Total 20 job vacancies in Bromsgrove, B61 0AZ

Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove
This role offers a Hybrid Approach to Working. Occasional travel to sites nationwide will be required as part of this role

Salary: Up to £24,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience

Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days' with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-Site Free Parking

About Us

We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.

Within our community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures.

Due to the success of the continued growth within our schools, we are looking for a Project Co-Ordinator who can support our new Projects Team by driving and delivering our growth strategy by working collaboratively with the wider Community in delivering outstanding services to young people. Based at our Head Office in Bromsgrove, the Project Coordinator will have a crucial role in supporting the Project Manager and ensuring the smooth delivery and execution of projects. The ideal candidate will have sound administrative background in Project Management within the Education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside our external parties to establish a strong pipeline of suitable properties;
• Perform administrative duties associated with growth projects including processing quotations, invoices and preparing business cases;
• Support the Project Manager to obtain comparative quotes for procurement purposes;
• Schedule key milestones, ensure timelines are met and manage project schedules;
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for projects and tenders;
• Support the implementation and tracking of compliance schedules;
• Maintain effective communication between team members, clients, and stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met;
• Identify and mitigate any project risks or issues in collaboration with the Project Manager;
• Assist in tracking project expenses and ensure adherence to budget constraints;
• Coordinate tasks and support allocation of resources effectively to meet project deadlines;
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies;
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, progress reports and compliance documentation;
• Support the project team with site visits where necessary

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience and interest in Project Management;
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities;
• Proficiency in project management software/systems and Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to prioritise workload to achieve project timescales.

For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on 0776 608 1721.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist in the preparation of food and snacks.
• To keep the kitchen and restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.
• To provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers.

CLIENT SERVICE:

• To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
• To be customer focused at all times, by being visible during service periods, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
• To project a willing and helpful attitude to customers; to seek the appropriate knowledge of food items sold through-out catering areas and to keep areas and service counters clean and fully stocked.

PEOPLE:

• To treat your team members at location as you would expect to be treated.
• To co-operate with all team members and undertake duties in the kitchen / service areas as requested to ensure an efficient and effective service is delivered at all times.

HEALTH & SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, THE ENVIRONMENT:

• To attend food safety, health and safety and environmental training courses as required.
• To rigorously follow the unit cleaning schedules.

Term time only

40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

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FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)

REFERRALS OFFICER - FOSTERING

Location: Office Based - Bromsgrove

Full Time - Permanent

Salary: £20,820 Per Annum

Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & On-Site Free Parking

ABOUT US

Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.

The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today.

We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.

Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a REFERRALS OFFICER, you will manage referrals received from Local Authorities and use key information and matching criteria to ensure that families are carefully matched according to children's needs. You will have the ability to work independently and able to use your initiative to find creative solutions to foster placement requests.

The REFERRALS OFFICER role is the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families and Social Workers. You will be able develop positive relationships with colleagues and be confident communicating with professionals at all levels. It would be beneficial to have experience of working within the children's services sector or similar and be able to evidence your administration skills, ability to follow regulatory policies and processes and the ability to work well within a fast paced team. Full training will be provided.

We are a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster carers, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family.

For more information about this post please contact Jo Baker, Referrals Manager on 01527 839632.

To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.

No agencies please.

Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Salary: Up to £26,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Remote or hybrid approach with occasional travel to Bromsgrove Head Office
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days' with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-Site Free Parking

We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic Internal Comms Exec to join our growing team.

About us

Polaris is one of the UK's leading children's services providers with services covering independent fostering and adoption, residential services, education, leaving care and a range of bespoke children's services contracts.

Who we're looking for

We're on the hunt for an Internal Communications Executive to assist in delivering effective communications and engaging campaigns across our community. You'll work closely with the Internal Communications Manager to plan, publish and maintain content covering a variety of topics.

You will also assist in managing our internal communications platform, The Exchange. Liaising with our community's Exchange Champions, you will encourage high-quality, self-generated content that meets the organisational objectives and standards.

As part of the Marketing team, you'll work closely with colleagues to develop and deliver a wide range of creative assets across the community.

Finally, you will assist the Internal Communications Manager to deliver a number of large scale, internal events such as 'The Big Sing Off' and our annual 'Senior Leadership Conference'.

