Total 141 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Manchester, M1 3BE

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK

Salary: £38,700 - £58,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As an Design Engineer, youll work within an exciting, challenging and growing area of the SSE Enterprise business, supporting and undertaking the development of design for Electrical Distribution projects for a variety of customers, in compliance with the relevant legislation and design standards. The primary focus of this role will be to support the design of new DNO and IDNO adoptable electrical infrastructure, from LV through to 33kV, from concept through to detailed construction drawings for the SSE ICP Team.

Key Accountabilities:

- You will develop HV and LV electrical distribution networks designs, complying with the relevant NERS & G81 design guidance, appropriate Network/Systems Operator design standards and industry legislation. You will complete this in an innovative, safe and commercially viable standard against agreed milestones.

- You will be required to plan, develop and coordinated solutions to meet the needs of internal and external clients, contribute to client meetings and provide strong leadership on behalf of the Engineering Solutions team in ensuring a fully coordinated approach to design development and costing, showing strong commercial awareness.

- You will support in the management of design contracts for the development and design of your solutions to address the requirements of a project.

- You will also take ownership for driving forward key innovation projects in order to enhance the solutions which Enterprise develop in order to explore the opportunities in the emerging DE Market, identifying key challenges and creative solutions to drive growth in the business.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A good understanding of the energy industry

- A strong understanding of the UK Electricity distribution structure and regulations

- Qualified Electrical Engineer - to HNC, degree or equivalent certification level

- Background in Electrical Network Planning & Design working within a DNO, IDNO or ICP environment, with a broad technical knowledge and experience in a similar role

- Knowledge and experience with relevant engineering legislation and industry good practice for adoptable DNO and IDNO electricity networks

About our Business

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Zoe on 01738 344072.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.

We are looking for warm, flexible and motivated individuals to provide person centred care and support in our Tameside Extra Care Service from June 2023, which enables older people to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Your role will include:

• Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to older people
• Maximising outcomes for clients by maintaining their independence and encouraging them to lead an active, fulfilling lifestyle
• Collaborating with clients, their families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service

Experience is not essential for this role; however, you must have a warm, caring and respectful personality to succeed in this role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care.

It is expected that you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We will provide you with on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users and a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:

• Guaranteed Contracted Hours (Full or Part Time)
• QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 and 5
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• A range of employee discounts

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.

We are looking for warm, flexible and motivated individuals to provide person centred care and support in our Tameside Extra Care Service, which enables older people to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Your role will include:

• Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to older people
• Maximising outcomes for clients by maintaining their independence and encouraging them to lead an active, fulfilling lifestyle
• Collaborating with clients, their families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service

Experience is not essential for this role; however, you must have a warm, caring and respectful personality to succeed in this role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care.

It is expected that you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service on waking night shifts working 2, 3 or 4 nights per week (to be agreed).

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We will provide you with on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users and a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:

• Guaranteed Contracted Hours (Full or Part Time)
• QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 and 5
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• A range of employee discounts

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

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Senior Security Architect

Help us ensure security architecture considerations are integrated into DWP Digital solution designs at the earliest opportunity

Pay between £52,412 - £70,000, plus 27.9% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000, hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra days off a month.

Location

Your choice of Blackpool & Manchester. We work a hybrid model: some time in an office, some time at home.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users.

Do you want to help support millions of our claimants by designing secure, user-friendly digital services?

In this role you will design deliver and support the technical and security architecture design elements for DWP Digital projects and initiatives, as we fundamentally transform the way public services work in the UK>

You'll collaboratively design secure, modern IT architectures for of the most digital transformations in Europe. You'll help us build better services for millions of users.

Designing World-Class Protections.

DWP maintain and modernise services that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives.

We'll need you to engage with key projects from the Discovery phase and throughout the life cycle through to disposal. Millions of people access our services every day - we need to be a security architecture exemplar.

Our Security Architects need a blend of technical security knowledge, architecture design, and development skills. You will have a deep knowledge and experience in Security.

You also need to be adept and communication, influence and leadership and you communicate and advocate for security architecture design and decision making with senior leaders, forums and governance boards.

Your Essential Skills:

• Application Architecture design and modelling techniques, tools, and standards.
• Application Security Testing e.g., OWASP and Secure Code Assessment tools, and security of container/cluster based solutions e.g. Docker, Kubernetes.
• Identity Management and federation including SSO.
• Cloud Acceleration, SD-WAN, DDoS and network based controls.
• Cloud based assurance and risk models and their application, including NIST and other associated frameworks.
• Information Security innovation as part of the future of Application Reference Architecture.

It is also beneficial to hold 1 or more of the following (or equivalent) when starting the role but this is not essential:

• Azure/AWS Architecture certified.
• CCSK Certified /CCSP Certified.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Details. Wages. Perks.

In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum.

You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 27.9% - that could be worth over £17,000 in your pension pot each year.

Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time.

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

Are you a warm and caring person looking for a meaningful career? Join our team in Wythenshawe, Manchester as a Support Worker. You don’t need experience, full training and support will be given. You get to work for a not for profit care provider that has changed the lives of the people it supports for over 30 years.

“The best thing about working here is the range of activities I get to do, today I am supporting Sam to go to the Zoo. Sam loves the animals and it’s a really fun day. Tomorrow it’s swimming with the girls and Sunday morning we will be off to church. I love my job!” – Maria, Support Worker

We have a range of flexible hours to suit you and your family. The service supports individuals with learning disabilities and is located in Wythenshawe, Manchester with excellent public transport by bus and tram. We are only 20 minutes away from Sale, Chorlton, Didsbury, Cheadle and Manchester Airport.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship - we can only accept candidates whose visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

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Are you a caring and proactive individual? Are you looking for a rewarding career in the Mental Health sector? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Community Recovery Support Workers to become part of our services in Trafford, Greater Manchester. Our staff play a vital role in ensuring that positive mental health and housing related support is delivered to all of our service users in a personalised way. We want people who will engage with those we care for, and build trusting relationships with them and their wider support networks.

As a Community Recovery Support Worker, your role will include visiting service users in their own home or within other settings and offering them practical and emotional support. We encourage our service users to live as independently as possible, and work towards this in accordance with their individual support plans.

Experience of working in the Care and Support sector is preferred, however if you share our drive, passion and values for helping those with mental health needs, then do not hesitate to apply! You will receive full training, excellent peer support and a work environment that wants to see you succeed.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period.
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• Free employee support programme
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

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Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and encourages independence and community engagement.

We are seeking two warm, compassionate and proactive people to take a lead in providing person-centered care and support to our services users. The Tameside Extra Care services comprise of four extra care sites across the Tameside borough and we have a role at our Duknifield service and a role at our Ashton Under Lyne/ Hurst service. You will also assist the Extra Care Manager and Registered Manager in ensuring an empowering service which meets the needs of our clients and works with the service user’s families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable.

Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and as a successful candidate; you will receive a full local and corporate induction, and attain a level 3 certificate in ‘Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care’. On completion of your probationary period, you will automatically be enrolled onto the NVQ level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your training and development needs during regular supervision and appraisal meetings.

You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as, sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking to name but a few.

You will be required to work in a flexible manner, on a roster basis, which will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. Previous practitioner experience in working with vulnerable adults is essential; however what we need most from you is gumption and a can-do attitude.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this position, please contact Sally Goulden (Registered Manager) on 07811 808 765 or sally.goulden@creativesupport.co.uk or Leigh Birch (Service Director) on 07970 803 256 or leigh.birch@creativesupport.co.uk.

We do not accept CVs in lieu of a completed Creative Support application form. All job offers are subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, the costs of which are borne by Creative Support. Creative Support is not a recruitment sourcing agency, all employees are directly employed by our organisation. We do not accept cold calls or sales/marketing contact from recruitment candidate sourcing/advertising agencies.

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Join us as Head of Data Architecture

• We’ll look to you to lead our data and analytics architecture teams to define and then influence the future of Data Architecture and Technology in the bank, including our ambitions as we become cloud first
• Working in collaboration with business and technology leaders across the bank, you’ll drive direction, mobilise plans and guide all business and technology data architecture roadmaps to be robust, coherent, understood and well implemented
• This is an opportunity to explore your leadership potential and bring a purpose-led focus to your work in this highly influential role

What you'll do

As Head of Data Architecture, you’ll be influencing the development of business strategies at a bank-wide level, while identifying transformational opportunities for the businesses and technology areas associated with both new and existing technologies.

You’ll be leading and managing the Data and Analytics Strategy and Architecture for the bank, ensuring the vision, strategy and architecture roadmaps required to deliver propositions for our customers.

Your top priorities will include:

• Defining and communicating the current, resultant and target states architecture for the assigned scope, making sure that the architecture links to, and is informed by, the overall organisational strategy and architecture
• Translating architecture roadmaps into packages of work that allow frequent incremental delivery of value to be included in the product backlog
• Defining, creating and maintaining architecture models, roadmaps, standards and outcomes, for the assigned scope, using architecture strategies to ensure alignment to adjacent and higher level models
• Championing a One Bank mindset and driving towards this through continuous optimisation and simplification of the architecture, partnering across business and technology to make sure that capabilities are shared and re-used
• Owning the operating model and practice for the discipline of architecture in the bank, setting standards for excellence both in the creation of the architecture and in building the capability of our architect population

The skills you'll need

To make an impact with us, your knowledge, experience and leadership qualities will be key. That’s why we’re looking for a leader with experience of developing, syndicating and communicating architectures, designs and proposals for action. You’ll also need the proven ability to translate architectures into meaningful and actionable plans.

In addition, you’ll bring:

• The ability to collaborate and manage stakeholders
• An understanding of industry architecture frameworks
• Experience of working with business solution vendors, technology vendors and products within the market
• A background in systems development change life cycles, best practices and approaches

We are currently seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join our charitable organisation based at the Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire Regional Office. The core mission of this role is to provide invaluable support to our Service Director. With a strong emphasis on efficiency and organisational excellence, we are dedicated to enhancing our ability to deliver the highest standard of care and support to individuals within our community.

In this role, your extensive experience as a Personal Assistant will be pivotal in streamlining our operations and ensuring the efficient functioning of our regional office. We are looking for an individual who not only possesses the necessary skills but also has a proven track record of optimising processes and facilitating the Service Director's mission to provide exceptional care and support.

If you are a seasoned Personal Assistant with a passion for enhancing efficiency and providing critical organisational support, this opportunity is tailored for you. By joining our dynamic team at the Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire Regional Office, your experience will become the cornerstone of our ongoing success in delivering the best possible care and support to those in need within our local community.

For further information about this role, please contact:
Jonathan Keane, Service Director
Phone: 07794394516
Email: jonathan.keane@creativesupport.co.uk

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We are looking for a female senior support worker within South Manchester mental health service in Northenden. Supporting adult females who have severe and enduring mental health diagnosis. The service provides 24 hour support which requires staff to fulfil sleep in’s as part of rota hours. The service is CQC r(Care Quality Commission) registered for the activity of personal care. This is part of the provision for those who require this who live at the accommodation.

Below are some views from the women who live at the supported accommodation about what they are looking for in the staff team that work with them:

“To be able to make a cup of tea (a good one) and spend time with me”

“To understand my emotions when I am upset and take the time to get to know me”

“I enjoy gardening and music, I enjoy being in the garden and company when doing this. When listening to my music in my room I like to be left alone to dance and enjoy my time and not be disturbed.”

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, inclusive, organised and caring individual with leadership qualities to support people to achieve to greater independence. With the aim to work intensely with women to achieve move on using the trauma informed care, recovery and person centred practices. You will ensure a high standard of quality of life for the people supported working in collaboration with the women receiving a service as well as in partnership with agencies involved in the woman’s support and care planning.

This post is an ideal opportunity to become involved in the delivery of a high quality service, giving real job satisfaction whilst utilising your experience in a senior position. You will have excellent line management support and development from a CQC registered manager. You will join an established and experienced team. This is an experience for a person seeking to develop their career in leadership and management. The role is fully supported through a probation period with consistent supervision and access to training to assist your learning and development.

Creative Support is proud to have been providing the service in Withington for over 25 years. In 2016 the service remodelled from residential service to support accommodation to meet the change in need of women leaving hospital settings
During this time the service model has been able to develop and progress with the experiences people living with mental health have. The service has emphasis on bespoke support planning and key worker relationships. The key aim is to support women’s recovery journeys and ensure pathways for greater independence are available and can be achieved.

The role will involve practical assistance with daily living, support and delivery/access to a wide range of activities that promote personal wellbeing. Day to day oversight of rotas and staffing needs as the y arise and excellent communication with line management/senior colleagues.
You will work flexible shifts on a rolling rota to meet individual needs in a personalised way. Experience of supervising staff is desirable. Prior experience and possession of a relevant qualification is desirable.

As a Creative Support employee, you are entitled to a number of benefits such as:
• Guaranteed Contracted Hours – full time (37.5hours) or part time (below 37.5hours)
• QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 and 3
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• Highly serviced employee advice line
• A range of employee discounts

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and encourages independence and community engagement.

We are seeking two warm, compassionate and proactive people to take a lead in providing person-centered care and support to our services users. The Tameside Extra Care services comprise of four extra care sites across the Tameside borough and we have a role at our Duknifield service and a role at our Ashton Under Lyne/ Hurst service. You will also assist the Extra Care Manager and Registered Manager in ensuring an empowering service which meets the needs of our clients and works with the service user’s families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable.

Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and as a successful candidate; you will receive a full local and corporate induction, and attain a level 3 certificate in ‘Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care’. On completion of your probationary period, you will automatically be enrolled onto the NVQ level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your training and development needs during regular supervision and appraisal meetings.

You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as, sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking to name but a few.

You will be required to work in a flexible manner, on a roster basis, which will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. Previous practitioner experience in working with vulnerable adults is essential; however what we need most from you is gumption and a can-do attitude.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this position, please contact Sally Goulden (Registered Manager) on 07811 808 765 or sally.goulden@creativesupport.co.uk or Leigh Birch (Service Director) on 07970 803 256 or leigh.birch@creativesupport.co.uk.

We do not accept CVs in lieu of a completed Creative Support application form. All job offers are subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, the costs of which are borne by Creative Support. Creative Support is not a recruitment sourcing agency, all employees are directly employed by our organisation. We do not accept cold calls or sales/marketing contact from recruitment candidate sourcing/advertising agencies.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.

We are looking for warm, flexible and motivated individuals to provide person centred care and support in our Tameside Extra Care Service from June 2023, which enables older people to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Your role will include:

• Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to older people
• Maximising outcomes for clients by maintaining their independence and encouraging them to lead an active, fulfilling lifestyle
• Collaborating with clients, their families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service

Experience is not essential for this role; however, you must have a warm, caring and respectful personality to succeed in this role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care.

It is expected that you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We will provide you with on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users and a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:
• Guaranteed Contracted Hours (Full or Part Time)
• QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 and 5
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• A range of employee discounts

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.

We are looking for warm, flexible and motivated individuals to provide person centred care and support in our Tameside Extra Care Service, which enables older people to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Your role will include:

• Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to older people
• Maximising outcomes for clients by maintaining their independence and encouraging them to lead an active, fulfilling lifestyle
• Collaborating with clients, their families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service

Experience is not essential for this role; however, you must have a warm, caring and respectful personality to succeed in this role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care.

It is expected that you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service on waking night shifts working 2, 3 or 4 nights per week (to be agreed).

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We will provide you with on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users and a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:

• Guaranteed Contracted Hours (Full or Part Time)
• QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 and 5
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• A range of employee discounts

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

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Building Design and Innovation Lead
£45,000 - £55,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre (hybrid working) (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy)
12-month secondment/fixed term contract (maternity leave cover)

We're looking for a motivated Building Design and Innovation Lead to help us to lead, maintain, govern and continually improve business unit design standards for Co-op. In this role, we'll look to you to align strategic change initiatives into property design standards. It's an exciting opportunity for you to have a real impact on the look and feel of our Co-op property, and to gain fantastic exposure across the wider Property team.

What you'll do
* Govern change initiatives across Co-op Property, making sure our construction methods and design specifications are fit for purpose
* Control trials within Property model governance forums, and support business case submissions, helping to change model design and technical standards into Property delivery workstreams
* Take a lead on identifying opportunities to drive commercial opportunity and reduce costs associated with change initiatives
* Make sure that change impacts are communicated into Food and Funeralcare Property Finance governance forums
* Be accountable for creating design manuals
* Optimise design details and processes for creating and maintaining the Co-op estate
* Create solutions to innovate and drive change in our design processes
* Manage and deliver change initiatives, trials, concepts and new projects

This role would suit people who have
* A background in design
* A good understanding of our Co-op stores
* Great communication skills and the confidence to influence others
* Project management experience
* Strong commercial acumen
* Great presentation skills with the ability to create engaging presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint

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
* YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for your favourite brands

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 colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

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What's on offer?

• Challenging work, designing logos for print and manufacture
• Autonomy dealing with enquiries and clients, working closely with the customer service team
• Busy, secure pipeline of work for 2024
• Close-knit and supportive team
• Hybrid and flexible working hours!

What you'll need

• Ideally be qualified in Graphic Design, with abilities in the Adobe suite, particularly Illustrator. Other than that, you'll need to be friendly, switched on, and hard working!

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

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