Total 589 Manager job vacancies in Preston, Lancashire

Head of Finance

Local Authority Blackburn

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

3 Days required in the office (2 Days Remote)

Salary Negotiable - (£500-£700pd) Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

You will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of our social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements. We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver integrated services, ensuring efficient budget use.
• Develop and improve financial, performance, and business systems for managing contracts, focusing on outcomes and quality.
• Ensure commissioned services are high-quality, cost-effective, and people-centered with ongoing quality assurance.
• Lead Adult Social Care Finance, Performance, Direct Payments, and Complex Care teams to drive service improvements and align with public health strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority systems, including risk management, performance monitoring, and workforce planning.
• Manage multiple Council budgets and funding streams effectively.
• Represent the council in key meetings and with health sector partners to ensure collaborative service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for citizens.
• Provide leadership, fostering employee development, wellbeing, and proactive health management.
• Provide timely information to stakeholders to monitor performance and progress towards strategic goals.

Requirements for the role

• Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week (Flexibility on the days)
• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Must have significant experience within Adult Social care at a Senior Level
• Or similar significant NHS experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

Job Description

Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Children's Home Deputy Manager in the South Ribble area of Preston.

The company are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within children's residential services? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our team in South Ribble! This is a unique developmental role designed for a motivated leader who's eager to step into a Registered Manager position.

Position Overview:
As Deputy Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring exceptional care and support for young people, creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. You'll work closely with the Registered Manager, gaining hands-on experience and developing the leadership skills needed to ultimately take on the Registered Manager role.

Key Requirements:

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification (completed or nearing completion).
• Strong desire to pursue and complete the Level 5 Diploma.
• Proven experience within children's residential care settings.
• Leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing a team.

Salary & Benefits:

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Ongoing support and training for career development.
• Opportunity to lead a team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.

This role is perfect for an experienced and ambitious professional who's ready to advance their career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow into a Registered Manager position, we want to hear from you!

APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Why Service Care Solutions?

• A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
• We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
• All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
• We operate 3 payrolls per week
• Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
• Refer a friend Bonus of £250

Preston East Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) are looking to recruit a Band 6 Deputy Team Leader to our busy and friendly team. The applicant must to be registered with a relevant professional body. This is a permanent 37.5 hour contract. This post is suitable for registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists

The team are based at West Strand House in the centre of Preston, and serves a vibrant and diverse population. It is an established team with a friendly and supportive culture with a visible and supportive leadership team who are committed to clinical supervision and professional development of all staff.

This is an interesting and rewarding role in a busy service. Ideally, you will have current or previous experience in a community setting and be able to work effectively in a multi professional context. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as passion and commitment in developing and promoting recovery based approaches for adults with complex mental health needs

The main job role is to perform duties as a keyworker. As a keyworker you will manage a caseload of service users with a range of complex mental health needs. You will develop Dialog+ care plans and deliver evidence based interventions and treatments to patients alongside managing risks in the community. The post requires that you are a good communicator, and are able to adopt a flexible, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.

Part of your role will require you to undertake the role of team duty worker. This role involves managing unplanned patient work within the team, responding to escalation of risk/crisis situations and may also include assessing of new referrals.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will take on some leadership activities such as contributing to the learning and development of junior team members taking a lead on/or contributing to projects identified by the leadership team.

In return you will benefit from encouragement to continue to develop your own specialist knowledge and competence. Your development will be guided using clinical supervision, management supervision, Team/Peer support, internal and external training opportunities and the Trust’s appraisal process.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Phil Robinson. Team Manager, Preston East CMHT on 01772 401275 or philip.robinson@lscft.nhs.uk

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Assistant Site Manager

Are you looking for your next Assistant Site Manager role with a residential builder that can offer you a simple chain of command, a relaxed non-PLC environment and the chance to take on brand new sites?

The company will be starting a new development with 150 units based in the Wyre Borough.

The company are a regional house builder that create traditional looking homes with contemporary interiors, designed for modern living. They concentrate on small developments and they take pride in producing new homes to the highest standard and are committed to delivering excellent customer service. All properties are designed with key features including fully equipped kitchens, premium sized garages and landscaped rear gardens along with a wide range of interior and exterior finishes for customers to personalise their new home.

