Total 222 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in avonmouth bristol bs35 4br

JOB TITLE: Next Gen Talent Planning and Delivery Manager

Salary: £57,546 - £63,940

HOURS: Full time

LOCATION(S): Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and Halifax

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.

About this opportunity

A varied role working in an award winning, fast paced, and innovative team.
Reporting into the Group Proposition Lead for Next Gen Talent, this role provides a unique view into how we design, market, recruit, induct and develop industry leading Next Gen Talent programmes including graduate, apprentice, placement programmes as well as our school engagement strategy & ecosystem.

We are looking for someone who can manage the ambitious Next Generation Talent delivery plan, working cross team to pull all workstreams into one place and ensuring coordinated, smooth delivery across our team. The successful candidate will also be a driving force for delivering enhancements to the customer/colleague experience for the graduate & undergraduate programmes. All contributing to making Lloyds Banking Group an employer of choice for Next Gen Talent and building strong talent pipelines for our business.

If you love working in a fast paced, high impact team we'd love to hear from you.

Please note this role sits within in the on-programme part of the Next Gen Talent Team, not in the recruitment team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Oversight

• Create and maintain detailed project plans outlining key milestones, timelines, and deliverables for activities such as induction, development events, cohort engagement activities, and roll-off processes.

• Establish effective reporting on KPIs for key stakeholders

• Coordinate our NGT impact reporting to tell a complete story of the impact of our proposition. YTD we have impacted almost 120,000 young people internally and externally.

• Working with Group Proposition lead to optimise team resource and budget associated with programme delivery.

• Coordinate with key internal stakeholders (including Next Gen Talent partners, recruitment, Learning) to ensure alignment and successful execution of all activities.

• Work with team to identify delivery risks and get mitigation strategies in place. Adjust project plans as necessary to accommodate changes in business needs or participant requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement in the planning and execution of activities, ensuring the programmes evolve in line with best practices and organisational goals and that effective retrospectives are undertaken.

• A successful candidate is likely to be experienced in both waterfall and agile project management.

On Programme Experience Delivery

• You will focus on optimising the on-programme experience, from induction to development and through to programme completion, ensuring that our early careers talent has a strong foundation and clear pathway within the organisation.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of key activities related to the Next Gen Talent programmes, ensuring they are executed on time and within scope.

• Lead the on-programme experience for Next Generation Talent, ensuring their journey is seamless and aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives.

• Implement effective listening strategies to ensure our we continue to put colleague experience at the heart of what we do when making enhancements to our offering

• Regularly review and improve the development and training framework, ensuring it meets both individual and business needs.

• Manage key milestones of the programme (e.g., rotations, performance reviews) to track and enhance progress.

• Foster a strong sense of community and belonging among Next Generation Talent cohorts, encouraging networking and collaboration.

• Ensure Line Managers are well-equipped with training, tools, and guidance to support and develop Next Gen Talent within their teams.

• Support next gen talent transitioning off the programme by assisting them in securing permanent roles within the organisation and making sure they are fully prepared for their next career step.

About us

If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Project management experience

• Experience in looking at and designing colleague experience

• Experience in designing talent management programmes

• Personal line management or team leadership experience

• Excellent stakeholder skills, confident in interacting with senior stakeholders

And any experience of these would be really useful

• Experience in designing early careers talent programmes

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability, you can also apply via our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Through the DCS, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability, whose application meets the minimum criteria for the advertised job role.

We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch! We'd love to hear from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What's involved with this role:

Role: Project Planner

Job Ref: QAD 1989/1810

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 3 months

Location: Bristol

We are looking for a skilled Project Planner to develop comprehensive project plans and create detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 software. In this role, you will identify critical path activities and dependencies to optimise project timelines, ensuring efficient project delivery. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in supporting project delivery within the UK defence environment.

You should be skilled at drafting and maintaining detailed project schedules, including Level 1 plans and work breakdown structures, while managing demanding performance, cost, and time constraints. Your expertise will contribute to meeting crucial project milestones and navigating complex project challenges effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive planner who thrives in high-pressure settings and is committed to delivering quality results within a dynamic defence environment.

