Total 596 job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5RL

Pay rate: £12.60 per hour & Welcome bonus £1000

Day Shifts: - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm / Early Shifts: - 8:00 am to 15:00 pm / Late Shifts: - 15:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Weekend work included.

Company Description

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We offer full training and numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Job Description

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Benefits include

A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, personal care and personal hygiene
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities
Manage some behaviours that could be challenging

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

Location Information

Tree Top View is located in the small town of Leyland, near Preston. The home provides residential support for six adults, including autistic people and individuals with a learning disability. We are in a semi-rural location, surrounded by lovely views and beautiful countryside.

Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to lead active and fulfilled lives. We also want to encourage people to have new experiences and become part of their community.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

Shift Patterns: Various shifts between the hours of 7:30am - 10pm, and occasional sleep-ins from 10pm - 7:30am. Weekend work is included.

Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are looking to recruit male workers who can drive for this particular role.

Company Description:

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We offer full training and numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Job Description

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Benefits include:

A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Lynbrook is located in Bamber Bridge, a suburb of Preston, and offers residential support for four adults, who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability. The service is located on a side road in a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood. Our staff are dedicated to providing our residents with a good quality of life, in a safe and nurturing environment, where they can grow and develop.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join our team based at our Central Office located in Euxton, Chorley.

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with over 1000 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

About the job

This newly created role will report to the Head of Marketing; the Marketing Manager is responsible for the offline and PR elements of the Alfa Travel and Leisureplex marketing ensuring their brand images are communicated in such a way as to maximise sales and ensure ongoing competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Marketing Manager will work closely with the Head of Marketing on s business reports and finding new channels for customer acquisition. This role will have the responsibility to manage a small team of 2 and provide support to the Head of Marketing on the over-arching marketing strategy. Working in partnership with the Digital Marketing Manager will be essential to ensure the same message is seen by customers both online and offline.

This role is office based, predominately working 5 days per week Monday- Friday; with flexible hours in place. The salary for this role will be based on skills and experience; with a salary range of £35,000-£40,000 per annum dependent on the candidate.

Benefits of being an employee owner


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,200 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Free onsite parking
Team building events
Reward and engagement programs


The main responsibilities are:


Main point of contact for all offline marketing activities
Planning and delivery of customer acquisition and retention via direct marketing offline channels to ensure best ROI
Development and promotion of the Groups brands via consistent marketing messages both internally and externally
Overseeing the brochure production process on an annual basis
Developing and implementing a marketing plan for the Travel Trade network
Managing and negotiating with suppliers on outsourced marketing elements
Developing and supporting with the internal brand and communications pieces
Planning and managing the PR strategy for the Group
Management of the offline team including development and training
Managing the key marketing KPI’s


Key skills and experience


Experience of working in a similar role within a marketing function
Experience of creating brochures or similar offline marketing material in a B2C environment
Ability to use data to drive your marketing decisions
Creative approach bringing new ideas to the table to influence sales and brand presence
Organisations excellent to be able to meet key marketing deadlines, organising your own and your team’s tasks
Managerial experience
Excellent negotiation skills with external suppliers
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
Ideally marketing qualification or qualified by experience


If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the Marketing Manager role, click 'apply' today. We would love to hear from you!

The University of Central Lancashire’s Strategic Data Team are recruiting for a Head of Analysis. This role will support the delivery of operational and strategic data reporting; producing analysis and insight to inform strategic decision-making and improve student outcomes.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing data analysis strategies in collaboration with Schools and Services across the University; leading significant data-based projects, developing relationships with key stakeholders and presenting analysis to high-level audiences. They will be working with large volumes of data from across the University and will be instrumental in leading the wider team to explore new opportunities and to embrace and develop new methods of analysis.
The successful candidate hold an honours degree and be an experienced data analyst; with experience of investigating complex data queries, developing effective business intelligence solutions, and producing insight. You will have substantial experience of data modelling, visualisation and analysis using tools such as Tableau, Alteryx and Power BI as well as excellent communication skills.
Utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the successful applicant will have an ability to convey complex management information to different audiences as well as build productive relationships with colleagues of varying degrees of seniority.
When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Tim Almond, Director of Corporate Operations, Strategic Data and Policy Insight

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Beauty Merchandiser – Flexible

Updating and re-sequencing make up stands in major high street retailers, working with leading brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Nyx Professional Make Up, Max Factor, Rimmel and Maybelline.

