Total 20 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Blackpool

Your role will be an Associate Commercial Practitioner (HEO) within the sub-category Business Services Team in the wider ABBSER Category.

The role’s overriding responsibility is to support commercial activities across the sub-category encompassing the full commercial lifecycle. This includes supporting our internal stakeholders to determine our commercial strategies for future delivery of their services, supporting procurement activities and undertaking contract management, supplier performance and relationship management.

We are seeking aspiring commercial professionals who are capable and enthusiastic individuals with relevant transferable skills looking to build a career in a commercial environment.

You will need to be driven, dynamic and a proactive individual with experience of building collaborative working relationships; be able to identify problems, build creative solutions, improve ways of working and work towards ensuring commercially sound outcomes.

Successful candidates will support CD in playing a crucial role in driving and supporting DWP’s efficiency agenda, helping better control costs through third party spend.

Person specification
Your role will be supporting the procurement and contract management of a portfolio of contracts throughout the commercial lifecycle. Full training will be provided on all aspects of commercial activity.

The main responsibilities for this position include, but are not restricted to:

Supporting procurement activity for specific Business Service initiatives across the full commercial lifecycle (sourcing, contract, performance and relationship management).
Provide commercial advice to a wide range of stakeholders to support colleagues with market engagement, sourcing, tendering and a wide range of procurement activities.
Stakeholder Management / Engagement / Communication.
Working with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external) to support the development of the Business Services strategy for commercial category initiatives.
Create positive supplier relationships, encouraging innovation, creation of “value add” solutions, and a strong customer service ethic.
Support the production and review on governance documents and processes for DWP Internal Governance alongside support to Ministerial, Treasury and Cabinet Office gated submissions.
Develop and maintain compliant input and records of commercial activity on Microsoft Lists pipelines and DWP’s eProcurement solution (which utilises Jaggaer) within the scope of your daily role.
Support the contributions towards supplier cost savings targets, and initiatives that increase efficiency whilst maintaining performance and risk management.
Supporting the development, review and execution of contracts including supporting negotiation where required.
Support stakeholder engagement surrounding more complex contract issues and procurement documents.
Play an active part in supporting Commercial Directorate values and culture.

Senior Digital Project Manager

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

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

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience in taking full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of a number of large-scale complex projects, utilising both internal and external suppliers.
• Demonstratable skills in effective project control, change control, risk management, ensuring testing processes are maintained, using data to respond appropriately and develop solutions.
• Experience of managing complex external dependencies that have required significant planning and prioritising in order to ensure pace and quality of delivery is maintained
• Concise communication with the team and stakeholders. Explaining complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and influencing Senior level decision making.
• Experience in identifying appropriate development for both themselves and their team to improve the delivery.

You and your role

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will be working on a number of complex end-to-end digital transformation projects, ensuring project control, risk identification & management, project reporting and stakeholder engagement. As a senior member of the team, you will be lending your extensive experience and skills to guide, support and coach a team of project managers.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £66,058

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and increasing by one day after 5 years, and up to 31 day after 10 years.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We 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 flex-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.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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Planner / Scheduler required to work for a value driven not-for-profit business with a truly amazing team! The hours are full time, 35 hours per week. The main purpose of the role is to deliver excellent customer service and booking inspections, through effective resource scheduling and planning.
You must have previous experience in the co-ordination or planning of works! It would be perfect if you have previous experience dealing with repairs or damp and disrepair, however this is not essential. The role would suit someone who is highly organised and able to manage their own workload well and has a high standard of customer service! You must be a strong communicator for this position!

What will you be doing as a Planner / Scheduler?

• Allocating and planning inspections for both in house operatives and external contractors covering day to day and void jobs
• Monitoring and managing inspectors diaries to maximise productivity
• Monitoring and managing time taken to complete jobs, following up on outstanding work and ensuring both in house and external contractors communicate the status of the damp and disrepair allocated to them
• Being the principal contact for in house operatives
• Ensuring excellent customer service

If you have the following skills and experience, we would LOVE to hear from you:

• You must have previous experience planning and scheduling operatives / engineers works or distributing works for disrepair or maintenance
• Proficient with the full range of Microsoft Office
• Your previous job titles may include; Planner / Scheduler / Scheduling Co-ordination / Planning Co-ordinator / Resource Planner / Planning Officer
• Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication
• Effective liaison with staff/other stakeholders to give information/find information/resolve problems
• Organisation and ability to time-manage workload
• Able to deliver a high standard of customer service
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as own initiative

What's in it for you as a Planner / Scheduler?

