Total 36 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7TT

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Traffic Dispatcher - 2pm - 10pm - Permanent -£28,000 Trafford Park, Manchester You will be working within a small, busy and friendly down to earth team, working for a UK leading recycling company, A quick look at the role. Recycling/Waste experience is not necessary as we offer in-house training Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. The successful candidate will need to work as part of a team, with a wide variety of daily duties a few examples listed below): Call handling - liaising with customers and/or our internal call centres and drivers. Daily debrief of drivers - assisting with confirmation of work plus dealing with any anomalies/issues. Liaising with customer service department and/or direct with customers to resolve issues - including any hazards identified by drivers. Order processing and confirmation + running and clearing daily reports. Administrative tasks and housekeeping. Requirements Here's what is required: · Strong knowledge of the local area. · Exceptional communication skill with the ability to communicate in writing, on a one to one basis and via the phone with all levels including management, team members and internal/external customers. · Ability to plan, organise and prioritise effectively. · Experience of working to strict deadlines in a time critical environment. · A willingness to adapt and develop skill-sets and knowledge which is determined by the role/business. · Computer literate - comfortable using business software and Microsoft Office Suite (specifically strong knowledge of Excel). Benefits And here's why you'll love it · Competitive salary · Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, they don't grow. · Generous pension scheme. · Medical and dental scheme. · Retail and leisure discounts. · Holiday and travel discounts. · Bike to work scheme. · Plus, much more…… Dedicated to diversity. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It's why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn. Call Emma on 07483919913 0R send your updated CV

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A fantastic opening has arisen for a motivated and organised Senior Project Manager to join the Digital Delivery team at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT).

We have ambitious plans, using Informatics and IT, for improving all aspects of the Trust. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated staff, willing to work to our model our values and behaviour’s.

You will join a growing, motivated, and supportive team and will be well placed to develop your skills and knowledge.

This is a fast-paced organisation so to be able to meet your deadlines effectively, you’ll need a calm head under pressure, be dedicated and have a good eye for detail.

TheSenior Project Managerwill be responsible for leading the design, development, management and the delivery of complex projects within their scope of work including risk and issue management, reporting, milestone achievement, financial management, comms and engagement, benefits management and ensuring appropriate governance is in place to support.

You will have extensive project management experience, be flexible, committed and friendly and will enjoy helping others via solid communications and interpersonal skills.

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024

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Business Assistant
£23,400 - £27,500 plus great benefits (Work level 6B)
Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and coming into the office at least 3 times a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for a Business Assistant to join our Commercial function, and provide support to our Heads of Commercial, making sure these colleagues are organised and able to work as efficiently as possible. In this role, we'll look to you to provide a professional and personal service with a difference. You'll be an advocate for change and new ways of working, making sure our senior leaders are always up to date, informed and organised. We'll need you to act as a trusted confidant for the team, working with professionalism and discretion at all times.

This isn't your ordinary business assistant role. It's an opportunity for you to learn new things and gain exposure across our commercial function, while growing your skill set and building your profile.

What you'll do

• Support senior leaders with administrative activity such as diary and email management
• Attend and support key meetings, managing the agenda and logging action points
• Make sure our leaders are prepared for meetings, and that they have all the information and documentation that they need, when they need it
• Be a proactive member of the business assistant network, sharing ideas and ways of working
• Be involved in a wide range of ad-hoc project work within commercial

This role would suit people who have

• Great organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
• A high level of proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook - as you'll be using this software to coordinate multiple diaries and workloads
• The ability to build meaningful relationships with a range of colleagues and key partners
• The confidence to engage with external suppliers at senior levels - you'll need to represent yourself, the commercial team and the Co-op professionally at all times
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to challenge and escalate issues when necessary

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

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 a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. 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

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes.

Grade G £33,366 - £37,035 per annum

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Role specifics Recognised HR, training and development (or teaching) or leadership qualification.

Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance - #HappytoTalkFlexible

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Workforce Planning and Development Officer to work in the Organisational Learning and Development team. The role will focus on planning the delivery of learning and development activities across the council, schools, and children’s and adult’s social care settings.

You will identify development needs, plan learning activities and evaluate the outcomes, ensuring legal, ethical and regulatory responsibilities are met.

You will engage with a range of stakeholders to identify their workforce training needs and provide advice and guidance on activities to meet those needs. You will be responsible for commissioning training providers and suppliers and promoting training online and through social media.

