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This role has a starting salary of £38,746 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity.

The Communities and Prevention team at Surrey County Council are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join the team as a Communities and Prevention Project Officer. This role offers a hybrid model of working, with remote, office-based and in community locations as required by the role.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

The Communities and Prevention team work to empower communities and build community capacity, so that more people are participating, engaging and having a role and a say, and no one is left behind.

To this end, we have 6 priorities:

• Connecting people to support and to each other, creating opportunities for social inclusion and connection.
• Growing inclusive and accessible community-based preventative support.
• Empowering residents' resilience and skills for self-care.
• Realising the benefits of nature for everyone.
• Supporting mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
• Enabling inclusive employment.

About the Role

As Communities and Prevention Project Officer, you will lead on all aspects of the project life cycle, while using your communication skills to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be passionate about the wider preventative agenda and take an innovative approach to empowering communities. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to multitask will be essential for success in this position.

This role will particularly focus on developing support for people with dementia and their carers to live well in their community. The projects you work on will support these priorities and will therefore be varied and co-produced with a variety of stakeholders. Examples include:

• Developing information champions within local VCSE organisations who can support people with dementia and their carers
• Delivering training to carers and professionals to develop their understanding of dementia and how best to support the individual
• Developing a forum to share best practice and learning about dementia amongst support providers.
• Working with community-centric colleagues to improve their understanding of dementia and their awareness of support available.

As the role involves travelling across Surrey to community locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport, you will need to be able to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to travelling to those locations. In line with SCC policy, efforts will be made to reduce the travel required where possible. Flexible working will be supported through the use of mobile technology.

Shortlisting Criteria

To apply, alongside uploading your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:

1. What interested you in the role of Communities and Prevention Project Officer?
2. Describe your passion and interests in community-related work, and if possible, in the context of working in a strengths-based way and the benefits you've delivered to the community.
3. What project management experience do you have, and how have you used specific project management tools or approaches in practice?
4. As part of the role, you will be delivering training to improve understanding of dementia. How will your knowledge, training, and experience enable you to deliver training to unpaid carers and staff within voluntary organisations?

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/05/2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

This role has a starting salary of £38,746 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity.

The Communities and Prevention team at Surrey County Council are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join the team as a Communities and Prevention Project Officer. This role offers a hybrid model of working, with remote, office-based and in community locations as required by the role.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

The Communities and Prevention team work to empower communities and build community capacity, so that more people are participating, engaging and having a role and a say, and no one is left behind.

To this end, we have 6 priorities:

1. Connecting people to support and to each other, creating opportunities for social inclusion and connection.
2. Growing inclusive and accessible community-based preventative support.
3. Empowering residents' resilience and skills for self-care.
4. Realising the benefits of nature for everyone.
5. Supporting mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
6. Enabling inclusive employment.

About the Role

As Communities and Prevention Project Officer, you will lead on all aspects of the project life cycle, while using your communication skills to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be passionate about the wider preventative agenda and take an innovative approach to empowering communities. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to multitask will be essential for success in this position.

This role will particularly focus on developing support for people with dementia and their carers to live well in their community. The projects you work on will support these priorities and will therefore be varied and co-produced with a variety of stakeholders. Examples include:

1. Developing information champions within local VCSE organisations who can support people with dementia and their carers
2. Delivering training to carers and professionals to develop their understanding of dementia and how best to support the individual
3. Developing a forum to share best practice and learning about dementia amongst support providers.
4. Working with community-centric colleagues to improve their understanding of dementia and their awareness of support available.

As the role involves travelling across Surrey to community locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport, you will need to be able to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to travelling to those locations. In line with SCC policy, efforts will be made to reduce the travel required where possible. Flexible working will be supported through the use of mobile technology.

Shortlisting Criteria

To apply, alongside uploading your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:

1. What interested you in the role of Communities and Prevention Project Officer?
2. Describe your passion and interests in community-related work, and if possible, in the context of working in a strengths-based way and the benefits you've delivered to the community.
3. What project management experience do you have, and how have you used specific project management tools or approaches in practice?
4. As part of the role, you will be delivering training to improve understanding of dementia. How will your knowledge, training, and experience enable you to deliver training to unpaid carers and staff within voluntary organisations?

