Total 913 Senior Executive job vacancies in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1AG

Your new company
A leading engineering manufacturing company based in Trafford Park is seeking a dynamic and energetic Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager to lead their function. This business has earned a great name for themselves and is a market leader within their industry.

Your new role
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all sourcing activity on behalf of the organisation, and will primarily be focused around purchasing raw materials, though there will still be an element of indirect procurement. Leading a team of 2 Buyers, the Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the team performance and savings targets.

The Purchasing Manager will work with stakeholders across the business to establish procurement needs, and you will be able to read technical engineering drawings.

In this role, you will strive to deliver tangible cost savings and drive efficiencies for the company, thus improving bottom line profits. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven procurement and purchasing professional to join a globally recognised company and make the necessary changes to optimise performance levels and cost savings. This will involve reviewing current spend levels and supplier base and analysing the market to identify commercial opportunities to ensure that all suppliers are fit for purpose and delivering the best value. You will also review and manage the performance of contracts.

Please note that this role is based in the office 5 days per week and does not offer hybrid working.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Prior procurement experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident negotiator
• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary of circa £50,000 depending on experience, with the potential for slightly higher for exceptional candidates
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas and New Year shutdown period
• Christmas party and summer party
• The opportunity to grow and develop your procurement career within a global business

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 on 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
An excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest multi-disciplinary consultancies with offices based in the North West and across the UK working on private and public sector projects supporting Health, Education and government clients. With over 800 staff working across the UK the North West team is a small and close team that has ambitions to grow and as such there will be opportunities to progress and advance your career in the future.

Your new role
You will be working alongside engineers, surveyors and senior professionals. There will be a varied workload of public and private sector projects. You will be leading and developing detailed briefs in conjunction with clients and senior colleagues allowing you to establish and maintain client relationships. You will carry out site surveys and prepare reports including compliance, condition and defect analysis as well as life cycle and cost data analysis. In addition, you will be liaising with clients, contractors and consultants to develop design and specification work in order to win new business by tender. You will assist other senior team members on project finances, recruitment and mentoring with a view to working toward an associate level.


Carry out site surveys (including compliance, condition & defect analysis). * Prepare reports (including remedial works, life cycle & cost data). * Review and comment on 'As Built' data. * Carry out design and specification work and preparing tender information. * Liaise with clients, contractors & other consultants (internal and external). * Assist senior team members with project finances, recruitment, and mentoring. * Work towards progression to Associate level.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need a degree in Building Services HND/HNC or equivalent with 10 years post degree experience in the public or private sector particularly in the Health Sector. You will need to be able to establish and develop good working relationships with both professionals and clients through good written and verbal communication. You will need to be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritising your workload, to meet deadlines using a variety of design tools such as AutoCAD, Amtec or similar.

You will need to be ACBSIE or MIET registered and as such have an excellent understanding of current regulations, Health sector standards and CIBSE guides and their implications on design and maintenance of buildings. You will need to be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work and willingness to travel/stay away from home from time to time. As such a full UK driving Licence is required.

What you'll get in return
In return you will be joining a highly ambitious company with opportunities for internal promotion to Associate in the short-term future. You will be offered a highly competitive salary of between £40,000-£55,000 depending on experience plus a generous car allowance in addition the company offers a fully flexible hybrid working policy that can suit your needs. You will get 23 days holiday rising to 27 after 5 years plus bank holidays. You will be offered a company matched pension scheme, life assurance and cycle 2 work scheme plus a range of voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle.

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 on 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
Your new company is a contractor based in northern Greater Manchester and has 20 years' of industry-leading experience working on both minor and major schemes. They have developed an excellent relationship for retaining clients while winning new work, boasting a secure pipeline for the next decade. Their current sectors include, MoJ, Commercial, Retail, Offices, Private developments and Public Sector schemes. They have a friendly and supportive attitude within the office and keep a healthy competitive nature amongst colleagues while supporting all staff towards their individual goals, be either chartership or promotion.

Your new role Your new role will see you working as a Mechanical engineer working across the sectors mentioned above using software such as AutoCAD and Revit to complete drawings and designs in a timely and precise manner. You will be trained and up-skilled at design software. However, you will use your existing design software experience to help you grasp the quick-paced nature of the business. You will not be asked to meet with clients initially, but as you progress throughout your career, your interaction with clients and stakeholders will increase. As an Intermediate BIM Technician, your role will be initially assisting on existing designs with the aim of running your own designs within a short amount of time.

What you'll need to succeed To succeed in your application you will need a minimum of 3 years' UK Mechanical Building Services experience within the construction and the built environment realm. You will need to attend the office each day as this is the requirement of the clients and business, due to the fast-paced nature of the schemes, so the ability to travel to Bolton is a must.For any non-UK nationals, you will need a minimum of 5 years remaining on your visa with full working rights.

What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, an excellent career progression working within a nurturing and ambitious company that will give great exposure to multiple sectors ranging in value and size.

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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We are seeking to appoint a Senior Learning and Care Support Assistant to coordinate the provision of specialist support for students with profound and complex needs. Working closely with other team members and curriculum staff, you will design, develop and implement Individual Care Plans, risk assessments and Individual Support Plans. You will also line manage a team of Learning and Care Support Assistants and ensure the completion of relevant administration.
You will need to be trained in Manual Handling, First Aid, Safe Administration of Medication, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, Dysphasia and Diabetes including the safe administration of Insulin. You will possess experience providing specialist support for young people and sound knowledge of effective support and intervention strategies for learners with Profound and Complex SEND. You will have experience of assessing children/young people to identify individual needs and have a good understanding of the range and types of interventions available. You will also possess strong administrative and organisational skills, be able to liaise effectively with staff across the College and be able to lead a team effectively.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Learning Support Assistant who will assist the Head of Learning Support in the supervision and allocation of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) across the College, ensuring students have identified support. You would produce and update timetables for all LSAs, co-ordinate the redirection of learning support staff and will assist in the induction of new LSAs. You will also provide one-to-one/small group support within class on a cross-College basis for students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities.
You will need to possess experience gained in a Learning Support Assistant role. You will also possess strong administrative and organisational skills, be able to liaise effectively with staff across the College and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Title: Senior Programme Officer

Reports to: Programme Manager

Contract type: Fixed until 31 December 2025

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours- 5 days per week (Monday- Friday)

Salary: Grade 4: £28,539- £30,865 FTE (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE, plus bank holidays)

Location: Manchester with frequent travel in and around Greater Manchester, including Tameside and Rochdale

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We are seeking a highly motivated individual with expert organisational and people skills who will be the reliable, positive, “go-to” person for our programmes based in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our high quality local and regional Programme Delivery. The role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, passionate team committed to overcoming inequity and improving outcomes for children and young people.

The role of the Senior Programme Officer

As a Senior Programme Officer, you will play an integral role in supporting staff across our Greater Manchester Education programmes with a core focus on leading the coordination of these programmes to enable them to effectively deliver high quality that provides maximum impact within their respective areas. This will include coordinating with a large number of schools (50+) across our programmes in Greater Manchester.

The core objectives of the role include, but are not limited to:

1) Providing robust coordination of Education programme delivery

2) Supporting the high quality delivery of key work streams within the programmes

3) Influencing operational relationships and when required, those at a strategic level

4) Leading processes and systems for robust administration and coordination of a complex programme

5) Coordinating programme related external and internal communications activity

Link to full job description and person specification: https://uk.indeed.com/job/senior-programme-officer-greater-manchester-6524cbfe15328c69

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk by 9:00am on Friday 8th November 2024.

Please note we will be interviewing candidates as applications are received and may close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

Unfortunately, we can’t consider any candidates who do not submit a supporting statement.

Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role.

If you need any advice or guidance on what to include in the supporting statement, please contact recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk.

Timetable

Applications invited by 9.00am 8th November 2024

Interviews: ongoing and as applications are received

Start date: ASAP

These dates may be subject to change.

Your new company

• A family-owned and ambitious multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy that remove risk, reduce costs and add value to their clients sites out of 5 UK offices
• Impressive variety - operating across all sectors no matter how complex the remediation is
• Award-winning development - picking up an award for development of staff in 2022, you will fine-tune your mentorship here from day 1
• Career step forwards - with 5 grads and junior consultants to conduct SI's, the time is right for you to project manage this process whilst staying hands on with complex Phase 2 SI's and becoming more involved commercially
• Hybrid working - every consultancy has 'hybrid working' but true flexibility and a mature approach to working life has been adopted here to suit your life beyond the four walls (and site...)
• Competitive offering - salary up to £42,000 pa, bespoke hybrid and flexible working, award-winning training and staff development hub, 24 days annual leave + birthday, free parking in Radcliffe and Manchester City centre, charity days, great nights out and social events

Your new role

• Reviewing and signing off Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 site investigations and validation reports.
• Undertaking complex Phase 2 site investigations, including supervision of contractors, and sampling and logging of exploratory holes.
• Technical report writing, including soil, gas and groundwater risk assessments, and remediation strategies to a high specification.
• Production of quotes and Project Management of site investigations, including SI design, budgeting, and use of our financial system.
• Client and regulatory liaison.
• Business development, including building of own client list and retention of existing clients, attending networking events.
• Mentoring and training of junior staff.

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 on 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

Senior Account Handler - South Manchester

Our client, a well-established and independent insurance broker, is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Account Handler. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial insurance and will take charge of managing and developing a diverse portfolio of clients. While experience with Acturis would be beneficial, the key requirement is for someone who thrives on being the face of a dedicated team, handling complex and interesting risks. The role involves renewing, amending, and nurturing client relationships, ensuring the continued growth and success of the portfolio.

We would like to speak to you about your experience, what challenges you face and what challenges you want to face. What porfolios you have handled, what your organisational, commuinication and problem solving skills will bring to this client facing role.

This broker are in a very interesting period in their growth and know how to treat the staff properly. The salary is definitely a benefit with a great benefits package. More importantly there may be a chance to brush up on your pool if your are handy on the sticks too with the office having had investment very recently.

Reach out if you are interested and we will be happy to tell you more.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Post Title: Senior Science Technician

Responsible to:Head of Department

Location: St Monica’s RC High School

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12-17 £27,711-£30,060 pro rata £23,430.02-£25,416.13

Term of Contract: Permanent, Full time

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: 37 (8am – 4pm M-T, Friday 8am – 3.30pm)

Start date:1st December 2024

Closing date:3rd November 2024

St Monica’s are currently seeking a Senior Science Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

The role will include the following tasks but this list is not exhaustive – Please see the Job Description.

• To organise, supervise and check the day to day duties of the science technician(s) in the school.
• To train inexperienced technical staff in the duties of the role.
• In liaison with teaching staff, prepare resources and equipment for practical lessons. Set out, remove and clean equipment as necessary.
• To mount display work, posters and notices in classrooms and corridors.
• To make and revise risk assessments for practicals, preparation of chemicals and equipment in line with LA guidelines.
• Arrange a programme of maintenance and repair in term time and school holidays.
• Undertake regular safety checks on machinery and equipment adhering to Health & Safety Regulations and up-keep of maintenance records as necessary.
• Provide hands on practical support for pupils in class with equipment, tools and machinery.
• To assist staff as necessary in demonstrations, practical assessments and other practical lessons.
• Responsibility for the safe storage and disposal of surplus chemicals in compliance with current regulations.
• To keep the laboratories, preparation rooms and store room in a clean working condition.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Shortlisting date: W/C 4th November 2024

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

St Monica's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Senior Care Assistant (Days) based at Handsworth, Bowdon

Available Hours:

Permanent - Full Time - 39 hours per week.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different and you'll have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

About you

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for older people, have previous care experience and, as a minimum, hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative. Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important. Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths. So, if you have the ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

Pension, 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About us

MHA is the UK's largest charity care provider and our mission is to 'enable people to live later life well'. Through 90 specialist care homes, 70 thriving retirement living schemes and 62 vibrant community services and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. We have over 7,600 dedicated colleagues and are supported by over 4,000 generous volunteers. All our donations and any surplus we generate is invested into the services we provide for our 18,500 residents and members. Our values underpin our entire approach: we nurture mind body and spirit; we respect every person, treating them with dignity; and we inspire the best in each other.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.

Sales Executives x 2 - selling professional development training course opportunities

Interviewing asap for an October start 2024

Salford, Manchester - Our prestigious client focuses on continuous professional development and training courses across a range of subjects It also delivers several events and conferences and is building its international presence in conjunction with the University’s priorities., preferably but not exclusively, aligned with programmes offered by the University of Salford.

£26k plus OTE £6k - £7k realistic in the first year uncapped,


Benefits

Starting basic salary of £26k - Incentives in place to increase basic salary to £32k within 12-15 months based on performance and achieving targets.
Uncapped Commission OTC between £7k-£14k per annum
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week following successful training)
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Christmas Closure
Healthcare Cash plan
Birthday off
Subsidised University gym membership
Professional Development opportunities
Pension Scheme
The candidate for this position will excel at creating and closing new opportunities. By using a consultative approach to selling, this person will use their expertise to identify and qualify leads, leading to sales opportunities with both new and existing customers.

You will be working as part of a successful, dynamic, and proactive sales team in a vibrant environment. Your primary focus is to develop new customer relationships through a consultative sales method and expand on existing relationships with clients.

The successful candidate will hold a confident telephone manner and strong communication skills in order to effectively communicate our offering to clients. Over time, the role will evolve into an account management position – though a significant part of the role will remain focused on new business development through the means of telephone, email and video conferencing.

For the first 6 weeks the candidate will benefit from receiving face to face, hands on 1-2-1 training at the premises in Manchester 3 days per week. Following successful training the candidate will then take on a hybrid role, with 2 days in the office per week once confident with product knowledge and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

Meet and exceed sales targets by identifying business opportunities
Provide accurate forecasting of pipeline sales
Successfully create business from new and existing customer accounts
Manage complex negotiations with senior-level executives
Build rapport and establish long term relationships with customers, prospecting for new customers, using LinkedIn, social media and you will have a healthy list of qualified leads to work through too.
Providing support to the team leader as and where required – established team members will be asked to work on strategic sales initiatives, help to coach and develop other team members and help with product development.
Effective customer service management, Maintaining all relevant management information systems, Attend team meetings and share best practice with colleagues
Requirements

Significant sales experience
Tele sales experience
Demonstrable track record of achieving targets
Strong written and verbal communication skills, Self-motivated Individual, Excellent customer service skills
To apply for the role of Sales Executive please email your cv to tina@tinalaceyrecruitment.com or call 0161 320 3793 / 07866625747

Tina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and employability sectors nationwide. We are committed to giving full free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process.

Sales Executive - Legal Services
£24,160-£27,350 base salary, OTE £40,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6B)
Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours flexible between 9am and 9pm, with some evening requirements and one in four Saturdays, or part time minimum 4 days per week
Remote across England and Wales with occasional travel required
For this role you'll be required to start on 20th January 2025

We're looking for people with great customer service and communication skills to join us as sales consultants at Co-op Legal Services. We offer accessible legal advice and support around later life issues - without the jargon. You'll work in our estate planning team; helping our clients to plan for events that happen in life and looking after their loved ones when they need our support.

In this role, you'll discuss solutions with potential clients using a consultative approach. You don't need a background in law to do this job, as we'll provide full training and ongoing development. If you've got the client care skills and commercial awareness we're looking for, we can offer you the chance to build your career with a business that puts people at the heart of its strategy.

What you'll do

* attend video or phone-based appointments to discuss the benefits of later life legal services with clients
* work closely with clients to identify their different needs, providing information and solutions to best meet their requirements
* explain legal issues to clients in an understandable way, without legal jargon
* develop positive relationships with Co-op colleagues, working together to provide the best possible client journey
* perform to agreed targets to deliver outstanding client outcomes and commercial success
* occasionally travel for face to face client or company meetings

This role would suit people who have

* previous experience of B2B or B2C consultative sales and supporting customers to make decisions
* a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
* confidence, empathy and understanding when speaking with potential clients
* active listening skills with the ability to adapt your communication style and engage a diverse range of clients through telephone, video, and face to face discussions
* the ability to consult and influence while showing enthusiasm for our products and services
* advanced level of literacy and numeracy
* the ability to achieve key targets
* good general IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* coaching, training, and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* monthly incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* 30% discount on Co-op own brand Food products and 10% discount on other products and services
* free support for your physical, financial, and mental wellbeing
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your wage as you earn it

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

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

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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.

Senior Accountant - Adult Social Care

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join the Finance Team in the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate.This permanent position is well suited to an individual who is either a part qualified accountant or studying towards an accounting qualification with experience of working in a business partnering or a management accounting role in a complex environment.

On a day to day a basis, the Senior Accountant will provide support to the Directorate Management Team and Budget Holders on all financial matters including budgets, efficiency programmes, value for money and management reporting. The post holder will also support the Finance Manager and Assistant Director Director of Finance - Adult Social Care and Public Health Assistant Directorto deliver the Directorates objectives of promoting independence, choice, health and wellbeing of the local populations through strengths-based approaches

In this role you will support development and delivery of excellent finance services within the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate, ensuring the best use of limited financial resources, providing the insight and support needed to manage and monitor complex demand led budgets

This is a unique opportunity, working within a shared staffing arrangement which supports two sovereign councils, covering Inner and Outer London areas and serving half a million residents

About you

You will play a pivotal role in the Directorate’s ambitious transformation programme, which aims to restore services and to take learning from the Pandemic to transform adult social care services, creating efficient and sustainable change that improves outcomes for our residents

You will be a flexible thinker, enjoy new challenges, have good analytical and communication skills, be equally able to work individually and as part of a team.You will be able to gather, analyse and present complex financial data and information from a range of sources to a varied audience.You will have an ability to prioritise your own work, taking into account both team and organisational requirements and be able to negotiate and resolve complex problems.

The Finance Team is an extremely supportive, collaborative team where effective communication is essential, commitment to providing a quality service is expected and new ideas for improvements are welcomed. For more information about this role please see the job description and person specification

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home. We are currently working flexible, splitting our time in the office and working from home

We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:12th November 2024

Shortlisting Date:15th November 2024

Interview Date:21st November 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.This campaign is anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

About The Role
Hippo is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our Managed Services team. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure of multiple client environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and optimal performance. Your expertise in Java (particularly Spring Boot) and AWS will be critical in supporting our clients’ platforms and driving forward technical solutions.

As a Senior Java Developer at Hippo, you'll be a key contributor within a multi-disciplinary team, working on digital solutions that deliver real value to users. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and clients to provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering, guiding platform development and operational excellence.

Requirements of the Role

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain user-centred solutions that meet client requirements.
- Ensure the reliability and scalability of platforms through monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance.
- Lead the design and management of infrastructure deployment pipelines, addressing issues and challenges before they impact operations.
- Maintain strong client relationships by providing clear communication, updates, and technical expertise.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on platform engineering, infrastructure management, and cloud services.
- Mentor and support other engineers in the team, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

About the Candidate:
We need people who are open to new technologies, quick to adapt, and quick to learn. If you don’t have one of the following please apply and we can discuss in more detail.

Required Skills and Experience

- Strong experience in Java development, with deep knowledge of Spring Boot and associated libraries.
- Experience with AWS services and infrastructure, including hands-on experience with provisioning and managing cloud environments.
- Experience in a range of architecture approaches, containerization, and building scalable, resilient systems.
- Expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Github Actions, CircleCI, AWS CodeBuild, or similar.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, Pulimi, AWS CDK, or similar.
- Proven ability to work within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and a Test-Driven Development (TDD) environment.
- Strong communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in managing multiple client environments, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance optimisation.

Desirable Skills and Experience

- Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they integrate with back-end systems.
- Familiarity with alerting and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and PagerDuty for real-time monitoring and alert management.
- Understanding and experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools and processes, including ticket management systems (e.g., HaloPSA).
- Experience with Python development.
- Knowledge of Node.js, particularly in building and maintaining AWS Lambda functions.
- Understanding of authentication and identity management solutions, including OAuth2 and related technologies.

About The Company
As well as a competitive salary which we’re transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits:

- Contributory pension scheme (Hippo 6% with employee contributions of 2%)
- 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays
- Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts
- Critical illness cover
- Life assurance and death in service cover
- Volunteer days
- Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists
- Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Financial and general wellbeing sessions

- Flexible benefits scheme with options of:

- private health cover
- private dental cover
- additional company pension contributions
- additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days)
- wellbeing contribution
- charity contributions
- tree planting

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo
At Hippo, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive.

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices.

Hi, we’re Hippo.

At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes.

We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world.

Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact.

Hippo locations
We are headquartered in Leeds and located across the UK in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide, so don't let location hold you back from applying. We welcome candidates from all over the UK who possess the flexibility to work from any of our locations. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8k to help make your move a smooth one. It's worth noting that, given the dynamic nature of our business, you may be required to work on-site at client locations or from your own home.

PR Account Executive (Fully remote, Salary: £25k - £28k)

Are you a motivated communicator with a passion for B2B technology and media? If so this is a fantastic opportunity for you to live out your passions in a fully remote setting.

Company Overview
This agency is a leading B2B technology public relations agency built on delivering outstanding service to its clients. Their success is a direct reflection of the dedication and calibre of the team members. They are committed to helping you grow your career while you contribute to the growth of their agency.

Role Summary
As an Account Executive, you will provide tactical day-to-day support for client marketing communications programs, as defined by your team’s Account Manager or Account Director. Your role is essential in delivering successful campaigns for clients.

Key Benefits:

- Competitive salary benchmarked yearly (£25k - £28k based on experience)
- Group Pension Plan (GPPP)
- Ongoing reward and recognition schemes
- Quarterly team social events
- Fully funded internal and external training programs
- Monetary rewards for new business wins and upselling
- Staff referral scheme (£1,000 bonus)
- 27 days holiday, increasing with service, plus additional half days per quarter
- Maternity/Paternity package
- Opportunity to win the annual client services award (prize value around £2,000)

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Proven experience in pitching and media relations, particularly in enterprise/B2B tech and telecoms.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to create engaging content. Strong contacts within the media and analyst community.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

Work permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Taking ownership of the press office, including tracking forward features, developing and maintaining editorial lists, and identifying media opportunities for clients.
- Managing conference and exhibition schedules, and award programs for clients.
- Assisting in client campaign planning and execution according to the agency’s processes and standards.
- Creating and participating in client presentations as directed.
- Implementing media relations programs, including pitching stories, drafting materials, organizing events, and integrating social media strategies.
- Writing press materials such as press releases, case studies, and articles.
- Handling the day-to-day administration of client accounts, including maintaining filing systems, activity reports, and coverage reports.
- Scheduling and coordinating client and team meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
- Ensuring timely completion and delivery of client reports.
- Maintaining up-to-date press and analyst databases.
- Supporting marketing efforts through the development of case studies, blog posts, and press releases.
- Assisting with client meetings and managing logistics such as transportation and client gifts.

Performance
The Agency success is driven by their people, and they expect you to be as ambitious as it's clients. Your performance will be measured on the following criteria, which are linked to client satisfaction and are key to your career progression:

- Demonstrating the ability to prioritize work and manage your day effectively.
- Ownership of press office responsibilities, ensuring proactive and creative management.
- Contributing to consistent media coverage for clients by thinking laterally.
- Understanding and integrating new media tools like blogs, social networking, and podcasts into client campaigns.
- Managing award and event programs for clients.
- Demonstrating strong writing skills across various PR and marketing materials.
- Participating in and contributing to client presentations.
- Supporting new business initiatives through networking, research, and pitch participation.
- Building and maintaining relationships with journalists, analysts, and industry influencers.
- Ensuring excellent attention to detail in all client deliverables and internal processes.
- Contributing to agency creativity through brainstorms and idea generation.
- Developing your knowledge of client businesses and the technology industry.
- Supporting agency-wide initiatives and contributing to company culture.

Progress
The next step in your career here is the Senior Account Executive role. Promotion to this level requires effective performance as an Account Executive across multiple clients, demonstrating ownership of client campaigns, and contributing to strategic planning and new business efforts.

Pursuing a career as an Account Executive in the technology sector offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of industry innovation. You will engage with leading experts, shape influential narratives, and play a crucial role in driving the success of cutting-edge technology companies. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you.