This is your chance to make a real difference to people who work in Bolton in helping to improve our skills and the services we deliver.

About You

As an enthusiastic and highly motivated person, you will use your verbal communication skills to engage and influence others at all levels.

You may not have worked in a learning and development environment previously but you will have a passion for making a difference to individuals, services and organisations.

You should be resilient and flexible and enjoy working in complex and changing environments. You’ll also need to be highly organised and self-disciplined, with experience of project management and following commissioning processes. You will also possess a recognised qualification in a HR, training and development, or teaching discipline.

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and explain how you meet the points on the person specification.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk

Job Description

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Introduction

Are you passionate about the delivery of projects and programmes? Are you able to manage time, budgets, change and risk on a diverse range of transport projects?

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Control Engineer to assist the Project Controls Manager in delivering a high-quality service across Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

Your Role

As a Senior Project Control Engineer, working alongside our existing team of commercial, risk and project management professionals you will develop project schedules from first principles, establish robust monitoring and methods of analysis with periodic reporting up to senior levels and make recommendations to the project and programme teams.

You will lead a small team of Project Control Engineers whilst managing your own portfolio of projects and contribute to the continued development of the department.

For more information, please see the role profile at the bottom of the advert.

Who are we?

We are seeking individuals to join our Projects Group Function, where you will be part of a dynamic team controlling the development, delivery and programme management of a range of exciting projects across the whole of Greater Manchester, including over £1 billion of investment in Rail, Bus, Active Travel, Metrolink and Highways infrastructure.

At TfGM Project Controls is based upon the Association for Project Management framework to support project delivery by providing solutions to four fundamental questions:

Where are we?

What has it cost to get here?

Where are we going?

How can we correct any problems?

What you’ll bring

You will have significant experience of working in a Project Controls environment with prior experience of complex highways, large civils infrastructure or specifically rail projects being of advantage.

You will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of planning techniques, cost and change control, baseline management principles and be proficient in the use of Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Excel and SAP.

You should also be able to analyse contract programmes and understand the principles of NEC contract management in relation to programme. Good communication skills, self-motivation and a proactive approach to working are essential. You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent levels of experience.

At TfGM we’re all about making travel easier in Greater Manchester whether that be by foot, on wheels, tracks or rails (or a mixture of all four!) Our Projects Group Function plays an important part in delivering this mission being responsible for delivery of the largest transport portfolio outside of London and are responsible for delivery across a large, complex and technically diverse portfolio of capital projects and operational programmes. Our people are reliable and honest and work in a respectful, rewarding and empowering environment.

What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

What we can offer you

This is a permanent position with a salary of £67,015 - £74,092 per annum. This is comprised of a base salary £56,361 - £63,438, plus market supplement of £10,654 per annum. The market supplement is paid monthly and reviewed annually. Salary on appointment will be dependent upon your skills and experience.

This market supplement is paid monthly and will be reviewed annually.

Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy additional holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support a culture of promoting good work/life balance
• Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
• Personal development and upskilling through apprenticeships
• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required

What's next?

To apply please submit your CV and also provide a covering letter providing clear examples of how your experience meets the requirements of the role, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Role profile

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Your new company

Step into the world of a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry as a Finance Business Partner! This isn't just any finance role-it's your chance to drive pivotal decisions and support influential senior leaders - the Sales Director and Finance Director. Imagine being at the forefront of healthcare innovation, shaping the future of a business that's making a real difference in people's lives. If you're ready for a role that challenges, inspires, and excites you, I want to hear from you!

Your new role
As a trusted advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the business.
Partnering with the Sales Director and Finance Director to deliver actionable insights and influence business decisions.
Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes to achieve business objectives.
Conducting in-depth financial analysis to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive profitability.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Translating complex financial data into clear, impactful recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed
A strong background in finance business partnering, ideally within a complex, commercial organisation.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving business performance.
ACA/ACCA/CIMA/QBE

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary of up to £75,000.
Hybrid working model, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
Comprehensive private health insurance.
The chance to work in a high-growth, innovative industry with a company making a tangible difference to people's lives

What you need to do now


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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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Job Title: Asset Data & Planning Officer
Salary: £20 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £23.46 P/H LTD Umbrella P/H
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary
Location: Manchester, M21
Start Date: December 9th/16th
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | Flexible & Hybrid working (3 Days in Office)

