The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester
Location: Brentford
Hours: full Time
Salary: Up to £33000 basic salary, OTE £35000
Ref: OC18772

We have a new vacancy for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester for my client's main dealership in Brentford. Excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join a high-performing team. This role suits a Vehicle Technician looking for a long-term role.

Company Benefits:
* 32 days annual holiday (includes 8 bank holiday days).
* Discounted servicing & parts across the Group.
* Annual staff social events.
* State of art working environment.
* Paperless environment, including electronic clocking, write-ups and resources.

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester duties:
* Vehicle servicing & general maintenance and repairs

* Vehicle Diagnostics.
* Brakes, suspension, clutches.

MOT testing

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years experience in a busy workshop.
* You must be a level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent to (City and Guilds).
* Full UK Driving License.

Consultant - Yvonne Martin - Octane Recruitment
VTSTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
SAP / Control Engineer (132KV EHV/HV, Data Centre, iDNO/DNO Experience)

The SAP/Control Engineer (Electricity). Murphy MUA iDNO business is looking to expand their team with a permanent full-time Control Engineers appointment on Electricity 132KV EHV and HV Data Centre.Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role predominantly involves Network Operations management, Faults and Maintenance, network control daily management, and other administrative duties relating to the electricity network distribution management system, enabling the effective and timely processing of network management, asset management, quality of supply, managing all other network operations reporting of related activities.
The SAP Control Engineer (Electricity) is responsible for the network operations and documentation management of all Electricity asset and network operations related matters within his or her remit, ensuring, all safety and engineering standards are met, to control our network operations, faults, emergencies, administration records and standards of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution networks (DSRs Safety Rules) are all met.

The SAP/ Control Engineer is required to ensure the delivery of several key activities. Experience of EHV and HV Data Centre, network control, operations, project delivery, 132KV EHV and HV Switching schedules, maintenance and protection is essential. The successful applicant will be working on our iDNO adopted networks, carrying out full network control of any 132KV EHV/HV Switching, maintenance and protection works are in progress on our iDNO network.This role will sit within and between the Adoption, Engineering, Design, and Asset adoption team and this role may involve working cross functionally with other departments of the business.
What you will be doing

- Responsible for the delivery of all 132KV EHV/HV network operations and control activities.
- Knowledge on Switching on DNO/iDNO and private network 132KV EHV and HV networks.
- Issuing and receiving of safety documents on the iDNO networks as applicable.
- Supporting the delivery of power outage works, across the plant, and the associated project and contract management skills
- Electrical 132KV EHV/HV/LV Engineering experience across a wide range of systems.
- Undertaking of engineering studies, O&Ms, technical specifications…etc
- Producing technical reports in related to the electricity distribution network.
- Project management of large-scale Data Centres, and Battery Storage sites
- Experience being as the primary point of contact for on-site engineers who will carry out works on our iDNO network.
- Developing scoping documentation and Main Connections or Protection Diagrams (MC&P)
- Help on specifying and managing related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs and VTs.
- Review, assess detailed designs including SLDs, AC/DC schematics, and protection system.
- Previous experience working in design or commissioning of power system protection, ideally at a distribution level 132KV EHV, HV, and LV on DNO/iDNO networks.
- Support on standby and out of hours coverage of electricity faults and emergencies.


Who we are looking for

- Experience working within an electrical operations 132KV EHV, HV, and LV systems.
- Knowledge of UK electrical practices and standards
- Knowledge of Standard ICP or Electricity construction.
- Good knowledge of network operation and maintenance.
- Experience of working in electricity distribution networks.
- Procurement of, tendering and management of major service and refurbishment contracts
- Technical officer, contract management, assigning appropriate work skills to enable delivery
- Candidates must demonstrably work knowledge of electrical distribution network design and construction standards.
- Working knowledge of the CDM regulations and the role of principal engineer.

Admissions Officer, QA Higher Education
Fulltime, Permanent Opportunity, Hybrid Working, mainly working from home
London OR Birmingham OR Manchester Based

Do you have a background in admissions, or education or recruitment or perhaps sales and are looking for a new challenge? Are you used to a fast paced role where attention to detail, ability to multi-task and have good IT skills are a must? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About our role: As Admissions Officer you will implement and co-ordinate the processing of student applications to our University partners. You will be reviewing incoming applications, validate applicants' academic records and/or professional experience. Overseeing the day-to-day aspects of Admissions, liaising with various internal and external stakeholders on related matters.