• Salary £26,500
• 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week full time
• Full training on the internal system provided
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Working for an award winning, not for profit business, who are truly passionate about what they do
• Immediate start can be available for the right person

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

Apprentice Business Analyst

looking to start your journey as an Apprentice Business Analyst? At DWP you will have the opportunity to continually learn and work with a great team.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

DWP have been undertaking an ambitious technology transition over the past few years, and there is still a long way to go.

If you join us a Business Analyst Apprentice, you'll be supported by your line manager, skills coach, fellow apprentices on the programme and the Business Analyst community. You will have access to a variety of sources of encouragement to help you succeed.

We are ready to support you with your learning and self-development throughout the apprenticeship and beyond. You will grow your skills and experience through working with more experienced colleagues and through the support of other people in the same profession.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

You will be given time out from your role to work on your apprenticeship. You must be committed to seeing through the apprenticeship and complete the qualification. This includes working a minimum of 30 hours per week to ensure you have enough time to complete the apprenticeship.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As a Business Analyst apprentice, you will be part of a dynamic team, learning and growing your skills across various exciting projects.

The role is designed to provide you with hands-on experience working on key DWP projects and services, while working towards a formal qualification in Business Analysis.

In this role, you will help:

• Solve problems and create solutions that benefit real people.
• Drive improvements in how services and processes work, especially for government and citizen interactions.
• Break down complex issues into actionable, easy-to-understand steps.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain exposure to a variety of tasks, including:

• Business Process Modelling
• Data and Gap Analysis
• Requirements Engineering and Management
• Stakeholder and Business Impact Assessments
• Agile ways of working and more.

You will build a portfolio showcasing your learning and practical applications of these skills, supported by your line manager, mentors, and the broader Business Analyst community.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the apprenticeship you are required to hold the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• Hold a valid passport/birth certificate or residence permit.
• Have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date or hold some form of exemption.
• Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date.
• You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.
• You must hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent or be willing to undertake a functional skills assessment.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in either Blackpool and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Work: We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of £29,500

Pension: Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 26 after one year, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave.

Our broad benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes:

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
• 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
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process.

Please note- If you are applying on a part-time basis, you are required to do a minimum of 30 hours per week as this role combines work and studies.

Stage 1: Application

Stage 2: Interview

We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only TWO STAGES.

Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital.

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Your New Company
A well established family-owned manufacturing business operating from the head office in Blackpool, is now searching for a Business Support Officer to help and support the operations and sales department on a permanent full-time basis. You will be responsible for day-to-day movement of all materials despatched, transport and all other relevant documentation.The working structure of this role is Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm with an hour's lunch break.
Your new role

• As Business Support Officer, your role will include running reports, filling, answering phone calls and e-mails both internal and external.
• Any other reasonable task requested by the directors would also be included. Along with the preparation of orders for dispatch and other customer specific requirements, i.e., quality certificates, label requirements.
• Order transport as required and liaise with freight forwarders and carriers, printing of batch sheets and labels. Whilst also liaising with production, warehouse, planning, purchasing and sales.

What you'll need to succeed

• To be successful in securing this position, you should be self-motivated, positive, ambitious and hardworking.
• You must be comfortable working within a small team and confident to engage with office and external staff to build strong relationships.
• This role requires a lot of data entry tasks; therefore, you should have good attention to detail and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, including additional IT skills (including Microsoft, such as Word and Excel).
• It is imperative that you have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Please note, previous experience within Administration is required.

What you'll get in return

• Based in Blackpool
• Full-time - Permanent
• 30 days annual leave
• £23,600
• Receiving training and support
• Free parking
• 5% pension scheme
• Business development
• A family business which celebrates its staff and encourages social events around Christmas, Birthdays and charities.

What to do now
If you are interested in this position, please apply now and send an updated CV for consideration.

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Contract- Permanent Hours- 37.5 hours per week (part time may be available) Salary- £22,000 - £25,000 p/a depending on experience Showtown are seeking a dynamic finance and resource team who want to sparkle under the bright lights of our spectacular museum and charity… Following our hugely successful opening of Showtown – the Museum of Fun and Entertainment in Blackpool, we are now expanding our Finance Resources team with two new roles. Collectively you will lead our organisational back office, controlling financial management and systems and providing resource and compliance expertise for our charitable organisation the Blackpool Heritage Museum Trust. Want to help shape the future of Showtown? Read on… BUSINESS SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR Juggling a wide variety of resource activities your focus will be on providing business support to our team through your co-ordination skills and can-do attitude. You will have a keen attention to detail, have a cool head and a determination to complete business tasks on time. Working for the Head of Finance Resources you will support financial systems and management activities as well as co-ordinating a suite of resource functions including HR, ICT, Payroll and contracts. As a key part of the wider team, youll be the kind of person who is a real team player and wants to help others thrive through your organisational skill. Find out more: https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/join/careers/job-opportunity-business-support-co-ordinatorClosing date: Monday 14th October 2024 at 9am Please submit your up to date CV and up to two sides of A4 or up to 5 minute video describing why you
are applying to be our Business Support Co-ordinator and what relevant skills and experience you would
bring to the role.
Please submit to recruitment@showtownblackpool.co.uk clearly stating the role you are applying for.

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Junior Digital Project Manager: Pay up to £36,545 plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

 

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

   

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Digital Project Manager to join us at DWP Digital. You will join a flourishing, supportive delivery community delivering one of the largest digital transformations in Europe.

Our Digital Project Managers use a range of skills and methodologies, managing multi-functional delivery teams to deliver change, maintain our core applications and deliver new services that support the lives of millions of people across the UK.

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

   

The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. 

 

Delivery. Work. Projects. 

As Junior Digital Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working on small projects or deliverables within larger projects. This includes assisting with plans, risks, issues, and other project governance.

You'll will be tracking and managing progress and budget, contributing to accurate reporting for senior project managers and governance boards.

In your role, you'll harness a variety of credible information from both internal and external sources to bolster decision-making processes. Additionally, you'll foster collaboration and effective communication within your team, navigating conflict and contributing to the establishment of a cohesive team culture.

You will take charge of your learning and development to enhance knowledge and skills in principles, methods, and tools.

You'll ensure consistent communication among project stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers, aligning with project/digital messaging.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? 

 

• Takes responsibility for the satisfactory completion of defined pieces of work or deliverables within larger projects (typically with direct business impact and firm deadlines) delivered by internal teams and/or 3rd party suppliers.
• Experience of communication, and tailoring messages to a range of audiences.
• Experience of collaborating with stakeholders and/or suppliers to resolve complex issues, managing conflicting dynamics.
• Regularly monitor your own and team's work against milestones ensuring individual needs are considered when setting tasks.
• Familiarity of supporting the delivery of large SaaS products, preferably ServiceNow, or similar in a rapid cadence is also considered highly desirable for one of the vacancies.
• Experience of identifying and managing risks to ensure successful delivery.

Details. Wages. Perks. 

 

You'll join us in our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield.

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. 

 

In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £36,545.

 

You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.9%.

 

You'll get a generous leave package starting at 24 days, rising to 30 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. 

 

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

 

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home 
• 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 
• Sports and social activities 
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture 
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. 

 

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

What skills and experience we're looking for



Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• 5 A*- Cs at GCSE including English and Maths.
• Experience of working in an administrative setting.
• The ability to use MS Office software packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as Explorer and databases.
• The ability to prioritise, work efficiently and accurately, particularly under pressure, to deadlines and using own initiative.
• The ability to address sensitive matters with a caring manner and maintaining confidentiality at all times.



What the school offers its staff



About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Your new company
This education provider is based in the Blackpool area and has an excellent reputation for the high quality of education provided to students in the local area, so much so that they are ranked in the top 5% in the UK. In order to maintain these high standards, it is important that the college has the right staffing structure in place and that the right individuals are appointed, which has therefore led to this new vacancy for an IT Project Manager. This is a newly created role which is due to further IT development across the college and will allow someone the opportunity to shape their career working in this highly reputable organisation. The role will primarily be based at a campus in the Blackpool area, but will require travel to other local campuses and will also offer a hybrid working model.
Your new role
Reporting to the IT Director, the IT Project Manager will be responsible for the daily management of IT projects across the college, with an overall focus on ensuring that projects are delivered on time and in line with budgets. As IT Project Manager, you will become an integral part of the IT team, working closely with IT team leaders and the wider IT team, as well as staff in various departments across the college. To ensure the timely delivery of projects, this will require you to complete all project documentation from project inception to completion, ensuring you are reporting around any risks to the project and keeping all key stakeholders up to date on the progress of projects. On a daily basis, the role will therefore require you to build and harvest relationships with both internal and external parties, providing reports and communication around all ongoing projects. As IT Project Manager, you will complete documentation related to progress updates, change requests, RAID logs and provide full business case documentation for senior stakeholders. Projects you will manage will vary, including software development projects, implementation of system projects, more technical projects and also building of interfaces, with around 10-20 projects running at any one time. In order to successfully fulfil this role, you will be working on project systems which will include MS Projects & JIRA, as well as using the appropriate project management techniques.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must have significant project management experience, with experience managing IT projects being essential. A knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques will be essential, with a Prince2 or similar PM qualification being desirable. Should you have experience working in the education sector, this would also be beneficial. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills with the ability to easily build relationships with key stakeholders and will have proven experience in managing and delivering projects on time and in line with budgets. You will have a proactive approach and be seeking a role where you can grow and develop.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of up to £45,000 which will be in line with experience, as well as joining a successful and highly regarded IT team where you will experience further career development and growth. The organisation offers 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and an attractive benefits package which also includes a local government pension scheme (defined benefit) and other benefits such as study support, a wellbeing scheme which includes free breakfast, free eye tests and various others. In addition, you will have access to free parking and on-site food and beverage outlets at subsidised costs.
What you need to do now


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

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Oracle E-Business Database Engineer: Pay up to £48,347 plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. 

 

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

   

This is an exciting opportunity for an Oracle E-Business Database Engineer to join DWP. This position is situated within the Data Platforms Team which ensures DWP services are designed, delivered into production and maintained, using agile methodology.

DWP is the UK's largest government department, our services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones. We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions, and make sure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years, making payments worth over £195bn per year, supporting over 20 million citizens every day.

The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. 

 

Delivery. Work. Projects. 

Our drive is to move to cloud-based technologies from on-premises hosting. You will be delivering valuable pieces of work to advance Data Platforms product offerings in line with our Vision and Business Plan.

Delivering successful outcomes in this role, the main responsibilities include:

• You will work with a team of Database Specialists and Engineers and provide support for production and test Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 systems.
• You will join an Agile Delivery environment and will support and work closely with the development teams.
• You will undertake Oracle E-Business R12.2 application (ADOP) and technology stack (WebLogic, FMW) patching, and database patching/upgrades.
• You will clone Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 environments, administer database backups and perform disaster recovery tests.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? 

 

• Must have skills in Oracle Database technologies (e.g. Installs, Upgrades, Patching, Backup and Recovery)
• Experience of RAC, ASM, CRS, RMAN, Data Guard
• Oracle E-Business Suite Database Administrator
• Public Cloud Technologies (particularly OCI and AWS).

Please note - this role requires being part of an on-call rota which will commence after training is complete.

Details. Wages. Perks. 

 

You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in either Blackpool or Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

 

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. 

 

In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £48,347.

 

You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.9%.

 

You'll get a generous leave package of 26 days rising to 30 days in time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. 

 

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

 

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home 
• 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 
• Sports and social activities 
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture 
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. 

 

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

Business Analyst: up to £43,347, 28.97% pension, hybrid working, flexible hours, investment in your L&D and career growth and lots more…  

• Are you a skilled Business Analyst looking for a new challenge? 
• Can you work with a wide range of stakeholders? 
• Do you want to use your skills to provide insight which supports better public services? 

DWP. Digital with Purpose.  

In DWP our expert technologists are working on stuff that is genuinely massive. And we're driven by a unique and extraordinary purpose.  

We have 1bn lines of code in over 12,000 code repos and 90+ programming languages.  

Over 22 million people - 1/3 of the UK's adult population - access our services daily to get support, access benefits and find work.  

Over 110,000 colleagues and agents use the kit, tools, and systems we roll out.  

We're one of the biggest payers in Europe with over £195bn payments made annually.  

And you'll be part of the biggest, best established BA community of practice in UK government with access to all the support and learning you need to be at your best and grow your career.  

Your role:  

You will join the Data & Analytics (D&A) team to support DWP's operational, analytical, and reporting needs, with focus on improving citizen outcomes, Data Quality and Security. 

Our goal is to maintain and transform services to reduce fraud, error, and debt, and drive efficiency.

As a BA within D&A, you will be involved in the product delivery lifecycle within our Integrated Risk and Intelligence Service (IRIS). IRIS creates cutting edge data products to prevent and detect fraud and error.

We're all about getting to the root core of complex business problems and user needs. 

You will build strong and sound relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

You'll lead workshops, interviews, focus groups and utilise other techniques to effectively translate research data into detailed requirements to help deliver value and great outcomes for our users.

You'll also work with the Product Owner to agree a suitable mix of epics, features & stories for each sprint, as well as contributing towards prioritisation activities.  

You'll have lots opportunity to develop and improve your knowledge of Business Analysis and Agile principles. Apply today and launch a rewarding career here at DWP Digital as part of one of the strongest BA communities in the UK.

What you'll need to be successful in your application:

• Significant experience of working as Business Analyst
• Experience of using a wide range of tools and techniques to identify improvements and make recommendations
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders

Details. Wages. Perks.  