Key accountabilities:

Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to understand project objectives and requirements.
Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, deliverables, tasks, and timelines.
Create detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 software.
Identify critical path activities and dependencies to optimise project timelines.
Assess resource requirements and allocating personnel, equipment, and materials for project tasks.
Ensure optimal resource utilisation and avoiding overallocation.
Continue monitoring project progress and performance against the established schedule.
Identify potential delays or risks and implement corrective actions.
Generate regular progress reports and present them to project managers and stakeholders.
Provide updates on project status, milestones, and variances from the original plan.
Collaborate with project teams to develop risk mitigation strategies.

Minimum Requirement:

Experience of supporting Project Delivery the UK Defence environment
Able to craft and own a detailed project schedule, Level 1 plan, and work breakdown structure
Ability to contribute to project milestones against demanding performance, cost, and time constraints
Comfort in working with minimal daily supervision to deliver key outputs
Able to look ahead and anticipate challenges, craft solutions, and resolve them, referring to the Project manager for guidance


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com






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Job Ref: QAD 1989/1810


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

Managing the electronic diary for the department, including arranging and changing appointments, prioritising these as appropriate. Ensure all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner. Organising and planning events as directed, providing all necessary supporting in local materials. Supporting teams in project management and participating in department events. Required to input, monitor and check data produced and required for on-going programmes and projects. Working with all team members in the collection of information for performance reporting on relevant team projects. Acting as a point of contact for teams, dealing and responding effectively with complex queries from stakeholders and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members sensitively and autonomously. Supplying the relevant information required for financial management, supporting the head of department and teams by checking and sendinginvoices for payment. Responsible for ordering stationery and consumables for the department, ensuring they are kept securely Running and collating reports which may include reports to the Board and senior management as required. Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team Preparing agendas, taking minutes and distributing notes of meetings including typing up of group discussions and interviews as necessary. Working together with other administrators/PAs across the organisations to provide an effective network of communication including dealing with visitors to the base and being flexible to cover other administrators general duties on the base. Providing guidance and advice on relevant policies and procedures. Participate in Research and Development activities when required and as directed. To carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required

JOB TITLE: Next Gen Talent Planning and Delivery Manager

Salary: £57,546 - £63,940

HOURS: Full time

LOCATION(S): Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and Halifax

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.

About this opportunity

A varied role working in an award winning, fast paced, and innovative team.
Reporting into the Group Proposition Lead for Next Gen Talent, this role provides a unique view into how we design, market, recruit, induct and develop industry leading Next Gen Talent programmes including graduate, apprentice, placement programmes as well as our school engagement strategy & ecosystem.

We are looking for someone who can manage the ambitious Next Generation Talent delivery plan, working cross team to pull all workstreams into one place and ensuring coordinated, smooth delivery across our team. The successful candidate will also be a driving force for delivering enhancements to the customer/colleague experience for the graduate & undergraduate programmes. All contributing to making Lloyds Banking Group an employer of choice for Next Gen Talent and building strong talent pipelines for our business.

If you love working in a fast paced, high impact team we'd love to hear from you.

Please note this role sits within in the on-programme part of the Next Gen Talent Team, not in the recruitment team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Oversight

• Create and maintain detailed project plans outlining key milestones, timelines, and deliverables for activities such as induction, development events, cohort engagement activities, and roll-off processes.

• Establish effective reporting on KPIs for key stakeholders

• Coordinate our NGT impact reporting to tell a complete story of the impact of our proposition. YTD we have impacted almost 120,000 young people internally and externally.

• Working with Group Proposition lead to optimise team resource and budget associated with programme delivery.

• Coordinate with key internal stakeholders (including Next Gen Talent partners, recruitment, Learning) to ensure alignment and successful execution of all activities.

• Work with team to identify delivery risks and get mitigation strategies in place. Adjust project plans as necessary to accommodate changes in business needs or participant requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement in the planning and execution of activities, ensuring the programmes evolve in line with best practices and organisational goals and that effective retrospectives are undertaken.

• A successful candidate is likely to be experienced in both waterfall and agile project management.

On Programme Experience Delivery

• You will focus on optimising the on-programme experience, from induction to development and through to programme completion, ensuring that our early careers talent has a strong foundation and clear pathway within the organisation.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of key activities related to the Next Gen Talent programmes, ensuring they are executed on time and within scope.

• Lead the on-programme experience for Next Generation Talent, ensuring their journey is seamless and aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives.

• Implement effective listening strategies to ensure our we continue to put colleague experience at the heart of what we do when making enhancements to our offering

• Regularly review and improve the development and training framework, ensuring it meets both individual and business needs.

• Manage key milestones of the programme (e.g., rotations, performance reviews) to track and enhance progress.

• Foster a strong sense of community and belonging among Next Generation Talent cohorts, encouraging networking and collaboration.

• Ensure Line Managers are well-equipped with training, tools, and guidance to support and develop Next Gen Talent within their teams.

• Support next gen talent transitioning off the programme by assisting them in securing permanent roles within the organisation and making sure they are fully prepared for their next career step.

About us

If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Project management experience

• Experience in looking at and designing colleague experience

• Experience in designing talent management programmes

• Personal line management or team leadership experience

• Excellent stakeholder skills, confident in interacting with senior stakeholders

And any experience of these would be really useful

• Experience in designing early careers talent programmes

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability, you can also apply via our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Through the DCS, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability, whose application meets the minimum criteria for the advertised job role.

We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch! We'd love to hear from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This role specifically supports the delivery of the acute commissioning portfolio, comprising over £1billion of contracts from both NHS and Independent Sector healthcare providers from Cornwall up to Gloucester and across to Dorset. The Acute Services Commissioning Programme is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team, including Commissioners; Finance; System Transformation Leads; Business Intelligence and Pharmacy professionals.

You will work as part of a support function and as well as working with your immediate ‘hub’ team you will also have peers with which to work and establish support and cross cover arrangements as a pivotal role in supporting the team in all aspects of commissioning administration.

The post holder will provide and co-ordinate administrative and secretarial services to the team and consistently deliver a service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.This will include:
• Preparation of agendas and minutes, taking appropriate follow-up action as required.
• Supporting the team with the management of contracts and projects.
• Gathering information and undertaking enquiries as and when necessary.
• Managing communication and correspondence from members of the public and contractors.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
• Managing the electronic diary for the department, including arranging and changing appointments, prioritising these as appropriate.
• Ensure all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner.
• Organising and planning events as directed, providing all necessary supporting in local materials.
• Supporting teams in project management and participating in department events.
• Required to input, monitor and check data produced and required for on-going programmes and projects.
• Working with all team members in the collection of information for performance reporting on relevant team projects.
• Acting as a point of contact for teams, dealing and responding effectively with complex queries from stakeholders and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members sensitively and autonomously.
• Supplying the relevant information required for financial management, supporting the head of department and teams by checking and sending
invoices for payment.
• Responsible for ordering stationery and consumables for the department, ensuring they are kept securely
• Running and collating reports which may include reports to the Board and senior management as required.
• Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team
• Preparing agendas, taking minutes and distributing notes of meetings including typing up of group discussions and interviews as necessary.
• Working together with other administrators/PA’s across the organisations to provide an effective network of communication including dealing with visitors to the base and being flexible to cover other administrators’ general duties on the base.
• Providing guidance and advice on relevant policies and procedures.
• Participate in Research and Development activities when required and as directed.
• To carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Construction Planner / Senior Planner - Leading Construction Contractor

Location: Bristol

Are you an experienced Planner? Do you love or want to start working for a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor? Are you feeling like a new challenge? Wanting to find a company you can progress within? Then look no further, I have an opportunity to work for a leading main contractor in the bustling Bristol construction industry. Do you want to play your part in the future of the South West skyline?

Responsibilities

• Creating, maintaining and reviewing a programme of work
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Liaising with surveyors, engineers and architects
• Producing progress reports and forecasts for team members, clients and stakeholders
• Breaking large jobs down into phases of development
• Using project management tools to plan timeframes
• Working with estimators to calculate the resources needed for a project
• Planning contingency programmes in case timeframes change
• Meeting with contractors and suppliers
• Demonstrating knowledge of construction
• Managing several projects with the support of junior planners
• Working between offices and construction sites

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management office (PMO) operations, systems implementation, and project management methodologies within the construction industry
• Advanced proficiency in project management software tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in the construction industry, particularly within the commercial new build sector

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Transport Planner

The Range, Avonmouth

Gregory Distribution is pleased to advertise the position of Transport Planner based at our busy client site in Avonmouth.

The position of Transport Planner involves:

• Planning and organising the activities of the Transport Operation, including deliveries and collections nationwide.
• Planning loads using a fleet of articulated vehicles.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed as per customer requirements whilst also monitoring KPI for delivery on time, shift revenue and vehicle utilisation.
• Managing and de-briefing drivers on a daily/weekly basis.
• Liaising with the warehouse and on site shunter to ensure that trailers and vehicles are available when required.
• Ensure vehicle checks and defects are completed and recorded via Vehicle Check App.
• Communicating collection times and delivery bookings with both internal and external customers.
• Meet on a regular basis with Line Managers to ensure that we are operating efficiently.
• Identifying and developing additional areas where we can add value to the contract.
• Ensuring that all contracted work is booked though our internal department and in line with customers' expectations.
• Meeting daily revenue KPI Targets and reporting to the Transport Manager on a weekly basis.
• Ensuring that all TMS systems relating to the contracted deliveries are updated and monitored.
• General administration duties to include, filing, photocopying and data input.
• Adherence to policies and procedures within the Business Area.

Essential skills required for Transport Planner:

• Previous experience of working within a similar role in the retail sector of the logistics industry would be advantageous but not necessary.
• Strong geographical knowledge required.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
• Attention to detail.
• Working to deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• MS packages to include, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Salary for Transport Planner is between £33,000pa - £35,000pa, depending on experience.
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 07:00hrs - 16:00hrs.
• Overtime may be required. This will be paid at an hourly rate.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.

• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Transport Planner position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

Business Analyst

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

The Opportunity

We currently have multiple vacancies for Business Analysts join our team in either the Bristol or Edinburgh office. The role will be joining the existing BAU team where there is a range of different IT and Business Change programmes. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career in a large-scale financial services organisation, as we focus heavily on internal development and career progression.

This role requires previous financial services experience and industry knowledge is essential.

You'll be:

• Working with business, IT, and strategic partners to figure out, discuss, and agree on project requirements
• Suggesting the best ways to achieve business goals using a variety of analytical tools and techniques
• Understanding legislative and regulatory changes and figuring out how they impact business processes while creating business solutions
• Creating clear and straightforward documentation to explain requirements, possible solutions, and feasibility to different stakeholders
• Helping out with business acceptance testing, making sure testing plans are suitable, and being the go-to person for any questions or issues from the testing team

You should apply if you:

• Have previous financial services experience (essential)
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Are proficient in a wide range of information/data presentation techniques
• Have a good understanding of project methodologies and approaches
• Possess a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving
• Have the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels

The Perks

• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme membership
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools
• Develop your career through a wider global organisation of the TCS family

Business Support Officer (Note Taking) needed in Bristol, £14.23ph PAYE - Reference: 5255662

The role is a Business Support Officer to support notetaking in Safeguarding Children’s Case Conferences, Adult Safeguarding meetings, Fostering Panel and support to Disabled Colleague's Network.

Meetings are in person at various sites in Bristol, so Candidate will need to be flexible and be able to either drive or use public transport.

Normally there is one conference a day either morning or afternoon after which the candidate will write up notes. Some conferences will be shorter and on some occasions we may ask candidates to cover two conferences in a day, but will allow necessary time for writing up notes.
Candidates should be aware that the conferences deal with difficult conversations and should have the skills needed to note take and resilience to sensitive and sometimes distressing information.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@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.

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.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

In association with and under the overall direction of the Business Manager and in liaison with other senior staff, the post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive business and operational support for SWAG Cancer Alliance to ensure the objectives of the Long-Term Plan for Cancer are achieved.

· Working with the Business Manager play a leading role in the overall business support of the Cancer Alliance.

· Enhance SWAG Cancer Alliance patient experience and outcomes by helping to deliver efficient and responsive business management.

· Effectivecommunicationandstakeholdermanagementwitharange of organisations and individuals, drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and activities.

· Work with the senior management team, NHS England Regional Assurance Team and the National Cancer Programme Team to ensure the objectives of the Long-Term Plan for Cancer are achieved through strong business support activities.

· Assist with the planning and assurance/reporting processes.

· Proactively devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting, and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes.

· Support development and implementation of the communications plan including annual reports and newsletters.

· Develop, implement and maintain departmental policies and guidelines.

Cancer Alliances are an essential delivery vehicle in transformation, innovation and improvement of cancer services.



Cancer Alliances use their expertise to lead whole system planning and delivery of cancer care, working with their constituent Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).



Cancer Alliances hold a delivery plan on behalf of their ICB(s) to deliver on the Long-Term Plan for cancer.



Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance (SWAG CA) constituent ICBs are Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG); Somerset; Gloucestershire; Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW).



SWAG Cancer Alliance Mission:



Connecting and Empowering the Delivery of Cancer Care Across SWAG Communities.



SWAG CA is hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust for the purposes of formal employment and the provision of back-office support to the Cancer Alliance.



Please note interviews will be in person only, in Bristol with a provisional date Tuesday 5th November





Key Responsibilities and activities

· Working with the Business Manager play a leading role in the overall business support of the Cancer Alliance.

· Enhance SWAG Cancer Alliance patient experience and outcomes by helping to deliver efficient and responsive business management.

· Contribute to service planning and development including the preparation of business case and plans.

· Effectivecommunicationandstakeholdermanagementwitharange of organisations and individuals, drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and activities.

· Work with the senior management team, NHS England Regional Assurance Team and the National Cancer Programme Team to ensure the objectives of the Long-Term Plan for Cancer are achieved through strong business support activities.

· Assist with the planning and assurance/reporting processes.

· Proactively devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting, and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes.

Support development and implementation of the communications plan including annual reports and newsletters.

· Develop, implement and maintain departmental policies and guidelines.

Skills/Experience

· Knowledge and proven track record of health service management, including business management and communications (essential).

· Knowledge and experience of the national context and strategy for cancer (desirable).

· Good information management and IT skills, including common software packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, design software Canva) (essential).

· Experience of project management including key stakeholder engagement (essential).

· Experience with finance systems and budget management including procedures for procurement and for invoicing (essential).

· Management experience, including experience of staff training, staff supervision, sickness management, appraisal, prioritisation, and allocation of workload (essential)

Excellent planning and organisational skills to enable the post-holder to complete own workload in an efficient and effective manner; to delegate work as required and to make adjustments to people and processes where necessary; and to ensure that the resources within the department are used effectively to ensure delivery of service that meets user needs (essential)




This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

Key Responsibilities and activities Working with the Business Manager play a leading role in the overall business support of the Cancer Alliance. Enhance SWAG Cancer Alliance patient experience and outcomes by helping to deliver efficient and responsive business management. Contribute to service planning and development including the preparation of business case and plans. Effective communication and stakeholder management with a range of organisations and individuals, drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and activities. Work with the senior management team, NHS England Regional Assurance Team and the National Cancer Programme Team to ensure the objectives of the Long-Term Plan for Cancer are achieved through strong business support activities. Assist with the planning and assurance/reporting processes. Proactively devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting, and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes. Support development and implementation of the communications plan including annual reports and newsletters. Develop, implement and maintain departmental policies and guidelines. Skills/Experience Knowledge and proven track record of health service management, including business management and communications (essential). Knowledge and experience of the national context and strategy for cancer (desirable). Good information management and IT skills, including common software packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, design software Canva) (essential). Experience of project management including key stakeholder engagement (essential). Experience with finance systems and budget management including procedures for procurement and for invoicing (essential). Management experience, including experience of staff training, staff supervision, sickness management, appraisal, prioritisation, and allocation of workload (essential) Excellent planning and organisational skills to enable the post-holder to complete own workload in an efficient and effective manner; to delegate work as required and to make adjustments to people and processes where necessary; and to ensure that the resources within the department are used effectively to ensure delivery of service that meets user needs (essential)

A highly successful group of independent Opticians are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician Manager at Bristol practice.

Dispensing Optician 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
• Lead a team of 4-5 people
• Create a professional yet enjoyable working environment
• Training and developing the team
• Dealing with complex patient queries
• Prioritise workloads and rota management
• Ensure the day to day operations runs smoothly
• Working 5 days a week including a Sat
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm (4pm on a Sat)
• Salary up to £45,000 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 Manager - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Management or supervisory experience would be an advantage
• 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.

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Your key responsibilities will include: Provide support on contract and agreement matters, business operations and diagnostic output monitoring to the laboratory management team and members of the divisional office. Ensure Specialist Microbiology Services Network Managers and Laboratory Management receive appropriate contract management, business operations and diagnostic output monitoring support; this involves working closely with the Microbiology Network Managers and Laboratory Management Teams in the provision of appropriate information. To support the production of contracts, activity reports, diagnostic outputs and business reporting and support the maintenance of a monitoring systems and agreements databases. Support ensuring those NHS contracts and reports submitted for review are compatible with the standard NHS contract clauses and strategic objectives and highlight issues including financial, safety and quality impacts. Provide information and support to the SMS Operations lead on all aspects of activity data including data collection and validation relating to regular outputs such as the regional activity indicators, and monitoring and analysis of such data. Assist the Head of Operations in the establishment and maintenance of robust systems and processes for administration, risk management and business support across the division. Assist the Head of Operations lead in undertaking any necessary analysis of financial and management information in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Comment on, propose changes and support in the implementation of policies and procedures used by the laboratory (in relation to Business Management). Support for the monthly invoicing of NHS contracted work for NHS customers. Respond to internal and external customer inquiries/ problems regarding invoicing. To keep up to date on developments within UKHSA and to identify and assess and inform the Specialist Microbiology Services Network Managers and the SMS Operations lead about developments in the NHS and Public Health Community. Assist in the development of business cases submitted to the SMS Divisional Office. Provide general administrative and financial support to the Laboratory Office. Attend key operational meetings. Any other tasks commensurate with the grading and duties of this post. Provide the development of business intelligence to monitor Laboratory activity You will be assessed on the below 10 essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Essential criteria: Experience of managing and motivating a team. Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Strong computer literacy including the development and use of spreadsheet applications, databases and word-processing. Good communication skills to people at all levels either on a one-to-one basis or to groups. Good written communication skills e.g. ability to draft policy/procedure documents, write reports/presentations and business cases. Dealing with documents and correspondence of a confidential and/or sensitive matter. Good organisational skills and systematic approach to working. Sound analytical skills and good judgment when providing opinion or advice to others. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems Selection ProcessDetails: This vacancy is using SuccessProfiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience Stage 1:Application& Sift Success profiles You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listedessentialcriteria,and this will be in the form ofa: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1250 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills,experience,andknowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. TheApplication formand Statement of Suitability will be markedtogether, and you must to to move forward to interview. Please do not exceed 1250 words.We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. In some special circumstances where candidates cannot attend a face to face interview, a remote interview can take place. Behaviours will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Working Together Delivering at Pace Making effective decisions Changing and Improving Interviews will be held week commencing TBC. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates will require Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum with willingness and capability to work towards Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)

Summary of the Role

As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you will lead and manage complex IT infrastructure projects that span multiple systems and technologies. You will be responsible for ensuring that these projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet business requirements while maintaining/leading teams of people to end project destinations. The ideal candidate will have years of in-depth experience within similar project management roles. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, while working closely with Internal & external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a number of projects with large in shore & offshore teams
• Developing project plans, engagement & leading internal meetings
• communication with Stakeholders
• Manage full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery of infrastructure projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and third-party service providers to deliver robust and scalable infrastructure solutions

Come and join the TiLA Central Team as our new Business Services Assistant.Are you interested in a career in Business Administration but are unsure of your specialism? Equally, are you an experienced Administrator who would like the opportunity to develop your skills through a fully funded apprenticeship?
This is a new role introduced to support our growing central services team with a skilled and ambitious administrator.
Role Overview:
As our Business Services Administrator, you will be:
a detail-oriented individual with a keen eye for detail
keen to learn all about working with recruitment, payroll, pensions and finance information and systems
looking for your next opportunity
Why Join Us?
​You’ll be part of an organisation committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people in some of the most deprived areas of Bristol, and part of a supportive and dedicated team that truly values collaboration and innovation. 
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​Not sure if this role is for you? Get in touch! At Trust in Learning Academies, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply if the role is right for you. 
If you’d like a conversation, a coffee or any further information about the role, please contact the recruitment office. ​ 
​Trust in Learning Academies is a great place to work. We’re a fantastic friendly team, proud of what we achieve and look forward to welcoming new people to grow with us. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including access to a market leading employee discounts platform, cycle to work scheme and a 24-hour employee and family assistance service. 
​ Why not find out more from our application pack, which can be downloaded from eTeach? ​ ​Please send your completed application by email to recruitment, and successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly, so a prompt application is encouraged. ​Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.