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Store Manager

At Scotmid Co-operative, we are focused on serving our local communities and improving people’s everyday lives through our different businesses. We’ve been doing this for 160 years, and we will continue to work hard to do this for many more years to come. We’re a co-operative, which means that we are run by our members for the benefit of the local communities that we serve.

Scotmid food’s aim is to be Scotland’s preferred community convenience retailer and a key factor in achieving this is through our people.

Our Store Managers are key to the success of our business by leading, motivating and developing their teams to exceed customer expectations. Regardless of which store you are in, your main focus areas will include driving sales, product availability and developing the team. You could also have an instore bakery offer, hot food and ‘food to go’, or a Post Office offer that gives your store a real point of difference to get behind.

Our perfect candidates will have retail experience at management level, ideally in food - although we would like to hear from anyone who has a real passion for retail and who can demonstrate that they:

· Are a proven people manager

· Have a clear understanding and proven achievement of KPI's

· Have a passion for retail excellence, standards and customer service

· Have the ambition to drive their team and store to a higher level of retailing

· Have the talent to apply performance management and succession planning in store

We are passionate about supporting, challenging and developing people to be the best they can, and we offer a comprehensive induction and training program to quickly get you up to speed with our business.

To ensure that we comply with alcohol licensing legislation applicants must be aged 18 or over and will ideally be eligible to become a Personal Licence Holder, and as you may be positioned within a store with a Post Office, you will be required to successfully complete Post Office Limited’s security and background checking processes.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries and opportunities for training and development, a Store Manager position with Scotmid is a great way to continue your retail management career.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction Contractor

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Are you an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Contractor in the vibrant South West region? Look no further! We are currently recruiting for a couple of skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile construction projects with an extensive pipeline of work.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring cost efficiency and effective budget control throughout the construction process. Working closely with a talented team of professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.

Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.

Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.

Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Location:

Gloucestershire - Their projects are located in various areas within the region, providing exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding role with a leading building contractor, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Description

Post Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner
Location: Inshes Primary School, Inverness
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £30,107 - £33,665 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Meg Snedden Tel: 01463 773020

Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of the nursery team to ensure the delivery of a quality early learning and childcare experience for children. To provide a leadership role within the setting for other early years staff to ensure the delivery of early level learning through the guidance of the Head Teacher. To ensure that parents are actively engaged in participating in their children’s learning journey.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applicants from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

3 years post qualifying experience of working with young children, preferably in an
Early Learning and Childcare Setting or family support service.

Those employed as Senior Early Years Practitioner (SEYP) should hold a recognised
qualification in Childcare and Education. (For example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will
be paid on grade HC0735.

The SEYP is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a Practitioner in the Day Care of
Children Services. On acceptance of the post, the SEYP should apply for registration
within 1 month of taking up employment.

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Job Description

Post Title: Family Group Coordinator
Location: To be determined - see further details below
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term (12 months*)
Salary: HC9 £42,879 - £46,410 p.a.

*It is our intention that these posts will become permanent at the end of the fixed term period.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Kate Jack, Acting Practice Lead contact no. 077825655682 , E-mail: kate.jack@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families who need support? In Highland we are committed to our strategy of Family First– to safely ensure that children and young people remain with their families within their Highland communities. To do this, we want to work creatively with families to empower them to build safety for children and young people, strengthening relationships for the child and their families and networks.

Following a successful pilot of the introduction of family group decision making in Highlands in the Inverness area, we are now looking to launch this across the wider authority.

We are looking for passionate, experienced social workers to be part of this exciting initiative. The successful candidates will be committed to a rights based approach, giving children and families a voice and participation in their own plans, and will be skilled at liaising with the professional network for the child. At the heart of this approach is a core belief in the power of relationships which can provide the protective factors to help children and young people navigate life.

The post holder will be expected to undertake accredited training and support the development and evaluation of the service. They will be experienced in working with complexity with excellent communication skills.

Although the team has a base in Inverness, we are looking to appoint two co-ordinators who will support the roll out of FGDM across the wider Highland area so we are particularly keen to hear from interested applicants who live in those areas. It is anticipated that you will be required to visit children and their families across the wider authority and possibly outwith the authority on occasions.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Qualification in social work

Experience in child protection and management of risk

Experience of working with looked after children and their families

Ability to engage with a wide range of professionals and children & families, using excellent communication skills

To demonstrate a commitment to strength based & relationship - based practice

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Full-time Kitchen Team Member vacancy at GAIL's!