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/05/2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job role profile. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Location: Bath (based within 45 miles of Bath) - home based with travel to sites across South West region Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding HSE role with plenty of scope for further learning and development across our large and diverse business network? If so, you could be a great fit for our Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner role covering the Southwest of England.
You will be responsible for supporting vehicle repair workshops and administration facilities and will work closely with management teams in helping create a positive safety culture where colleagues understand the importance of health and safety and exhibit positive safety behaviours.
You will work as part of a larger team of HSE business partners throughout the UK, working seamlessly with our friendly, supportive senior stakeholders by providing your professional services, advice, and excellence in all health safety & environment (HSE) matters. What will you do?• First and foremost you’ll be a champion for HSE awareness and culture across your sites and business units.• You’ll maintain an ongoing awareness of legislation, supporting and advising colleagues• Provide support and advice as required on all HSE related issues• Analyse incident data to identify causes, trends, and safe controls where appropriate• Carry out site visits, inspections, and audits to monitor compliance and support continuous improvements• Ability to prepare detailed and professional reports in a timely manner• Support in the implementation of audit findings and monitors compliance• Carry out HSE training as and when required• Conduct and complete accident investigations and produce reports which identify causes and actions to prevent reoccurrence• Complete agreed annual objectives that support continuous improvement in our approach to keeping our team safe• Support in the completion and review of Health, Safety & Environment documents, and procedures. • Liaise and support HSE committee meetings with internal stakeholders
What’s in it for you?Salary- Competitive depending on experience with company car/car allowance and other company benefits.Annual leave- 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and we’ll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday!Pension- 5% Employer Contributions.Financial Benefits- save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few).Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits- discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app.Motoring Benefits- access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire.Ongoing Support - You will be given extensive training and ongoing personal development.
About You• You will have at least two year’s experience of working within a HSE role and be Nebosh general certificate qualified or similar• You will be committed to your further personal development and training to support and improve knowledge• A team player who works well against timescales and can deal with issues confidently• You can take a sensible and practical approach to issues and problem solving• A great communicator who can build and develop relationships at all levels About UsRedde Northgate is the leading integrated mobility solutions platform providing services across the vehicle lifecycle through our broad mix of operating companies. We support our customers through a network and diversified fleet of over 125,000 owned and leased vehicles, together with over 600,000 managed vehicles. Today we are made up of 6,700 colleagues across 175 sites throughout the UK, Ireland, and Spain, and continue to grow.
Be part of our futureIf you feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in our team, we encourage you to find out more. Apply today!

National Highways have an excellent opportunity for Project Managers to join our Scheme Delivery Team in the South East region. Our Project Managers plan and manage the delivery of a portfolio of projects within the Region’s rolling 5-year capital programme. Managing the performance of the project teams, multiple external contractors and consultants. Ensuring adherence to effective governance, quality assurance, health and safety, technical and specialist standards across the supply chain and National Highways, to ensure successful delivery of agreed project outcomes and acting in line with mandatory and delegated responsibilities.

This role is based from our Guildford or Basingstoke office.

What you’ll be leading on

Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Regional Management Team, Programme Delivery Managers, key stakeholders, suppliers and across National Highways teams. Ensure mutual understanding of the portfolio’s strategic and delivery objectives, to review and report on delivery performance, to agree solutions that resolve complex issues and to prepare project business cases.
Programme management, financial reporting and risk management against the capital expenditure budgets for all projects in scope, ensuring effective financial and contractual practices are in place and adhered to by all project resources.
Ensure National Highways reputation is maintained throughout delivery of projects by delivering best practice customer and stakeholder communications Proactively manage interaction with communities, stakeholders, transport operators, road users and businesses. Project Managers are responsible for bringing all parties of the business together to deliver excellent customer information and service, throughout the delivery of their portfolio.
To ensure compliance with relevant Health Safety and Environmental legislation, including CDM 2015 regulations and ensuring suppliers and contractors fulfil their duties on schemes.
To proactively identify and drive opportunities for improvements and implement required changes in own area of responsibility: champion and share portfolio management best practices across Operations.
Manage and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies and constraints associated with the portfolio, leading the development and implementation of solutions to overcome these.

