay Award Pending)

Full time (36 hrs 40 mins per week), Full year

Permanent, to start ASAP

We are looking to appoint an experienced ICT professional to lead ICT Network Management functions.

This is an opportunity for an ICT Network Manager to develop the systems and procedures for IT among a founding body of committed staff. The ICT Network Manager will support the development of the growing Trust’s ethos and embedding that in IT functions of the schools, and having the benefit of support from a local, successful, and experienced trust team.

The purpose of this role is to:

Lead a team consisting of one ICT Officer and two Technicians in delivering operational support and projects.
Play a key role in ensuring Trust-wide network security and connectivity, meeting the need of curriculum and Trust / school priorities.
We are looking for someone who is:
Qualified and/or has significant professional experience and strong technical background with experience of designing, configuring and managing networks.
An excellent team manager and people person.
Positive, open and has a friendly attitude to customer service, improvement and delivery.
We are continuing to recruit to our team of exceptional staff to achieve our vision and work together to create a genuinely outstanding school. As ICT Network Manager you will shape the IT function which will directly impact on the experience for our young people.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside The Blue Coat School, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service
Central Oldham location close to good transport networks
The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed when they are received until the post has been filled.

Interviews: Please note the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early upon receipt of suitably qualified applications. Successful applicants will be shortlisted for interview at the earliest available opportunity.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Previous applicants need not apply

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.