Total 1,595 Manager job vacancies in Wigan, Greater Manchester

Job Specification: Working Site Manager

Location: North West, UK
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: November 2024
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Benefits:
Holidays
Pension
Progression opportunities
Van (after passing probation)

Role Overview:
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Site Manager/Working Site Foreman to join their team due to company growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong trade background, and experience in both hands-on work for smaller projects and site management for larger ones. You will be responsible for overseeing health & safety, managing labour and subcontractors, and working on the tools when needed.

Day-to-Day Duties:
Ensuring health & safety compliance on-site
Hands-on involvement in smaller projects (e.g., joinery work)
Managing and coordinating labour and subcontractors
Overseeing project timelines and site progress
Delivering projects with values ranging up to £1 million,

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7 am - 3 pm

Qualifications & Experience Required:
SMSTS & First Aid certifications
Previous management experience as a foreman or site manager
Strong trade background (preferred due to hands-on work required)
Office/Commercial fitout experience
Full/ clean driving licence

Team Structure:
You will work closely with a team of internal operatives and subcontractors, overseeing project delivery across the North West.


How to Apply:
Send your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this role.

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

As Technical Manager you will be responsible for taking the lead across product and process development activities to meet the companies R&D / Marketing objectives, coordinating laboratory testing resources in line with ISO 9001:2000, CE Marking and other customer specific standards.

Technical Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Work with customers to develop new products and processes, advising choice of fabrics, specification enquiries, and properties.
• Co-ordinate internal and external non-conformances / complaints to ensure timely root cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations.
• Provide on time release documentation to customers in accordance with stated requirements
• Assist in the development of all employees in respect of quality management systems / standards & customer requirements.
• Issue experimental / temporary manufacturing instructions, organising and maintaining records of all trials undertaken.
• Take a key role in the Contract Review process.
• Review and prepare capital expenditure proposals for new equipment and improvements to manufacturing facilities.
• Provide data sheets, specifications, Health & Safety data sheets and other technical literature.
• Co-ordinate testing and trials of new products and processes which become available
• Ensure the company is up to date with patents and trademark renewals
• Arrange and supervise external testing as required.
• Assist with analysis, specifications, test methods and release queries in the laboratory.
• Co-ordinate and be involved in annual audits that are conducted by 3rd party organisations and customers for various products and processes.

Technical Manager - Experience Requirements

• Educated to Degree Level within a relevant technical discipline
• Previous experience of coordinating / managing Laboratory Testing activities
• Previous experience of Technical Textiles and/or fire, thermal or protective applications is essential

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

Your new company
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Wigan, where innovation and excellence are at the forefront of everything we do. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in financial management and strategic planning, ensuring the continued success and growth of our business.

Your new role
As an Accounts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the company. Your responsibilities will include managing bank reconciliations, sales and purchase ledgers, and ensuring healthy bank balances through meticulous financial oversight. You will be responsible for recording, balancing, and chasing payments of retentions, making payments, and handling intercompany transactions. Additionally, you will support directors with future strategies, maintain Sage 50 backups, and ensure data files are accurate and error-free.
Your role will also involve preparing VAT returns, cashflow forecasting, and accounts to trial balance, as well as preparing for year-end procedures and audit adjustments. You will manage weekly and monthly wages, including directors' dividends, and handle HMRC balancing and payments. Overseeing one member of staff, you will be responsible for all company invoicing, negotiating final accounts with QS, and supporting HR in employee disputes and recruitment as required.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong background in financial management and accounting, with experience in using Sage 50. You should have excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Experience in handling VAT returns, cashflow forecasting, and year-end procedures is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to support directors with strategic planning will be crucial. Additionally, experience in HR support and recruitment will be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on the financial health and strategic direction of the company, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.

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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Your new company
As a Project Manager, you will join a social housing landlord who manages a diverse range of housing stock in order to meet the needs of thousands of tenants who live across the greater Oxford and Oxfordshire regions. Your new employer are responsible for the management of 8000 homes, working actively to improve the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock whilst addressing the affordability and availability of homes in the region.

Your new role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects across a social housing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large-scale refurbishment and redevelopment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety.

• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Stakeholder engagement - Liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
• Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have proven experience in project management within the occupied property or social housing sector. Excellent knowledge of building regulations, health & safety standards, and construction best practices will be important for this role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of flexible working practices, including work from home with site visits. A fixed contract with duration of 12 months initially will be available, alongside a salary of £46,000 per year.

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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Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours a week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified account (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Salary: £68,100 per annum
Start Date: 6th January 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our Trust in the Central Finance Team, to lead the Finance transactional team, oversee KPIs and financial reporting, drive new finance projects, as well as play a key role in supporting new schools joining the Trust.

This role is expected to start in Spring term 2025.

Main purpose of the job:

The Head of Finance (HoF) for the Prospere Learning Trust will be a member of the Trust’s Strategic Leadership Team and will provide oversight and day to day support on all finance and resource matters relating to the Trust. They will work closely with the COO to ensure the smooth running of the Trust.

The HoF will lead on matters relating to finance for the Trust and provide oversight, advice and guidance to individual academies in the Trust; ensuring there is effective and efficient financial management across the Trust and that Trust mission and values are embedded in financial practices.

The HoF will play a lead role in the financial development of the Trust Strategic Plan and plan and lead in the design, development and implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all relevant financial legislation relating to the Trust.

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be.

Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

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

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

To apply for this job role, please click the following link:https://www.tes.com/jobs/apply/2120591 If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours a week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Hold or be working towards NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or an equivalent qualification
Salary: £23,114 per annum
Start Date: 9th December 2024

We are currently looking for two Catering Managers to join our fantastic team at Prospere Learning Trust. This is an exciting opportunity in delivering an outstanding catering service to our schools.

This role will require the post holder to work between school sites, so a full driving license is required.

Main purpose of the job:

• The Catering Managers work as part of the centralised Catering Team, providing support and cover across the schools as deployed by the Head of Catering. Deployments may be for short or longer-term cover to meet the requirements of the Trust.

• In this role, you will work as part of the team and contribute to the achievement of its objectives, providing an effective and efficient catering service. This includes being responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation of all aspects of the catering service in any of the Trust schools, including management of the team, cash reconciliation, and the completion of all financial returns.

• You will ensure a high standard of catering service delivery to agreed standards to ensure our future generations have nutritious, delicious meals.

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be.

Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

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

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

To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/catering-manager-manchester-2127019

If the link does not work please copy and paste it directly into your browser: www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/catering-manager-manchester-2127019

If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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front of house manager | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a front of house manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a front of house manager, you’ll be a leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams. you will support in continuous coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training + developing others to help them be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are experienced in running + planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have experience in managing labour + rotas, and have an understanding of the financial performance of your restaurant
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you|

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

as this role is based in an airport all successful applicants will need to apply for an airport pass (paid for by wagamama). as part of this process you'll be required to provide 5 years worth of continuous references and complete a dbs check. if we are unable to obtain a pass, we'll look for vacancies in nearby non airport restaurants

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

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

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

What you will receive whilst working for us:

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

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

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

Lead Radiographer | OrthTeam Centre | Band 6/7 depending on experience | Permanent | Full Time | Excellent development opportunities The OrthTeam Centre are now recruiting a Lead Radiographer to join their warm and friendly team. About the OrthTeam Centre The OrthTeam Centre (OTC) is an Outpatients and Diagnostic private facility which opened in September 2019. This exciting joint venture between OrthTeam Consultants and Spire Healthcare is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to join a friendly team and be part of a developing Musculoskeletal service, including: Orthopaedic, Neurosurgical and Neurological assessments Peripheral nerve injury assessments Pain Management Sports and exercise medicine assessments Sports cardiology assessments 3T MRI Fluoroscopy guided injections Digital X-ray Diagnostic Ultrasound The primary purpose is to provide clinical and team leadership, ensuring the provision and delivery of highly skilled and specialised imaging services. Responsible for achieving departmental service levels to actively support the commercial and clinical targets for the OTC. Duties include: Lead in the development of assessing patients health and wellbeing needs across complex and changing caseloads Lead in the development of patient care, alongside meeting individuals health and wellbeing needs Develop own managerial, clinical knowledge and skills, actively assist the team to continually develop their own skills Actively develop and promote best practice in health, safety and security Deliver and lead others in the development of strategies, ideas, including working practices and policies for service improvement Enable and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights Actively plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology measurement, monitoring and treatment of patients Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients With the support of the General Manager, undertake Human Resources activities for all direct reports, as required To foster and maintain a close working relationship with the Diagnostic Imaging Manager at Spire Manchester Hospital, in relation to overseeing the implementation of PACS/RIS data accuracy including monitoring of QA Be accountable for all clinical governance and regulatory matters for the department Who we're looking for Degree (BSc Hons in Radiography) or equivalent with HCPC Registration Post graduate qualification in specialism. Evidence of post registration development in relevant specialist short courses at Masters level of study. Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Free onsite Gym Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittakeron07525887973 or e-mail meSarah.whittaker@spirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