Here's some of what's involved: (click through to see the full JD)
Review incoming applications, validate applicants' academic records and/or
professional experience
Ensure admissions procedures are in place and maintained in accordance with the QA and partner Universities' guidelines and procedures and in compliance with partner Universities' Accreditation and UKVI regulations
Ensure the CRM system is consistently updated and information is detailed and
accurate and that appropriate student data is recorded and maintained in compliance with partner Universities' accrediting bodies and UKVI regulations.
Provide clarifications to student's queries in a professional manner.
Work closely with recruitment team to ensure required documentation is received to process applications within set deadlines.
Communicate admissions decisions to applicants

Bring your experience:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational and planning skills
Demonstrated ability to implement and review policy and procedures in respect of compliance requirements
Ability to work effectively within a cross functional team environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to problem-solve
Experience of working in a customer-focused environment
Ability to work with tight deadlines
A little more about QA Higher Education:
Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.

#highereducation
#administrator
#london
#birmingham
#manchester
#studentapplications

Equal Opportunities
At QA Higher Education, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Experienced Administrator for our Academic Team
QA Higher Education
London, hybrid working mainly working from home.
Do you have strong administration experience ideally within the education sector (preferred) or within a busy back-office function where organisation and communication are key? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About our role: As Faculty Administrator, you will enjoy supporting the Academic Team in the day-to-day running of the Campus bringing excellent office and administration skills. Your role will be vital to help us develop University and QA Higher Education relationships to ensure that processes and procedures are accurately managed to support academic progression, attendance, compliance, student support and communications.
Good IT, Word and Excel skills a MUST
Here's a flavour of what's involved:
Carrying out audit checks on Solent pages to ensure that Solent Registry Team have created the module pages for- the upcoming new semester, ensuring they have the correct start and end dates.
Sending comms to Solent Registry Team to ask them to create the submission links for modules and ensuring that these have been created including (first sit and resits) and that they have the correct submission deadlines.
Ensuring that the submission links are opened and made visible 2 weeks before the submission deadline.
Carrying out audit checks to ensure module leaders have made the resit assessment briefs available on their respective module pages by week 12.
Setting Up Groups on Schedular and the Submission Links for Modules that have Group Assessments
Carrying out audit checks to ensure that module leaders conducted Standardisation with their respective Teaching Teams before marking commences and reported Suspected cases of Academic Misconduct and reverting the outcome of the audit to the Heads of Year
Collating expense claim for sessional lecturers re: Standardisation, Marking & Moderation
Collating the Moderation forms from Solent and saving them on a folder
Collating the Summary of Adjustments from the Welfare Team and saving them on a folder
Update the BSc Course page with materials.

Bring your experience:
Sound administrative experience preferably within the education sector.
Experience of multi-tasking and delivery to agreed timescale.
Experience of managing and prioritising workload
Excellent communication skills
Excellent literacy, numerical skills and Excel skills
Team player
Flexible and adaptable to change.
Well organised and methodical



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A little about QA Higher Education:
Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Equal Opportunities at QA Higher Education: our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.
We look forward to hearing from you!

The Role: Product Communications Manager
Location: London, Hybrid 1- 2 days in the office
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 Hours per week
Salary: Competitive




About the role:


We are looking for an experienced Product Communication Manager who will develop an internal product communication strategy and create technical communication materials to maximize product understanding and usage. Working closely with the Product, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams, they will ensure that product updates, features, and launches are communicated effectively and efficiently, both internally and externally.


A 'day in the life' of a Product Communications Manager:
Develop and maintain product documentation, including user guides, technical bulletins, release notes, FAQs, and in-app guides.

Create and manage product demos and webinars for internal education on product features and updates

Collaborate closely with the Product team to understand product updates, features, and launches.
Provide necessary product information and materials to Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Support teams.
Collaborate with Marketing teams to create product-focused content, such as blog posts, case studies, and whitepapers.

Your experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in product marketing, product management, technical writing, UR/UX or a related field.
Experience in creating and executing communications strategies and processes.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications:

Ideally we would require a Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent, if not at least relevant experience in a similar role.

Down time
Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.


How we'll help with finance matters
In addition to pension, group income protection and life assurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme.


Personal growth
Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too!
You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from Circus Street and Cloud Academy on a variety of tech and business topics. Or perhaps you'd like to enrol on a Degree or Masters programme to enhance your skillset or learn new things.