To be Successful

Recognised qualification in relevant engineering discipline and/or with relevant experience in the delivery of Civil Engineering projects and portfolios
Proven portfolio and project management experience (related qualifications (e.g. MSP, APM, Prince2) is desirable
Knowledge of either Highways, Lighting or Structures construction and maintenance practices
Experience of leading collaborative project teams
People / Stakeholder management

A bit about us

Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.

Want to know more?

For a copy of the Job Description please contact hrhighwaysengland@mailgc.cx.ukg.oraclecloud.com quoting reference #4491

ABOUT US

Why you should join us

At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation.

An informal blended working approach has been adopted for many of our roles across National Highways. We offer many different ways to work flexibly and we’re open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times.

Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible.

Our benefits package

Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%
Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience

And we are

Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort

Fawkes and Reece are currently assisting an award-winning main contractor with their search for an experienced Senior Cost Planner to join their successful Surrey-based team. Reporting to the Cost Planning Director - our client are seeking an individual who can demonstrate a stable employment track-record working for UK main contractors/developers - working across a range of project sectors.

Duties Include

• Production of Client's Budgets.
• Produce and develop detailed Cost Plans.
• Attend Design Team meetings.
• Produce and issue Tender Documentation.
• Analyse Tender returns and prepare reports to Clients.
• Implement and manage both Single Stage and 2 Stage procurement processes.
• Develop Value Engineering processes with the Client and Design Team.
• Prepare contract documentation for projects.
• Produce Client Cost Reports.
• Implement Change Control procedures, monitor design changes and advise the Client of cost implications.
• Agree variations with Contractors.
• Undertake interim valuations and agree with Contractor's QS.
• Manage and Report on Client's cash flow.
• Have an awareness of the concept of Risk apportionment through various contract types.
• Prepare and Agree final accounts with Contractors.
• Mentor and assist with the professional development of junior members of the Cost Planning Team.
• Actively Market and Develop the Cost Management Brand.
• Assist with winning work at the appropriate margin level.

For more information apply today or call Anthony at Fawkes and Reece in London.

Fawkes and Reece are currently assisting an award-winning main contractor with their search for an experienced Senior Cost Planner to join their successful Surrey-based team. Reporting to the Cost Planning Director - our client are seeking an individual who can demonstrate a stable employment track-record working for UK main contractors/developers - working across a range of project sectors.

Duties Include

• Production of Client's Budgets.
• Produce and develop detailed Cost Plans.
• Attend Design Team meetings.
• Produce and issue Tender Documentation.
• Analyse Tender returns and prepare reports to Clients.
• Implement and manage both Single Stage and 2 Stage procurement processes.
• Develop Value Engineering processes with the Client and Design Team.
• Prepare contract documentation for projects.
• Produce Client Cost Reports.
• Implement Change Control procedures, monitor design changes and advise the Client of cost implications.
• Agree variations with Contractors.
• Undertake interim valuations and agree with Contractor's QS.
• Manage and Report on Client's cash flow.
• Have an awareness of the concept of Risk apportionment through various contract types.
• Prepare and Agree final accounts with Contractors.
• Mentor and assist with the professional development of junior members of the Cost Planning Team.
• Actively Market and Develop the Cost Management Brand.
• Assist with winning work at the appropriate margin level.

For more information apply today or call Anthony at Fawkes and Reece in London.

