Senior Quantity Surveyor

£55,000 - £60,000 p/a + £6000 car allowance & Hybrid working (2dpw WFH)

Leyland, Lancashire

Very exciting senior commercial role within one of the leading highways contractors in the North West of England. Seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team to be based out of Leyland.

About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor

The role involves mentoring and providing guidance to intermediate and assistant quantity surveyors while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with key clients. It requires maintaining rigorous commercial control across all areas of the business and working closely with the operational team to achieve project and framework financial objectives.

The role will require an element of travel.

Responsibilities for Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cost Management

• Prepare, review and update detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects
• Monitor project expenditures, analyse variances and implement cost saving measures
• Delivery of the end-to-end commercial process for a project, owning the commercial aspects of the scheme from enquiry receipt, though estimating and delivery and until final account close-out.
• Deal effectively in managing work in progress to achieve project cash flow forecasts.
• Produce and deliver monthly CVR's to senior managers, producing accurate forecasts of cost and value at completion of the project.
• Submit and agree CE's in a timely fashion and maintain CE Registers and/or CEMAR.

Contract Administration

• Manage the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities and scopes of work.
• Oversee contract negotiations and review terms to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Handle contractual disputes, claims, and variations, providing expert advice to resolve issues effectively.
• Complete timely applications and response to Client queries to achieve project cash flow forecasts.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Respond to Client requests promptly, effectively, and professionally
• To demonstrate the up most integrity and respect in all aspects of day-to-day commercial management of the business.
• Resolution of any issues arising with the Client in relation to either change events or applications, at all time's protecting the company's interests whilst at the same time acting collaboratively and protecting relationships with our client
• Represent the company in meetings, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and trust.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and support junior and intermediate quantity surveyors, providing guidance and training.
• Foster a collaborative environment to enhance team performance and development.

Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor on Civil Engineering Highways projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC Contracts
• Full UK right to work
• UK Drivers license

What we offer for Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Base salary: £55,000 - £60,000 p/a (dependant on experience)
• Car Allowance: £6000 p/a
• Permanent full time employment
• 5 days per week - 2 days working from home / 3 office based (In Leyland or on Site)
• Extensive benefits package & Rewards scheme
• Company Pension
• Healthcare

If you want to hear more about this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Job Specification: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester (with occasional travel across the UK)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Benefits: Vehicle, fuel card, pension, 21 days holiday

Company Overview:
A well-established main contractor based in Oldham, specializing in refurbishments and fit-outs across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. The company works on a diverse range of projects, with a focus on public sector works including schools, universities, hospitals, and government buildings. Their portfolio ranges from smaller works around £50K to large-scale refurbishments up to £5M.

They are now looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team, with a strong commercial background to support the company's growth, especially in the local council sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
Contractual Management:
Lead on contractual obligations and ensure all terms are adhered to, managing all contract documentation and correspondence.
Commercial Awareness & Value Engineering:
Apply strong commercial acumen to maximise project value, manage costs, and identify value engineering opportunities to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Claims Management:
Oversee and manage any claims or variations, negotiating with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve disputes in a timely manner.
Project Cost Control:
Monitor and control project budgets, including preparing cost estimates and final accounts. Although there will be some estimating duties, the role is primarily focused on cost management rather than detailed estimation.
Client Liaison:
Work closely with clients, ensuring communication is maintained throughout the project lifecycle and that the projects are delivered within scope, time, and budget.
Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and manage project risk by identifying and mitigating potential issues.
Travel Requirements:
While the majority of projects are based within the North West, you will be required to travel occasionally to other locations across the UK, including for site visits and meetings.

Requirements:
Experience:
Significant experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally with a background in main contracting and working on refurbishment and fit-out projects. Experience in the education, healthcare, and public sector is highly desirable.
Skills:
Strong commercial and contractual awareness, with the ability to navigate complex contract details, manage claims, and implement value engineering strategies.

Qualifications:
A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying is preferred, although not essential if you have proven experience in a similar role.
Driving License:
A full, clean UK driving license is essential for this role, as the role will require occasional travel to various sites.
Location Flexibility:
Based in the Oldham area or nearby, with the ability to travel across the North West and further afield for site visits and client meetings.
Desirable Attributes:
Ability to understand and address the potential impact of projects on local communities, particularly for public sector works.
Proactive in identifying cost-saving opportunities and resolving issues before they escalate.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage relationships with both clients and subcontractors.
A background in managing Government-funded works and refurbishments is highly beneficial.