Join our client's team as an Asset Data & Planning Officer - Sustainable Assets, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of our corporate plan, asset management strategy, and investment programmes. This position ensures that the data within our asset management system is accurate, up-to-date, and continually improved to guide effective decisions and investments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain stock data within the asset management system, providing essential reports for department and business use.
• Assist the Strategic Asset & Investment Manager in creating stock condition survey schedules and long-term investment programmes.
• Provide data and reports to inform decisions on acquiring or divesting housing stock.
• Collaborate across departments to align investment with local priorities, budgets, and compliance obligations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in analyzing large datasets and effectively communicating findings.
• Understanding and ability to analyze financial data, including cost modeling.
• (Desirable) Experience with asset or property data within the housing sector.
• (Desirable) Background in major/planned works programming.
• Proven ability to deliver high levels of service to both internal and external customers.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk

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.

#LI-MMB
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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: 6 December 2024

Interview Method: In Person This Role is Subject to: DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance - This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Officer (Level 2) to provide a dedicated business support function which is based between Town Hall Extension and Alex House.
We are looking to recruit a highly organised individual who will be expected to provide confidential, accurate and timely administrative duties. You should possess commitment to team working, be proactive in your work ethic, able to manage your own workload and be expected to show initiative and be responsive to the needs of the service. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a high level of expertise in minute taking. Knowledge and understanding of IT packages including Microsoft with good keyboard skills. The post holders will also need to be an effective communicator with good written skills which would support them in communicating with internal and external partners.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

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.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (DBS) (as applicable)

When you join us

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Business Process Partner - Finance
£55,000 to £60,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll split your time between home and coming into the Manchester office at least twice a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for a Business Process Partner to join the partnering team within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day'.

We'll look to you to be part of a new team in our Optimisation Centre (OC) offering a service to our new SAP S4 HANA Solution to our colleagues, making sure our integrated solutions meet our business requirements. Through service partnering, you'll link all the relevant areas of the business and look to continuously improve the Businesses SAP End to End processes. If you have an analytical approach and an awareness of end-to-end processes, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills.

What you'll do

• Develop and optimise the 3 main end-to-end business processes, supported by business subject matter experts, BPPs, Process Analysts and Technical Specialists
• Partner with senior leaders and their teams to make sure initiatives needing OC support are understood and fed into the triage process to support roadmap planning and prioritisation
• Attend governance forums and planning sessions to understand future direction, potential requirements, and wider sources of change from other programmes
• Partner with teams of business analysts and subject matter specialists to deliver improvements
• Drive knowledge transfer between the OC and the business areas, acting as the point of contact for end users
• Represent the team on large transformation programmes, providing the relevant input to process or solution design decisions and ensuring alignment with the OC roadmap
• Work with monitoring analysts to develop key performance metrics
• Provide advice on specific training needs and the development of training materials
• Identify risks and issues, taking ownership of delivering solutions and mitigation

This role would suit people who have

• A finance background with knowledge and understanding of Finance end-to-end processes
• Great communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to technical and non-technical audiences in a compelling way
• Good influencing skills, with the ability to constructively challenge when necessary
• A talent for building positive relationships with partners at all levels across the business

Why Co-op?
If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

Building a diverse environment
We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. 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

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

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.

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging business management role in an education setting in the Wigan area?

Do you have the skills and experience to manage the financial and operational aspects of a school?

Are you available in the New Year? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Hays Education are supporting a primary school in Wigan, who are committed to aspiring and caring for their children, providing excellence in education and fostering a supportive community for both staff and students.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced School Business Manager to join our school team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the strategic and financial management of the school, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources to support their educational goals. You will be responsible for the strategic planning of all areas such as budgets and finance, human resources, facilities and on-site health and safety.

This is an exciting term-time only role, working on a full-time basis.

• Overall management of all aspects of the school's finances, providing detailed reports to relevant stakeholders and advising on all implications of decisions.
• Prepare budget forecasts and pupil number trends for the annual budget setting process.
• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the agreed budget to actively monitor and control performance and to achieve value for money.
• Manage the operation of all school bank accounts.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and school policies.
• Using the school IT systems for maintaining information relating to finance, trips, online payments and communicating with families.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support the strategic direction of the school.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including local authorities, suppliers, and contractors.