The Head of HR Business Partnering is responsible for leading the HR Business Partner function to develop effective and robust workforce plans, as well as ensuring that robust, fair and transparent employee relations processes are in place. Specific responsibilities include: To be responsible for developing policies and procedures and advising the Deputy Director of HR on changes and the implementation process. Provides HR input to all of the organisations policies and strategies To provide advice on specialist HR issues across all aspects of workforce performance, development, change programmes and employee relations To provide guidance and support to assist in the achievement of the operational and strategic objectives through the effective deployment of resources and by initiating strategic and operational procedures to accommodate these requirements Working with staff side colleagues, be responsible for updating, developing and creating workforce policies and procedures for managers and staff employed within the Trust. To ensure that implementation strategies/ training processes are utilised to introduce and embed a consistent approach across the Trust and to implement national policy and best practice Provide strong professional supervision to the HR professionals and senior managers working in the Trust ensuring that consistent, high quality, professional advice is provided in a timely manner to the Business Units and corporate teams Ensure managers across the Trust have access to a full range of HR Policies and Procedures which reflect legislation, local and national policy and are in keeping with the Trusts business objectives To assess, advise and recommend appropriate course of action across specialist HR issues Take a leading role in developing Staff Survey action plans including supporting HRBPs to develop plans at Divisional level To work with the Associate Director of Learning and Development to ensure that there is a robust training provision for all aspects of HR policies and practices To ensure appropriate systems are in place so that the Trust is compliant with CQC, NHSI/E and Department of Health requirements, demonstrating compliance through regular audit and reporting.

Fawkes and Reece are currently assisting an award-winning main contractor with their search for an experienced Senior Cost Planner to join their successful Surrey-based team. Reporting to the Cost Planning Director - our client are seeking an individual who can demonstrate a stable employment track-record working for UK main contractors/developers - working across a range of project sectors.

Duties Include

• Production of Client's Budgets.
• Produce and develop detailed Cost Plans.
• Attend Design Team meetings.
• Produce and issue Tender Documentation.
• Analyse Tender returns and prepare reports to Clients.
• Implement and manage both Single Stage and 2 Stage procurement processes.
• Develop Value Engineering processes with the Client and Design Team.
• Prepare contract documentation for projects.
• Produce Client Cost Reports.
• Implement Change Control procedures, monitor design changes and advise the Client of cost implications.
• Agree variations with Contractors.
• Undertake interim valuations and agree with Contractor's QS.
• Manage and Report on Client's cash flow.
• Have an awareness of the concept of Risk apportionment through various contract types.
• Prepare and Agree final accounts with Contractors.
• Mentor and assist with the professional development of junior members of the Cost Planning Team.
• Actively Market and Develop the Cost Management Brand.
• Assist with winning work at the appropriate margin level.

For more information apply today or call Anthony at Fawkes and Reece in London.

* Surveyor/Project Manager **

Immediate Start & Interviews

• Salary £55k-£60k
• £5k car allowance
• Private Healthcare, Private Dentalcare and RAC cover
• Annual bonus at the Partners discretion
• Incentive scheme for introduction of new clients
• Stakeholder Pension and Contributory
• HYBRID working
• Candidates must be commutable distance to Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire

Our client is a leader in the provision of high quality, inspiring building design solutions for a range of sectors across Surrey, London and the surrounding counties.

Their team of Surveyors/Project Managers are driven by a desire to achieve the best solutions, whilst working with in-house Architects and Engineers to design inspiring, innovative and efficient buildings. As an interdisciplinary company the teams work collaboratively to deliver an exceptional level of quality.

A competitive salary package will be offered to the ideal candidate. We also offer career progression, training, generous holiday leave and other fantastic benefits.

Our client is seeking a Surveyor/Project Manager to deliver exceptional design solutions to a number of educational and commercial clients. This is an amazing opportunity for a technically minded, hardworking and motivated Surveyor/Project Manager to join a leading building design consultancy. You will play an integral role in shaping the future of the company.

We are looking for a driven individual, who is focused on building lasting relationships with clients, helping them to bring their visions to life. You will take ownership of project outcomes and meet project requirements, whilst managing programmes and budgets. You will be responsible for managing a multitude of project types, for both minor and major works, from inception to completion and maintaining client relationships post project.

We are looking for an individual who has a strong technical background, can communicate in a clear and engaging manner and has the ability to be flexible.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a surveyor
• Experience of managing design solutions
• Extensive experience of managing budgets
• Experience of administering contracts
• Strong technical background
• Communicate in a clear and engaging manner
• Have knowledge within a building design discipline
• Possess current knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Ability to be flexible
• Having a degree or Chartership is desirable but not essential

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

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​The starting salary for this position is £43,923 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

The role works flexibly through a mix of office, site, and home-based working with a requirement to be on site at either Merrow (Guildford), Dakota (Weybridge) and/or Woodhatch Place (Reigate) as and when required. Travelling with sustainability in mind, you will also be required to undertake site visits throughout the County. Please note that a full driving licence is essential for this role.