What We Offer:
Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Company vehicle and fuel card for business use.
Generous pension scheme.
21 days holiday.
Opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting and impactful projects in the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Summary

Job Description for Senior Safety Consultant:

This is where your skills play a critical role in keeping everyone safe. Working in Safety, Security & Safeguards gives you the chance to make your mark on some hugely interesting projects. NNL does work that nobody else in the sector is doing, and this means we need experts like you to make it possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We're committed to using nuclear science to benefit society for years to come. This means that you can build a long and successful career here whilst playing a meaningful role in delivering cleaner energy, reducing waste and keeping colleagues and the public out of harm's way.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented Senior Safety Consultant who is experienced in the production of radiological safety assessments to join our team and helps us deliver some of the UKs most cutting-edge nuclear projects.

NNL are at the forefront of nuclear research & development in the UK and beyond with a wide range of projects that require creative safety support. Our projects cover a wide range including Advanced Modular Reactors, Advanced Fuels, support to Springfields fuels Ltd, advanced separation techniques, Space Batteries, robotics and operational support of our facilities. We are keen to receive applications from anyone with experience in supporting safety cases and is interested in supporting projects such as these. If you are able to show a track record of leading the technical delivery of projects, the ability to work as part of a team to deliver the right safety case for the project and have the integrity to ensure that the outcome is safe and fit for purpose then a role in NNL might be right for you.

The team you will join is a dedicated, hard-working group who are passionate about the work they do. We support working flexibly, can accommodate homeworking, and can be flexible about location, although some travel will be necessary, to support business needs.

The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Preston, Risley or Sellafield.

Main Responsibilities for Senior Safety Consultant:

• You can provide expert knowledge of radiological safety assessment because you are up to date with developments in methodology and approach.
• You can lead technical delivery of radiological safety assessments.
• You are experienced in providing SQEP safety support to multi-disciplinary teams addressing safety challenges, including support and development of junior colleagues.
• You can manage and maintain the relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• You can provide support to bids for new work.
• You will use your creativity and initiative to develop new capabilities through innovative approaches including the technical lead on complex R&D projects and submissions.
• You will be interested in developing team skills for radiological safety through mentoring and supervision. You can design and deliver specialist Radiological safety training within the team and across NNL.
• You have membership of relevant national industry group(s).

Essential Criteria for Senior Safety Consultant:

• Degree qualified or equivalent level of demonstrable technical capability.
• Extensive experience in production of Radiological safety assessments across a variety of projects.
• Excellent level of knowledge in the specialised field of Radiological safety assessment.
• Proven ability to act independently, under own initiative, while supervising other members of the team.
• Strong communication skills, including multi-site working.
• Excellent teamworking skills, with ability to inspire the work of a team.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Senior Safety Consultant:

• Detailed knowledge of advanced assessment techniques.
• Experienced in mentoring and developing technical skills.
• Preferably Chartered Membership of a professional institution.
• Excellent networking skills, maintaining network across the Radiological field nationally.

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.
• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK
• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures, providing reasonable adjustments as appropriate. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging and the ability to access to workplace in a way which works for you.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We have a new exciting role for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Coppull, Chorley.



We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to work at our supported living service for adults with a learning disability, physical needs and support needs. The role will be to provide consistent, positive support. Each person holds their own tenancy and is supported to achieve independence and outcome-focused goals within their own person centred plan.

Senior Support Worker Duties:

To ensure that all of our service users receive high quality, individualised, person-centered support
To provide mentorship; support; guidance for the staff team working within the service
To develop warm and trusting relationships with service users and to encourage them to express their needs, views and concerns
Support the management of service delivery, effectively meeting the needs of the service users
You will be required to work in a flexible manner which may include working evenings and weekends


Vacancy Reference Number: 75822

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.



Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.



We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.



We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK- this post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Executive to join our team based at our Central Office located in Euxton, Chorley.

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with over 1000 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

About the job

The Marketing Executive will support the Marketing Manager in delivering the Groups marketing strategy and annual marketing calendar. You will work within a fun, creative and passionate marketing team to improve the brand presence, particularly through our offline channels, in such a way as to maximise sales and ensure ongoing competitive advantage in the marketplace.