We're big on getting the work/life balance right and a number of the marketing team already work remotely. We're open to this role being remote too, however, travel to our Bromsgrove office will be required along with occasionally visiting some of our regional offices.

Role Details

The Internal Comms Exec will work closely with the Internal Comms Manager to establish and maintain effective communications from the business to our colleagues and foster families.

You will communicate with our people through a variety of channels and assist in managing our internal comms platform, The Exchange. The Internal Comms Exec will also support the Internal Comms Manager, and other internal stakeholders to deliver a range of in-person and online events.

You also will assist in developing a comprehensive communications strategy and help to drive the Internal Comms function forward.

You will report directly to the Internal Communications Manager but will have support form the whole of the Marketing team.

The chosen candidate will have the following:

• Minimum of 1 years' experience working in a marketing or communications environment
• GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent in Maths and English
• An excellent level of written and verbal English
• Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills
• Experience in producing campaign performance reports
• Creative skills for contributing new and innovative ideas

Organisational skills of Internal Comms Executive

• Strong organisational skills and communication skills a must.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Capacity to prioritise and work on multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and resourceful with a 'can-do' attitude

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week of 18th November.

If you would like to find out a little more about this role or if you have any questions, please get in touch with or

Your new company
You will be joining an established and dynamic business in Bromgsrove to support the business with a data project, on a temporary basis for 3+ months.

Your new role
You will be providing critical administrative support for a project that requires a large amount of data to be cleansed, entered and organised. Key duties will be:

• Reviewing large volumes of data on the CRM and Excel spreadsheets
• Entering and moving data to the correct location on Excel
• Check and resolve anomalies/missing data via calling internal and external teams
• Escalate queries where necessary to resolve in a timely manner

This is a full-time role, working a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday 9-5, in the office.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven administrative experience - ideally in a high volume data role
• High proficiency with Excel (basic Excel test required to be carried out at interview stage)
• Confidence working with high volumes of data
• Excellent ability to work in a repetitive role whilst maintaining accuracy
• High attention to detail and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as work in a team

Due to the location of the business, driving will be ideal to get to, as public transport is limited.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent role for someone who loves to work with data and admin, where you can start immediately with a role for at least 3 months' work of work, most likely with an extension. Working with an excellent company and being part of a critical project.
You will be paid £11.44 per hour plus holiday pay, with an easy-to-use app to enter your timesheets and be supported throughout your assignment by a Hays specialist consultant.

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

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POLARIS

Project Coordinator - Education

Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove with a Hybrid Approach to Working. Occasional travel to sites nationwide will be required

Salary: Up to £24,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience

Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days' with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-Site Free Parking

About Us

We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.

Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures.

Due to the success of the expansion and continued growth of our schools we are looking for a Project Co-Ordinator who can; support the Projects Team function and drive the delivery of our growth strategy by working collaboratively with the wider Community in delivering outstanding services to young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with external agents, surveyors and developers
• Work alongside external parties to establish a strong pipeline of suitable properties
• Perform administrative duties associated with growth projects including processing quotations, invoices and preparing business cases
• Support the Project Manager to obtain comparative quotes for procurement purposes.
• Schedule key milestones, ensure timelines are met & manage project schedules.
• Facilitate meetings between the team and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for projects & tenders.
• Support the implementation and tracking of compliance schedules.
• Facilitate communication between team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues in collaboration with the project manager.
• Assist in tracking project expenses and ensure adherence to budget constraints.
• Coordinate tasks and support allocation of resources effectively to meet project deadlines
• Act as a point of contact for project queries and information.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
• Foster cross-team collaboration to complete tasks and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, progress reports and compliance documentation
• Support the project team with site visits

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience:

• Experience working as a Project Coordinator or similar role
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in project management software/systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload to achieve project timescales

For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on 0776 608 1721.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

Your new company
A well established Mechanical Services Building Contractor seeks to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to their team. This client works on a variety of different projects including that of healthcare.
Your new role
You will be working as a Mechanical Design Engineer working on a variety of different projects, you will be utilising AutoCAD and Revit.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be preferably an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer working within the Building Services Industry. What you'll get in return
Competitive Salary
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.

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