You'll join us in either our Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield digital hubs.   

We offer hybrid working with a mix of working in the office/home, flexible hours, and flexible working so you can do your job in a way that works for you.  

Pay for this role is up to £43,347 per annum. 

Our pension offer is great too - with 28.97% pension contributions worth over £12,500 in your pension pot every year.  

Some of the benefits our team love:

• Generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising further with service  
• Extra days off using flexi time (up to 3 a month) 
• Flexible working options to enable you to achieve the work life balance that is right for you including part-time, flexi time and job sharing  
• Training and development opportunities 
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more 
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.  

CLICK APPLY for further information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.  

Associate Dentist Jobs in Blackpool, Lancashire. Associate Dentist, Blackpool, Lancashire. Zest Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established dental practice is seeking to recruit an Associate Dentist in Blackpool, Lancashire.

• Part-time Associate Dentist
• Monday and Friday
• Blackpool, Lancashire
• £13 - £15 per UDA
• Up to 2800 UDA
• up to £4000 welcome
• Practice provides Implants, Invisalign and complex restorative work
• Modern refurbished surgeries
• Good equipment, including Trios scanner
• Established dental practice, with a stable list
• Experienced support from Senior clinicians
• Experienced and qualified support staff
• On-site parking
• Permanent position
• Reference: 332783

This is an established mixed multi-surgery practice in Blackpool. There are up to 2800 UDA available. In addition, the practice has consistent demand for private Dental treatments, particularly Cosmetic and Restorative treatments, and as such is actively seeking a Dentist to split their time on delivering the NHS contract as well as helping grow and meet the demand for private treatments.

Successful candidates will be GDC registered dentists, have an active dentist performer number and have experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to Zest Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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Who are we ?

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will
leave that for you to judge).



FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming
together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud
manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries
across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St
Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.




Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the
passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!
We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.



We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive
impact.



We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth.
We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning
experiences.



Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to
work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other
whilst meeting our business goals.



What does your typical day look like?

Finished Goods service level is paramount and this is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain function by ensuring that there are
always sufficient FG stock available to meet production plans to achieve this service level, whilst simultaneously balancing the
needs of our warehousing in not over stocking therefore reducing obsolescence and excess storage costs.

Adherence to Business Change Management process is expected at all times, Sitting within the Site Planning function this role
provides an overview of all Business supply, demand and NPD and there will be considerable and frequent interaction with
suppliers, project managers, marketing, site operations and more.




Other key actions will be but not limited to:

* Customer Service level target of 98.6%.
* Ownership of internal planning tool BPPS (Excel)
* Cross functional working between Customer Service, Demand Planner’s and other internal functions along with direct Customer
Communication as and when required.
* Holding correct Finished Goods stocks.
* Reacting to short notice plan amendments and Communicates changes effectively
* Implementation of all PCP.




What are the key ingredients needed for the role?

* Knowledge of MRP and SAP systems would be highly advantageous
* Experience of working directly with customers would be desirable.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills
* Strong communication skills




If you are ready to begin a career with real bite, we would love to hear from you so apply now by clicking the link below.

Job Advert

Who are we ?

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will
leave that for you to judge).



FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming
together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud
manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries
across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St
Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.




Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the
passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!
We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.



We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive
impact.



We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth.
We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning
experiences.



Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to
work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other
whilst meeting our business goals.



What does your typical day look like?

Finished Goods service level is paramount and this is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain function by ensuring that there are
always sufficient FG stock available to meet production plans to achieve this service level, whilst simultaneously balancing the
needs of our warehousing in not over stocking therefore reducing obsolescence and excess storage costs.

Adherence to Business Change Management process is expected at all times, Sitting within the Site Planning function this role
provides an overview of all Business supply, demand and NPD and there will be considerable and frequent interaction with
suppliers, project managers, marketing, site operations and more.




Other key actions will be but not limited to:

* Customer Service level target of 98.6%.
* Ownership of internal planning tool BPPS (Excel)
* Cross functional working between Customer Service, Demand Planner’s and other internal functions along with direct Customer
Communication as and when required.
* Holding correct Finished Goods stocks.
* Reacting to short notice plan amendments and Communicates changes effectively
* Implementation of all PCP.




What are the key ingredients needed for the role?

* Knowledge of MRP and SAP systems would be highly advantageous
* Experience of working directly with customers would be desirable.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills
* Strong communication skills




If you are ready to begin a career with real bite, we would love to hear from you so apply now by clicking the link below.