This role is office based, predominately working 5 days per week Monday- Friday; with flexible hours in place. The salary for this role will be based on skills and experience; with a salary range of £28,000-£30,000 per annum dependent on the candidate.

Benefits of being an employee owner


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,200 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Free onsite parking
Team building events
Reward and engagement programs


The main responsibilities are:


Working with Suppliers to produce marketing elements in accordance with the marketing calendar
Assisting with the designing of marketing elements including postcards, posters, emails
Assisting with the delivery of customer acquisition and retention via direct marketing
Drafting PR statements for review
Work with the Marketing Manager to ensure the offline Strategy is being followed and all tasks are complete
Deliver marketing and promotional plans on time and on budget
Providing cover for the Travel Trade Executive as required


Key skills and experience


Experience of working in a similar role within a marketing function
Experience of creating offline marketing material in a B2C environment ideally
Ability to work to deadlines and budgets
Organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
Producing marketing material for your internal stakeholders as required
Creative approach bringing new ideas to the table to influence sales and brand presence
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential


If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the Marketing Executive role, click 'apply' today. We would love to hear from you!

Senior Care Assistant (Nights) based at Belvedere Manor, Colne

Available Hours:

Various hour's available full time - 0- 44 hours

Salary £13.65 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA, you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different, and you'll have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Belvedere Manor care home in Colne

Belvedere Manor is a luxurious care home designed to provide exceptional residential and dementia care for up to 84 residents. This elegant home in Colne offers both long-term and respite care within a warm, inviting setting. Each room is thoughtfully appointed with en-suite wet rooms, ensuring residents enjoy privacy and comfort, supported by 24-hour personalised care that allows them to retain their independence with peace of mind.

The heart of Belvedere Manor is its dedication to each resident's individuality. Our compassionate team collaborates with residents and their families to create personalised support plans, while our passionate activities coordinators keep the calendar lively with engaging pursuits. Music therapy sessions, whether one-on-one or in groups, add a meaningful touch to residents' days, and regular outings in our own minibus bring excitement and variety.

The home's landscaped gardens and patio areas provide serene spaces to relax, while the on-site hair and beauty salon, coffee shop, and bar offer touches of everyday luxury. With the companionship of a dedicated Chaplain for pastoral care, residents are supported in every aspect of life, making Belvedere Manor a vibrant, nurturing community.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for older people, have previous care experience and, as a minimum, hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

To apply please email

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.

Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Preston
Salary: £36,658 - £41,669 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Welcome Bonus: £3,000 (subject to T&Cs)
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping individuals achieve life-changing outcomes? Search Recruitment Group is excited to represent a highly regarded neurological care and rehabilitation service, offering a unique opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their expert interdisciplinary team.
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About the Role
In this role, you will work within a specialist neuro rehabilitation unit, delivering holistic assessments and treatment plans for individuals with complex neurological needs. You will play a pivotal role in setting and reviewing SMART goals, supporting patients, families, and staff in achieving these objectives, and facilitating timely discharge planning.
This position offers a chance to work in a cutting-edge facility, utilising emerging technologies such as VR techniques and hydrotherapy, while collaborating closely with a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
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Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised rehabilitation plans.
* Utilize advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices to deliver specialised therapy.
* Perform access and home visits across Lancashire and South Cumbria to assess and facilitate graded discharges.
* Maintain professional records, manage clinical risks, and ensure compliance with outcome measures.
* Collaborate effectively with team leaders, therapy and nursing staff, and the wider MDT.
* Engage in innovative practices, such as VR and hydrotherapy, to enhance patient outcomes.
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About You
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled professional with:
* A degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
* Substantial experience in rehabilitation, ideally within neurological settings.
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate training and ongoing CPD.
* Advanced skills in patient assessment, manual treatment, and risk management.
* Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
* The ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively.
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Rewards and Benefits
* £3,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to T&Cs).
* 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Pension contributions.
* Access to Perkbox and Blue Light Card discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Long service and staff awards.
* Free uniform and parking.
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How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" to submit your application.
For further discussions about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact our recruitment team.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Compliance: Successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including DBS/PVG and references for the past three years.
Take the next step in your career and apply today! Please contact wade.laws@search.co.uk for further information.

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.