1.To work with a team of staff to ensure that the team are cohesive and work well together 2.To provide caseload management and clinical supervision 3.To provide advice, support and guidance to team members 4.To help staff understand the KPIs for the service, and help staff achieve them 5.To develop and implement innovative ways of working with staff and service users 6.To deliver or facilitate training and development opportunities for the team as required 7.To ensure that relevant data and information is collected and where necessary collated for reports and recording 8.To develop and maintain relationships with external organisations and agencies 9.To carry a personal caseload where necessary to maintain professional registration 10.To undertake appropriate administrative duties for the post 11.To provide information for the manager to ensure that the service is compliant with relevant external regulatory requirements 12.To represent the team and organisation at external events 13.To manage risk and safeguarding concerns 14.To participate in an on call system and /or duty manager rota as required.

Shift Leader at Caffè Nero

At Caffè Nero, it's our people that make us different. If you pride yourself on keeping customers happy through fantastic service, whilst learning and growing in a great team, this could be the right job for you.

As a Shift Leader, you will support in the running of the store – leading the team, giving great customer service and delivering the very best standards of coffee and food.

Ideally you will have some experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader – but if you haven’t got that don’t worry, we’d still love to hear from you.

What you can expect:

• Brilliant training – no experience is required!
• The opportunity to grow your career and develop personally and professionally.
• Unlimited free handmade drinks and up to 75% off food and packaged drinks when you’re on shift.
• 50% off all handmade drinks and 40% off everything else when you’re off shift.
• Recommend A Friend Scheme, giving you the chance to earn up to £750 if you refer new people to join the team.
• Length of service recognition.
• Access to our benefits platform, with hundreds of discounts, rewards and offers.
• Via our incentive ‘Nero 90’, our Baristas and Shift Leaders also have the opportunity to receive an additional 15p per hour, if their store collectively achieves the Customer Satisfaction score.

Why choose us?

When you join us, you’re joining a group of caring, supportive and friendly people - whether that’s your team, the regular customers of your café or your community. At the same time as giving fantastic service you’ll have loads of fun along the way - maybe a pizza night, a Caffè Nero Club party or even at the Barista of the Year event. There’s something for everyone.

The starter rate for Shift Leaders in this location is £11.49 per hour, increasing to £11.66 with service.

If you have a great attitude, bags of energy and love interacting with customers then we’d love to hear from you!

At Caffè Nero you really can be you, with us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Warehouse Manager - Salary £30,000-40,000 - Bolton


My client, an international manufacturer within the steel industry based in Bolton is seeking an enthusiastic Warehouse Manager or a Warehouse Team Leader looking to make the next step in their career and move into a more senior position.


They're looking for someone who has experience in SAP, Hand-held scanner systems and is generally IT savvy.


Warehouse Manager Operational Duties
● Coaching, Training and development of employees- identify and implement in partnership with HR, adhere to internal performance management procedures (appraisals, targets identifying talent and managing under performance etc)
● Conducting team based accident/incident investigations as and when they arise.
● Ensuring safe working practices are adhered to and maintaining a safe working environment at all times
● Support the development and oversight of the continuous improvement process
● Managing your team to monitor and improve working methods to increase productivity and/or safety.
● Plan and organise Warehouse functions to be carried out in a timely and effective
manner. Including planning of manning and sawing activities.
● Support the implementation of ops and logistics internal policies and procedures for continuous improvement including but not limited to:


- Site saw strategy
- Material flow analysis
- Site FLT/crane strategy
- Transport coordination and management


● Managing your team to supervise material movement, coordinating third party service providers and internal departments as necessary to ensure timely and efficient execution in own warehouse as well as external locations.
● Manage external contractors via the permit to work process
● Work in collaboration with internal stakeholders to address topical issues whilst taking ownership and reporting any issues to the operations manager


What you need
● Good secondary education or time served equivalent
● Six Sigma/LEAN experience - preferred
● Previous experience in metal industry preferred
● Having worked in a Management role, preferably in the manufacturing environment for a minimum of 3 years
● People management skills



CPNRT

Head of Strategy and Portfolio Insight
£85,000-£95,000 plus excellent benefits including private healthcare and company car or car allowance (Work Level 4)
37.5 hours, full time, permanent
Manchester city centre - hybrid working splitting your time between home and the office

We're looking for a Head of Strategy and Portfolio insight to join our Property leadership team and lead a high performing team to inform the strategy of our property portfolios across the business.

In this role you'll set the vision and strategy for our property portfolio over a 5- and 10-year horizon, looking at our investment and divestment plans and working with leaders across the business to make sure that this aligns with the wider business strategy. We'll also look to you to partner our Food, Funeralcare and Logistics businesses to provide location and portfolio insight, and understand future property requirements, to support the effective delivery of the broader strategy and new customer initiatives. No two days will be the same, as you'll work across a varied portfolio of properties, providing an excellent chance to gain exposure to our senior leadership team across all business areas and influence the future direction of our Co-op.

What you'll do:

* Lead a team of 7 colleagues in an inclusive way, empowering their development and role modelling our Co-op values and leadership behaviours
* Proactively horizon plan to define the strategy for our property portfolio, making sure we meet the needs of our member-owners, colleagues and communities whilst maximising value
* Create a 5 year strategic investment and divestment plan for our property estate that makes sure we invest appropriately to deliver optimum return on investment whilst managing capital constraints
* Partner our wider businesses to make sure our property strategy aligns to the wider business strategy, presenting at project meetings to provide strategic updates and influence on next steps
* Partner our Food and Funeralcare business to provide location and customer insight to help inform strategic decisions

This role would suit people who have

* Experience of developing a property strategy or experience of developing business strategy for any function within a large matrix organisation
* Previous experience of leading and developing a team to achieve objectives
* The ability to confidently work within a level of ambiguity and complexity to deliver results
* Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence senior leaders in effective decision making
* Great commercial acumen with a broad market knowledge and customer understanding

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:

* private healthcare for you and your family
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* wellbeing benefits to support your physical and mental health
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* discounts on Co-op products and services
* company car or car allowance

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

Building an inclusive workplace

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

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

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

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

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

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

Your new company
A leading engineering manufacturing company based in Trafford Park is seeking a dynamic and energetic Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager to lead their function. This business has earned a great name for themselves and is a market leader within their industry.

Your new role
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all sourcing activity on behalf of the organisation, and will primarily be focused around purchasing raw materials, though there will still be an element of indirect procurement. Managing a Junior Buyers, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the team performance and savings targets.

The Purchasing Manager will work with stakeholders across the business to establish procurement needs, and you will be able to read technical engineering drawings.

In this role, you will strive to deliver tangible cost savings and drive efficiencies for the company, thus improving bottom line profits. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven procurement and purchasing professional to join a globally recognised company and make the necessary changes to optimise performance levels and cost savings. This will involve reviewing current spend levels and supplier base and analysing the market to identify commercial opportunities to ensure that all suppliers are fit for purpose and delivering the best value. You will also review and manage the performance of contracts.

Please note that this role is based in the office 5 days per week and does not offer hybrid working.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Prior procurement experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership experience
• A confident negotiator
• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary of circa £50,000 depending on experience, with the potential for slightly higher for exceptional candidates
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas and New Year shutdown period
• Christmas party and summer party
• The opportunity to grow and develop your procurement career within a global business

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

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

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

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

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


Candidate Specification :
What you can offer?

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



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


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



Other information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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