If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and always work with a smile, then please read on!

We are looking for Kitchen Team Members who have a passion to join the GAIL’s family and for great food made from quality ingredients. You should be motivated by teamwork and willing to help others. With no day being the same, you must be adaptable and positive to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards.

You will be working at pace to prove and bake items for our beautifully presented displays. You’ll know our products and recipes inside out and take initiative to learn more.

Our bakeries open early so typically Kitchen Team Members will start early too – it will vary between bakeries but typically around 5:30am – 6:30am

As appreciation for being a reliable Kitchen Team Member who is always on time and hardworking, we will treat you to amazing benefits including:

• Free food and drink when working
• 50% off food and drink when not working
• Pension Scheme
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24 hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Twice yearly pay review
• Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL’s

Do you live in or around the Inverness area?

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer?

If so, we may have a role which is suited to you as we are recruiting an AC biased M&E Engineer to join our facilities management team.

• Salary: £35,131 or £40,401 per annum, depending on experience


• Door to door pay


• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays


• Additional earnings available through enhanced overtime rates


• 4% bonus, subject to achievement of targets (historically paid out)


• Van (with option for personal use from day 1) and fuel card


• Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE

If you have a fully valid UK driver's license, Multi-skilled M&E experience, and want to progress your career with an award-winning FM provider then read on….

You'll be out and about on the road travelling to your own dedicated sites as our client's first point of call for PPM and reactive M&E and other general building services maintenance. Tasks could include emergency light testing, fire alarms, lamp changes, basic plumbing, and fabric work.

You'll enjoy working autonomously, where you will be responsible for delivering planned and preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair work. Ideally, you will have the ability to confidently carry out a range of other mechanical tasks as well.

To be successful you will have:

Essential:

• HVAC Experience


• FGAS - Cat 4 (minimum)


• Full Valid UK driver's license


• "On the job" experience working in an M&E Engineer role or similar


• Strong communication skills and work ethic


• Awareness and knowledge of health & safety

Desirable:

• 18th edition


• F-Gas qualification


• IOSH working safely qualification


• Plumbing experience


• Basic fabric skills


• 2391 testing inspection

Other benefits:

• Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%


• Life Assurance 


• Access to state-of-the-art training academy


• Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme


• Refer a Friend reward scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Health Cash Plan


• Up to 10% off B&Q/ Trade Point


• 20% off Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing Centres

Other Information

• The role will involve working 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday


• The role will also involve working 1 in 4 weeks on call

At Arcus we are passionate about individual development which is why we are proud to offer industry leading Learning & Development opportunities to our colleagues. At our National Training Academy in Stevenage we have our own in-house team of experienced technical trainers who focus on upskilling and cross-skilling our rapidly expanding mobile engineering team. Colleagues can expect to receive significant investment in safety and technical training to ensure ongoing development of their skills and expertise and to ensure we retain our industry leading self- delivery capability.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed, please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button.

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Our client, a national public organisation are seeking a Senior Property Manager to drive operational and financial excellence across a regional portfolio in the North West. This role supports healthcare properties, strengthens tenant relationships, and ensures optimal portfolio performance through effective leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Regional Property Managers to ensure efficient property operations and tenant support.
• Manage the financial performance, budgeting, and reporting of the regional property portfolio.
• Act as the primary escalation point for stakeholders, resolving operational and property issues.
• Champion initiatives for data accuracy, contract compliance, and strategic property improvements.
• Negotiate lease agreements, contracts and oversee service and budget compliance.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree-level education with a background in property management and landlord-tenant relations
• Strong financial and budget management skills
• RICS or IWFM qualification preferred
• Previous experience within Healthcare industry preferred
• Professional, organised, and skilled at building relationships across all levels

• Available immediately would be beneficial

This is a permanent role, paying a salary of around £80,000 and will based in any location within North West, with requirement to travel between sites when needed. If interested, please apply or get in touch with Laura on 0113 242 8055 or email LauraHastings@c22.co.uk