Total 235 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Reading, Home Counties, RG1 8DB

The must haves for this role: 1. Project Management qualification and proven previous experience of working in a project management role. 2. Educated to degree standard or post graduate diploma / or equivalent experience and knowledge pertinent to the post. 3. Extensive experience in Microsoft business applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher and project software 4. Experience of working autonomously in a multi-disciplinary professional team. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Jade Haines via email, Jade.Haines@berkshire.nhs.uk, wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

INTERNAL ONLY - This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only

Interview will be held on 9th Dec 2024

We are looking for amotivated,enthusiasticand experienced project manager to jointheSupportHope and Recovery/ResourceOnline NetworkTeam(SHaRON)withinBerkshire Healthcare.


The ideal individualwith have experience of andwill be able todemonstrateunderstandingof project delivery within the complex healthcare sector in relation todeliveringsoftwarefocusedprojects.The Senior Project Manager willbe responsible forimplementation of SHaRON inidentifiedBerkshire Healthcare services and other NHS Trusts, working as part of the wider SHaRON project team.


This is a working from home/hybrid working role, however, you willbe requiredto attenda minimum of4 mandatory team away days,which willbefaceto face events,with possible on-sitemeetingsawayfromthe office orwithin the Berkshire region as and whenrequired.


This position is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, however, please do contact us if you are interested in the role but require flexibleworking around the working hours.

1. Lead on specific projectsidentifiedwithin the project management team taking on the responsibilities associated with the successful delivery of the specific identified projects within agreed timescales. 

1. Prioritise and support the workload of the SHaRON support staff including Band 4 Administrator and any Business Support Apprentices to ensure the project management team receive the supportrequiredto implement projects.

1. Provide specialist advice/guidance and support in relation to the platform to manage any issues that arise daily with the support functionsrequiredto ensure the process of delivering SHaRON throughout its full lifecycle into multiple clinical services working closely with the SHaRON Programme Manager and Intelligent Automation teams.

1. Act on own initiative daily to ensure the effective running of the service, prioritising own workload requiring minimal support/guidance from the SHaRON Programme Manager.

1. Responsible for ensuring that all implementations of SHaRON receive full attention and receive the training and ongoing support with moderationrequired. 

1. Lead on specific highly specialised tasks identifiedwithin the project management team taking on the responsibilities associated with the successful delivery of the identified tasks (ASANA and project tasks). 


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:


1.Project Management qualification and provenpreviousexperience of working in a project management role.


2.Educated to degree standard or post graduate diploma / or equivalent experience and knowledge pertinent to the post.


3.Extensive experience inMicrosoftbusiness applications suchas Outlook, Excel, Word,Publisherand project software


4.Experience of working autonomously in a multi-disciplinary professional team.


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to contactJade Hainesviaemail,Jade.Haines@berkshire.nhs.uk,who’llbe delighted to help.


Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.



This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We need a Mechanical Engineer Project Leader to support us deliver work for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

We believe the best engineering projects are delivered by engineers, so we combine the traditional Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer roles into a single, Project Leader role.

You will:

- Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Be responsible for the mechanical design of your project including, but not limited to, P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, defining safe access and lifting arrangements, above ground pipework layouts.
- Build positive relationships with the Thames Water Technical Assurance team and promote a "one-team" approach.
- Support and mentor less experienced members of the team.
- Occasionally visit sites across the Thames Valley Region (costs incurred are recoverable).


Candidate Specification :


- IMechE accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Chartered member of the IMechE or ability to demonstrate progress made toward membership.
- Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects.
- Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.



What we can offer:
At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:


- Pension matched by employer up to 7%
- Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
- Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
- 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
- Gym Membership discounts UK wide
- Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available


Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

#LI-MMB

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We need a Civil Engineer Project Leader to support us deliver work for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

We believe the best engineering projects are delivered by engineers, so we combine the traditional Project Manager and Civil Engineer roles into a single, Project Leader role.