Our people
We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this.


We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.


If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps:

Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. If you'd like to hear more about the role you can find me on LinkedIn - Giselle Rodrigues or email me: - happy to help!

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Applications are invited for a Quality Officer based within the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with significant clinical trials experience to help support the delivery of high quality research within the ICRF, a purpose built facility which specialises in early phase clinical research in patients and healthy volunteers.

The successful applicant will play a key role in the ICRF, promoting quality at all times and helping to support researchers and other staff to ensure that trials are properly managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable regulations.

This is a varied and exciting opportunity for an excellent communicator with sound judgement who is able to solve problems and manage their time effectively. Key aspects of the role include monitoring of clinical trials, database development, auditing and contributing to the development of ICRF systems and processes.

You should hold a degree or equivalent in a biomedical field and have extensive experience in clinical trials. In depth knowledge of GCP and research governance regulations is essential. You should be highly motivated, act with integrity at all times and be committed to quality and continuous improvement.

This is a fixed term appointment until 31 August 2027 initially.

This role will involve a range of tasks and the ability to be flexible. The main aspects of the role are summarised below, but please refer to the job description for more detail.

The post holder will:
• Play a key role in helping to ensure that clinical research conducted within the ICRF is compliant with regulatory requirements and GCP.
• Help identify non-compliances and deviations from best practice, ensuring that they are promptly reported and properly addressed.
• Promote openness, teamwork and collaboration within the ICRF by providing colleagues with constructive support and guidance.
• The post holder will promote quality, regulatory and GCP compliance in the ICRF by carrying out a range of QC and QA activities. In collaboration with the Quality Assurance and Governance Manager, the post holder will help to support the appropriate set-up, management and closure of Imperial sponsored trials and contribute to successful delivery of the ICRF audit programme.
• The role is mainly based at the Imperial Clinical Research Facility at Hammersmith Hospital, but will involve some travel to other Imperial campuses and external participating sites.
• The division of responsibilities is as follows:
• Quality Assurance (approx. 40%)
• Monitoring of Assigned Clinical Trials (approx. 30%)
• Data Management (approx. 20%)
• Other duties and general responsibilities (approx. 10%

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.


This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

Electricians or Electrical Testers required
London Postcodes E, W, NW, N.
Up to 40k Basic, Excellent Benefits, Van, optional OT. OTE 45 to 50k.
40 hour week 8am 5pm, Mon to Fri
Interview and start ASAP

Due to recent expansion we require skilled Electricians for testing or maintenance depending on your preference for day to day works to a very high standard. To work within safety regulations, work policies, and electrical codes and standards. To provide high levels of customer service to our clients and their residents.

Main duties and responsibilities:
As a valued Electrician you will report to the Supervisor and you are the first point of contact between the business and our end client. You must have good written and oral communication skills and have a high level of technical knowledge across the electrical industry. Acting as an ambassador to position the company's reputation as a leading and respected employer. The main duties of an Electrical Engineer include:

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, servicing, inspecting, and testing
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults
• Carry out electrical remedial works
• Undertake new electrical inspections
• To action reactive electrical works
• To complete emergency lighting inspections and repairs
• Carrying out company works as required and to desired standards
• Carry out work to a high standard in schools, void, occupied and communal areas
• Providing the highest level of customer care and always promoting a good external perception of the company
• Complying with company procedures and policies to ensure smooth delivery of our service
• Producing reporting on time and to agreed standards
• Adhering to the company's quality management system and recycle correctly and responsibly

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary relative to experience (PAYE)
• 23 days holiday per year, and you can secure 1 extra day holiday per full year of service up to a cap of 25 days. From this allowance we will provide you the option to sell 3 days back to the company per year, or you can take 3 days into the next holiday year. Plus, statutory bank holidays (currently 8)
• Over and above the increased allowance, should either or both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve fall on a weekday, you will not be required to work past midday, but will be paid a full day.
• Auto enrolment into the government pension scheme.
• Vehicle + Fuel card upon requirement.
• Company phone and tablet device available when required.
• All plant tools supplied for example drills, steps, ladders, heavy duty power tools.
• We pay time and a half rate for evening and Saturday working hours.
• We pay double time for night-time, Sunday, and bank holiday working.
• Weekend working available.
• Availability to out of hours call out rota.
• Flexible working approach upon agreement.
• Amazing in-house training programme where training is given on and off site, inhouse and external (member of NICEIC, ECA and FIA). E- learning platforms available. Development review and progression opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing focus with anonymous external support line.

Please apply online with an updated CV.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. CMS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Operational To support the Primary Care Quality Leads and the Director of Nursing-Primary Care in the quality and assurance process. To lead the overall project management and implementation of the Learning from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE), Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF) and the achievement of PSIRF's three strategic aims of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy: 'insight', 'involvement' and 'improvement.' To lead on Primary Care quality improvement and ensure robust processes and incident reporting digital solutions are in place for managing Serious Incidents under the PSIRF and LFPSE. To support the Primary Care GP Practices in ensuring the provision of the right high-quality care to the right patients and service users at the right time by the right staff. To ensure continuous Primary Care service/quality improvement based on three elements of Quality: Patient Safety, Clinical Effectiveness and Patient Experience. To support the development and implementation of the Primary Care Quality Strategy. To Provide patient safety advice to staff across the Primary Care and liaise with the ICB of Patient Safety specialists within the Quality Team. To work with the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP Practices to ensure the embodiment of quality improvement principles in reducing service provision variation and improving patient safety and patient experience. To support having an environment in which efficient delivery of patient care is in line with fundamental and evidenced-based standards to ensure a framework of safe practices exists. To collaborate with the Primary Care and the Imperial Partners on safety matters and escalate to the Director of Nursing for Primary Care on patient safety incidents, complex complaints, Care Quality Commission action plans and any identified risks in the system. To incorporate evidence-based practice, innovative thinking and research in improving patient/client and staff experience. To support the Director of Nursing for Primary Care in ensuring Quality of care provision radiates across all four Primary Care Strategy offerings (Access, Proactive Care, Preventative Care and Planned care). To escalate to the Director of Nursing for Primary Care on patient safety incidents, complex complaints, Care Quality Commission action plans and identified risks in the system. To support the Primary Care Providers in ensuring high-quality care and improving the service users and the workforce's experience as part of providing quality assurance and performance frameworks. To lead on ways of improving the local population's health outcomes and support Borough level projects. To work closely with the ICB quality team, primary care contracting team, and learning hub to have intelligence on quality care information and data to support quality improvement. To support to the relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives and support the Director of Nursing for Primary Care. To provide visible, inspiring leadership to all staff across the ICS. Champion a professional and open culture that empowers staff to deliver quality care compassionately and act as a role model for high professional standards. To lead incorporating quality improvement methodologies in Primary Care Nursing, Allied Healthcare Professionals, Community Nursing, Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) workforces' transformation work streams, leadership programs and clinical supervision. To lead specific Primary Care projects such as Cervical Screening and support primary care programs such as access, immunisation and vaccination, GPN modelling workforce transformation, and advanced clinical practitioner maturity, to name a few. To proactively create an open, inclusive, equitable culture. Ensure the contributions and perspectives of all staff are heard and valued and influence decision-making within the team. To support the Director of Nursing for Primary Care with NWL Primary Care Reference Group, NWL Clinical Advisory Group, local Clinical Interface Group/Senate, Patient Safety Committee and other internal and external groups/committees as required. To lead the Business Case preparation and presentation and ensure the implementation of related projects. To lead the preparation of papers for the relevant Executive Committees and Board such as Primary Executive Care Group. To actively participate in the ICS System Quality Group and lead on quality improvement projects as directed by the Director of Nursing, Chief Nursing Officer and the Chief Medical Director. Attend the Primary Care multi-disciplinary networks and practice nurses meetings. This job description and person specification are only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out and other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. Finance To support quality, innovation, productivity and performance that improves quality of care and patient outcomes; driving transformation through agreed improvement models to improve value for money. To act in a way that is complies with statutory orders and financial instructions. Information Management Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, including presenting information involving a wide range of stakeholders in formal settings; therefore, the post holder must have the ability to deal with resulting potentially challenging situations. Developing and presenting highly complex presentations and reports at the Primary Care Executive Group meetings, System Quality Group, Performance Committee and other meetings as directed by the Director of Nursing and the Chief Nursing Officer. Primary Care Executive, Primary Care Focus Group. To ensure processes are in place for the management and reporting of information to internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the quality element of the Directorate risk register. Support the wider ICS by participating in meetings in other directorates as appropriate. Planning and Organisation Support the Directorate with the development of strategic and annual plans for the directorate that contribute to the delivery of the ICBs strategic and annual plans. Identify opportunities for growing, improving and redesigning services in line with the ICBs objectives. To provide and receive history complex, sensitive, contentious information, presenting at Primary Care meetings, PCN, Primary Care Operating and quality meetings. To ensure the ICBs objectives and patient safety requirements are fulfilled within the primary care portfolio of services. Policy and Service Development Working collaboratively with the ICB programme leads and ensure quality is embedded in provider contracts, liaising with the Programme Directors to ensure a full understanding of provider pressures which may impact on provider quality and making a corporate contribution to the delivery of the commissioning strategy and plans of the ICS. Support the processes for spreading and sharing learning and outcomes.