Momentum Instore have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Beauty Merchandiser on a flexible basis, working 8-hour days Monday to Friday as and when we have projects (2025).

We have a busy 6 weeks from the start of January 2025 (schedules of work to be given in December) and are looking for key people in your location. Paid training days will take place in December and paid before Christmas.

Work throughout 2025 on a project-by-project basis.

Role and Responsibilities


Visiting retailers and updating the stand
Moving parts around and resequencing stock according to a new planogram
Changing over the visuals
Maintaining the stand, keeping it looking fresh for customers that visit the store
Travelling to your depot* for kit collection, which is paid time.


What will I get in return?


Training: Provided in full and you are paid – This will be in December and paid before Christmas
Work: Assignment basis, under own supervision



Travel: Regionally, 50 to 80 miles of your home
Location: Field Based – working in various high street retailers
Hours: 8 hr days
Pay Rate: £13.00 - £14.50 per hour plus expenses (fuel/parking etc.)
Equipment: Uniform, Company van (for business use only), and PPE are all provided where applicable
Flexibility: Work when you are available on a variety of projects


Apply now, or for further information about the Beauty Merchandiser role please email: enquiries@momentuminstore.com

* Depots in Dunstable LU5, Reddish SK5, Loughborough LE11, Newport NP19 and Livingston EH54

Beauty Merchandiser – Flexible

Updating and re-sequencing make up stands in major high street retailers, working with leading brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Nyx Professional Make Up, Max Factor, Rimmel and Maybelline.

Momentum Instore have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Beauty Merchandiser on a flexible basis, working 8-hour days Monday to Friday as and when we have projects (2025).

We have a busy 6 weeks from the start of January 2025 (schedules of work to be given in December) and are looking for key people in your location. Paid training days will take place in December and paid before Christmas.

Work throughout 2025 on a project-by-project basis.

Role and Responsibilities


Visiting retailers and updating the stand
Moving parts around and resequencing stock according to a new planogram
Changing over the visuals
Maintaining the stand, keeping it looking fresh for customers that visit the store
Travelling to your depot* for kit collection, which is paid time.


What will I get in return?


Training: Provided in full and you are paid – This will be in December and paid before Christmas
Work: Assignment basis, under own supervision



Travel: Regionally, 50 to 80 miles of your home
Location: Field Based – working in various high street retailers
Hours: 8 hr days
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour plus expenses (fuel/parking etc.)
Equipment: Uniform, Company van (for business use only), and PPE are all provided where applicable
Flexibility: Work when you are available on a variety of projects


Apply now, or for further information about the Beauty Merchandiser role please email: enquiries@momentuminstore.com

* Depots in Dunstable LU5, Reddish SK5, Loughborough LE11, Newport NP19 and Livingston EH54

Pay starts from £13 per hour PLUS we pay holiday pay and pension contribution. Want to connect with people in the community on a second role or part time hours? Feel the desire for a career in care but have not gained the experience yet? We will help! All you need is a supportive and enthusiastic skill set and a big heart, we will support with the rest!

Working together with Alcedo Care Blackpool gives you the following:

• Excellent rates of pay starting from £13.
• Mileage contribution for drivers - 30p per mile.
• Holiday pay.
• Pension Scheme.
• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Referral bonuses for you and any friends you refer to us that we employ.
• DBS Payment Scheme available.
• 24/7 support from the local friendly office.
• End of year carer awards.
• Fantastic training program including online/practical training.
• Progression to start or expand your care career.

At Alcedo Care Blackpool, we value our Home Care team and are committed to create opportunity and flexibility for you. We can give both full and part time hours, we let you choose what days you wish to work and what days you want off as we understand work life balance is important. We collaborate with you. We find that this keeps our staff positive and motivated but most importantly, happy!

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We’re a family owned company, and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do. If you want to join a company that truly appreciates its carers, please apply now for an initial discussion.

Whether you have care experiences in the NHS as a care assistant or nursing; previously worked in a care home or nursing home; been a care assistant in the community; private carer for a family member please apply. Full training and full support is provided to ensure you are ready to deliver our high quality care to our clients. We delvier a varity of care in mulitple locations. if your looking for a change of surroundings, a rewarding career path, a varity in types of care then Alcedo care is the next job for you.

We are committed to delivering care 24/7 and have work within the hours of 7am – 10pm with some weekend work.

We don't just offer care work, we offer you a career with options of completing an NVQ in health & social care with options to develop within in the company.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant, with experience working with early years foundation stage? Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or working towards this? Are you a dedicated and creative individual looking to make a positive contribution to young learners? Are you seeking a TA role in a general capacity to allow you the opportunity to work with the class and support individual development? Finally, do you have an understanding of the EYFS framework? If so then we would love to hear from you!

If so, Randstad Education, is currently looking for Teaching Assistants with experience in early years foundation stage for schools across Preston with an immediate start.

As an EYFS TA, your responsibilities include implementing literacy and numeracy programs, providing feedback to the teacher on student progress, promoting positive behaviour and participation, and assisting with the development of Individual Education/Behavior Plans and Personal Care programs. If you're dedicated, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact in the early years of education, we would love to have you on board!

Responsibilities

• Preparation of resources and activities for the whole class, small group and 1:1 support.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to organise appropriate activities.
• Liaise with other professionals such as Teacher's, TA, specialist support staff.
• Work closely with other LSAs and support staff.
• Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis.
• Monitor and track the development of the pupil In question and support personal development and confidence.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working with young people.
• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEN or knowledge learning difficulties.
• TA qualified.

Associated Benefits:

• Local parking.
• Public Transport nearby.
• Competitive daily pay rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.
• Access to free CPD.
• Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
• CV and application support.
• Discounts.
• Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers.

Randstad prioritises the safety and welfare of students. All appointments require a successful enhanced DBS Disclosure, including a Children's Barred List check, and satisfactory referencing.

Apply now to begin your teaching career with Randstad Education and local primary schools. Explore opportunities and access CPD events. Contact Jessica at jessica.verndet@randstad.co.uk for more information.

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant with prior experience in nursery, SEN, or 1:1 settings? Do you have a passion for supporting children with EHCP plans and enhancing their educational experiences? If you thrive on influencing achievement and development, we want to hear from you. This opportunity is based in Thornton-Cleveleys,offering a chance to work one-on-one with a nursery pupil.

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in supporting a non-verbal child in the nursery. Your experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and working with Special Educational Needs (SEN) students is highly valued. We're seeking someone reliable and adaptable, who can meet the child's individual needs and keep them motivated. Full-time hours are available from Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM. As part of our team, you'll provide tailored support to a KS1 pupil with autism, helping them thrive in their learning.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and possess the relevant experience, we strongly encourage you to apply. Join us in creating a supportive and enriching learning environment for every child.

Responsibilities:

• Utilisation and development of 1:1 resources.
• Experience working with SEN pupils
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and TA's to organise appropriate activities.
• Liaise with other professionals such as Teacher's, TA, specialist support staff.
• Work closely with other LSA's and support staff.
• Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis.
• Prepare and develop class displays.
• Keep up to date records of the pupil's progress and contribute to the child's EHCP plan.
• Create a calm environment where learning can take place.

Essential requirements:

• Work on a 1:1 or small group basis with children who have Special Educational Needs
• Experience of working with young people.
• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• TA qualified. L2/3.

Associated Benefits

• On site car park.
• Public Transport nearby.
• Competitive daily pay rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD.
• Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
• CV and application support.
• Discounts.
• Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers.
• Randstad is committed to the safety of young children; therefore all posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today to start your career in teaching with the support of Randstad Education and the Primary Schools. We are able to provide you with a network of opportunities in the local Primary Schools and access to CPD events.Contact at jessica.verndet@randstad.co.uk for more information

Your new company

A growing Finance company based in Blackburn are now recruiting on a full-time permanent basis for a Compliance Administrator this is due to the development of internal progression the business. Searching for an experienced, ambitious administrator, this position allows opportunity to join an established business and develop your skills.The working hours are flexible around 9am - 5pm from Monday to Friday with two days hybrid working (which are subject to business needs).

Your new role

As Compliance administrator you will be responsible for cleansing, collating and preparing data for risk reporting. In addition, you will provide administrative support to the credit and assurance team, along with preparing templates and maintain formal amendments records. You will provide service assistance to departmental meetings in the sense of room bookings, agenda setting, note taking/sharing and undertake any other reasonable duties as required from time to time to achieve overall business objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful in securing this position, you should have strong administrative experience, a good understanding of compliance and requirements. Along with, ability to work with all levels of staff and must have a high Level of personal and professional integrity.Effective time-management abilities - able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities, therefore you should have excellent attention to detail and accountability.You must be a team player with self-motivation, a 'can do' attitude, excellent organisational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be paid a competitive annual salary up to £25,000 and 25-days annual leaving plus bank holidays. Along with company Pension Scheme (after 3 months' probation), Income Protection, Life Cover and Employee Benefit Discount Scheme including an element of Healthcare Cash Plan. Also including access to health assessment, free on-site carparking and two days hybrid working.

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
Working for a leading financial services provider specialising in personal and business finance solutions , based in Blackburn. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, this organisation is looking to expand its team with a dedicated Operations Administrator.
Your new role
As an Operations Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the company's administrative functions. Your duties will include managing office systems, coordinating projects, maintaining records, and providing support to various departments.
What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as an Operations Administrator or in a similar role
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management software
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be working on a 6 month FTC with an imminent start date. Full-time, Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours pw, 9am-5pm. You will receive the following:
Holidays - full-time is 25 days plus standard bank holidays (this will then be pro rata'd for 6 months)Company Pension Scheme (after 3 months probation)Income ProtectionLife CoverEmployee Benefit Discount Scheme Healthcare Cash Plan (including free prescriptions & flu jab)Health AssessmentFree carparking

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.

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

Job Introduction

Location: Wigan Standishgate

Contracted Hours Available: 16.00

Role Responsibility

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

With a real focus on customer experience and operational excellence, our Team Leaders play a key part in driving the success of our stores. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting your Store Manager in their goals to delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. You will lead the way for our store teams, not only in the absence of the Store Manager but leading the team to deliver great standards and exceptional service every day.

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.
• You will be able to demonstrate a good leadership skills
• Positive forward thinking approach.
• Is comfortable reviewing store performance data.
• Commercially minded.
• Is an engaging and enthusiastic team player.

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

Exams Officer
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: Support staff salary point 28-32 (£27,747 - £31,218) dependent on experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and efficient Exams Officer to join our Exams department.
The successful candidate will be based at our Richard Taunton College site.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed professional to help oversee all our examination processes which will require effective liaison with Exam Boards, students, staff and Senior Management. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in education, preferably in exams, but training will be provided to the right candidate.
Candidates must be flexible, have excellent prioritisation and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
A high level of IT proficiency is particularly important, as is a calm and logical demeanour.
The post holder would be required to work 37 hours per week, full year. This can be a very demanding position, requiring additional hours at busy exam times, however time off in lieu is given for extra time worked.
All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received, therefore this advert may close prior to the listed end date.
Closing date for applications: Friday 6th December
Interview date: TBC

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Executive to join our team based at our Central Office located in Euxton, Chorley.

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with over 1000 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

About the job

The Marketing Executive will support the Marketing Manager in delivering the Groups marketing strategy and annual marketing calendar. You will work within a fun, creative and passionate marketing team to improve the brand presence, particularly through our offline channels, in such a way as to maximise sales and ensure ongoing competitive advantage in the marketplace.

This role is office based, predominately working 5 days per week Monday- Friday; with flexible hours in place. The salary for this role will be based on skills and experience; with a salary range of £28,000-£30,000 per annum dependent on the candidate.

Benefits of being an employee owner


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,200 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Free onsite parking
Team building events
Reward and engagement programs


The main responsibilities are:


Working with Suppliers to produce marketing elements in accordance with the marketing calendar
Assisting with the designing of marketing elements including postcards, posters, emails
Assisting with the delivery of customer acquisition and retention via direct marketing
Drafting PR statements for review
Work with the Marketing Manager to ensure the offline Strategy is being followed and all tasks are complete
Deliver marketing and promotional plans on time and on budget
Providing cover for the Travel Trade Executive as required


Key skills and experience


Experience of working in a similar role within a marketing function
Experience of creating offline marketing material in a B2C environment ideally
Ability to work to deadlines and budgets
Organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
Producing marketing material for your internal stakeholders as required
Creative approach bringing new ideas to the table to influence sales and brand presence
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential


If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the Marketing Executive role, click 'apply' today. We would love to hear from you!

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics to join our school community and make a real difference to the children who attend our school. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a curriculum experience. You will have high expectations of students.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• An excellent Teacher
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

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What the school offers its staff

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

Further details about the role

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portalandsubmit a personal statement, of at least 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiences to date have prepared you for this role and your vision for teaching and learning in Mathematics. This must be submitted by9amonFriday 6th December 2024.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews plannedW/C 09/12/2024.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Candidate Privacy Notice

‘At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.’

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.