Total 8 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Birmingham, B31 2AP

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Teacher of Science & Key Stage Leader to join our well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Part-time applicants will also be considered.

What the school offers its staff

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We’re also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network – and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including:

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Further details about the role

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Commitment to safeguarding

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a leader of mathematics who is passionate about improving the aspirations and outcomes of our Pupil Premium students in mathematics. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team of the department to lead on the following areas:

• Quality assuring schemes of work and resources to ensure that the needs of Pupil Premium students are specifically catered for and that school and team improvement priorities are fully implemented and evaluated for impact, making recommendations for improvement where required.
• Quality assuring teaching and learning for Pupil Premium students in mathematics.
• Developing and delivering training to staff to develop subject knowledge and pedagogical subject knowledge, specific to the provision for Pupil Premium students.
• Working in collaboration with other departments to share outstanding practice relating to provision for Pupil Premium students.
• Engaging with and disseminating current educational research relating to Pupil Premium students.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational professional with:

• A track record of good to exceptional teaching.
• A track record of good attainment and progress in KS3, KS4 and/ or KS5 students.
• An eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills and behaviours.
• A vision and passion for growth and development of colleagues at all levels.
• The skills to effectively lead and manage.
• A relentless commitment to outstanding support for youngsters.
• A driving ambition to make a difference to every child at Swanshurst.

What the school offers its staff

Swanshurst is a large, outstanding school for girls aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career. Ofsted (May 2024) described our school to be “an exceptional place for pupils to learn”. They described the curriculum as “exemplary” andone which "explodes into life in the classroom". In relation to staff wellbeing, they noted that “The school is conscious of staff workload and well-being and is committed to achieving excellence in a sustainable way.”. We are exceptionally proud to have been judged ‘Outstanding’ in two consecutive inspections.

The school is currently working with two local high-performing secondary schools to form a new Multi-Academy Trust. West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) is expected to ‘open’ in January 2025. As one of the three founding members, the school has been integral to forming the Trust’s mission:

• Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
• Emphasis upon personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.

Hall Green School, Swanshurst School and Kings Norton Girls’ School are excited to be the founding schools of WMAT and looking forward to achieving more together.

The mathematics department is a highly successful one, making a significant contribution to Progress 8 scores that are consistently above the national average. We deliver mathematics to all pupils across key stage 3 and 4, following the Edexcel GCSE specification. In the sixth form, we deliver A level mathematics and Further Mathematics, as well as AS level Mathematical studies and GCSE re-sits.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

The post holder is responsible for the safe and effective management of the research nursing service Lead and manage personnel providing opportunities for staff development, which meets the identified core needs of the ward through empowerment and progression planning. Implement a robust system of performance management to ensure all staff undergo training and development to meet core skills. Ensure patient flow is effective and timely through clinical research study set and management Demonstrate through clinical practice the required role model for all staff grades. Adhere to and facilitate Trust Risk Management Strategy at local level. Maintain and monitor departmental budget through effective resource management systems with the support of the Lead Clinical Research Nurse/Matron. Ensure self and staff adhere to Trust/Department professional development programmes. Ensure staff participation in Trust events and follow up action plans to implement effective change management across the division. Ensure staff participation in service developments. Manage staff performance ensuring high clinical standards are maintained utilising review systems such as appraisal and professional development plans which reflect competencies. Participate in the relevant Clinical Research Network meetings networking with other Research Units Ensure the nurses are compliant with relevant Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Standards as outlined by the NIHR CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Lead clinical practice ensuring the delivery of a high standard of family centred care Manage staff performance to ensure high clinical standards are maintained utilising review systems such as appraisal and professional development. Ensure patients privacy is maintained and religious and cultural beliefs are respected at all times. Promote and maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and families. Be responsible for ensuring quality care delivery within the CRF and by the clinical research nursing staff through the audit of nursing practice and implementation of evidence based clinical research. Promote effective communication to ensure a cohesive and seamless approach to care. Responsible for ensuring that performance data is recorded effectively in order to monitor and evaluate activity within the ward area. Responsible for performance management and obtaining Key performance indicators within the clinical research nursing service. Facilitate the partnership approach between patient, parents and all professionals involved in their care, to provide a positive patient experience. To participate / undertake risk management assessments at local level and develop strategies to improve quality care, this would include clinical risks and RCA. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Will ensure own professional and / or clinical training needs are identified and any core deficits addressed, within a 12 month time frame, meeting agreed learning action plan deadlines with the support of the Lead Clinical Research Nurse/Matron Develop and facilitate educational and training programmes for the nursing team to ensure compliance with mandatory, statutory and specialist clinical skills. Facilitate / lead nursing staff development through clinical and academic support. Ensure nurse training is compliant with relevant Research Governance and CRF standards. RESEARCH: Lead / Promote and participate in the Trusts / National Benchmarking program thus improving quality and standards of care. Support and facilitate Trust research projects through implementation of the research strategy within the Unit. . Continually update own knowledge. Actively promote and support Quality Audits at both local and Trust level in order to improve standards of care. Participate and lead as appropriate CRF Patient Safety Scans. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Monitor and further develop standards of care for children cared for on the CRF and by the clinical research nursing team. Undertake risk management assessments ensuring robust action plans are adhered to. Work towards National Guidelines and DOH incentives. Undertake patient/parent satisfaction surveys as directed by the Trust. Participate in Trust quality review assessments. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Continue to develop self and role through clinical supervision/action learning and continuing professional education. Attend yearly mandatory training sessions and participate in Trust programmes.

Join us as our Head of Group Public Policy Research & Political Risk

• This is a varied and engaging role in which you’ll be responsible for supporting your function and wider business with policy development, political horizon scanning, political engagement and the identification of political risk
• You’ll be working with senior stakeholders and leading a highly skilled team, continually driving the identification and mitigation of potential risks
• Your work will have an enormous impact as you’ll develop and implement our centre of expertise regarding political policy, research and risk

What you'll do

As our Head of Group Public Policy Research & Political Risk, you’ll be responsible for driving the development of policy interventions. In doing so, you’ll develop our strategic approach for the use of lobbying governments and politicians across the UK. You’ll be expected to stay abreast of the key political policy areas of the day in order to develop our policy positions across a number of areas.

In addition to this, you’ll be responsible for:

• The horizon scanning of key issues covering policy and political risk
• Identifying any political risks we might face before developing mitigating actions
• Developing research materials to support regional board communications, influencer engagement and the Levelling Up agenda
• Developing simple, accessible materials on our strategy and purpose for external use

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with the ability to deliver clear, well researched materials for external parties covering our strategy. As such, you’ll be able to deal with highly sensitive and confidential materials.

Along with an understanding of our wider strategy, you’ll have the ability to research complex political policies and how they affect us and our customers.

You will also need a contacts book, the desire to build that contacts book and the willingness to engage with politicians and officials on an ongoing and out of hours basis.

We’re also looking for:

• The ability to build strong and widespread relationships across the bank
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate innovative solutions to potential risks
• Effective leadership skills to manage a highly skilled, experienced and well connected team
• The ability to lobby government on areas of political policy and risk that affect us

The post holder will be a member of the R&D research team and be responsible for supporting the R&D Manager, Lead Research Nurse and the research delivery team.The role will require the post holder to liaise with all Research Staff, Clinicians, health professionals and clerical staff across the trust, and be responsible for providing data management and administrative support, as needed for research portfolio.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

RR Accountants is a growing accountancy firm based in Birmingham.

Due to expansion within the Compliance department, we are seeking to recruit a Compliance Officer.

Are you a superstar when it comes to managing risk and compliance? Do you know all about regulatory bodies and the rules and regulations that impact public practice? If so this role with a brilliant set of rewards will be right up your street.

We're seeking an excellent communicator. This role will become the key point of contact between this growing firm and the ICAER and will act in the role as MLRO, DPO, DPB and Practice Assurance Principal for the Group, so we need a skilled and organised multi-tasker.


What does the role involve?

•Taking the lead on all areas of compliance and risk management across the firm.
•Acting as the point of contact with the regulatory bodies , overseeing the implementation of actions and building relationships with key contacts.
•Oversight of polices and procedures.
• Oversight of mandatory training across the Group.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge on all legislation and changes to compliance matters.
•Maintaining an oversight and control of outsourced functions to ensure compliance within UK regulations.
•Conducting and updating AML , KYC check for each client and related contacts
•Firm wide risk assessment
•The co-ordination and management of regular operational and performance meetings.
•To be responsible for a range of delegated projects which enhance service performance and deliver key objectives.
•Review and develop mechanisms to share and record information.
•Support business continuity planning.
•Attend and contribute to regular team meetings, team away days and team development.
•Collate and analyse data, preparing reports as required.


Benefit From

• 26,000 - 30,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent role
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• A varied role within a forward-thinking firm
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Healthcare
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Paid study support
• Corporate and social responsibility opportunities
• Team socials

Job Requirements
• At least 2 years' experience in compliance (experience in the accountancy sector is desirable but not essential.)
• An analytical approach.
• A sound understanding of regulatory bodies.
• Extensive knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act, Bribery Act, Terrorism Act, Fraud Act and GDPR.
• HR and people skills.
• An active listener.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• A proactive problem-solver.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Creative and commercial acumen.
• Strategic insight.
•Multilingual

RR Accountants is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*