About the Assistant Site Manager role:

Working closely with a highly experienced Site Manager you will assist in the daily operations of a busy housing development. Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Working with the Site Manager in taking ownership of agreed build programmes at pre-start meetings
• Assist with ensuring that Health & Safety procedures are strictly adhered to
• Conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC)
• Assist with ensuring cost effective production in line with development budgets by ensuring that the work undertaken is in full accordance with the cost provision allocated
• Assist with organisation of site meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources
• Ensure production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Contracts Manager
• Assist with ensuring site security and good practice is maintained at all times
• Assist with ensuring sensible level of stock control in accordance with build requirements including proper checking and recording of deliveries
• Assist with ensuring the quality meets with Company and warranty expectations
• Ensure sub-contractors work within the required specification and adhere to Company Policies
• Ensure that procedures and controls are fully implemented by all site personnel
• Ensure plots are finished to high standard by taking ownership of plots until completion
• Take responsibility for the supervision of cranes
• Carry out home tours and demonstrations
• Ensure air testing is carried out and units passed
• Accompany build inspector whilst CML is carried out
• Carry out monthly meter readings
• Deal with handovers to clients/purchasers/customers
• Dealing with any customer care queries and defect works post-handover

Assistant Site Manager requirements:

• Previous experience delivering new build housing developments
• Ability to motivate the team and subcontractors
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates

What's on offer?

• Benefits of working for a medium size builder where the emphasis in on quality not quantity
• Competitive salary (dependant on level of experience) + package including car allowance, pension, training and development

If you are interested in the Assistant Site Manager position or would like to apply, please contact Deena Fields at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat on 01204 554 884 or alternatively apply via the link below

What skills and experience we're looking for

Assistant Site Manager

Salary: Grade 7, SCP 7 – 11, £25,584 - £27,269 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (various shift patterns depending on school requirements)

We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Site Manager who is enthusiastic about making a difference and helping young people with complex needs overcome their barriers to learning.

You will be enthusiastic and reliable and form an integral part of the site team that is dedicated to ensuring the school is safe, excellently maintained and cleaned, and welcoming to pupils, parents, and visitors. You will be a self-motivated person who is able to work independently and as part of a team. You will be required to carry out basic building maintenance work and be an effective member of the school team who takes pride in their work.

If you are a strong team player who can think creatively and continually reflect on how to improve outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to know more, we would be delighted to welcome you to our school. Visits prior to application are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 0161 766 1597 or by e-mailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send

your application form and a personal statement to

hr@oaklp.co.uk.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer you clear career pathways, excellent opportunities for professional development both in the school and the wider Trust and commitment to promoting your wellbeing at work. We fully recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to support them.

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.

Senior Digital Project Manager

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

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

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

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

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

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

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

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

You and your role

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

Details. Wages. Perks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Process:

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

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

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience (For Essential and Desirable and full vacancy details, please see attached Job Description/Person Specification)

• Must be numerate & literate (minimum GCSE Maths and English Grades A*-C)
• Good standard of education to A Level (or equivalent)
• Educated to degree level
• Experience of successful working with young people aged 11 to 16 years and their parents/carers in a similar pastoral capacity
• Experience of working in a school
• Experience of working with young people with complex behavioural needs to produce positive outcomes
• Experience of multi-agency working

Skills and Abilities:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, responding effectively to changing demands and circumstances
• Effective time-management skills
• Ability to relate well to a range of staff, students and parents/carers
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour using a range of strategies
• Ability to communicate with and motivate young people
• Ability to plan and review strategies used to support students
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions
• Ability to prioritise effectively, use initiative and common sense

Ability to use IT for communication, record keeping and data analysis – advanced IT/admin skills for analysing data, producing reports and letters

Other Attributes:

• Evidence of successful team working
• Commitment to comprehensive education and to equal opportunities
• Suitability to work with children
• Appropriate attitude to authority
• Emotional resilience
• Commitment to the school ethos and aims
• Deep understanding and commitment to the safeguarding of children
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Support the team’s ambition of continued improvement
• Prioritise, plan, organise and evaluate the work of the school
• Take initiative and work independently

Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts

What the school offers its staff

Up Holland High School is a happy and harmonious place to be where students are highly-motivated and have the opportunity to be inspired and succeed. We were recognised in May 2023 by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in all areas of school, with the capacity to improve still further. We believe that our strong collaboration with students, staff, parent/carers and governors continues to contribute towards the success of the school. This is the third successive ‘Good’ judgment the school has secured. The school aspires to move from ‘Good’ to ‘Great’ and we are seeking a professional that shares that level of ambition, a professional that can model our Dedication to Excellence in all that they do.

We consider the education of our students to be about developing the whole child, preparing them for life beyond school. Not only providing them with a good level of attainment in examination subjects but also helping them to develop the skills, values and attributes which will enable them to be strong, successful citizens when they move on from Up Holland, ready to contribute to their local community and the wider world. This philosophy is captured in our vision statement.

Commitment to safeguarding

Up Holland High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Show flexibility and willingness to support the school as needed
• Bring rigor, attention to detail, and relevant experience to help us achieve our ambitious goals
• Be professional and approachable

We're looking for you if you have:

• The ability to effectively manage your own time and prioritise work in a demanding environment;
• High level communication abilities and excellent IT skills in a range of software applications;
• Key attributes include a friendly, yet professional manner, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively and positively within a team.

What the school offers its staff

What can we offer you?

• A generous annual leave entitlement;
• Access to either the Local Government or the Teacher Pension Scheme;
• Competitive pay, reward and benefits;
• A committed Voluntary Living Wage employer;
• Access to a range of career opportunities;
• Additional staff leave benefits to those in place nationally;

Further details about the role

Platt Bridge Community School is looking to recruit a self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, and reliable School Operations Manager. This role involves organising, coordinating, and ensuring effective school administration and operations

You will advise the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Teams on the planning, development, and implementation of all financial aspects of school-level improvement and strategic plans. You will be responsible for the following functions: financial management, human resources, catering, health and safety, ICT, facilities/premises management, school events, and communication to support the school’s needs.

As part of our senior leadership team, you will oversee strategy and operations with a strong focus on financial management, health and safety, compliance, and administration. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in these areas and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. You should possess the drive and commitment to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils, along with experience in leading and motivating colleagues and developing strategies to enhance our school’s support services.

This is an exciting senior leadership role, providing an opportunity to lead our friendly school administration and support services team. The successful candidate will:

• Show flexibility and willingness to support the school as needed
• Bring rigor, attention to detail, and relevant experience to help us achieve our ambitious goals
• Be professional and approachable

To succeed in this role, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, friendly and well-organised individual who is able to work effectively with a range of colleagues as well as self-manage their own tasks and workload.

We are a dedicated team that values our work and fosters a caring environment. Guided by our values, Promotes Belief Creates Success ‘PBCS’, we aim to deliver a shared vision that empowers leaders and staff at all levels to set high expectations within our charitable trust and school framework.

We're looking for you if you have:

• The ability to effectively manage your own time and prioritise work in a demanding environment;
• High level communication abilities and excellent IT skills in a range of software applications;
• Key attributes include a friendly, yet professional manner, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively and positively within a team.

For more information, please contact the school on 01942 487999.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Applicants should be aware that Platt Bridge Community School will be joining Achievement Through Collaboration, in February 2025 which is a school trust currently consisting of four strong schools located across the Blackpool, Blackburn, and Lancashire areas.

Achievement Through Collaboration comprises great schools that work together with a shared focus: working together with children at the heart of everything we do.

Community First Academy Trust and Achievement Through Collaboration are committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures and consistently promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosures. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references and verification of your qualifications satisfactory to the Trust.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any unconditional appointment is confirmed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Community First Academy Trust are committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures and consistently promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosures. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references and verification of your qualifications satisfactory to the Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join us here at Buzz Bingo Morecambe. This role is working full time over the 7 days a week you must be fully flexible to work during all opening hours, paying up to £28,000 depending on experience.

Join Our Team of Remarkable People

At Buzz Bingo, together we’re on a mission to be the Nation’s No 1 Choice for Bingo. Our teams in Clubs across the country and in our Support Centre are smart and passionate about what they do. We know each person here can make a big difference, so we’ll support your professional goals, give you what you need to thrive, and celebrate your success along the way!

We believe in the power of Bingo to bring people together, and it is that spirit of connection - online and in Club - that makes us a Bingo business unlike any other.

The Role You’ll Play

As Assistant Manager also known as our Club Operations Manager, you’ll play a key part in making sure there is consistent delivery of the Buzz Bingo Brand Values, and a culture of exceptional customer service, at each point of the customer journey. You will lead and support your team to ensure coordination between activities and seek opportunities to recognise those that go the extra mile.

Hit the Jackpot with Our Benefits

In return for everything you bring, we offer an exciting role in a dynamic business and a great rewards package. We’ll help you build your skills and career as you work with us in a business that never stands still. That means you’ll have access to:


Help@Hand – a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more
Thrive App – for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS
My Eva – an online financial expert to help with any money-related matters
Buzz Brights Apprenticeships including – Customer Service Level 3
Buzz Learning, our digital learning platform with access to 100s of online courses
In-house training – IOSH, First Aid, Fire Safety, Gamcare and more
Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing
Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks
Refer a Friend Scheme
Pension Scheme


Your Responsibilities as Part of Our Team


Assist the General/Deputy Manager in ensuring that our customer experience is consistently delivered at each point in the customer journey
Take responsibility for the overall Club performance in the absence of the General Manager or Deputy Manager
Make sure all departments are operating in strict accordance with Buzz Bingo's Operating Manuals, standards and procedures
Seek opportunities to recognise and appreciate those that go the extra mile
Deliver a culture of exceptional customer service by coaching and encouraging team members to drive service levels in every session
Direct, delegate, coach, and support team members to ensure activities are coordinated to achieve results and support the consistent delivery of the Buzz Bingo brand
Make sure the Buzz Bingo brand is represented throughout the Club as specified by communications and brand compliance instructions
Make sure adequate levels of staff are deployed in each area to maximise customer service throughout the day
Make sure all customer complaints are resolved immediately and use the feedback to improve future service delivery
Deliver an exceptional food and beverage offering, where the quality and service is outstanding
Providing performance expectations through regular feedback for members of the team
Complete all departmental audits as required by the business
Ensuring you create a Safer Gambling Environment for all our Customers and Colleagues across all of our channels; online, in club and live


The Winning Combination We’re Looking For


Previous experience of managing a team in a face-to-face customer service role, ideally within a leisure, gaming, hospitality, or retail environment
Evidence of bringing business awareness to decision making and understands the commercial drivers of the business
Evidence of setting an example for customer service and interaction 'on the floor'
A relentless focus upon customer service standards with strong attention to detail
Self-aware and welcomes constructive feedback
Committed to your own and other's development
You can demonstrate effective performance management ability
You have evidence of being able to manage and drive new initiatives through others
Evidence of leading, and coaching a team to deliver exceptional customer service
You can demonstrate effective performance management ability


Applicants must be 18+

#BB1

QC Manager required on a fixed term contract, based in Lancashire. Requiring a proven industrial experience of managing/leading a Quality Control (QC) laboratory on a manufacturing site.

Title: QC Manager

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Term: 12-month fixed term contract

SRG are working exclusively with a global developer and manufacturer of construction products for a wide variety of sectors. They are now seeking a QC Manager to join the team in their laboratory in Lancashire on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will predominantly involve overseeing the Quality Control (QC) team in order to ensure the QC tests of raw materials, finished products as productions processes are performed correctly and in a time manner. Prospective candidates will have proven industrial experience within a similar QC laboratory.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Role / Description

• Co-ordinating and overseeing the Quality Control (QC) laboratory
• Ensuring the QC tests of raw materials and finished products run efficiently and in a timely manner
• Manage, organise and direct the QC team
• Keep documentation updated
• Support in the analysis of production data
• Technical training of the QC team

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science
• Proven industrial experience of managing/leading a similar QC laboratory
• Adaptable and have the ability to prioritise efficiently
• Thorough, with good attention to detail

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 526 1898.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: chemistry, polymer science, material, construction, cement, cementitious, adhesive, coating, resin, technical, laboratory, quality control, QC, quality, chemical, material testing, polymer, physical testing, mechanical testing, tensile, flex testing, manager, leader, supervisor, supervising, leading, managing.

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Location: Preston

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

Helping Hands is the nation's most widely rated home care provider and the only one to be endorsed as a Centre of Excellence by Skills for Care. We have over 150 branches across England and Wales and we're now looking for Registered Care Managers who are as passionate about what they do as we are to join our team.

Working for Helping Hands is like owning your own Domiciliary Care company but with the support of a nationally recognised and well-respected brand. As a Registered Care Manager you will have the flexibility to make decisions that put the quality of life of your customers and Carers first

Main Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the branch to ensure that it is efficient, profitable and provides the highest standard of care to all customers.
• Holding the CQC/CIW registration for the branch and ensure that it operates within CQC/CIW guidelines.
• Maintain and grow carer numbers by actively recruiting new team members and guiding them through the recruitment process.
• Actively seek new business opportunities and support the commercial growth of the branch.
• Regularly review the operation of the branch to ensure that all customer needs are met.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are communicated and implemented effectively within the branch.
• Support branch staff and carers with their training and development.

About You

To be successful in this role you'll need to have a level 5 NVQ in Management in care or be willing to work towards achieving this. Additionally, you'll need to have knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practice in line with CQC/CIW guidance and experience of working within the care sector at management level. You'll also need to have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 2 years of service
• Blue Light Card offering discounts from business and services
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications
• Refer a friend scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Annual salary review

Helping Hands is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce as we believe this develops a comfortable working environment for all our staff. All applications will be treated fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.

We are looking for a team player with good communication and organisational skills, who is flexible in their approach to work. The post holder will: Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination and delivery of the SCC operating protocol. This includes compliance against the national spec and localised system SOP(s) as per ICB / MLCSU governance. Chair routine system calls with ICS provider representatives and have devolved authority from ICB to initiate contact with providers as necessary. Ensures that all providers and SCC teams are maintaining contemporaneous notes and that objectives are SMART-based, accountable and delivered (or non-delivered by exception). Visible point of contact for SCC Room Operators to escalate any real-time or emergent risks or concerns. The SCC Operational Manager will interpret any quantifiable or considered risk analysis and decide on a recourse to the most appropriate action to maintain patient safety. Tactical system management of provider critical incidents and accountable to the ICB SRO or the DOC who will enact strategic system management on behalf of the ICB. Establish lines of communication with ICS providers ensuring seamless escalation as per OPEL 4 Framework or other surge protocol. Can devolve point of contact to SCC as required which includes preparing and facilitating handover to the DOC. Be responsible for the running of the System Control Centre Be responsible for building a combination of subject matter expertise and operational skill to enhance effective service delivery. Be responsible for implementing all national and local guidance and ensuring system assurance is established through clear actions and pre-set targets Support the wider urgent care team to deliver against national and local priorities as set out in the NHS E policy to improve and transform urgent and emergency care for the population of LSC, driving better outcomes, improved operational performance and value or money in planning and commissioning. Be required to work five days across the seven-day period, covering 08:00-20:00 or 18:00 as a part of a rota. Work closely with a range of managers and directors for system delivery to balance risk across the system in times of escalation If you require any further details regarding this vacancy please contact: Jennifer Butterworth - 01772 952363 or jennifer.butterworth1@nhs.net

Keep it Clean!

Job Details

Location: Sainsbury's Burnley

Job Title: In Store Cleaning Manager

Pay Rate: £12.44 per hour

Hours: 30 hours over 5 days

Sunday - Day off

Monday - 07:00 to 15:30

Tuesday - 05:00 to 10:00

Wednesday - 05:00 to 10:00

Thursday - 05:00 to 10:00

Friday - 07:00 to 15:30

Saturday - Day off

About the role

Managing to keep it Clean!

Do you enjoy supervising teams?

Do you get a buzz out of delivering a great cleaning service in a retail environment?

If so, read on….

We're looking to recruit an In-Store Cleaning Manager.

You'll be supervising the team responsible for delivering a high-quality cleaning service to Sainsbury's store, but you'll also be carrying out some cleaning tasks yourself.

You'll support with recruiting and training your Cleaning team, planning their rotas and work patterns, and completing their timesheets so that they get paid correctly.

You will need to have a degree of flexibility with working times required to meet business needs.

Health & Safety is our No.1 priority, so you'll be on top of monitoring and managing this - not just for yourself, but for all others on site. That might sound a bit daunting, but don't worry - we'll provide you with all the equipment and support you need.

To be successful in this role you'll be an experienced team manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, with experience of cleaning. In previous roles you'll have been responsible for stock management and time recording, as well as dealing with employee relations matters such as investigations, disciplinaries and performance management.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity, apply today by clicking on the 'apply' button.

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A Vacancy at NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit.


Lancashire and South Cumbria System Coordination Centre (SCC) are looking to recruit an additional Operational Manager to join their developing SCC. If you are currently working within healthcare or have previously worked within healthcare and looking for a new challenge and are passionate about working at a system level to improve and coordinate urgent care, this is the role for you.

The SCC Operational Manager will work with the Senior Managers to lead the team working in the Integrated Care Board (ICB) / MLCSU SCC. The role is responsible for delivering operational leadership via the SCC to ensure system level coordination of responses across Lancashire and South Cumbria to maintain flow across UEC pathways.

Please note: this service is planned to transfer from Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) to Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB) on 1stDecember 2024. Therefore due the recruitment timescales it is expected that the successful applicant will be employed by LSC ICB on appointment





The SCC is responsible for coordinating the flow of urgent care across the Lancashire and South Cumbria and operates 7 days a week, covering the core hours of 0800 to 1800. The Operational Manager role is an exciting opportunity to become involved in working to improve urgent care flow at a system level , working closely with colleagues across the area to operationalise the 5 year strategy for urgent and emergency care.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to cover these hours on a seven day rota, and with the expectation for significant on site presence with the majority of weekday shifts worked on site at County Hall in Preston.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is part of the NHS family, both ‘of’ and ‘for’ the NHS and are pivotal in supporting major improvements in health and wellbeing for organisations across our partner Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and their populations. We are integral to the healthcare systems we work in partnership with, and our philosophy is to face every new challenge and opportunity together with our partners.

The System Co-ordination Centre (SCC) is the Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) system wide single point of contact for NHSE, Region, ICB and all system providers for all system improvement activities and queries and is operational 7 days a week 0800 to 1800, or when the system deems it necessary.

Our mission is to be a great place to work, to be great people to work with, striving to be better tomorrow than we are today.

MLCSU recognise that you deserve to develop your unique skill set. We encourage our staff to adopt a culture of learning to continually evolve and develop the organisation.

MLCSU is committed to our process of redeployment at risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

We are looking for a team player with good communication and organisational skills, who is flexible in their approach to work.

The post holder will:
• Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination and delivery of the SCC operating protocol. This includes compliance against the national spec and localised system SOP(s) as per ICB / MLCSU governance.
• Chair routine system calls with ICS provider representatives and have devolved authority from ICB to initiate contact with providers as necessary. Ensures that all providers and SCC teams are maintaining contemporaneous notes and that objectives are SMART-based, accountable and delivered (or non-delivered by exception).
• Visible point of contact for SCC Room Operators to escalate any real-time or emergent risks or concerns. The SCC Operational Manager will interpret any quantifiable or considered risk analysis and decide on a recourse to the most appropriate action to maintain patient safety.
• Tactical system management of provider critical incidents and accountable to the ICB SRO or the DOC who will enact strategic system management on behalf of the ICB.
• Establish lines of communication with ICS providers ensuring seamless escalation as per OPEL 4 Framework or other surge protocol. Can devolve point of contact to SCC as required which includes preparing and facilitating handover to the DOC.
• Be responsible for the running of the System Control Centre
• Be responsible for building a combination of subject matter expertise and operational skill to enhance effective service delivery.
• Be responsible for implementing all national and local guidance and ensuring system assurance is established through clear actions and pre-set targets
• Support the wider urgent care team to deliver against national and local priorities as set out in the NHS E policy to improve and transform urgent and emergency care for the population of LSC, driving better outcomes, improved operational performance and value or money in planning and commissioning.
• Be required to work five days across the seven-day period, covering 08:00-20:00 or 18:00 as a part of a rota.
• Work closely with a range of managers and directors for system delivery to balance risk across the system in times of escalation



If you require any further details regarding this vacancy please contact:

Jennifer Butterworth -01772 952363 or jennifer.butterworth1@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for:


• Someone with leadership experience who will work as a key part of the leadership team
• An excellent class teacher who puts the children first, is fully committed to inclusion and continually strives for high standards
• An innovative leader who instils high standards and expectations
• A team player with high levels of emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour
• A knowledgeable practitioner with a strong understanding of curriculum development and pedagogy
• A reflective practitioner who accepts and relishes a challenge and has high expectations of themselves and others

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to be a strategic member of our school leadership team
• The opportunity to shape the next step of your leadership journey through values-led leadership.
• The opportunity to be part of whole school improvement.
• Quality professional development
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families, and staff and to make a difference to the community we serve.
• A school that is committed to the wellbeing, work life balance and professional development of all staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Hawes Side Academy we are committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We will seek to recruit candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and will apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that we select the right people to work with us.