House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

In-House Services (IHS) provides high-quality facilities and services to Members and their staff, and to staff of the House of Commons, supporting them to carry out their work in a clean, comfortable, safe and efficient environment.

Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), within In House Services (IHS), consists of approximately 115 in-house staff and a large number of contractors who maintain the Parliamentary estates (Commons & Lords) buildings, engineering systems and furnishings in order to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment, equipped for the demands of the 21st century.

The Role

The primary purpose of this role will be to ensure that the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team complies with all relevant statutory maintenance regulations in addition to acting as Parliament's Responsible Person for Legionella management and acting as Parliaments' Deputy responsible person for asbestos management. The role will proactively identify issues, take corrective actions, make recommendations for resolution, escalating non-compliance issues promptly and appropriately.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Take responsibility for developing and ongoing monitoring of arrangements for effective Legionella Management including managing the Parliamentary Legionella Management plan and ensuring current operational practices reflect current Legislation and guidance.
• To assist with the management of the estate wide confined spaces and roof access management plans including ensuring appropriate safe working practices are in place.
• Carry out monthly audits to ensure that all statutory maintenance is identified and recorded on PMSTs work management system and monitored for 100% compliance, including investigation of escalation of non-compliances.

Skills and Experience

Essential Qualifications:

• Legionella Management (BOHS P901, P903) or a specific City and Guilds relating to legionella management.
• Asbestos Management (BOHS P405, S301, W504, P407, D407)

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of building services related to statutory legislation and its application and compliance regimes.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of managing asbestos and legionella issues in large buildings or estates.
• Proven ability to demonstrate experience in managing contracts including contract specification, procurement, and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to engage with a variety of people and adapt style and content to meet audience needs whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement with a 500-word limit.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

The salary is inclusive of a Market Sector Allowance of £3,500 per annum for a period of two years. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

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Risk & Assurance Advisor

Reference Number - 79569

This Risk & Assurance Advisor position will report to the Risk & Assurance manager and will work within the human resources directorate based in our London office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary depending on your level of experience and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 22/09/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.

• Discounted access to sports and social clubs

• Employee Assistance Programme.

This position is ideal for an experienced, qualified auditor or risk and assurance advisor looking to use their experience within a supportive and dynamic environment. As a Risk & Assurance Advisor at UK Power Networks, you will help ensure the integrity and effectiveness of our risk management and assurance processes. You will gain broad exposure across the entire organisation, contributing to our status as a high-performing Distribution Network Operator.

UK Power Networks is a frontier performer in our sector in the core areas of safety, customer service, reliability, and resilience. We are a critical part of ensuring the transition to Net Zero, in addition to entering a new regulated price control period. We are moving away from traditional methods of simply investing to build a physical network to building a smarter, more flexible, and efficient energy system.

The Risk & Assurance team is a trusted and respected group of professionals with diverse backgrounds, covering Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, Regulatory Compliance, and Fraud Investigations. The Internal Audit team works with the business to provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of UK Power Networks' internal control environment. We are a catalyst for change, helping the business aim to improve its control environment and performance. We use the latest Data Analytics tools and methodologies in our assurance reviews to provide enhanced assurance and valuable insights.

Scope and Principal Requirements

This autonomous role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated professional to influence and shape the future of risk management within a dynamic, regulated industry. You will ensure the UK's transition to Net Zero by improving and establishing the latest assurance techniques.

• Leadership: Lead a portfolio of diverse internal audit assignments, ensuring the highest standards of quality and integrity. You will provide assurance over all risks faced by the organisation.

• Partner Engagement: Build relationships with partners at all levels, including Executive leadership and external partners. You will help drive improvements.

• Advisory Role: Use your expertise to advise the business on risk management practices, ensuring that risks are identified, avoided, and managed according to our vision and goals.

• Collaboration: Work with the wider Risk & Assurance team to implement opportunities for integrated assurance, using the latest data analytics tools to provide enhanced insights and value.

• Continuous Improvement: Apply your experience, knowledge to produce recommendations that lead to tangible, meaningful and measurable results.

Essential experience:

• A relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or an assurance/audit/compliance qualification (e.g., CIA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Experience in internal audit or a related assurance function.

• Experience with internal control frameworks and risk management principles.

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior leadership.

• Lead others to solve complex issues across a functional organisation, and an emphasis on using data to create solutions.

• Write accurate, concise and impactful audit reports and you will discuss sensitive topics

Advantageous experience:

• Experience in the utilities or industrial sectors, with an understanding of the operational risks and regulatory environment.

• Familiarity with fraud investigations or regulatory compliance processes.

• Experience with the energy industry and a commitment to contributing to the UK's transition to Net Zero.

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to work across all areas of the Risk & Assurance team.

• Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation in assurance practices.

Fire Surveyor Inspector (PO4)

Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fire Surveyor Inspector (PO4) to join our team. As a Fire Surveyor Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of buildings and structures within our jurisdiction. You will conduct thorough inspections, surveys, and investigations to assess fire risks and enforce fire safety regulations. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about fire safety and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities
Conduct inspections and surveys of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations
Identify potential fire hazards and recommend appropriate measures for their prevention and control
Inspect fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers, to ensure their proper functioning
Review construction plans and specifications to assess their compliance with fire safety regulations
Investigate fire incidents to determine the cause and origin and provide recommendations for improvement
Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection findings, violations, and recommended corrective actions
Collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders to develop and implement fire safety programs and initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in fire inspection, prevention, or related field
Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire safety regulations and codes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
Proficiency in using technology and software tools for inspections and reporting

Hours Per Week: 36:00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £26.34
Location: Islington, North London

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please send an up to date CV.

Building Control Team Manager

Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Building Control Team Manager to lead our dedicated team in ensuring compliance with building regulations and maintaining the highest safety standards within the construction sector. This role is critical in supporting our commitment to quality and excellence in building control by overseeing all aspects of building regulation processes, facilitating seamless communication among various stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are completed in adherence with local, national, and international standards. As a Building Control Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing a positive team environment, driving professional development for team members, and implementing innovative strategies to enhance our building control services. You will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of the team, guiding them through assessment procedures, inspections, and consultations. The ideal candidate will possess a dynamic approach, combining technical expertise with leadership capabilities to effectively manage resources and foster strong relationships with clients and construction professionals alike. Join us in our mission to create safe, sustainable, and efficient buildings, where your leadership will make a meaningful impact in the construction industry.

Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Building Control Team to ensure effective day-to-day operations.
Oversee the assessment of building plans, ensuring compliance with relevant building regulations and standards.
Coordinate and conduct site inspections to monitor project compliance and identify potential issues.
Provide expert advice and guidance to clients, architects, and contractors on building regulations and safety.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team through training and development initiatives.
Prepare reports and documentation related to building control activities, compliance, and inspections.
Collaborate with other departments and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with policies and procedures.
Requirements
Proven experience in building control or a related field, with a strong understanding of building regulations.
Relevant qualifications in building control, architecture, or engineering.
Demonstrable leadership skills with experience managing a team effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex regulatory challenges.
Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
A commitment to professional development and staying current with industry trends and regulations.

Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Pay Rate: £420.00
Location: Islington, North London

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.

Learning Designer
QA Higher Education, London Based, Hybrid Working
Do you have a teaching background and enjoy designing and developing blended learning products ideally for higher education programmes?
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing business, generated by our expanding list of University Partners. We are student centric and very passionate about our contribution to our students' success.
Here's some of what you will be doing: (please click through to read the full JD)
You'll design and develop interactive blended learning products for QAHE programmes. This will include the design, scripting and storyboarding of the digital learning components as well as production of the content in specialist software.
You'll need to build strong collaborative relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), members of the Learning & Teaching Team and other academic stakeholders to develop understanding of the requirements of the course content, its learning objectives, and the learners' skills requirements.
Collaborate with these key stakeholders to design high quality, engaging and innovative blended learning programmes for QAHE's core products.
Contribute to the design which integrate seamlessly with the live event and asynchronous stages of delivery.
Storyboard and script digital learning content and assets by applying learning design and pedagogical principles to effectively develop learners' skills and knowledge.
Update and maintain course and content documentation, ensuring that it is accurate, version controlled, and quality assured.

Bring your experience:
Strong knowledge of educational theory and instructional/learning design principles.
Understanding of different e-learning development techniques and methodologies - formal and informal
Extensive experience of developing blended learning and e-learning learning solutions
Experience working in a materials development environment, preferably related to online and blended learning
Practical know-how on VLE/LMS content creation and management.
Practical know-how on rapid learning authoring tools.
What we'll do for you: Being a learning business, we get how important your learning and development is and of course we want you to be the best. We'll give you the very best development to do your job and help you to develop your skills further to reach your potential.
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A little more about QA Higher Education: Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a fire control centre officer for a prestigious bustling and vibrant riverside destination set in a magnificent setting in the heart of London Bridge. There is something for everyone at this stunning destination and we are looking for high calibre SIA Licensed Security Personnel to join our Team.
The roles are diverse, interesting, busy, and vibrant in line with the nature of the destination. If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply.
Information:

Position: Fire Control Centre Officer
Location: London Bridge
Pay Rate: £14.41 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week
Shifts: 4 on 4 off Days & NIghts

Job Requirements:

SIA CCTV Licence required
SIA Door Supervisor licence would be a bonus
Strong IT ability – including Excel, Word, Outlook
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of local area
Excellent levels of customer service at all times
Demonstrated ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
To have a smart appearance befitting the company
Good organisational skills, flexibility and reliability
First Aid trained is a bonus
Be fully aware of current CCTV policies and data protection requirements

Duties:

The officer at all times, carry out their duties and responsibilities to comply with policies/procedures.
To respond to all incidents within 12a Hays gelleria, taking ownership of the situation through to its natural conclusion to both client and management satisfaction.
Effective communication with the Control Room Manager and Duty security manager and escalate any issues as required or necessary.
Assist the area 3 supervisor in the fire command centre and issue access passes, keys & radios and ensure that the issue logs are kept up to date & report any anomalies to the area 3 Supervisor.
Carry out varying administrative tasks as directed by the management team.
Action access control requests from the Intercom at varying entry points on the estate.
Maintain the daily occurrence log (DOB) to ensure all incidents and occurrences are up to date.
Be conversant with all life safety systems and assist in responding to all emergencies promptly.
Direct any telephone enquiries or messages to the relevant person or department
Answer enquires received on the intercom and action access requests from various locations as required.
Action and communicate fire alarms as received in the fire command centre
Answer and transfer telephone calls
Action permit and access requests
Ensure officers are on post and that positions are not down manned without authorisation.
In the absence of the Area 3 Supervisor send out MINS or ENIPs as and when required with the parameters set out in operating procedures and as directed by the client.
Follow protocols for maintain the security of the Fire Command Centre and its facilities.
At all times the post holder must maintain and respect the security and sensitivity of the service. Comply with the adopted Code of Practice and service operational procedures at times, breaches of which will result in disciplinary action being taken.
Any other duties which are equal or similar to the responsibility level and the grade of the post
Ensure accurate records are maintained of all equipment, including Radios, BWCs and ensure that all officers on the estate are correctly equipped.
Maintain the Fire Command Centre visitor logs
To monitor and operate communication with Security Officers (When required).
To manage and organise all onsite duties, so that operational needs are met.
Operationally assist and support the Security Team as required - Organise Security to attend to alarm activations and incidents on shift.
Ensure a thorough handover is conducted with the FCC officer of the previous shift.

The roles will cover arrange of internal & external duties, inclusive but not limited to
Safeguarding the premises, people and assets within the estate, Excellent Customer Service, CCTV Surveillance, Security Systems knowledge, Internal & External Patrolling, Fire Marshalling duties, banksman duties, Incident Management, First Aid, Concierge Duties, Reception cover, Maintaining access and egress for emergency vehicles at all times, Ensuring entrances and exits are not blocked or access restricted and providing a 5* service to the public and clients.
Benefits:

Health care plan (HSF)
Perk Box (HSF) – discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
Cycle to work scheme
Tailed Site Uniform
First class training allowing you to develop your skills
A view for career development
Long service & Employee Recognition awards

CIS Security has been providing manned guarding services since 1972 and has developed into one of the most effective and reliable security companies in England. At CIS Security, we work as a team to deliver operational excellence and truly believe that the service we provide is unparalleled in the security industry.
At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, quality, and business needs.
Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then you have not been successful on this occasion.