Total 187 Junior Executive product specialist job vacancies in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT

Junior Product Developer
£28,000 - £34,000 plus benefits (Work Level 6B)
Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home, the office and supplier sites as required (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

Permanent role and a 12-month fixed term contract available

We're looking for a Junior Product Developer to join us and help us deliver Co-op's amazing own brand products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on both existing and new product development, owning and running tenders, and collaborating with our suppliers and internal teams. It'll be up to you to help us create and enhance our products, making sure they taste great, meet customer needs, and always live up to the highest quality standards.

You'll have the chance to work in our impressive development kitchens, developing your skills and gaining valuable experience as you go. If you're a great communicator with a passion for food, we can offer you an amazing opportunity to do just that with a business that always puts people at the heart of its strategy.

What you'll do

• Use your food expertise and passion to create clear development briefs, always considering the commercial implications throughout development to maximise value for our customers
• Support tenders from a development perspective
• Review market and customer data to make sure we're focused on the biggest opportunities
• Carry out competitor market reviews and store visits across the country as well as visiting manufacturing sites across the UK
• Regularly review product quality and taste test products to make sure they meet our standards
• Work collaboratively with other functions to make sure products meet expectations
• Monitor and keep track of products throughout the critical path up to launch, supporting the communication of key product information and launch activity
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with both internal teams and external suppliers to make sure products launch successfully

This role will suit people who have

• A real passion for food with experience in food product or process development
• Great organisational skills, with the confidence to manage projects and work autonomously
• Customer focus combined with commercial awareness
• Great communication skills with a talent for building positive relationships both internally and externally
• A logical approach to solving problems and the ability to use data to back up decision-making

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Bury College Education Trust are seeking to appoint a positive and energetic Special Support Assistant to work at Park View Primary School. This will be a temporary position until 31st August 2025, as this role is subjected to and directly linked to the funding stream for SEND.
Do you have the drive, passion, and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people. If so, joining the Bury College Education Trust support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
Who we’re looking for -
We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.
The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the BCET community.
You will have:
NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
Working with children in a school setting.
Experience of working with children with SEND.
The ability to maintain positive relationships with pupils and other adults.
The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.

Application Process
To apply for this vacancy please complete the job application and return to Mrs Emma Udall, Headteacher at Parkview@bc-et.co.uk. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Post details;
Grade 6 – Actual Salary £16,718 (Term time only 30 hours pw)
This will be a temporary position until 31st August 2025, as this role is subjected to and directly linked to the funding stream for SEND.
Bury College Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.
The successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check a satisfactory medical report arranged by school and satisfactory references.

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Role

Hays are seeking a learning support assistant for an SEND School in Trafford to join their provision team in January 2025. This individual must be passionate and committed to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs (SEMH). This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent.

Why Hays?

Hays Education works with an extensive network of schools, providing Learning Support and Teaching Assistants to SEND schools in Manchester and surrounding areas for over 25 years. We offer competitive daily rates of £95 - £115 and access to free online professional development training. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £350 for every successful referral. We also provide full holiday entitlement and access to exclusive jobs which are not advertised in the public domain.

About You

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND
• A compassionate, nurturing and patient individual
• Strong differentiated communication techniques
• Able to provide tailored support and give structure to students
• The ability to work independently and effectively in a team
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to obtain one)
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

If you are looking for your next learning support assistant role in January 2025, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education to discuss this opportunity further.

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Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a temporary HR Administrator. This role is immediate, starting for 3-6 months, dependent on business needs. This role is based in Manchester City Centre.
Your new role
You will assist the HR team with all administrative duties, provide first point of contact for telephone calls, coordinate meetings, maintain filing systems, process HR information, assist the recruitment team, raise letters, assist with new starters, produce letters, order and distrix post/mail and any other duties required via the team.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous administrative experience. If you have worked in HR, this will be advantageous, you will be an excellent communicator, you will have excellent attention to detail, and you will understand the importance of confidentiality. You will be immediately available and comfortable committing to a role on an ongoing temporary basis.
What you'll get in return
This role is for a reputable, fast-paced Manchester city centre company, the rate of pay is £12.60 per hour.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Learning Support Assistant Roles in Manchester

Are you looking for your next Learning Support Assistant/SEND Teaching Assistant role in Manchester? Are you an enthusiastic and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with SEND?

Why Hays?

Hays Education works with an extensive network of schools, providing Learning Support and Teaching Assistants to SEND schools in Manchester and surrounding areas for over 25 years. We offer competitive daily rates of £95 - £115 and access to free online professional development training. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £350 for every successful referral. We also provide full holiday entitlement and access to exclusive jobs which are not advertised in the public domain.

About You

• Previous experience working with children and young people with SEND
• An empathetic and patient individual with a passion for supporting students' learning and development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to provide tailored support and implement behaviour plans
• The ability to work independently and effectively in a team
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to obtain one)
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

If you are looking for your next learning support/SEN teaching assistant role, please email your CV to Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education.

Alternatively, if this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Education, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
We are working with a client in South Manchester who is seeking a proactive and positive Accounts Payable Assistant to assist their finance team. This role is on a temporary basis.

Your new role
You will be responsible for processing invoices,managing vendor accounts, and ensuring timely payments.

• Process invoices and ensure timely payments
• Manage vendor accounts and resolve any issues
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions

What you'll need to succeed
You will have:

• A good knowledge & understanding of the end to endAccounts Payable Process.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel.
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and cross functionally
• Excellent verbal and written communications

What you'll get in return
This company offers a competitive rate, flexibleworking opportunities including hybrid working and in excellent working officeconditions. For the right person temp to perm opportunity.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

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Are you a qualified and experienced Special Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant (TA)?
Hays Education is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to provide one to one support for pupils with Autism, EBD, Aspergers, ADHD, and learning difficulties. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your job is to enhance and enrich the learning of the pupils in your care.
You will be required to effectively manage the behaviour of pupils, implementing effective strategies to keep them focused in class. You will also be expected to work alongside the class teacher in planning classroom and outdoor activities, ensuring that they suit the needs of individual pupils. With a good knowledge and understanding of what it takes to work with pupils, you will need to be a confident and patient individual who has competent behaviour management skills. You must have SEN experience & have recent experience of working with children in educational settings (and be able to provide references for at least 6 months).

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity to work in a variety of settings
• A dedicated Consultant
• Regular training sessions
• Refer a Friend scheme (£250 in high street vouchers)

If you are looking for your next SEND TA job and would like to apply or find out more information, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education.

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Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Oldham

Are you seeking work as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant? An excellent opportunity has arisen for a reliable and hardworking Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Oldham. You will be given the opportunity to become part of an experienced SEN school with a proven track record for their progression.

The Role:

You will work 1:1 and in small groups with students with special educational needs and learning difficulties. You will be required to effectively manage the behaviour of pupils, implementing key strategies to keep them focused in class. You will also be expected to work alongside the class teacher in planning classroom and outdoor activities, ensuring that they suit the needs of individual pupils.

About You:

This role requires a confident and patient individual who has competent behaviour management skills. You should possess strong differentiated communication skills and be able to work both independently and effectively in a team. You must be able to provide reference details for an educational setting where you have worked within the last 12 months. Special Needs experience is highly desirable, however not essential.

Benefits:

You will receive a competitive daily rate, differing depending on your experience and level. You will receive advice from a personal consultant who can assist you throughout the process, as well as benefits such as holiday pay and free online professional development training. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £250 in high street vouchers for every successful referral.

If you are interested in this teaching assistant position and would like to find out more information, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Tameside

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Position: Temporary with the potential to become permanent

Overview:

At Hays Education, we work closely with our extensive network of schools to fill exciting and challenging LSA roles in Tameside and surrounding areas in Greater Manchester. We are seeking a motivated and determined individual to join the provision team of an SEN school in Tameside, providing excellent support and care for students primarily with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Responsibilities:

• Fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for students with a range of special educational and emotional needs
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and parents to support each student's individual development
• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with students with SEN and emotional difficulties
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting students with SEN
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• A proactive and caring attitude

Benefits:

• A dynamic and engaging role that requires creativity and flexibility, with no two days being the same
• Access to free Professional Development Training
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Access to exclusive scheme
• Refer a friend scheme

If you are looking for your next role in supporting the learning and development of children with SEN and emotional difficulties, and believe you have the necessary experience and skills for this position, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education.

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Your new company
There is currently a high demand for KS2 Teaching Assistants in the Wigan area. Hays education are currently working with a partnership school to help them secure a teaching assistant to start in January, with the role continuing until Easter as a minimum. This is a supportive school that makes sure all children are included in lessons but also provides them with the correct support they need. They are now looking for an individual who can come in and join their supportive team network.

Your new role
When taking on the role of a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for helping pupils across KS2 in both group and 1:1 settings. In this role, you will be expected to help pupils to make sure they understand their work and stay focused. You may need to provide additional intervention sessions for reading, spelling or maths. It is important you work closely with the class teacher so you can provide the correct support for the children. Depending on the needs of the school, you may be asked to move around classes within KS2, so you will need to be flexible and approachable.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must have recent experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting. SEN experience would also be desirable in this role, but it is not essential as it will depend on the school you are placed in.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a highly competitive daily rate and will be working in this successful school where you will become an integral part of a welcoming team of TA's. You will therefore have the opportunity to further develop your own teaching assistant skills and experience.
A dedicated consultant will always be on hand should you have any questions or concerns.

What you need to do now


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

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Your new company
Here at Hays Education, we support a number of schools across Wigan and surrounding areas who educate and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
We have a few schools in particular who are looking to recruit 1:1 Teaching Assistants to come in and support their pupils with SEN with their learning whilst in school from January. These roles are a mixture of full and part-time roles and could also involve general TA duties. Both roles are will be continuing until Easter and will be extended providing things go well.

Your new role
In your new role, you will need to support the child/children with their learning and development, and deliver personalised learning, based on the child's needs and abilities. You should have good behaviour management skills and be able to tailor your approach to the individual needs of the child. You will be responsible for providing these pupils with a safe and supportive environment and push them to reach their potential. This role will be working within KS1 and you will be responsible for providing assistance in 1:1 and group setting depending on the needs of the child.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must have recent experience working with children and ideally previously experience supporting SEN children. Even if you have limited experience, we want to hear from you. You should feel confident working with children in a 1:1 setting as well as being friendly and enthusiastic. You will need to be available to start as soon as possible.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a highly competitive daily rate and will be working in this successful school where you will become an integral part of a welcoming team of TA's. You will therefore have the opportunity to further develop your own teaching assistant skills and experience.

What you need to do now


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

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT ROLES - SEN

WHY HAYS?

Hays Education works with an extensive network of schools, providing Learning Support and Teaching Assistants to SEN schools in Manchester and surrounding areas for over 25 years. We offer competitive daily rates of £95 - £115 and access to free online professional development training. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend scheme where you could receive £250 for every successful referral. We also provide full holiday entitlement and access to exclusive jobs which are not advertised in the public domain. We will work with you on your behalf, meeting your requirements to find the ideal position that meets your needs.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have to have referenceable experience with Special Needs pupils in a school environment or equivalent. It is essential to have excellent communication skills in order to have a good working relationship with pupils, teachers and parents. With a good knowledge and understanding of what it takes to work with pupils with SEN, you will need to be a confident and patient individual who has competent behaviour management skills.

If you are looking for your next learning support assistant role in January 2025, and believe you have the necessary skills and requirements for these positions, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Our client is a localgovernment entity looking for an interim finance assistant on a short termcontract.

Your new role
You willbe responsible for:

• Managingthe commissioning process, including maintaining and updating the commissioninglog, and coordinating with Procurement and Legal teams.
• Overseethe Finance inboxes, handling queries, invoices, and taking appropriateactions.
• Performbank reconciliations and process cost transfers and banking journals accordingto the timetable.
• Maintainthe Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable function, including raising purchaserequisitions/orders, logging invoices, processing approvals and payments, andgoods receipting.
• Preparesupplier payment runs, including journals and documentation, and maintainup-to-date supplier information and verify bank details.

What you'll need to succeed
You willhave:

• Strongexpertise in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable. (Essential)
• Proficiencyin Excel and managing Excel models.(Essential)
• Provenability to meet tight deadlines.(Essential)
• Previousexperience in the Public Sector. (Desirable)
• Previousexperience with Microsoft Dynamics.(Desirable)

What you'll get in return
You willreceive a competitive rate, (£17.94-19.48 DOE), hybrid working, contract untilMar 2025.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Hays Education works with a wide range of SEN schools in Manchester and surrounding areas. By working with Hays, you will be working with a dedicated consultant who will work to your requirements to find your next role. You will receive support throughout the whole interview process, from the initial application stage all the way through to starting the role and beyond. The roles will be flexible to suit your needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing tailored support to each individual student with SEN
• Creating a positive and supporting learning environment
• Implementing individual behaviour management plans
• Working closely with parents, teachers and therapists to support students' development

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working with pupils with SEN
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting pupils with SEN
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Strong understanding of de-escalation and calming techniques
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle

If you are interested in this role, and believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please contact Amy Fitzerald at Hays Education. Alternatively, if this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Education, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company

You will be working for an exciting, well-known business initially on a 12-month contract, but there is a great possibility of it being extended.
They are based in Manchester City Centre, offering hybrids with the option of working fully remotely from home.

Your new role

Being welcomed into your new team as Payroll Assistant, your primary duties will include accurate and timely inputting on the weekly and monthly Payroll.
You will provide first-class administration support to team members on all rewards and benefits, including employee incentive plans, healthcare, pensions, salary sacrifice, and bonuses.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous Payroll experience and be able to start at short notice. Excellent communication skills and the ability to solve problems are essential. You must be honest, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV , or call us now on 01612367272If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk