Total 47 Manager level Human Resources job vacancies in Based in Huddersfield or Peterlee with hybrid working, HD2 1GZ

Field Team Leader (Insurance)

Location: Willand / Cullompton or Truro, UK

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience

Are you a people manager with a good knowledge of the insurance industry? Do you excel at mentoring, coaching, and managing people? Are you driven by business strategy and achieving goals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Field Team Leader to join their client's team, based in either Willand or Truro. As a team leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Insurance Advisors who work in the field. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of business strategy, brand, objectives, and priorities, as well as exceptional skills in sales, negotiation, organisation, and planning.

In this role, you will use your excellent mentoring and coaching skills to support and develop your team. You will be responsible for setting and monitoring targets, providing feedback and support to team members, and motivating them to achieve their full potential. You will also play a crucial role in driving the team towards achieving business objectives and priorities, while ensuring that the brand standards are maintained.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record as a successful team leader, preferably in the insurance industry. You must have a strong understanding of business strategy and be able to align your team's efforts with the company's overall objectives. Your sales and negotiation skills must be top-notch, as you will be responsible for driving business growth and ensuring that targets are met. Additionally, you must possess excellent organisational and planning skills to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of your team.

At our company, we value teamwork, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. As a Field Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of insurance professionals who are dedicated to providing our clients with excellent service. You will also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

So, if you're ready to take on a new challenge and lead a team to success, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join our growing team of insurance experts.

Responsibilities:

- Act as a mentor and coach for a team of Insurance Advisors working in the field.
- Set and monitor targets for individual team members, and motivate them to achieve their sales goals.
- Provide regular feedback and support to team members to help them improve their performance.
- Ensure that the team is aligned with the company's business strategy, brand, objectives, and priorities.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to offer this position, please could you apply or send your CV to coral.jenkins@acornpeople.com

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected fluid handling product manufacturer and supplier and due to continued business growth is looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager to their existing field sales team.

Area Sales Manager - Coverage: South West of England
This role is home based but monthly meetings will be held in Midlands Head Office

Area Sales Manager
* Selling Hose Assemblies to the brewery, dairy, food and chemical manufacturing industries
* Generate appointments for both existing and new customers
* You will have an internal sales person appointed to you to produce quotes and orders but you do not have to manage them.
* A good telephone manner essential, must be computer literate, able to work within a team environment.
* You will possess a proven sales track record, preferably in selling to the manufacturing industry
* Would ideally suit candidates from the food, drink or pharmaceutical industries
* Technical knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential
* Full clean driver's licence

Package includes Company Car, Expenses, Mobile & Laptop

You will ideally be located in the one of the following postcodes: SN, RG, SO, SP, BA, GL

Please apply ASAP

Area Sales Manager previous suitable job titles: Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Account Manager, Technical Account Manager, Field Sales Engineer, Field Sales Manager

Your new company
A major engineering and defence business in Barrow-In-Furness with an excellent global reputation are looking to welcome a number of experienced strategic Procurement and professionals into their growing team. Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, this business is recruiting for multiple senior level commercially-minded procurement and supply chain professionals to join the company on a permanent basis. They have won multiple awards and are one of the undisputed leaders within their industry.

Your new role
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the coordination of all procurement and supply chain activity within your given area of spend. With subcontractor spend being a key focus area, you will lead on all contract management activity and manage key supplier relationships. The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in managing a team of experienced procurement professionals, as well as reporting upwards to senior management. You will act as a point of escalation, so you will need to be a natural problem solver and able to act autonomously to make effective decisions.

Operating at a senior strategic level, you will be capable of managing the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle, spanning supplier evaluations through to understanding the commercials, subcontract management, handling difficult supplier situations, managing strategic relationships with key stakeholders. You will manage and coach a team and will develop them, acting as a true leader.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior experience of leading a procurement team and working at a senior level
• Ideally you will be MCIPS qualified, or working towards qualification
• It would be beneficial if you have experience of working in a fast-paced regulated procurement environment, such as pharmaceutical, food, aerospace, automotive, engineering or manufacturing
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to show initiative and take ownership of a situation
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
• Project management experience would be ideal
• ****** Please note - successful applicants must undergo Security Clearance and must meet certain nationality requirements to be considered for this role *****

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £46,000-60,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• CIPS studies funded
• Competitive pension contributions
• Excellent career prospects and professional development opportunities
• Company share incentive scheme
• Relocation support is also available to those wanting to relocate to nearer the area

What you need to do now
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Your new company
As a Building Safety Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring all aspects of fire safety and general safety are legally compliant and aligned with relevant and required policies. Your role will be pivotal in making sure customers are safe and well-supported within their homes. You will work for a charitable housing association based in the heart of Cornwall. Your new employer own and manage over 5,000 homes in the region, dedicated to providing great homes and services, supporting communities.

Your new role
As a Building Safety Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring all aspects of fire safety and general safety and are legally compliant and aligned with policies.

• Fire safety compliance - ensuring all fire safety measures are legally compliant.
• Building safety management - liaising with the building safety regulator and fire services.
• Expert advice - provide clear and expert guidance on safety matters to all stakeholders and customers.
• Leadership - lead and manage across all aspects of legal compliance, including fire risk assessments, asbestos removals, lift and lifting equipment, radon management.
• Responsible person - serve as the legally named responsible person for fire, asbestos, legionella, and lift regulations.
• Contract management - oversee the management and administration of contracts.
• Team leadership - motivate your team to achieve 100% regulatory compliance and high performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role, you must hold a level 4 diploma in fire safety or equivalent, ideally a NEBOSH certificate in fire safety supported by a practical application or further practical qualification such as IFE L3 in fire safety.

What you'll get in return
In return you will be able to join a passionate and supportive employer who offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, able to take advantage of professional development and growth opportunities, generous contributory pension scheme, annual leave, flexible working, and a competitive salary.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
As a Project Manager, you will join a social housing landlord who manages a diverse range of housing stock in order to meet the needs of thousands of tenants who live across the greater Oxford and Oxfordshire regions. Your new employer are responsible for the management of 8000 homes, working actively to improve the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock whilst addressing the affordability and availability of homes in the region.

Your new role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects across a social housing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large-scale refurbishment and redevelopment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety.

• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Stakeholder engagement - Liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
• Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have proven experience in project management within the occupied property or social housing sector. Excellent knowledge of building regulations, health & safety standards, and construction best practices will be important for this role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of flexible working practices, including work from home with site visits. A fixed contract with duration of 12 months initially will be available, alongside a salary of £46,000 per year.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
You will join a local authority and registered social housing provider who stands out as a forward-thinking and dynamic employer of choice, consistently recognised for innovative approaches and excellence in service delivery. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, they have earned numerous awards for their progressive policies and outstanding contributions to the community.

Your new role
As an Area Property Manager, you will work within a dynamic property services and home improvement team, operating at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing social housing stock. You will liaise directly with tenants, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with a number of other internal and external stakeholders ranging from surveyors, project managers, and contractors.

This role will allow you to take full ownership of property related issues and projects, ensuring that tenants have safe, secure, and well-maintained homes. Your role will include liaison around property repairs, compliance, capital projects, and planned works.

What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking an individual with enthusiasm, energy, and a positive 'can do' attitude when it comes to driving service excellence and innovation within a housing improvement team. You will need prior experience managing works across varied workstreams, alongside sound property legislation knowledge, to include damp & mould, section 20 processes, compliance, disrepair, and decent homes standards.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of a leading package of benefits within the social housing sector. These include hybrid and flexible working options, including working from home whilst managing your own calendar. A generous holiday allowance of 28 days per year + bank holidays, meaning you'll receive 36 days off each year, an above average contributory pension scheme, and a wide range of other great personal and professional benefits.

What you need to do now
We are shortlisting immediately for this role and scheduling interviews for week commencing 11/11/24 - therefore don't delay if you are interested in applying in order to secure an interview slot.