We're on the lookout for an exceptional individual to fill the important role of Tree Strategy and Planting Manager to lead the Tree Planting and Establishment Team. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in overseeing and orchestrating Surrey County Council's 1.2 million tree initiative, as part of the Council's Climate Change Strategy. It's a unique chance to take a leading role in this ambitious project.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

The Team

The Tree Planting and Establishment Team are delivering, championing and facilitating the creation, enhancement, and preservation of tree planting projects within and beyond Surrey County Council's estate. Working with partners, volunteers and engaging the community to meet our large-scale planting targets. The Tree Strategy and Planting Manager will lead manage the team, providing an opportunity to shape the direction, innovate, embed industry standard good practice and drive the programme to its success. You will nurture and develop the team to realise the overarching objective of our tree planting and establishment objectives, contributing to Surrey's Greener future.

Why work with us?

Catalyst for change: Working in the heart of our climate change agenda increasing the canopy cover for Surrey with biodiversity at the forefront, this will be your chance to make a difference and play a pivotal role in meeting our tree planting objectives.

Learning and development opportunities: In our dynamic environment, every day is a learning experience. You'll have the chance to grow professionally, acquiring new skills and knowledge to support your professional development.

Supportive team: SCC operates in a diverse, dynamic, and exciting environment. Through cross team working you will collaborate with experienced colleagues, subject matter experts, and receive peer to peer support for your project.

About the Role

Strong Team leadership: As the team manager you'll be the driving force in reaching out to communities, generating innovate green initiatives and undertaking procurement & overseeing contract management to meet your key performance indicators.

Working with Partners and communities: Your skills in communication and building relationships will develop strong networks at local and regional level and, working collaboratively with Surrey's 11 local councils, internal and external partners to bring the wider community along on, our tree planting journey.

Green agenda: Your decisions will be aligned with our long-term vision for land use, biodiversity, and nature recovery in line with our strategic priorities, benefiting stakeholders and Surrey residents.

About You

As the Tree Strategy and Planting Manager, you will possess excellent communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels. You will have strong project management skills, experience of contract management and be an inspirational team manager. You will have a track record of working in the environment sector, experience of meeting targets and delivering grant applications.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions:

1.Tell us about a significant project or programme that you have delivered, in line with a strategy or strategic objective.

2.Describe a time when you used your stakeholder management and negotiation skills to overcome a significant problem.

3.Tell us about your favourite project that you have worked on or delivered in one of the following areas:

• Conservation
• Woodland Creation
• Sustainable Forestry

4. Describe the qualities that you possess, that makes your application for this role stand out above other applicants.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7th January 2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Fawkes and Reece are currently assisting an award-winning main contractor with their search for an experienced Senior Cost Planner to join their successful Surrey-based team. Reporting to the Cost Planning Director - our client are seeking an individual who can demonstrate a stable employment track-record working for UK main contractors/developers - working across a range of project sectors.

Duties Include

• Production of Client's Budgets.
• Produce and develop detailed Cost Plans.
• Attend Design Team meetings.
• Produce and issue Tender Documentation.
• Analyse Tender returns and prepare reports to Clients.
• Implement and manage both Single Stage and 2 Stage procurement processes.
• Develop Value Engineering processes with the Client and Design Team.
• Prepare contract documentation for projects.
• Produce Client Cost Reports.
• Implement Change Control procedures, monitor design changes and advise the Client of cost implications.
• Agree variations with Contractors.
• Undertake interim valuations and agree with Contractor's QS.
• Manage and Report on Client's cash flow.
• Have an awareness of the concept of Risk apportionment through various contract types.
• Prepare and Agree final accounts with Contractors.
• Mentor and assist with the professional development of junior members of the Cost Planning Team.
• Actively Market and Develop the Cost Management Brand.
• Assist with winning work at the appropriate margin level.

For more information apply today or call Anthony at Fawkes and Reece in London.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Are you a practicing Quantity Surveyor or Civil Engineer looking to pass on your knowledge and skills to the future generation of Quantity Surveyors and Civil Engineers?

About the role:

This is an exciting position delivering the Design and Planning T Level and to be part of the regrowth of professional construction at our Guildford College campus.

This new style of qualification will help to fill the skills gaps locally, nationally and worldwide and includes a meaningful work placement in a relevant industry potentially leading to an apprenticeship.

The teaching, training and assessment of students and other client groups to quality standards set by the Group. You will teach and manage one or more courses or groups of students and be responsible for the delivery and development of their curriculum, ensuring that students have an excellent experience throughout all stages of their learner journey.

This is a full time, permanent position starting in September 2024. Potential job share to work around existing professional commitments can be considered.

What do you need to be a successful Design and Planning teacher at Activate Learning?

You will have a recognised qualification in either Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering along with the ability to teach and train our ambitious learners enabling them to develop their skills during their T Level programme.

You will be able to demonstrate the right attributes and behavioural skills that are aligned to our award winning philosophy to encourage and enable our learners achieve their full potential, preventing barriers to learning using different techniques to ensure our learners are equipped to succeed.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.

We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.

Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.

The closing date for applications to this role is 11/01/2024

Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Are you a practicing Quantity Surveyor or Civil Engineer looking to pass on your knowledge and skills to the future generation of Quantity Surveyors and Civil Engineers?
About the role:
This is an exciting position delivering the Design and Planning T Level and to be part of the regrowth of professional construction at our Guildford College campus.


This new style of qualification will help to fill the skills gaps locally, nationally and worldwide and includes a meaningful work placement in a relevant industry potentially leading to an apprenticeship.


The teaching, training and assessment of students and other client groups to quality standards set by the Group. You will teach and manage one or more courses or groups of students and be responsible for the delivery and development of their curriculum, ensuring that students have an excellent experience throughout all stages of their learner journey.
This is a full time, permanent position starting in September 2024. Potential job share to work around existing professional commitments can be considered.
What do you need to be a successful Design and Planning teacher at Activate Learning?
You will have a recognised qualification in either Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering along with the ability to teach and train our ambitious learners enabling them to develop their skills during their T Level programme.
You will be able to demonstrate the right attributes and behavioural skills that are aligned to our award winning philosophy to encourage and enable our learners achieve their full potential, preventing barriers to learning using different techniques to ensure our learners are equipped to succeed.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:

Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
Specialised support and development for teaching staff
Access to qualified coaches for all staff
Leadership and Management development programmes
Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee resource groups
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend vacancy incentive
Access to student discount programmes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.
We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.
Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.

Business Administrator

Guildford Hospital | Finance | Fixed Term Contract until March 2025 | Full Time

Up to £24,500.00 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is Britain's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation. Join our busy Business Administration team as a Business Administrator working in our Guildford Hospital offices and play your part in building a healthier nation.

This is a fixed term role for Maternity cover.

As a Business Administrator you will:

• Assist in the financial administration of patient accounts

• Provide excellent stakeholder/customer service at all times

• Work with the theatre team to ensure the correct coding of patient accounts

• Ensure that information received from external stakeholders (e.g. medical secretaries, patients) meets the minimum level of compliance

• Check and update where necessary, the details provided by our patients to the invoicing system

• Help with month end tasks

• Resolve Data Quality issues

• Support any other Business Administration requirements within the department.

To succeed as a Business Administrator, you will:

• Have experience in working in a busy customer business support function

• Be a confident communicator with proven experience of dealing with customer queries

• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

• Be confident in working with numbers and large volumes of data

• Be educated to GCSE level in English and Maths,

• Have an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent

• Have excellent IT skills (Outlook/Excel/Word)

• Have a strong attention to detail

• Ability to develop good working relationships with key stakeholders within the business

This is a varied role that plays a vital part in supporting our Finance and Administration teams.

Please note due to the nature of this role you will be required to work onsite at all times.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital.

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. Our care is matron led and we are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres, acute dependency and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit.

The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

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