What you need to succeed

• Experience of working in an educational environment
• A good working knowledge of school systems.
• Experience of contributing at a strategic level within the senior management/leadership team of an organisation.
• Experience of managing budgets and finance.
• Knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation.
• Experience of leading, managing, and motivating staff.
• Ability to lead and manage change.
• A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of young people.
• Flexibility and willingness to be adaptable.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this school business management role within Wigan, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Our school is looking to interview imminently, so don't delay your application!

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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Teacher of Business – Part Time and Full Time Positions Available
Reference: SCCG2794A | Closing Date: 1st December 2024 | Interview Date: TBC

Salary: £26,444 - £43,795 per annum (Pro Rata’d for Term Time Only Positions)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time & Part Time Term Time Only | Hours per Week: 1 FTE | Location: Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ

About the Role
An exciting opportunity to join our progressive Business, Travel and Health department as a Teacher of Business. We are seeking a dynamic individual that can join us in supporting with academic progression and achievement, alongside forming industry links with key stakeholders.
The department of Business and Travel is well-established and offers a range of vocational courses from level 1 to level 3, in addition to launching the T-level Management and Administration from September 2024.

We are particularly interested in applicants that have a background in delivering BTEC Business courses Level 1 to Level 3. Industry related experience in areas such as finance, marketing or human resources are also welcome.
The applicant will have strong communication skills and be prepared to deliver innovative and engaging lessons that align with college standards and up to date industry knowledge.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

For more information, please visit our website and twitter or if you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email HR@salfordcc.ac.uk

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 2 Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

• Start date: January 2025
• End date: July 2025
• Full-time and long-term position
• Teaching Business Studies at KS3 & KS4
  We are working in partnership with a secondary school in Bury who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Business Studies Teacher to join their team. This is a full-time and long-term job. There is a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate. Due to this being a long-term job, full teaching responsibilities will be required, including planning and marking.
  
  Job Description
  Delivering engaging and creative Business Studies lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
  Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments.
  Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
  Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.
  Participating in extracurricular activities and school trips.
  
  Requirements
  Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  Recent experience teaching Business Studies at secondary school level.
  Strong behaviour/classroom management.
  Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members
  If you are interested in this role, contact Abbie Albison at Hays Education by applying via this website or email
  ***Hays Education are currently recruiting Qualified Secondary Teachers for teaching roles around Greater Manchester. Refer a Friend/Colleague and Hays can issue £350 vouchers for every successful appointment
  
  We look forward to hearing from you
  
  
  
  

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Assistant Finance Business Partner Location: Home working Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 The Aurora Group The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Due to a recent internal promotion; we’re currently looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner. Whilst the role is home based, there is a requirement to travel occasionally to Twigworth, Gloucestershire where our Central Office provides financial support, leadership and governance to the group as well as a number of our sites across the country. The Role: As a key member of the Finance Business Partnering Team you’ll be working closely with our Finance Analyst and Financial Controller in supporting one of our Finance Business Partners to ensure that the financial position and forecasting of a number of our services (schools/colleges) within the group is accurately reported. Whilst ensuring our Principals are kept fully abreast of financial matters relating to their site you’ll be expected to help and guide the sites’ leadership teams to maintain good budgetary control; ensuring they are fully versed in their financials and are enabled to make appropriate decisions as a result. For the services you’ll be responsible for; you’ll play a key a role in preparing the month end management accounts (with meaningful commentary and analysis); assisting the Finance Business Partner with the preparation of the annual budgets and monthly reforecasts; help to embed financial controls and processes on site and provide insightful analysis, performance monitoring and financial modelling as appropriate
Skills and Qualifications Experience: Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: AAT Qualified (or studying towards CIMA) preferred. Experience in working in a Finance team, and experience of producing monthly management accounts and reports. Strong IT skills with good knowledge of Excel. High degree of accuracy/attention to detail. Excellent team player with strong communications skills, with an ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial managers. Credibility and confidence to work with senior managers across the organisation. Whilst the role is predominantly home based there will be a need to work from our office in Twigworth when required as well the occasional visits to our services.
Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Training and Development Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. Save money on your bills!! With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme. Competitive Pay and Reward Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. UK Health Cash Plan This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you. Employee Assistance Programme Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. Refer a friend for £1,000 We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply) How to Apply: Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.