Optometry vacancies and Optometrist jobs in Sandbach, Cheshire. Zest Optical recruitment are currently working on behalf a fantastic Opticians based in Sanbach to hire a full or part time Optometrist.

A highly successful group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist at their Sandbach practice.

Optometrist - Role

• Professional independent Opticians
• Work for a company that cares
• Exceptional reputation in the area
• 45 minute appointments
• State of the art equipment including OCT and Optomap
• Chance to complete further training based on your interests
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary between £55,000 to £65,000 (Pro Rata if part time)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Team incentives
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Medical healthcare plan
• Family and friends discounts
• CET training provided
• Professional fees paid
• Cycle to work scheme

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Team player
• Kind
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Confident

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

IS Project Manager - NWROCU
Rate: £23.72 - £30.82 per hour
Contract: 12-month contract
Location: North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU)
Job Purpose:
The IS Project Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of IS projects assigned by the manager of the ICT projects team, ensuring projects meet agreed specifications, timelines, and budgets. This role involves identifying the tasks necessary to complete a project, calculating the required resources and budget, and collaborating with system owners and NWROCU teams to ensure smooth execution.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and agree on project plans, including resources, timelines, and budgets with system owners and key stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of IT systems across large and complex organisations.
• Monitor and manage project progress to ensure successful completion within defined timelines and costs.
• Work with NWROCU users to understand requirements and propose viable IT solutions.
• Motivate and coordinate internal project teams and external suppliers, ensuring efficient collaboration.
• Negotiate changes with users and manage supplier relationships to meet project specifications and cost targets.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal training course in the management of ICT projects.
• Proven experience in implementing IT systems or similar projects in large organisations.
• Familiarity with one or more project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) and experience using them in multiple projects.
• Broad knowledge of different IT systems to assess proposed solutions and understand their impact.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with users, understand requirements, and present solutions effectively.
• Excellent project management skills to plan, coordinate, and manage all resources and ensure project success.
• A diplomatic yet authoritative approach to facilitate cross-functional meetings and manage complex projects.

Contact:
If you are interested, please send your CV to Lewis Ashcroft at Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk.

Join our team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented sales professional to join our team selling catering services to Healthcare clients across the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for seeking new tendering opportunities and work closely with our Operations, Marketing, Finance and Legal teams to ensure these tenders convert into secured contracts to sustain the growth of our business.

This role is home-based with office equipment provided, therefore the ideal candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing a pipeline of new business opportunities and converting into new contracts to achieve your sales target for the year.

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Build and maintain client relationships, showcasing Elior UK's strengths
• Network and research tenders, collaborating with finance and operations teams for timely responses
• Lead the sales process from first meetings to closing deals
• Support contract mobilization, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage
• Assist in key contract retention, coordinating bids and presentations
• Manage your weekly activities to build a business pipeline and achieve sales targets
• Leverage commercial acumen to create and present successful tenders
• Confidently present Elior's key USPs to maximize client wins
• Submit weekly reports to track progress and ensure financial goals are met
  
  
  

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with:

• Strong understanding of contract catering and trends in Hospitals, Care, Extra Care, and Retirement Living
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Finance, and support teams to write winning bids
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Creative thinking and strong writing for compelling solutions
• Experience managing multiple tenders and meeting deadlines
• Proven success in securing contracts in food service and healthcare
• Strong presentation, coaching, and sales skills
• Commercial acumen with closing ability
• Proven relationship-building expertise
• Solid IT skills and experience in the tendering process.

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

We are offering a salary of up to £62,000 DOE plus commission & a company car or cash allowance depending on mileage.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

A highly successful group of independent Opticians are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician/Assistant Manager at their Chester practice.

Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager- Role

• Professional independent Opticians
• Work for a company that cares
• Exceptional reputation in the area
• 45 minute appointments with advanced equipment
• Zeiss specialists
• Exceptional frame range - Lindberg, Tiffany, Maui Jim etc
• Support the Practice Manager to make sure the practice is running smoothly
• Create a professional yet enjoyable working environment
• Helping to train and develop the team
• Dealing with complex patient queries
• Working 5 days a week including a Sat
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary up to £31,500 DOE
• Team incentives
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Medical healthcare plan
• Family and friends discounts
• CET training provided
• Professional fees paid
• Cycle to work scheme

Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Management or supervisory experience would be an advantage, but also happy for someone to take their first step into management
• Interest in fashion and brands
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic about high quality service
• Confident to make bold recommendations

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

You can now message us via our company WhatsApp - 07933115681
Feel free to get in contact about any roles/recruitment needs.

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Job title: Project Controller
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Duration: Permanent
Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: Competitive
Location: Runcorn
Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week
Applicants must have experience of the following:
- SAP experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management skills
Role information:

- Work alongside project managers to ensure projects meet commercial and financial targets
- Generate work breakdown structures
- Analyse cost information in support of project budgeting and cost control
- Book project review meetings with management to discuss projects, documentation and action register updates
- Ensure purchase requisitions are processed in a timely manner
- Expedite deliveries and prepare packing lists
- Prepare invoices and invoice calculations
- Liaise with stakeholders where required

Interested in this position? please click "apply now"
We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Warrington, Cheshire or Preston, Lancashire + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Up to £61,500 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59308

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Planner, at our Warrington or Preston sites.

The Role
As a Senior Planner, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Preparing and maintaining integrated schedules of project and/or programme activities and events, taking into account of dependencies and resource requirement.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for applying schedule management independently primarily in complex situations across P3M:

• Develop / implement and maintain the Project structures (WBS / OBS / RBS / CBS).
• Develop / baseline and maintain the Project integrated schedule. (Level 1-3).
• Ensure alignment between the integrated scheduling toolset and the companies financial and material demand toolset. This includes alignment of any Level 4/5 schedules.
• Regular status update of the integrated schedule and the provision of metrics (e.g. critical path / total float) and schedule analysis of the impact to the project.
• Resource / cost loaded schedules to inform the IBP and also to provide financial status of the project.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and requires regular travel to Warrington or Preston, on a weekly basis alongside home working arrangements.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential Experience of the Senior Planner:

• Extensive recent and relevant experience in a similar environment / business sector.
• Awareness of various contracting methodologies (e.g. FIDIC / NEC / JCT etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling toolsets e.g. Primavera / MSP etc.
• Quantitative risk analysis experience.
• Forensic Planning experience.
• Full project lifecycle experience from bid phase through to close out.

Qualifications for the Senior Planner:

• Ideally, you will have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering / project / construction management or
• a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g. APM / Acoste / RICS) or equivalent is desirable but, not essential.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.

What we Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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HR Business Partner needed in Sandbach

The rate is £26.95ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5256838

The successful candidate will mainly work hybrid with a team meeting in the office (Sandbach or Crewe) once every two weeks.

They will lead and manage a team of HR Operations staff focusing on the delivery of the Workforce Strategy and Service Workforce Plans through effective business partnering and policy development to translate business strategies into people solutions and drive continuous improvement to ensure that the people needs are met.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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A highly successful group of independent Opticians are looking for a part time Optometrist at their Nantwich practice.

Optometrist - Role

• Professional independent Opticians
• Work for a company that cares
• Exceptional reputation in the area
• 45 minute appointments
• State of the art equipment including OCT and Optomap
• Chance to complete further training based on your interests
• Working 3 days a week - Tues, Thur and Sat
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm (8.30am to 4.30pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £55,000 to £65,000 Pro Rata
• Team incentives
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Medical healthcare plan
• Family and friends discounts
• CET training provided
• Professional fees paid (Pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Team player
• Kind
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Confident

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

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Summary

Job Description for Finance Business Partner (FTC - 18 months):

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

As a senior functional manager, the Finance Business Partner leads a team of finance professionals to provide a range of financial services to the business or a specific area of the business (the supported area). The Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to and an integral part of the operational management team in the supported area and shares a responsibility for target setting and delivery with that team. Through the development and delivery of insightful financial reporting and performance analysis the Finance Business Partner will influence key operational and commercial decisions and drive performance in the supported area and, in collaboration with the operational management team will develop the plans which meet the company objectives. As a technical expert the Finance Business Partner will ensure that the supported area is operating in line with all relevant accounting and financial policies and processes.

Main Responsibilities for Finance Business Partner (FTC - 18 months):

• Influencing strategic direction in the supported area.


• Influencing strategy of the finance function.


• Participating in major contract negotiations.


• Providing timely, accurate and insightful financial analysis and management information to link financial performance with business activity.


• Holding operational management in the supported area accountable for financial performance, ensuring all targets are met


• Understanding the cost / revenue drivers in the supported area and providing insight to non-financial management.


• Challenging current ways of working, driving long term efficiencies / cost savings / revenue increases wherever possible.


• Leading the financial planning activity in the supported area across multiple planning horizons (in year, project lifetime. rolling annual, 5 years and 10 years).


• Analysing business opportunities and providing options and scenarios to support business decisions.


• Preparing robust business cases, in collaboration with the operation management team, in advance of submission to internal investment or customer committees.


• Leading and developing a team providing cost centre / profit centre / project accounting services to the supported area.


• Supporting operational management to identify and mitigate / realise risk / opportunities.


• Defining and delivering continuous improvement activities in the function and the supported area.


• Ensuring the supported area complies with all financial policies and procedures.


• Lead any audit activity relevant to the supported area.


• Set costing rates relevant to the supported area / contract.

Essential Criteria for Finance Business Partner (FTC - 18 months):

• Chartered Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with demonstrable post qualified experience.


• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Finance Business Partner (FTC - 18 months):

• Experience with Agresso.


• Line Management Experience.


• Experience dealing with board level executives.


• Capital Accounting Experience.

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.


• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.


• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.


• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK


• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.


• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.


• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.


• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.


• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.


• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.


• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.


• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.