You will:

- Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Be responsible for the civil design of your project including, but not limited to, hydraulic analysis of gravity and pressure systems, design of reinforced concrete slabs, crane pads, and thrust blocks.
- Coordinate the project team comprising Electrical, Mechanical and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by Thames Water specifications.
- Work as part of a Project triangle alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
- Build positive relationships with the Thames Water Technical Assurance team and promote a "one-team" approach.
- Support and mentor less experienced members of the team.
- Occasionally visit sites across the Thames Valley Region (costs incurred are recoverable).


Candidate Specification :

- ICE-accredited degree in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered or Incorporated member of the ICE or demonstratable progress made in attaining the ICE attributes.
- Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects.



What we can offer:
At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:


- Pension matched by employer up to 7%
- Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
- Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
- 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
- Gym Membership discounts UK wide
- Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available


Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

#LI-MMB

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for a Branch Manager to successfully run our Redhill Branch (RH1):

Join one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical products and solution providers with 250+ branches nationally with a core value to develop talent & internal progression.


- Great Salary + Performance based Bonus Scheme
- Company car + Fuel Card or Cash Allowance, Laptop & Mobile provided
- Contracted to 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday – shifts between 07:00 – 17:00
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday day off
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing support programme , long service awards & key milestones
- Benefits: Enhanced family leave benefits , Agile working, Training academy , Buy and Sell annual leave , Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7 & Staff discount on webshop & discounts in high-street stores.


As a Branch Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operation, drive exceptional customer service to our customers to ensure repeat sales and provide training & coaching with the Internal sales team and branch assistants to ensure service level targets are consistently achieved.

As a Branch Manager, you will ideally have previous management experience within a wholesale environment, have a fresh and innovative approach to sales and attracting new customers to keep, increase and drive branch sales to ensure daily/weekly targets are exceeded.


Branch Manager – Background, Experience & attributes needed:

- Full UK driving license is essential
- Experience of commercially managing a business unit / branch within the industrial supplies sector is essential
- To have had experience of working under pressure in a fast-paced role, whilst maintaining a consistent eye for detail
- An ability to embrace change and new technologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across a cross functional team to deliver target performance
- Intermediate IT skills (i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)


PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Suitable for: Branch manager, assistant managers, team leader, trade counter manager, Internal sales person, sales manager, account manager, store manager, trade manager, business development executive

Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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About The Role
About Us
Here at Morrison Water Services, our mission is to be the leading service provider in the Water and Waste Water Infrastructure sectors in the UK. We are known for our commitment to integrity and safety, with a culture that values the well-being and diversity of our people. Our aim is to invest in our workforce through our training academy and implement initiatives that prioritise health and well-being to support our business growth plans.
About the role
As the Assistant Project Manager will sit in the Delivery Team and will support the division with the function in the finance field. Below is an outline of your main duties, relevant skills, experience and training needed for the role:

- Reporting to the client and striving to meet their needs. They should ensure the smooth running of the project and work closely with the Programme Manager / Project Manager.
- Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant completion of work under his/her control.
- Be able to prepare and produce project RAMS.
- Ensure best practice is shared across all MWS projects, and shares resource where necessary with other workstreams.
- Ensure that his/her team is continually driving to improve their performance, and that new ideas and innovation are encouraged and developed.
- Ensuring that all plant, materials and subcontract resource is managed and on site as needed
- Report to the Programme/Project Manager/Client weekly on the status of the Project.
- Ensuring the requirements of the MWS Job Packs and Team Packs are being followed.
- Checking training certification and competence.
- Complete and submit site audits and close out actions arising. Completion and submission of Hazard spots.
- Complete PPE checks including head protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, gloves, High visibility clothing. Other PPE as required by task.
- Ensure jobs meet all environmental standards
- Ensure compliance with NRSWA notices and permit conditions.
- Checking of signing, lighting and guarding to ensure compliance with the NRSWA (red book).
- Ensure all permit conditions are met.
- Dealing with all customer issues in accordance with the protocol.
- Day-to-day liaison with the Project Manager regarding complaints & queries.
- Respond to the Escalations team in accordance with the prescribed timescales
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of the contract standards.
- Ensure water quality standards are maintained, ensuring pipe ends are sealed, storage of materials, chloros, usage etc.
- Ensure the data integrity of all jobs completed including random dip testing of data including but not limited to; serial numbers (bar codes), co-ordinates, photograph quality on route and task stop-starts times etc.
- Ensure where possible production rates are met reporting any issues or slippages to their manager.
- Ensure all gangs are completing all data fields on the system and posting the required photographs.
- Ensure all project data and evidence is collected, collated and correctly stored.
- Jeopardy management of jobs prioritising jobs with limited SLA days remaining
- Development and maintenance of key reports to monitor and drive performance
- Ensure the day-to-day compliance management including problem solving & resolution of issues.
- Ensure jobs are health, safety, quality and environmentally compliant in accordance with legislations, procedures and standards.
- Ensure any issue or problem encountered are notified to / escalated to your line manager.
- Promote the highest levels of integrity within the business, demonstrate professionalism and uphold the MWS code of conduct at all times.
- Engage with Contractors and Highway authorities where needed.

About You:
We value you for who you are, so appropriate formal training and development will be provided, but we will look favourably if you can demonstrate that you are (all are preferable);

- Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction
- Management training such as Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent
- NEBOSH National Certificate (General or Construction)
- SMSTS
- Water hygiene

Experience:
If you have experience of working in the water industry that would be beneficial but not necessary.
Knowledge & Skills:

- Ability to conduct inspections, recommend preventative action, develop new initiatives and co-ordinate to ensure their implementation
- Proven ability to deliver against operational targets
- Commercially aware and engaged
- Naturally collaborative, able to build relationships with key client and supply chain contacts
- Committed to delivering the highest health and safety standards
- Able to deliver excellent customer service

What’s in it for you?

- Matched Pension Scheme
- Company Car or Car allowance
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Fuel Card
- Private Health Care and Health care Cash plan
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy
- Opportunities to progress in a successful multifaceted company
- Access to My Rewards which provides fantastic reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bill & top retail brand discounts.

Our Vision
At Morrison Water Services, we're proud of our positive culture and commitment to safety. We believe in delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce that supports our clients effectively. People stay with our business because of the opportunities for growth and development, our inclusive culture, and our dedication to providing a safe and supportive work environment.
This is an opportunity for individuals who are looking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety, and diversity. For this role, we are seeking individuals who are committed to supporting our long-term goals and who embrace change and promote diversity. We believe that listening to our people, providing feedback, and keeping them informed about the direction of the business is essential to our continued success.

About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.

Our Project Engineers manage all aspects of their projects including initial scoping of the need, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site set up and inductions, and health and safety inspections, through to commissioning, training and handover to the operations teams.

What you will be doing as a Project Engineer

- Managing and delivering a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value of £40,000 to £400,000 per project.
- Responsibility for up to 15 live projects at any one time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
- Developing innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
- Working with our operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost effective and have minimal risk. This includes the Controller of Premises for the site you are working at.
- Delivering our zero-compromise health and safety attitude to all contractors working on your project.

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

- Have a background within Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
- Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. This includes internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
- Additionally, you will have the ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use your own initiative to deliver high quality work.
- Understanding of Health and Safety standards with particular reference to construction works including CDM.
- Experience within Project Management is desirable.
- Industry experience would be highly advantageous but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

- Offering a salary up to £56,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Plus a Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Brookside Primary School

Ashbourne Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8DB

Job Title: School Business Manager

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £30,458.96 - £34,632.62 (SO1 pro rata)

Contract: Term Time plus 3 weeks, Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP after appointment

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a flexible, well-organised and keen person as a School Business Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience of understanding, planning, decision making and monitoring of school finances and the ability to support the day-to-day running of school operations. Ideally, they will also have experience of gathering information and reporting in a timely manner to the Headteacher and Governors.

Brookside Primary School is a small, friendly inclusive school where the children always come first. We are looking for someone who shares the same ethos and who will fit in well to our school community. For further information about the school visit our website at www.brooksideprimary.com.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher, at the school at the above address or to headteacher@brookside.stockport.sch.uk by the closing date below.

Brookside Primary School is committed to keeping students safe and stringently follows the procedures outlined in the ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education’. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our school.

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

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Closing Date: Sunday 8th December 2024

Shortlisting Date: Monday 9th December 2024

Interview Date: W/C Monday 9th December 2024

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Regional Optical Trainer job covering Southern England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Trainer for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver product, sales & retail training activities to key customers. This position will involve supporting independent opticians across Southern England.

Regional Optical Trainer - Role

• Visit optical stores to train and communicate on products and services.
• Organise, coordinate and host digital learning initiatives including live webinars.
• To develop training ideas to enhance sales levels.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with projects.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with training content creation (CET, technical product training, dispensing & retail optimisation) creating storyboard, presentations and adapt this content to various formats (e-learning platform, ppt…) with the support of the marketing team.
• Supporting the sales team with customer training requirements and their KPIs.

Regional Optical Trainer - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Regional Optical Trainer - Salary

• Base salary between £35-40k
• Company car and a range of additional benefits
• Monday - Friday working

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

Your New CompanyYou will predominantly be based at HMP Eastwood Park, which is a women's closed category prison, located in the village of Falfield in South Gloucestershire, England. However, you may be required to work at HMP Leyhill or HMP Bristol as and when required, as per the below,

• HMP Leyhill, GL12 8BT
• HMP Bristol, BS7 8PS

Your New RoleIn your new role as a Project Escort, you will be working alongside the operational security team. You will have many different responsibilities, which include escorting contractors as they carry out maintenance work around the prison, visitor and toolkit checks, main gate duties and vehicle searches. You will also ensure the safety of visitors when assisting them around the site, while making sure no unauthorised items enter the Prison.

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 8:00-16:00 pm (potentially slightly different per site). It is a temporary contract on an ongoing basis.

Your hourly rates are as follows and inclusive of holidays:Standard Premium: £13.76 p/h
Weekday overtime Premium: £18.29 p/h
Weekend overtime Premium: ££24.08 p/h


What you'll need to succeedYour new role does not require any experience as full training is provided. However, a military or security background would be beneficial. You will need to have strong communication skills, be security conscious, and practical. In order to be successful, you'll also need to pass a security clearance procedure due to the nature of the role and provide 2 satisfactory references.

What you'll get in returnYou will receive, on the job, paid training. This role also gives you a unique opportunity to see the everyday running of prison life and could well lead to long-term employment opportunities with the prison service as an OSG or Prison Officer.

What you need to do nowIf 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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For further information, please see the job description and person specification, which are attached within this job advert.

Regional Optical Trainer job covering Southern England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Trainer for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver product, sales & retail training activities to key customers. This position will involve supporting independent opticians across Southern England.

Regional Optical Trainer - Role

• Visit optical stores to train and communicate on products and services.
• Organise, coordinate and host digital learning initiatives including live webinars.
• To develop training ideas to enhance sales levels.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with projects.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with training content creation (CET, technical product training, dispensing & retail optimisation) creating storyboard, presentations and adapt this content to various formats (e-learning platform, ppt…) with the support of the marketing team.
• Supporting the sales team with customer training requirements and their KPIs.

Regional Optical Trainer - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Regional Optical Trainer - Salary

• Base salary between £35-40k
• Company car and a range of additional benefits
• Monday - Friday working

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

We are looking for a Field-based Sales Executive to cover the Woking, Farnham & Guildford area:

Join one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical products and solution providers with 250+ branches nationally with a core value to develop talent & internal progression.

• Great Salary + Performance based Bonus Scheme
• Company Car & Fuel card Provided
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday – shifts between 08:00 – 17:00
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday Day off
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing support programme, long service awards & key milestones
• Benefits: Enhanced family leave benefits, Agile working, Training academy, Buy and Sell annual leave, Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7 & Staff discount on webshop & discounts in high-street stores.

As a Sales Executive, you will be developing and maintaining excellent relationships with a wide range of customers, building rapport, looking for areas of growth and targeting new business.

We will look for you to be actively reaching out to new customers, setting up sales meetings and working with the branch managers to implement a successful sales plan.

The Area Sales Manager will provide all product training and guide you in best sales tactics and approaches to ensure your success as a Sales Executive, so if you are driven, love making new connections and want to branch out into external sales, this role is for you.

Sales Executive - Experience & Attributes:

- Full UK Driving Licence is essential
- To be customer centric with a customer service background
- To have had experience of working in a fast-paced role, whilst maintaining a consistent eye for detail
- A flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure
- An ability to embrace change and new technologies
- Experience of working within a sales / target driven role


PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Suitable for: Sales Executive, Internal sales, inside sales, branch assistant, retail assistant, trade counter assistant, sales rep, business development, sales, account manager, telesales, call handler

Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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In Strategy and External Affairs we are responsible for shaping and embedding a strategy which delivers for our customers, communities and the environment. We manage relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators and policy makers, building trust to allow Thames Water to achieve its ambitions.

We are an energetic and vibrant team with plenty of opportunities to develop and challenge yourself, to get involved, learn and grow within the role. We are at the heart of a lot of changes within Thames Water and there is the possibility for plenty of exposure to a variety of areas in Thames Water.

This is an exciting role with an strong emphasis on regulatory compliance. You will provide expert support and oversight to relevant business functions in the production and provision of both regular and ad hoc reports to Thames Water external regulators.

What you will be doing as Regulatory Reporting Business Partner

- Self-educating to become regulatory experts in the areas assigned to them.
- Acting as a proxy for our external regulators, Ofwat, the Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate, by specifying and providing expert support and advice to business units on what is required to meet Thames Water's external reporting requirements.
- Assisting in the preparation of regulatory compliance submissions, as necessary
- Interfacing between Thames Water and its external regulators on key matters of regulatory reporting so that overall reporting requirements are clear and met.
- Influencing both, internally and externally, such that regulatory outcomes are aligned with our corporate aims, objectives and transformation plan.
- Partnering with business functions to make sure that relevant price review reporting requirements are adopted to achieve appropriate outcomes.
- Acting as internal ‘client’ with relevant business functions to identify and resolve potential issues with ad-hoc and year-end reporting.
- Working with the providers of internal regulatory monthly reporting providers so that ‘in-year’ reporting risks are appropriately identified and resolved.

What you should bring to the role

- Excellent communication skills – including verbal, written and presenting to a group
- Strong Stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence outcomes.
- Previous relevant experience in a regulated industry.
- Strong Excel and word skills. Sharepoint knowledge a benefit.
- Good prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
- Quality focused, must be accurate and have attention to detail.
- Can do attitude and strong planning experience with a proven ability in pulling together different workstreams.

What's in it for you?

- Competitive salary - £43,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
- Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Are you a skilled assistant or project manager eager for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at Thames Water's Thames Valley office and become vital to our Waste Networks team! You'll have the chance to shape innovative, cost-effective solutions that benefit local communities while overseeing the successful execution of projects.

At Thames Water, we are dedicated to excellence in wastewater management, and we need your expertise to enhance our sewage networks in the home county. Your contributions will ensure outstanding service delivery and positively impact the lives of many. Don't miss the chance to make a difference.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager

- Establish and continuously promote a proactive health, safety, and environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers.
- Accountability for project delivery and meeting time, cost and quality outputs.
- Develop and deliver an optimized project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets.
- Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement lead to the smooth transition of the project outcomes into the operational business.
- Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water’s reputation with external customers and stakeholders.
- Development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the subsequent early contractor involvement phase of the project
- Managing and assuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes.

Hybrid—Clearwater Court, Reading: You will be expected to be present at the office and sites twice a week.

This role is 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

Candidate must have access to a car and hold a driving licence.

What you should bring to the role

- Be educated to HNC /degree level with further or outstanding role-specific experience in a relevant operational or project management capacity.
- Managing, leading, and developing people in a culture of accountability and achievement.
- Have a contractual awareness of Project Management work.
- Have a proven track record of managing the performance of third-party organisations.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £46,000 to £60,000 per annum.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days per year, with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear—to deliver life’s essential services so our customers, communities, and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our company.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme