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A reputable consultancy business based in Birchwood is seeking an experienced ProcurementManager to join their team on a permanent basis.

They are leading business in their field and have won multiple awards.

The Role

The Category Managerwill be responsible for managing the construction category.
There will be noline management responsibilities to begin within as the construction categoryis a brand new category to the business. In the future there will be line management responsibilities as thecategory grows and expands.


What you'll need to succeed

• Public sector experience
• Previous construction procurement experience
• Experience with contracts such as FAC or NEC

What you'll get in return

• Salary £52,000 - £55,000 dependent on level of experience
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office)
• Free car parking
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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 have an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly regarded Stepping Stones Day Nursery Team in Lingley Mere as a Nursery Room Leader.

If you have a passion for seeing children flourish and thrive, have an abundance of energy and creativity, the desire to work in an environment where no two days are the same but are all always fun, then this is the role for you!

What We Offer
• Welcome bonus
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• High quality training and development
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Employee well-being programme
• Discounted childcare
• Team events
• Service recognition awards
• Staff treats
• A wonderful team to work with everyday!
• Refer a friend bonus

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop a team to deliver high standards of quality childcare practices.
• Support your Nursery Manager to develop the overall performance of the nursery.
• Observe, assess, and plan effectively in order to deliver outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional care for children in the early years.
• Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources, and experiences offered to the children so they can access continuous provision, play, learn and develop.
• To safeguard and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children.
• To be aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and how to report these.
• To have a great knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) safeguarding and welfare requirements.
• To liaise with external agencies and parents to provide the best care for children.
• To communicate effectively, giving direction and support to other practitioners throughout the nursery wherever needed.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Full and relevant DfE recognised childcare qualification at Level 3 or above i.e. Diploma in Nursery Nursing, NNEB or NVQ Level 3 as a minimum requirement.
If you are successful with your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Enhanced Application or present a current DBS Certificate that has been registered to the DBS Subscription Update Service.

About the role of a Project Manager

Due to a contract award of a refurbishment project, this is a perfect opportunity for an experienced Site Manager, to take their career to the next level.

You will act as main point of liaison with the principal contractor, attend all programme, design & progress meetings, mange subcontractors, health and safety and oversee quality & delivery.

Based in the Cheshire area, you will be working alongside knowledgeable, professional, and supportive construction executives who will provide you with the environment where you can thrive.

The company are growing rapidly and have a large forward order book of leading construction projects with an opportunity to progress over the next couple of years.

Experience/Qualifications for a Site Manager:

• Experience on steel work, flooring, M&E and everything in between.

• Oversee the construction site from start to finish.
• Experience working in a department that allows them to showcase logical thinking skills and verbal communication skills.
• Working for high-end client's, whilst exceeding their expectations by elevating the experience.

What we offer for a Site Manager:

• Salary up to £55,000 (experience dependent)
• Car allowance
• 26 days holidays + bank holidays
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• Good additional company benefits & perks

If you want to hear more about this Project Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Adnaan Patel in our Bolton office on 01204 554884.

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Bristol or Warrington + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59253

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Engineering manager at our Bristol or Warrington site.

The role

As an Engineering Manager you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll have the opportunity to lead and shape multi-disciplinary projects from concept design through to full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC). You'll drive innovation, develop strategic capabilities, and manage a dynamic team, making a real impact by delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Day-to-day, you'll manage and control complex engineering projects, ensuring seamless integration of multi-discipline tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

• Lead and manage multi-discipline teams to deliver engineering projects efficiently and on time.
• Foster collaboration across engineering and other functional teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to support project development and resolve technical challenges.
• Oversee the technical aspects of engineering outputs to ensure alignment with project scope.
• Uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental practices, promoting a culture of ethics and safety within the team.

This role is full time 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Engineering Manager

• Proven experience as a principal engineer, with strong leadership and management skills, including experience managing multi-discipline teams across various project types.
• Demonstrated ability to manage fixed-price projects, adhering to timelines, budgets, and delivering results.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries.

Qualifications for the Engineering Manager

• Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
• Growth opportunities.
• Potential to develop skills.
• Opportunities to travel within the UK.
• Autonomy to perform the role.
• Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting engineering projects this country has to offer.

Cavendish Nuclear

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

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

Closing date: 30/09/2024

#CAVDESTNUC

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My client are a well-established, reputable Main Contractor with a family feel and a reputation for excellent build quality and customer care. They are a growing business with lots of opportunities for career development and professional growth.

They have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Construction Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

The company work with a number of large clients across the UK in the retail, leisure and commercial sectors, working on both refurbishment (internal and external) projects and new build extensions.

The Construction Manager would work closely with senior management, and would be responsible for managing a variety of contracts at high level.

Your duties will include:

• Programme delivery and planning
• Regular liaison with the client and contract reporting
• Building internal and external relationships
• Providing regular progress updates and resolving any issues as and when they arise
• Overall staff responsibility and man management of a team of Site Managers, Assistants Site Managers, and Foremen and direct and subcontract plant and trades.
• Ensuring high standards of Health and Safety

The successful applicant will come from a Main Contractor background and have experience of delivering multiple contracts across the Leisure/Commercial/Retail Fit Out sectors.

Please note - travel across the UK will be required as part of this role

The company will offer a competitive basic salary of up to £65k plus package.

Please apply via the link below, or call Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece for more information on 01204 554 884 option 3.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role of the Assistant Headteacher – Personal Development and Christian Distinctiveness at Hartford Church of England High School is to provide strategic vision, leadership and management, working in close partnership with members of the Leadership Team. The Assistant Headteacher will ensure that the standard of all aspects of the Personal Development of students continually evolves and improves. They will be the driving force behind the school’s Family system which will bring together all stakeholders in our community encouraging inclusivity and celebrating difference. They will specifically take the lead on form time and the personal development curriculum. In this unique role the Assistant Headteacher is responsible for the leadership of the school’s Christian distinctiveness, thereby working alongside the Headteacher and other senior colleagues to drive the ethos of the school, ensuring compliance with the Church of England Statement of Entitlement and maximising concurrence with the SIAMS inspection framework requirements. They will have line-management responsibility in line with their position, including line-managing the Lead for RE, PSHE, RSE and Citizenship, ensuring that the standard of all aspects of education within RE, PSHE and RSE continually evolves and improves to meet the needs of all students.

What the school offers its staff

- Employee Assistance Programme including access to Wellbeing services.- Free parking

- CPD opportunities

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Further details about the role

We are delighted to welcome applications for the permanent role of Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Personal Development and Christian Distinctiveness at Hartford Church of England High School.

Our school is a great place to work! We have brilliant students, talented and committed staff and supportive parents. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023, demonstrated that we are a good and improving school and our ambition is to make Hartford Church of England High School an outstanding place to learn and work.

Please complete the School Application Form and attach a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper telling us how your experience has prepared you for this role

Closing date for applications:9:00am Tuesday 5th November 2024

Interviews: Thursday 7th November 2024

For further details or to arrange a tour of the school, please emailhead@hartfordhigh.co.uk

Applications only accepted with completed school application form.Completed application forms should be sent toSara Morris, Business Manager - Personnel atsara.morris@hartfordhigh.co.uk

Hartford enjoys fantastic transport links, being close to both the A49 and A556 with fast links to both the M6 and M56. There are two mainline railway stations within two minutes of the school and Manchester International Airport is only 25 minutes away. Many parents utilise the excellent transport links to work in Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington or beyond.

The school is situated in a beautiful part of Cheshire providing easy access to areas for walking, riding, cycling, sailing and canoeing. The National Parks of North Wales, the Peak District, the Lake District are all within easy transport reach.

Hartford Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of this process, all staff and volunteers are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be carried out on any candidates selected for interview.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Provide strong strategic leadership to drive school improvement, whilst respecting and nurturing the existing talent of our experienced teaching staff.
• Use their vision and experience to strive for excellence and build upon the school’s solid foundations.
• Be financially astute and appreciate the importance of marketing for a small rural school.
• Have a track record of achievement which demonstrates positive impact and improved outcomes for pupils.
• Demonstrate a strong leadership experience which will enable our continuing upward trends in attainment.
• Communicate, develop, and immerse themselves into our school and wider community. Be able to think strategically, ensuring sound governance, effective management of the budget and accept internal and external accountability.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A positive working environment, supported by committed staff and enthusiastic pupils.
• A valuable opportunity to be part of the local school cluster of primary schools and Wilmslow High School which provide curriculum and leadership support and training opportunities.
• A well-balanced curriculum with equal emphasis on the creative subjects.
• Regular supervision and support to ensure your well-being is prioritised.
• A committed and supportive Governing Board.
• A supportive Parent Teacher Association (Friends of Styal).

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and external agencies to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS. Other safer recruitment checks including an on-line check for shortlisted candidates will be undertaken.

About the Senior Support Worker role:

Hourly Rate: £14.50 per hour (Enhanced hourly rate on all Bank Holidays)

Location: Crewe

Shifts Available:Days 0800-2000 & Nights 2000-0800

Speciality: Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

Benefits of the Senior Support Worker role:

Enhancing our Service Users quality of life

Flexible working week to suit your availability

On going training development

On going support from our team of other Support Workers and our Nurse Care Manager

Weekly Pay

Paid via PAYE or Umbrella

Lucrative refer a friend scheme

Holiday Pay (PAYE only)

The opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills within the care sector

This role is Supporting a Female in her own home who has autism non-communicative but can make her needs known he can display behaviours that challenge and signs of anxiety and distress and requires staff to support her with this. She is unaware of some risks and requires support to meet this need. She has a good sense of humour and very much enjoys water play, watching TV and walking. The young female will need support with maintaining her own home, promoting independence and supporting with aspects of her daily living.

Duties for this Senior Support Worker role?

Manage a core staff team of 10+ Support workers

Completing and overseeing monthly rotas

Monitoring staff compliance

Carrying out Supervisions, spot checks and Annual Appraisals

Carrying out and updating Risk assessments and Care Plan reviews

Liaising with CCG and other professionals and the office

Applicant requirements:

Transferable management skills in the care sector

Able to attend The Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) training which is provided by Sugarman Health and Wellbeing

The enthusiasm to learn and experience new things

To be willing to embrace the goals he wants to achieve

Someone who will go above and beyond for the Service User and staff involved in the package

Able to work in the UK and can show documents

Full enhanced DBS

Up to date CV

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

#SHNWREC

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

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

Knowledge and Experience:

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

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

Join our team!

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

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

What you'll be doing...

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

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

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

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

What can you bring?

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with:

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

Our way of saying thank you...

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

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

Support Your Way of Life:

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

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

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

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

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

Why it's great to work for us...

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Control Design & Optimisation - Unsecured Consumer Lending

SALARY: From £80,206

LOCATION(S): Chester, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking senior manager to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. In this role, you will:

• Lead key initiatives to improve our non-financial control environment.
• Embed control by design and advance control automation within Consumer Lending.
• Support Consumer Lending in identifying opportunities to simplify, optimise, and automate controls using innovative technology.
• Support Consumer Lending in achieving strategic goals and delivering faster, more efficient services for our customers.

We are committed to building a high-performing team where each colleague is valued, supported, and empowered to become an expert in their field. Our goal is to ensure every team member understands their role within the broader Group strategy, contributing to the safe and effective management of non-financial risk in Consumer Lending.

About us

As the Group embarks on one of the UK's most significant financial services transformations, our internal risk transformation focused on instilling a robust risk and control culture has never been more crucial. We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving strategic goals.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to think ahead and plan for future control needs and improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with other areas and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change, especially in a challenging environment.

It would also be great if you have:

• Risk and Control Management: Robust understanding of the Risk and Control Management Framework with practical control management knowledge and experience.
• End to End Risk and Control mapping - Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches.
• Control by Design (CbD) - An understanding of the Control by Design Methodology.
• Platform Change Framework (PCF) - Knowledge of PCF and how change is delivered within the Group.
• RCSA - Experience using the RCSA system and working with risk and control owner teams.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organization that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

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

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

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

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

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

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Senior Design Manager

A busy Housing Contractor have a requirement for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their Design & Technical team based in Warrington.

About the role - Senior Design Manger

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will take responsibility for the compliance of the Design from inception through to operation of the building. You will ensure compliance of the design in accordance with Planning Permission, Third Party Agreements, latent defects insurers requirements, statutory requirements and contractual obligations arising from the Land Sale and Design & Build Agreements.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the D&B Contract Employers Requirements & Contractors Proposals.
• Lead and guide the project external and internal design teams and ensure good communication and co-ordination.
• Appointment competent designers and consultants.
• Provide primary design management to facilitate the timely completion of design information to meet the design programme targets and project budgets.
• Management and checking of the internal/external drawings and manage weekly registers.
• Ensure all records of design changes are kept to co-ordinate "as built" drawings upon completion of the project.
• Ensure the design is co-ordinated through our drawing management portal.
• Produce Design Programme / Information Required Schedules.
• Produce and provide updates of the design delivery schedule in line with the contract deliverables.
• Assist the Project Manager with a tracking schedule all design and cost issues.
• Closely track design deliverables to ensure project milestones are met.
• Writing / reviewing project and elemental specifications.
• Liaison with building control, planning authority, fire authority and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure design risk assessments are created and appropriately maintained for each project.
• Ensure that design elements take due consideration of the CDM regulations and that all designs can be delivered in a safe and controlled manner on site.
• Assisting in the assessment of tenders (where required).
• Set out scope-of-work, deliverables, and fee schedules with external consultants.
• Site visits and inspections. Issuing of Site Inspection Reports to note key points from site visits.
• Organising and chairing Design Team Meetings as required.

Requirements for the Senior Design Manager

• Excellent knowledge of construction standards, regulations and legislation including Health & Safety.
• Excellent, up-to-date, practical knowledge and experience of construction processes.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise way to the team and to senior management, enabling effective decision making.
• Experience of managing the operational performance of the design supply chain including setting and achieving challenging targets.
• Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Experience of document control systems.
• Excellent computer skills, CAD and Microsoft packages.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

What's on offer for the Senior Design Manager

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Contributory pension
• Medical cover
• Bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave

If you want to hear more about the Senior Design Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, a role working within our exceptionally committed and supportive Pastoral Team. The successful applicant will report to the Designated Mental Health Lead and work closely with the Pastoral Team to provide effective one to one/group mentoring, guidance and coaching for pupils with emotional, social and mental health needs.

This role exists within the School Pastoral Team due to recognising the significant need for emotional wellbeing support for young people in this current climate. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and enhance their overall school experience through creating and leading tailored emotional wellbeing programmes and interventions. We welcome applicants from all areas of expertise, and look forward to seeing the successful candidate develop this role with guidance from the Designated Mental Health Lead to create an exciting and effective intervention programme for our pupils.

Please see our website for further details. If you cannot find all the information you need to help you decide whether we are the kind of school you would be happy working in, please do let us know and we would be happy to arrange a visit. Contact recruitment@lymmhigh.org.uk with any queries.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).

At Lymm High School we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and celebrating inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

What the school offers its staff

Lymm High School is a large high performing secondary school with exceptional resources including a swimming pool and leisure complex.

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.

Job Introduction

Location: unit 5a broughton shopping park

Contracted Hours Available: 34

Role Responsibility

We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Deputy Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this.

With a real focus on customer experience, colleague development and operational excellence, our Deputy Store Managers play a key part in driving the success of our stores. As a Deputy Store Manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do alongside your Store Manager. You will have an own business mentality. You will lead the way for our store teams, not only in the absence of the Store Manager but driving great service, people development and standards every day. You’ll be a passionate and motivated person with aspiration of being one of our future Store Managers.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are.
• Is customer centric with a passion for driving excellence service.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Positive forward thinking approach.
• Is comfortable analysing store performance metrics.
• Commercially minded.
• Is an engaging and enthusiastic leader.
• Keen to progress and develop you’re career with aspirations of being a Store Manager of the future.

Package Description

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a Catering Manager who will be responsible for the operation of all the catering services within the college. And who will work with the curriculum catering team to support the training of hospitality and catering students within the environment. For the right candidate there is potential additional responsibilities in Health & Safety and Facilities Management - please see job description. This will be reflected in the salary offer.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support Staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly
Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.
In October 2019 the college was officially commended as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and we celebrated some of the highest pass rates in England, ranking us in the top 10 nationally for the third consecutive year. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.
The college is proud to hold the Gold accreditation in the Investors in People framework. We have been assessed against the criteria of Leading, Supporting and Improving, and the Gold award means that the college has the right principles in place, and our people and leaders demonstrate a commitment to best practice, people management and personal development.
Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.
For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.
Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.
This post closes on 11th November 2024; interviews are to be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.