Do you have experience in face to face furniture sales? Do you love engaging with customers and building long lasting relationships? How would you feel about selling luxury products within a prestigious family run business thats been established for over 100 years?

TRIP are currently recruiting a Senior Sales Consultant for a luxury furniture retailer for their store in Accrington. The retailer has a stable and secure history of being family owned and operated and is currently going through a fantastic period of growth.

The ideal Senior Sales Consultant:
- Must have experience in face to face furniture sales
- Be extremely personable and able to develop immediate customer rapport
- Be confident and highly motivated
- Be someone who is a high achiever with a proven track record of consistent sales performance.

If you recognise the above and want to join a company that truly Rewards, Recognises & Invests in your career development, both financially and progressively then get in touch today!

Basic salary £25k + individual commission + bonuses an uncapped (average) OTE c£30,000-£35,000 (the top 10% of sales people across the business earning in excess of £40,000+)

Payroll Executive
Salary - £26,000 up to £28,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join our umbrella payroll company 'Arch Finance' based in central Preston.
Working as a payroll executive you will be responsible for the day to day running of our PAYE contractor payroll service, collaborating with multiple parties and employees. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of this payroll service.
The ideal candidate will be resilient, autonomous, and passionate, with exceptional customer service and outstanding attention to detail.

The Role will involve:

• Managing the weekly payrolls end to end process.
• Assisting in on boarding new contractors within stipulated timescales alongside dealing with any queries/related questions.
• Ensuring full due diligence is complete prior to pay rolling any individual, including right to work and ID checks.
• Linking payroll processes to reduce the risk of fraud, including knowledge and understanding of fraud prevention.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a smooth running of the weekly payroll.
• Dealing with, escalating, and managing queries raised by internal/external stakeholders and resolve queries and disputes in a professional/timely manner.

The ideal candidate:

• 2 years experience running an end-to-end PAYE payroll.
• Experience processing pension/auto enrolment, deduction orders, PAYE liability payments and the reconciliation of these.
• We are looking for an individual who is highly experienced in Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel.
• Can prioritise, work to deadlines, and manage time efficiently.
• You will have the ability to deal with complex queries professionally and effectively.
• An excellent eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative and follow logic.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Regular incentives & rewards.
• Access to tailored training, specific to the role.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme & Tech Scheme.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for payroll, we would love to hear from you!

Service Care Solutions are offering a great opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join an established Finance team, striving for operational excellence in a people focused culture.
The role will be office based and full time, with the option to access remote working solutions after a successful probation period. We are seeking a suitable candidate who can hit the ground running and is up for an exciting and challenging role.
You will have dual responsibility for managing the day-to-day running of our contractor payroll service. This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join a company who values their employees and rewards for their hard work based in the Preston area.

What does the role involve?

• Data entry, manage online time sheets and run import routines from various portals.
• Processing of deemed and PAYE payments, including RTI submissions to HMRC & pension uploads.
• Dealing with, escalating and managing queries raised by internal/external stakeholders.
• Resolve contractor and umbrella company queries and disputes in a professional/timely manner.
• Work towards/achieve team related targets.
• Monitor any potential issues such as fraudulent time sheets that may put the business reputation at risk or incur costs.
• Cross training of your duties in the event of emergency cover

What are we looking for?

• At least 1-2 year's experience working in Payroll.

• You'll be innovative in your way of working, to maximise efficiency across the team and business.
• You'll have the ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and manage time efficiently all whilst working well under pressure.

• Be highly organised, able to work using own initiative and the ability to multi-task is a must.

• You'll be innovative in your ways or working to create maximum efficiency across the team and business.
• Experience of Merit Payroll Software or similar is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

So enough about us, what's in it for you?

• Annual company profit-share bonus
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual awards with specific awards for support functions
• On site games room and recreational area
• Free incentive-based lunches.
• Enhanced employer pension scheme
• 21 days' holiday allowance increasing by 1 per each years' service to a max of 26 with the ability to sell up to 3 days leave per year.

If you feel you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you.

What's on offer?

• Role as a Senior Town Planner with a market-leading service station operator and retail developer
• Internal expert - working strategically with the internal acquisitions and PM team, you will offer planning advice on 100's of future and existing sites as to secure planning approval
• Make a name for yourself - as well as managing and working in collaboration with renowned external planning consultants, much of the planning application process remains in-house where you will demonstrate and further develop your expertise and knowledge
• Bright future - having grown from 32 to 46 sites over the past 4 months, your new company have incredibly ambitious plans to continue taking market share, creating a fantastic and bespoke opportunity for you to progress
• Entrepreneurial - leading the business is a forward-thinking entrepreneur ready to expand from road-side-service into major retail development - even more planning opportunity!
• Competitive salary & benefits - offering between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, performance-based bonus scheme, 15% discount at ASDA and listed restaurants, exclusive discounts at over 900 retails, extensive L&D opportunity, on-site free car parking, heavily discounted canteen, Life Assurance and Group Pension scheme

What you need to succeed?

• You will need a minimum of 3 years' UK planning experience
• Switched-on, ambitious and confident character to navigate the relationships of various stakeholders
• A willingness to manage and mentor a graduate planner
• Member of the Royal Institute of Town Planners

Does the challenge of working in-house appeal to you? Are you ready to make a name for yourself in the industry and internally as an absolute expert? Do you want to play a more significant role in the approval of applications?

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

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Buyer / Senior Buyer - Industrial Manufacturing

Our client ar currently looking to recruit an experienced and pro-active, CIPS Qualified Buyer / Senior Buyer for their Purchasing team. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials and services, maintaining supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives. You will work closely with internal departments to meet material requirements and ensure supply chain performance aligns with company expectations.

Buyer / Senior Buyer - Main Responsibilities:

• Raise and amend purchase orders via SAP, ensuring alignment with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system demands.
• Update and maintain accurate material pricing in SAP, ensuring records are current and reflect the latest agreements.
• Liaise and maintain strong communication with suppliers, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for the company.
• Monitor and manage On-Time In-Full (OTIF) expectations from suppliers, addressing any issues that arise.
• Prepare formal tenders via the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and New Product Development (NPD) processes, ensuring competitive pricing and service.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives, working towards streamlining procurement operations.
• Drive savings initiatives, striving to meet or exceed annual cost-saving targets.
• Handle and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries, and internal concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide detailed and prompt responses to internal and external customer concerns, following established procedures.

Buyer / Senior Buyer - Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Buyer / Senior Buyer within an industrial / general manufacturing environment
• Hold or be studying towards CIPS qualification (Level 4 minimum is required)
• SAP experience would be highly desirable
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Ability to build and manage strong working relationships
• Ability to identify both short-term savings and longer-term opportunities to add value
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to leverage cost savings whilst maintaining service levels

For further details on this opportunity contact Jason Wallis in the first instance.

Senior NetOps Engineer

Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

• Would you love the opportunity to install, maintain, upgrade, and continuously improve a large government organisation's operating environment - powering one of the largest digital transformations in Europe?

• Are you someone who could maintain the ongoing reliability, performance and support of our infrastructure?

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior NetOps Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles.

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

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

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

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• The ability to design, implement, administer, and support infrastructure technologies, solutions and services such as: AWS, Azure and OCI
• Ensures that the right actions are taken to investigate, resolve and anticipate Network problems.
• Takes accountability of issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems.
• Significant experience with Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code, CI/CD pipelines. Gitlab, Ansible, Python, Terraform.

You and your role

As a Senior NetOps Engineer you will have the ongoing responsibility for the full range of products that make up Network Services.

The role will involve creating and developing our DevOps/ NetOps culture in the team as we transition to new ways of working.

Working in collaboration with a range of internal/external partners, stakeholders and customers you will ensure the operational stability, robustness, resilience, availability, and quality of DWP Networks.

You will actively manage the work backlog and develop reliability improvements as well as leading initiatives to develop the automation of low-value tasks balanced against project delivery demands.

Details. Wages. Perks.

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

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

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,517.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

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

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

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

Process:

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

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool which provides person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.




We are looking for an experienced carer to help lead a team of staff and provide care and support to individuals at our Blackpool service. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role, receiving ongoing training to help you further your personal and professional development.




Your role as Senior Support Worker will include:

Providing respectful personal care, emotional and practical support to service users
Collaborating with service users, families and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes
Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements
Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences
Supporting the service user to have the opportunity for a full and happy life and to be safe and well.




Experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential for this Senior Support Worker role. A clean valid driving licence and access to a car is desirable for this role but not essential.




You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends.




Vacancy Reference Number: 72858

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number – Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010




Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.




We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.




We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship.