Total 126 job vacancies in Coventry, CV1 4JU

Role: Fire and Security Contracts Manager

Location: Coventry

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Fire and Security Contracts Manager to oversee key fire and security contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing installations, ensuring project success, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day management of fire and security contracts.
Responsible for sales and delivery of installation works.
Manage contract profitability and ensure contractual targets are achieved.
Procure materials required for contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and client requirements.
Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure project success.

Experience and Certifications Required:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract management within the fire and security industry.
Proven experience in a similar role.
Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information.
We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK

Graduate Geography Teaching Assistant – Outstanding School in Coventry – Earn £500 per week

Are you a recent Geography graduate with a 2:1 or above, eager to apply your academic knowledge in an inspiring school setting?

Would you like to gain valuable hands-on teaching experience at an Outstanding school renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to student development?

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in education, with clear pathways for professional growth?

This Graduate Geography Teaching Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a high-performing school that is part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust. The school is committed to both academic excellence and social mobility, providing a supportive environment for all students to achieve their best.

As a Graduate Geography Teaching Assistant, you will support students in exploring Geography across Key Stages 3 to 5. You'll also assist with enriching activities, such as the Gardening for Beginners program, the Outdoor Pursuits Club (including map reading, campsite building, and camping), and the Year 11 Yr Wyddfa ascent, all of which deepen students’ connection to the natural world.

The school is committed to providing intervention sessions to reinforce key concepts, ensuring students stay engaged and make continual progress. You’ll also assist with extracurricular Geography and STEM clubs, helping to enhance student involvement and enthusiasm.

Graduate Geography Teaching Assistant Role Overview

• Start Date: Immediate
• Salary: Up to £500 per week
• Location: Coventry (easily accessible by public transport)
• School: Outstanding secondary school, ranked in the top 1% of schools nationally
• Role: Full-time Graduate Geography Teaching Assistant – Outstanding School in Coventry – Earn £500 per week supporting students across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 (ages 11-18)

What We’re Looking For:

• A 1st or 2:1 degree in Geography or a related field
• Strong A-Levels (preferably in Geography or other related subjects)
• A genuine passion for teaching and a desire to inspire the next generation
• A clear ambition to pursue a career in teaching, with the intention to start teacher training in September 2025 (training is not guaranteed but strongly encouraged)

Why This Graduate Geography Teaching Assistant per week Role is Ideal for You:

This is a unique chance to gain hands-on teaching experience in an Outstanding school where academic standards are consistently high. The school provides excellent professional development opportunities, with internal progression pathways available through their teacher training programs. This Graduate Geography Teaching Assistant role is an ideal stepping stone for those looking to enter the teaching profession with strong prospects for future growth.

If you’re an enthusiastic Geography graduate looking to begin your career in education, apply today to kick-start your journey! Apply Now or email your CV to CaseyF@kpir.co.uk.

Graduate Geography Teaching Assistant – Outstanding School in Coventry – Earn £500 per week

INDEDU

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Referral to Treatment Team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

We are seeking to appoint an RTT Senior Administration Officer who would like to join our well-established team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our ever-growing team. We are seeking an individual with the below skills to help drive the Trust forward in delivering quality Administration processes and procedures.



****Interviews for this post are due to take place 18/12/24 and 19/12/24.****

You will need to be proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office packages. In addition to this, experience in the use of Electronic Patient Record system (EPR) would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• The ability to investigate and identify issues in our PAS system is in line with the current Patient Access Policy.
• Daily validation of patient pathways identified on Trust reports by using the EPR system and patient notes in line with the Patient Access Policy and RTT rules.
• Work as part of a team to improve the overall data quality of the Trust.
• It would be advantageous to have a basic knowledge of National 18 week referral to treatment policies, targets and clock rules. This is not essential as full training will be provide.
• The ability to impart a Trust wide improved knowledge and understanding of 18 weeks.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Using Trust reports, hospital systems and patient notes and in line with the Patient Access policy and RTT rules, daily validation of patients referral to treatment pathway's. (Daily validation of patient pathways identified on Trust reports by using the hospital systems and patient notes in line with the Patient Access Policy and RTT rules).
• Daily validation of common user errors, including investigating cause of error, understanding complex pathways for multiple specialties and escalating to line manager for resolution.
• To ensure, wherever possible, that all RTT processes are up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever decisions are being made, reporting exceptional circumstances where necessary. This will require: effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an efficient administrative system; prompt transcription; manipulation and distribution of appropriate correspondence.
• Involved in routine validation of 18 week pathways to ensure pathways are accurate at all times.
• Support their line manager in monitoring of 18 week targets.
• Exercise independent judgement and initiative when problems arise, taking the necessary actions to resolve the problems or escalating potential issues/problems in relation to RTT weeks to management team.
• Share ideas for potential service improvement.
• Undertake appropriate training with new and existing staff ensuring standards of practice are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all enquiries are dealt with in a professional manner within appropriate timescales and in line with Dept and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

ACR Recruitment & Training LTD are looking for passionate and motivated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse , with a minimum Level 3 qualification and knowledge of the EYFS to join our successful team, working in Childcare settings throughout Coventry.

Nursery Nurse Qualification:

• Level 3 Early years/ Nursery Qualifications

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work as a member of a team to provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment for the children, in line with the EYFS.
• To provide a wide variety of activities for the children
• To ensure the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children attending the nursery. This includes changing nappies and toilet training (this maybe as some nurseries, not all)
• To undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. Cleansing of equipment etc and the cleaning of rooms. Ensuring the nursery is kept clean and tidy.
• To keep up to date with the Health and Safety at work Act.
• To assist with serving the children’s lunches, Respect Preferences, Adhere to Allergies
• To ensure that all policies/procedures and risk assessments are read, understood, and adhered to.
• To respect the confidentiality of all information received.

If you think the above is something that you would love to do, and you have the relevant qualifications, please contact ACR. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £9.00-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38.7 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: EYPL3COVWK48

Amending and sending out clinical documents (e.g., letters) Ensuring appropriate care records and files are available to clinicians (e.g., for inpatient and outpatient appointments and for ad hoc requests) Accurately inputting confidential data using a variety of Trust IT systems in a timely way. Booking interpreters and transport for patients as required Providing flexible administrative and reception cover as required to meet the needs of the services. This might occasionally involve working at another base in the local area during cross cover arrangements. Receive and open incoming post and take action as required. For further details of the role please see the attached job description

Using Trust reports, hospital systems and patient notes and in line with the Patient Access policy and RTT rules, daily validation of patients referral to treatment pathway's. (Daily validation of patient pathways identified on Trust reports by using the hospital systems and patient notes in line with the Patient Access Policy and RTT rules). Daily validation of common user errors, including investigating cause of error, understanding complex pathways for multiple specialties and escalating to line manager for resolution. To ensure, wherever possible, that all RTT processes are up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever decisions are being made, reporting exceptional circumstances where necessary. This will require: effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an efficient administrative system; prompt transcription; manipulation and distribution of appropriate correspondence. Involved in routine validation of 18 week pathways to ensure pathways are accurate at all times. Support their line manager in monitoring of 18 week targets. Exercise independent judgement and initiative when problems arise, taking the necessary actions to resolve the problems or escalating potential issues/problems in relation to RTT weeks to management team. Share ideas for potential service improvement. Undertake appropriate training with new and existing staff ensuring standards of practice are maintained at all times. Ensure that all enquiries are dealt with in a professional manner within appropriate timescales and in line with Dept and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Your new company

Hays Education work with a number of schools in the Coventry area on an exclusive partnership basis, providing high quality day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply cover. We are looking for excellent teachers who are looking to work on a supply basis within Early years, Key stage one or Key stage two.

Your new role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and manage classroom activities effectively in the absence of the regular teacher
• Adjust to different classroom environments and age groups
• Implement classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment
• Assist students with their learning, providing additional support as needed to ensure they understand the material
• Maintain open lines of communication with permanent staff, reporting on student progress and any issues encountered during the day

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (UK QTS)
• Experience working within a primary school setting
• Excellent classroom management
• Strong communication

What you'll get in return

• Competitive daily supply rates
• Flexibility
• Accrue Holiday pay
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 in vouchers)

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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Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: Coventry, UK

Salary: £70k-£90k (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

Working hours: 40 Hours a Week - Flexible Hybrid Working

About the role

Are you ready to take your financial expertise to the next level? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team in a leadership role that will shape the financial future of our operations.

This senior-level position requires not only strategic financial acumen but also proven leadership abilities to lead, mentor, and develop a team. You will work closely with key operational leaders across regions, providing the financial insights and leadership needed to enhance decision-making and deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four Finance Business Partners, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operational teams overseeing financial performance and strategy.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts (approximately 120 contract P&Ls), ranging in turnover from £500k to £30 million collectively.
• Provide advanced financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to guide operational decisions and ensure performance targets are met.
• Lead financial discussions with senior stakeholders, confidently challenging and influencing to deliver improved results.

Requirements

We are looking for an individual with a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and commercial awareness. Candidates must have proven leadership and mentoring experience in a similar role, along with the following:

• Be fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with significant post-qualification experience.
• Exceptional analytical and commercial acumen, with advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven ability to engage, challenge, and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
• The ability to thrive under pressure, managing multiple priorities with resilience and adaptability.
• A strong background in auditing, acquisitions, or transactions, which will be highly advantageous in this role.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Role-specific benefits: Car Allowance
• Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

#ADM

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Finance Business Partner

Location: Coventry, UK

Salary: £50k - £70K (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

Working hours: 40 Hours a Week - Flexible Hybrid Working

About the role

Are you ready to make a real impact on a company's financial performance? We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team.

In this pivotal role, you will be a trusted advisor, providing strategic financial support and insights to operational leaders and other departments, such as Business Development and Procurement. As the bridge between Finance and Operations, you'll use your commercial expertise to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial colleagues, enabling better decision-making and driving improved financial results.

Responsibilities

• Be assigned to a specific region (e.g., Scotland, Northern Ireland, the South and West, London, or the South East) and oversee a portfolio of contracts within that area.
• Manage approximately 120 contract P&Ls, ranging in size and turnover from £500k to £30 million collectively.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis to inform strategy and ensure optimal contract performance.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with stakeholders, confidently influencing and challenging where necessary to drive performance improvements.
• Actively contribute to fostering collaboration between Finance and Operations, offering insightful financial advice tailored to varying levels of expertise.

Requirements

• Be fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Possess strong analytical and commercial acumen, with advanced Excel skills and a track record of delivering actionable insights.
• Be resilient and adaptable, capable of thriving under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
• Have a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Role-specific benefits: Car Allowance
• Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

#ADM

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Cadent Gas Ltd



Key Responsibilities


As the Environment Specialist, you will be assisting the Environment Manager and Environment team in compliance with the environmental management system, legislation compliance and data reporting. To complete trend analysis of environmental data and assisting in the overall environmental strategy across the networks and business functions.
The role will communicate environmental advice and guidance to the business on all environmental issues and associated risks. This will include the creation and updating of key environmental management standards whilst maintaining the management system to ISO 14001.
You'll be identifying key areas of improvement following analysis of environmental data from site visits and externally available information and to work with the business to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in relation to the SHES environmental strategy. Supporting on environmental projects and on site or project environmental matters, advising stakeholders on compliance, legislation and Cadent’s environmental targets to achieve our short
- and long-term strategy objectives managing stakeholders from across the business and at all levels to deliver against set timescales.
As part of the Central Environment Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with environmental permits. Working closely with the Environment Manager, you will advise on key compliance issues and provide expert support to the business, helping to identify and mitigate environmental risks. You'll lead investigations, offering technical expertise and ensuring that environmental risks are thoroughly understood and managed effectively.
A core part of your role will be fostering a culture of environmental improvement. This includes developing the competency and capability of colleagues by delivering training, sharing expertise, and creating tools to support the effective management of environmental risks. You'll also lead key company-wide projects that strengthen the organization’s approach to environmental risk management.
In addition to leading initiatives, you will act as a trusted advisor, providing expert input to stakeholders at all levels. This includes producing detailed reports for board committees with clear recommendations and actionable insights. You will also work collaboratively across departments, contributing to broader Safety, Health, Environment, and Sustainability (SHES) projects and initiatives.
In addition, you will play a proactive role in identifying emerging environmental risks and planning mitigation strategies. By staying ahead of trends and regulations, you will help shape the organization’s environmental strategy, ensuring it remains robust, forward-thinking, and impactful.





Skills and Experience


It would be great if you had knowledge and experience in:

- Environmental permits and legislation
- Principles of Environmental management to ISO 14001, standards and methods, and their role and application within major hazard industries Implementation and auditing management system standards
- Advising and assisting areas of the business on environmental management to aid successful deployment of improvement programmes through committees
- Drafting effective management standards, guidance, training, and tools along with implementation plans for them
- Supporting accident investigation teams
- Implementing good environmental management into an organisation and delivering change

What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:

- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities


Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships


We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.

Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?

Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!

Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Barr’s Hill School is an outstanding school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of its students.

A crucial part of Building Brighter Futures is providing a high-quality educational experience delivered through an academic curriculum and an exceptional programme of enriching experiences. We are looking to expand our team of dedicated professionals who excel in their field.

Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join Barr’s Hill School. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and motivated teacher to join our strong Humanities team. Your drive, determination, desire to make a difference, and student focused thinking is more important to us than your experience. We offer an environment where an ambitious and innovative teacher and future leader will thrive and progress. This post will suit an early career or experienced teacher with the talents and skills to enable our students to succeed. You will support our drive to create exceptional experiences and have an aptitude for working with students to overcome barriers to learning.

For full information about the role please see our recruitment pack.

Closing Date

Monday 16 December 2024 - midday

Interviews

TBC

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

What the school offers its staff

Salary & Benefits

Qualified Teacher Scale – TMS/UPS

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust

• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher/Local Authority Pension Schemes
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements

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 description Main responsibilities of the post. To process orders and obtain quotations to support Trust requirements, in a timely manner. To work in partnership with service areas to establish user requirements, investigate procurement needs by means of conducting analysis (cost benefit) and to then benchmark and recommend appropriate compliant procurement solutions, highlighting savings opportunities. To make appropriate use of Trust computer applications (e-Systems) to ensure all tasks/duties are carried out with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, including the use of procurement systems to enable the creation of orders, quotations, catalogues, tenders and contracts. To support in managing & maintaining Trust systems and processes appropriately and in partnership with other identified team members, and as allocated by the Procurement Manager. For example: Integra, e-portal tenders, new supplier approval processes and NHS supply chain. To support service areas in compiling Trust quotations and specifications. To support, assist and empower service areas to incorporate pre-procurement planning and demonstrate good procurement practice e.g. awareness of lead times and processes, and to then evidence savings and efficiencies post award. To ensure that all purchasing procedures are carried out within authorised budget allocations and that they comply with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and audit requirements and ensure that all procurement activity complies with UK and European Legislation. To ensure procurement practice, time lines and project plans are carried out in line with procurement law and to be accountable for procurement progress updates to the Procurement Manager. To support in tender evaluation processes and to participate in the decision-making process by offering purchasing advice and identifying potential savings and operational opportunities to service users. To prepare tender & outcome reports detailing product information and costs and summary information post award. To analyse and present outcome findings to the Trust in report format, by means of presentation when required. To process new supplier set-ups on the Finance System. Assist with the training of users on the Procurement aspect of the Finance system. Person Specification Essential requirements include: Qualifications Good education including minimum Grade C in English and Maths, or equivalent Knowledge and Skills Thorough knowledge of MS Office Understanding of Finance Systems (Integra) would be an advantage. Ability to process requisitions and orders on an eprocurement system. Problem-solve issues and provide solutions Personal Attributes Assist and advise users to help them use compliant procurement and contract arrangements. Excellent frontline communication and customer service skills. Experience Experience of using systems for automated data processing. Other Have access to independent travel.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply The role is pivotal in line managing admin support across the site; therefore it is essential you have previous experience of line managing staff and you also need to be competent in delivering advice and support to staff. You will be expected to use your own initiative and able to work unsupervised, undertaking specific project work as necessary. You will be expected to plan and manage a range of complex duties, organise own work and that of others to meet deadlines and respond professionally to enquires both internally and externally to the organisation. You must be able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible to support the Senior Admin Lead in terms of effective management/use of admin support, buildings and the provision of services from them. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue a management career in the NHS.

General Warehouse Operative General Warehouse Operative - Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV83LF) - Earn £13.16 - £19.74 - Apply Now!
At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for general Warehouse Operative to work with DHL important company in the Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8) area. You will be working for a popular distribution centre. - LONG TERM ROLE! Opportunity for a contract after qualifying period! Shift Patterns:

• Rotation shift: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday rotating every week.

Pay Rates

• Standard £13.16 per hour
• Overtime £19.74 per hour once completed 37.5 hours during the week.

As a Warehouse Operative you will need to have:

• Warehouse experience in Picking and Packing
• Minimum of 6 months experience
• Ability to get to work place for 6am-2pm /2pm-10pm (no public transport goes to the location)

Role of a Warehouse Operative:

• Picking/Packing / Moving pallets around warehouse using manual pump-truck / PPT / LLOP

Benefits of working with us as a Warehouse Operative:

• 28 Holidays per year
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Mortgage references

Location: Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV83LF)
Duration: Ongoing
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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Housing and Homelessness Service is a very busy environment  and faces several challenges to meet the housing needs of citizens of Coventry. The team have grown significantly during the last 12 months and this reflects the fact that Housing & Homelessness are now a key council priority.

The team are responsible for the delivery of the following service functions:

• Provision of the statutory homeless service

• Provision of temporary accommodation

• Management of the housing register

• Co-ordination of support to citizens rough sleeping

• Commissioning of homeless services, and

• Responsibility for housing strategy

The Council has a strategic vision that is clearly set out in both the Housing & Homelessness and the Rough Sleeping Strategies which were both approved in 2019.

By becoming part of an expanding team who are focused on preventing households from becoming homeless as well as providing tailored support and interventions when someone does become homeless this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our city.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

Do you want to be part of an award winning team? Are you looking for your next challenge?

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Housing & Homelessness Service. We are currently recruiting for several permanent and fixed term Housing Options Officers to join our team.

As a Housing Options Officer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Council to carry out homelessness duties under The Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. In this fast-paced service area, you will need to be creative, adaptable, and hardworking in order to prevent homelessness and provide excellent case management services to our customers.

The main duties of this role include:

• Completing assessments with customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness
• Making decisions in line with homelessness legislation and communicating to applicants in writing
• Mediating between applicants and landlords
• Working on a rota basis to cover front line homelessness functions
• Providing advice, guidance and signposting

For more information, please read the job description attached.

Who are we looking for?

Previous experience of working within Housing, Homelessness, Voluntary and Advisory sectors is desirable but not essential. We are also keen to receive applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness.

In April 2020, the Housing & Homelessness Service moved to remote working, we are currently working on a hybrid model with a mix of home and office working.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): There will be a 2 stage-recruitment process for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to invite them to the first stage of the process.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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