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Your new company
As an accomplished and professional project manager, you will have an opportunity to join a highly ranked and award-winning provider of higher education based in North East Somerset, ranked in the top 10 in the UK by The Guardian's 2024 university guide. Your new employer is ambitious, they have a defined strategy in place to drive excellence across both areas of education and high impact research.

Your new role
You will lead on the management of projects up to £1m in value relating to building alterations and refurbishments across a diverse and specialist estate. You will lead on the implementation and planning of projects, defining project scopes and goals, ensuring that they are agreed by all stakeholders. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate a range of both internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other specialist teams within the university.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, you will need to have extensive experience in the management of delivery of a wide range of construction projects. You will need to understand the legal aspects of NEC and JCT contracts, and be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a starting salary of up to £44,200 per year - in addition, you will be able to take advantage of a wide range of industry-leading employment benefits, to include up to 30 days of annual leave per year (38 days off each year), access to a leading pension scheme, a 35-hour working week, the opportunity to work up to two days from home, and a flexi-hours scheme allowing you to manage your own diary and calendar to work with your personal life outside of employment.

What you need to do now
Our client has opted to shortlist for this position immediately, therefore please apply ASAP if you would be interested in exploring this role in further detail.

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Your new company
You will join an award-winning housing association based in the Bristol region in an exciting and influential role, as Head of Property & Compliance. Your new employer were established in 2021, starting a new phase in a proud history of social housing in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Your new company are responsible for greater investment in existing and new homes in the city, currently managing and maintaining 3,300 homes.

Your new role
The overall purpose of your role involves the provision of leadership and management of the strategic delivery of asset management, leading on ensuring that all maintenance activity is carried out and completed efficiently in a timely manner and to the required quality. As part of your role, you will work with the Homes Director to further develop and implement asset management strategies, ensuring that customers have great homes that are fit for the future.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Deliver against agreed business objectives and strategic plans with strong and positive communications.
• Be an ambassador for the association, representing the association and creating a positive impression with all external stakeholders.
• Responding to a challenging external environment, exploring new opportunities and evolving internal priorities.
• Promote high performance and cross-team working both within the association and for external partners.
• Oversee financial responsibilities.
• Determine and monitor standards for performance within the team.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this critical and exciting new role, you will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

• Relevant and proven experience in a senior role within assets / maintenance, or a property field.
• Experience managing a multifunctional team.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of decarbonisation.
• Knowledge of new strategic asset management principles and the ability to apply them.
• Experience in providing an effective stock condition and energy performance.
• Experience in procuring and managing property investment programmes driving value for money.
• Providing a clear informed, and objective advice on strategic issues.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be entitled to a fantastic wide range of benefits:

• 30 days annual leave + 7 bank holidays.
• Carry-over of annual leave.
• Ability to buy 5 additional days leave.
• The ability to take 1 days leave to undertake voluntary work or work which benefits the community.
• SMART working, encouraging work-life balance.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption, paternity, parental leave, time off for dependants, flexible working requests.
• Company sick pay.
• £700 per year health and well-being flexible benefit.
• Employee loan.
• Independent financial advice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Fresh fruit available in the office.
• A salary of £68,250.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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IT Test Manager

£65,000-£70,000

Fully remote (UK based)

Permanent

Are you a passionate and skilled IT Test Manager who enjoys creating and owning test strategies and plans? Do you like to be hands on and hold solid experience in various testing tools and methods? If yes, then I have an exciting opportunity for you!

The role

The IT Test Manager has the responsibility to lead all testing activity for IT Projects. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the testing strategy. You will define, drive and manage the test delivery within the project, agreeing and assuring third-party testing as necessary. The role will be the principal point of contact for communication and reporting on testing progress, acting as the escalation point for testing issues.

Working closely with technical and business stakeholders the IT Test Manager will ensure appropriate test coverage and test traceability, prioritising and directing test efforts to address and mitigate the risks presented by the system under test. You will also manage the testing team and coordinate with other project stakeholders.

Key accountabilities

• Test Strategy: Informed by technical and business stakeholders, develop and maintain a test strategy which defines the test phases required, the test tools & techniques to employ, test artefacts and test approach in alignment with the project objectives and business goals.
• Test Planning: Collaborate with project stakeholders to create and sign off detailed test plans, including scope, objectives, resources, tools and timelines.
• Team Leadership: Where appropriate, externally recruit or select internally test team members. Lead and mentor a team of testers externally/internally, setting clear expectations and providing guidance to ensure efficient test creation/execution.
• Test Creation: Enable and supervise the creation of test conditions from requirements, record test traceability and incorporate those conditions into appropriate tests.
• Test Execution: Oversee the execution of test cases, ensuring appropriate coverage of functional, non-functional, and regression testing.
• Defect Management: Define and document the defect management approach and tooling. Identify, track, and manage defects, working closely with business stakeholders' development teams to prioritize and resolve issues.
• Automation: Promote and implement test automation where available and appropriate to improve the speed and efficiency of releases/patches.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, including quality gates.
• Reporting: Provide regular status reports on testing progress, issues, and test coverage to project stakeholders. Deliver detailed end-of-phase reports and final test-completion reports for business sign-off.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate testing risks via a risk log, ensuring that potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Third-party testing. Review and agree all key test artefacts including strategy, plan, test evidence to assure third-party delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies, staying in line with industry best practices.

This is not an exhaustive list and as such you will be expected to carry out any other duties as may be specified by the manager from time to time. This profile is non-contractual.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience as a Test Manager, Test Lead, or a similar role, preferably in the IT industry
• Proficient in various testing tools and methods, such as ISTQB, ISEB, PMP, QAI, 9001, ISO, HP, CAPM, SILK, or ALM
• Strong knowledge of test management processes, design techniques, and best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail, quality-oriented, and customer-focused
• Significant experience ( >3 years) assuring third-party suppliers.
• Experience and expertise in both risk management and risk-based testing.
• Experience managing both automation and load/performance test tools/teams.
• Experience leading a team through the complete SDLC.
• Experienced facilitator of meetings, workshops and test forums.
• Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies, agile certification preferred.
• Project management experience and qualification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Other

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, this client offers training, development and progression opportunities. All travel for sessions will be reimbursed, and you will have access to the full range of Wellbeing benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time)
• Pension Scheme
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Plus much more…

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• 3-5 years of proven HR generalist experience.


• Experience working within a manufacturing setting is desirable - It is a desirable not essential if you hold experience within Windows / Glass.


• Exceptional organisational, time management, and communication skills are required together with proven leadership capabilities and solid knowledge of employment legislation and its application.


• Proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.


• Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through change.


• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy.


• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.


• Level 5 CIPD

• Manage complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement, and redundancy.


• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision-making skills.


• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practices with them.


• Develop HR policy and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes.


• Administer payroll and payroll records and keep accounts appraised of any changes.


• Work with appropriate parties on reward strategy.


• Provide advice on recruitment and selection strategies.


• Support the recruitment process including writing job descriptions and preparing and conducting interviews.


• Carry out new starter inductions.


• Drive alignment between HR strategy and business goals.


• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.


• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.


• Support change management processes.


• Formation of a full development plan for HR in the business should be created within the first 100 days with justification based on the benefits the plan will bring to the business

Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious council who have exciting visions for regeneration in Bracknell and surrounding areas in Berkshire. Your work in this role will be pivotal in delivering these positive improvements - this is your opportunity to make a tangible change through your work

Your new role You will support the review of the council's property assets, across both operational and commercial portfolios. This means, that you'll be able to use your expertise to provide the council with a better understanding of the use of buildings, recommending options for investment, disposal, and also income generation!

This role will allow you to devise, support, and manage a reconfiguration of ow the services occupy the property assets, taking a holistic view to improve service provision and enable the release of buildings and parcels of land where appropriate.

You will help to support the delivery of asset management to the council's property assets, assisting with a commercial approach to the estate through actioning rent reviews and lease renewals.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in commercial property asset management, confident in making recommendations regarding the portfolio.
• Experience of policy writing and delivery of asset management strategies.
• Experience in acquisitions and disposals of significant property interests.
• Good knowledge of landlord and tenant estate management law.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a 24-month salaried contract, which is an initial time period with high possibility of further extension or progression into a permanent role. You will receive a salary of £56,721 per year + £689 London weighting taking your salary to £57,410 per year. In addition, you will be able to enrol into the local government pension scheme, generous annual leave, and you'll be able to work flexibly on a hybrid basis across the duration of your role.

What you need to do now
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Area Manager - Charity Retail
North East England/Cumbria
National Charity
Salary £34,925 per annum + car + benefits including home office allowance

My client is a well-established, growing charity retailer. They currently have 2 exciting opportunities to join them in the position of Area Manager.

Managing c17 shops across North East England/Cumbria including shops based across Tyne and Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Reporting into the Regional Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to join a charity that is delivering year on year growth.

As the Area Manager your primary responsibility is to maximise income generation and ensure all targets are met and exceeded across the stores.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and be accountable for sales across the area of stores
• Ensure sourcing sufficient levels of donated stock locally in collaboration with the shop teams
• Support the shop management teams to recruit, induct, and retain an inclusive and diverse volunteer team, which is large enough in numbers and capable to maximise income and profitability and guarantee the smooth running of the area
• Controlling expenditure and delivering net contribution
• Analyse all reports and commercial information available to help improve the performance of stores
• Identify current retail trends, monitor competitor activity, reporting and responding where appropriate
• Support the business strategy and implement new plans/ideas to achieve business targets

Experience required:

• Previous Area Manager experience within charity or retail
• Experience of developing and managing budgets
• Experience of setting and managing income and expenditure budgets
• Experience of leading and line managing others to develop and grow, building and maintaining a high performing team culture
• Energy, drive and a positive can-do attitude

If you are interested in working for a leading charity retailer who truly values their teams then, please apply today with your CV!

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Your new company
Our client is a very well established, international Legal firm. They are currently looking for an experienced PA to lead the secretarial functions across Scotland.

Your new role
This role can be based out of either the Edinburgh or Glasgow offices, both located within the city centre with travel required across the country. You will be supporting 27 Personal Assistants across 3 offices, implementing best practices and ensuring everything is in order to maximise client service. You will act as the key point of contact between Executive teams, the PAs and Head of Secretarial Services for the UK, liaising with management to comment on continuous improvements and issue resolution to ensure administrative support and resources are aligned with delivering a high quality of services.

You will work closely with the PAs in Scotland, hosting one-to-one meetings and performance reviews, ensuring they have appropriate resources to complete their tasks effectively. You will implement their training plans and outline development opportunities, ensuring the correct support is available and training is completed on time. Recruitment and HR activities will also be a key aspect of your new role.

An additional aspect of the role is providing PA support to up to 3 partners within the business, delivering high-quality support to the fee earners, ensuring their team and daily plans are well managed to achieve optimal business outcomes. This will include diary and inbox management, travel arrangement, financial and general administration, and project support.

You will be working Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis, again, with travel required between offices as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated PA and supervisory experience.
• Experience within the Legal sector or Professional Services is beneficial.
• A focussed and organised approach to stakeholder management.
• The ability to enable effective team work.
• Time management and the ability to handily a varied, fast-paced workload.
• Communication skills; both verbal and written.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working (3 office-based days per week).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Holiday buy & sell opportunities.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary.
• Income Protection Policy.
• Matched pension contribution of 5%.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing subsidy of £180 per year.
• One day off per year for volunteering.
• Private Medical Insurance & Occupational Health.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Opportunity to get involved in DE&I projects and inclusion groups.
• Supportive and friendly culture.
• Career progression opportunities.

What you need to do now
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